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Ch 13 Nervous System
brand | generic | Classification | IFU | MOA |
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Levophed | Norepinephrine | Adrenergic | 1) Restore heart rhythm during cardiac arrest, (2) Increase blood pressure during shock, (3) Constrict capillaries if patient is bleeding, (4) Dilate bronchioles of asthmatics, (5) Dilate pupils for eye procedures | Adrenergic agonist that mimic the neurotransmitters of the sympathetic nervous system. Stimulate bodily functions. |
Tenormin | Atenolol | Adrenergic blockers | 1) Slow heart rate and relax blood vessels, (2) Treat cardiac arrhythmias, (3) High blood pressure, (4) Migraine headaches, (5) Chest pain | Block the action of adrenergic neurotransmitter epinephrine and norepinephrine |
Aricept | donepezil | Cholinenergics | 1) Counteracts nerve gas and pesticide poisoning, (2) Cardiac arrest, (3) Bradycardia | |
Atropen | Atropine | Anticholinenergics | Prior to anesthesia to dry saliva, pre-op relaxation, regulate heart rate while under anesthesia | |
Aspirin | salicylic acid | salicylates | Relieve mild-to-moderate pain, Reduce inflammation and fever | |
Tylenol | acetaminophen | Analgesics | Mild to moderate pain, fever, NO anti-inflammatory effects | |
Advil | ibuprofen | Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | Relieve mild-to-moderate pain, Reduce inflammation and fever | |
Morphine | morphine | Narcotic Analgesics "Opioids" | Relieves moderate to severe pain. Chronic pain. Cough suppression, N/V. | |
Ambien | zolpidem | Non-Narcotic benzodiazepine/ Sedative-hypnotics | Insomnia, Anxiety | |
Dilantin | phenytoin | Antiseizure medications | Seizures | |
Xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepines (Anxiolytics) | Anxiety & Restlessness | |
Nembutal | Nembutal | Barbiturates | Insomnia, Seizures, Anesthesia (short-term procedures) | |
Ritalin | methylphenidate | CNS stimulants | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | |
Eldepryl | selegiline | MAO Inhibitors | Depression | |
Elavil | amitriptyline | TCAs | Depression | |
Prozac | fluoxetine | SSRIs | Depression | |
Lithium Citrate | Lithium Citrate | Lithium/Antipsychotic | Bipolar Disorder | |
Thorazine | chlorpromazine | Antipsychotics | Schizophrenia, Psychosis- Hallucinations, Paranoia, Delusions, Bizarre thoughts and behaviors | |
Requip | ropinirole | Antiparkinsonian drugs | Parkinson’s Disease | |
Xylocaine | lidocaine | Local Anesthetics | Prevent the transmission of localized pain signals during short-term procedures (stitches, dental work, labor/delivery) | |
Diprivan | Propofol | General Anesthetics | Prevents the transmission of pain signals, induces amnesia and unconsciousness during traumatic and/or complex surgical procedures |