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Neuro Drugs 4-5
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder |
| Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene | divalproex (valproic acid derivative) | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis |
| Keppra | levetiracetam | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Zonegran | zonisamide | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Trileptal | oxcarbazepine | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| phenobarbital | N/A | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Mysoline | primidone | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, bipolar disorder |
| Topamax | topiramate | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis |
| Buspar | buspirone | Antianxiety agent | Anxiety |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, seizure disorders |
| Valium | diazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, seizure disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal |
| Ativan | lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, seizure disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal |
| Versed | midazolam | Benzodiazepine | Anesthesia, sedation |
| Restoril | temazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Insomnia |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone | Hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Ambien, Ambien CR, Intermezzo | zolpidem | Hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Diprivan | propofol | Sedative, anticonvulsant | Sedation for mechanical ventilation, procedural anesthesia, status epilepticus |
| Precedex | dexmedetomidine | Alpha2 agonist, sedative | Sedation for mechanical ventilation or procedures |