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Drug Quiz #6
Central Nervous System
| Generic | Brand | Class | Indications | Adverse Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| guanfacine | Intuniv, Tenex | Alpha-2 agonist | Hypertension, ADHD | rebound hypertension, somnolence |
| carbidopa/levodopa | Sinemet | Anti-Parkinson's agent | Parkinson's disease | impulsivity |
| buspirone | Buspar | Antianxiety | Anxiety | dizziness |
| benztropine | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Extrapyramidal symptoms | urinary retention, xerostomia, constipation |
| carbamazepine | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant | Epilepsy, Trigeminal neuralgia | dizziness, hyponatremia |
| clobazam | Onfi | Anticonvulsant | Lennox-Gastaut syndrome | somnolence |
| divalproex | Depakote | Anticonvulsant | Seizure, Manic bipolar disorder, Migraine prophylaxis | alopecia, thrombocytopenia, Vitamin B12 deficiency, somnolence |
| lacosamide | Vimpat | Anticonvulsant | Seizure | somnolence |
| lamotrigine | Lamictal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure, Bipolar I disorder | rash, SJS |
| levetiracetam | Keppra | Anticonvulsant | Seizure | behavioral disturbances |
| oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant | Partial seizure | dizziness, hyponatremia |
| phenytoin | Dilantin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure | gingival hyperplasia, SJS, ataxia |
| topiramate | Topamax | Anticonvulsant | Seizure, Migraine prophylaxis | anorexia, memory impairment, URTI |
| bupropion | Wellbutrin, Zyban | Antidepressant | Depression, Seasonal affective disorder, Smoking cessation assistance | weight loss, increased libido, insomnia, agitation |
| mirtazapine | Remeron | Antidepressant | Depression | somnolence, weight gain, dry mouth |
| trazodone | Desyrel | Antidepressant | Depression | somnolence, xerostomia |
| meclizine | Antivert | Antiemetic | Vertigo | somnolence, xerostomia |
| lithium carbonate | Lithobid, Eskalith | Antimanic | Bipolar disorder | thyroid toxicity, diabetes insipidus, nephrotoxicity, tremor |
| haloperidol | Haldol | Typical (1st generation) antipsychotic | Schizophrenia | extra-pyramidal symptoms |
| aripiprazole | Abilify | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Tourette syndrome | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities |
| lurasidone | Latuda | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities |
| olanzapine | Zyprexa | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities |
| quetiapine | Seroquel | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities, QT prolongation |
| risperidone | Risperdal | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Autism spectrum disorder irritability | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities |
| ziprasidone | Geodon | Atypical (2nd generation) antipsychotic | Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia | weight gain, lipid abnormalities, blood glucose abnormalities, QT prolongation |
| phenobarbital | Luminal | Barbiturate | Epilepsy | somnolence |
| alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Panic disorder | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| chlordiazepoxide | Librium | Benzodiazepine | Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, Anxiety | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| clonazepam | Klonopin | Benzodiazepine | Panic disorder, Seizure | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| diazepam | Valium | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure, Alcohol withdrawal | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| lorazepam | Ativan | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| temazepam | Restoril | Benzodiazepine | Insomnia | drowsiness, withdrawal seizures |
| donepezil | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer disease | diarrhea |
| amphetamine mixed salts | Adderall | CNS stimulant | ADHD, Narcolepsy | insomnia, weight loss, hypertension |
| dexmethylphenidate | Focalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD | insomnia, weight loss, hypertension |
| lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD, Binge eating disorder | insomnia, weight loss, hypertension |
| methylphenidate | Concerta, Ritalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD, Narcolepsy | insomnia, weight loss, hypertension |
| modafinil | Provigil | CNS stimulant | Narcolepsy, Shift work-sleep disorder | anxiety, insomnia |
| pramipexole | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Restless legs syndrome, Parkinson's disease | |
| ropinirole | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Restless legs syndrome, Parkinson's disease | hypotension, somnolence |
| hydroxyzine pamoate | Vistaril | H1 antagonist | Anxiety | somnolence, xerostomia |
| memantine | Namenda | NMDA antagonist | Alzheimer disease | behavioral disturbances |
| buprenorphine/naloxone | Suboxone | Opiod partial agonist/antagonist | Opioid dependence | GI distress, insomnia |
| varenicline | Chantix | Partial nicotine agonist | Smoking cessation | suicidal ideation, vivid dreams |
| atomoxetine | Strattera | SNRI | ADHD | serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation, hyperhydrosis, xerostomia |
| desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | SNRI | Depression | serotonin syndrome, insomnia, hyperhydrosis, nausea |
| duloxetine | Cymbalta | SNRI | Depression, Anxiety, Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | serotonin syndrome |
| venlafaxine | Effexor | SNRI | Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder | serotonin syndrome, rebound headaches, suicidal ideation |
| citalopram | Celexa | SSRI | Depression | serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation |
| escitalopram | Lexapro | SSRI | Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder | serotonin syndrome, QT prolongation |
| fluoxetine | Prozac | SSRI | Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Bulimia nervosa, PMDD | serotonin syndrome, insomnia, nausea |
| paroxetine | Paxil | SSRI | Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder, OCD | serotonin syndrome, xerostomia, nausea |
| sertraline | Zoloft | SSRI | Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder, OCD | serotonin syndrome, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness |
| vilazodone | Viibryd | SSRI/5-HT partial agonist | Depression | nausea, headache |
| amitriptyline | Elavil | Tricyclic antidepressant | Migraine prophylaxis, Chronic pain, Polyneuropathy, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | somnolence, urinary retention, xerostomia, constipation, suicidal ideation |
| doxepin | Sinequan | Tricyclic antidepressant | Depression, Insomnia | somnolence, urinary retention, xerostomia, constipation, suicidal ideation |
| nortriptyline | Pamelor | Tricyclic antidepressant | Depression | somnolence, urinary retention, xerostomia, constipation, suicidal ideation |
| eszopiclone | Lunesta | Z hypnotic | Insomnia | somnolence, headache, dysgeusia |
| zolpidem | Ambien | Z hypnotic | Insomnia | somnolence, headache |