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Neuro/Psych II
NEUROLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC DISEASE 2
Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacological Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects | US Boxed Warnings | Other Notes |
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rivastigmine (PO, transdermal) | Exelon | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness | ||
dexmethylphenidate (PO) | Focalin XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | may increase cardiovascular events in patients with underlying heart problems |
dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (PO) | Adderall, Adderall XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | may increase cardiovascular events in patients with underlying heart problems |
lisdexamfetamine (PO) | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | may increase cardiovascular events in patients with underlying heart problems |
methylphenidate (PO) | Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension | high potential for abuse | may increase cardiovascular events in patients with underlying heart problems |
pramipexole (PO) | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, peripheral edema, compulsive behaviors | ||
ropinirole (PO) | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | nausea, hallucinations, peripheral edema, compulsive behaviors | ||
memantine (PO) | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | Dementia | constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache | ||
guanfacine (PO) | Intuniv | Selective alpha2a agonist | ADHD, HTN | bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash | ||
carbidopa and levodopa (PO) | Sinemet, Sinement CR | Decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Parkinson's disease | nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias | CI within 14 days of MAOI, CI in narrow-angle glaucoma | |
benztropine (PO) | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Parkinson's Disease | blurred vision, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention | ||
donepezil (PO) | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |