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PT204 Drugs
Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonians, Alzheimer's Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tegretol, Tegretol XR (carbamazepine) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for partial or generalized seizures |
| Klonopin (clonazepam) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for absence & myoclonic seizures |
| Cerebyx (fosphenytoin) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant |
| Dilantin (phenytoin) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for generalized or partial seizures & status epilepticus |
| Zarontin (thosuximide) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant Used for absence seizures only |
| Depakene, Depakote DR, Depakote ER, Depacon (valproic acid / valproate) | 1st Generation Anticonvulsant / Antimanic Agent For absence, partial, & generalized seizures, as well as for migraine prophylaxis & the treatment of bipolar disorder |
| Neurontin (gabapentin) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
| Lamictal (lamotrigine) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
| Keppra (levetiracetam) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
| Topamax (topiramate) | 2nd Generation Anticonvulsant |
| Sinemet, Parcopa, Sinemet CR (carbidopa and levodopa) | Dopamine Replacement Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Parlodel (bromocriptine) | Dopamine Agonist Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Mirapex (pramipexole) | Dopamine Agonist Antiparkinsonian Drug & Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome |
| Requip (ropinirole) | Dopamine Agnoist Antiparkinsonian Drug & Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome |
| Cogentin (benztropine) | Anticholinergic used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Artane (trihexyphenidyl) | Anticholinergic used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Comtan (entacapone) | COMT Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Stalevo (entacapone with carbidopa / levodopa) | COMT Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Azilect (rasagiline) | MAO B Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Eldepryl, Zelapar (selegiline) | MAO B Inhibitor for use as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Symmetrel (amantadine) | Other Agent used as Antiparkinsonian Drug |
| Aricept, Aricept ODT (donepezil) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
| Exelon (rivastigmine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
| Cognex (tacrine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
| Razadyne, Razadyne ER (galantamine) | Cholinesterase Inhibitor for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
| Namenda, Namenda XR (memantine) | NMDA Receptor Antagonist for use in Alzheimer's Disease |
| Cafcit (caffeine citrate) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Adderall, Adderall XR (amphetamine mixtures / amphetamine salts) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Concerta, Daytrana Patches (methylphenidate) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Provigil (modafinil) | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
| Strattera (atomoxetine) | Central Nervous System Non-Stimulant Drug |
| Elavil (amitriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Norpramin (desipramine) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Sinequan (doxepin) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Tofranil (imipramine) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Pamelor (nortriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Marplan (socarboxazid) | MAOI Antidepressant |
| Nardil (phenelzine) | MAOI Antidepressant |
| Parnate (tranylcypromine) | MAOI Antidepressant |
| Celexa (citalopram) | SSRI Antidepressant |
| Lexapro (escitalopram) | SSRI Antidepressant |
| Prozac (fluoxetine) | SSRI Antidepressant |
| Paxil, Paxil CR (paroxetine) | SSRI Antidepressant |
| Zoloft (sertraline) | SSRI Antidepressant |
| Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
| Cymbalta (duloxetine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
| Effexor, Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | SNRI Antidepressant |
| Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
| Remeron (mirtazapine) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
| Desyrel (trazodone) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
| Lithobid, Eskalith (lithium) | Antimanic Agent |
| Tegretol, Tegretol XR (carbamazepine) | Antimanic Agent |
| Symbyax (olanzapine / fluoxetine) | Antimanic Agent |
| Xanax, Xanax XR (alprazolam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Librium (chlordiazepoxide) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Tranxene (clorazepate) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Valium, Diastat (diazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics (Diastat used in seizures) |
| Ativan (lorazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Versed (midazolam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Serax (oxazepam) | Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics |
| Buspar (buspirone) | Other Anxiolytic |
| Vistaril (hydroxyzine CAPSULES) | Other Anxiolytic |
| Thorazine (chlorpromazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Prolixin (fluphenazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Trilafon (perphenazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Compazine (prochlorperazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Mellaril (thioridazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Stelazine (trifluoperazine) | Phenothiazines (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Haldol (haloperidol) | Other Antipsychotic (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Navane (thiothixene) | Other Antipsychotic (Typical Antipsychotic / Major Tranquilizer) |
| Abilify (aripiprazole) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT (clozapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis (olanzapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Invega (paliperidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Seroquel, Seroquel XR (quetiapine) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Risperdal (risperidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Geodon (ziprasidone) | Atypical Antipsychotic |