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Neuro/Psych 2
Generic | Brand | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
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benztropine (PO) | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms | Key Side Effects: blurred vision, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, sedation, urinary retention |
dexmethylphenidate (PO) | Focalin XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD | Key Side Effects: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension US Boxed Warnings: high potential for abuse |
dexamphetamine, and amphetamine (PO) | Adderall, Adderall XR | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | Key Side Effects: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension US Boxed Warnings: high potential for abuse |
lisdexamfetamine (PO) | Vyvanse | CNS stimulant | ADHD | Key Side Effects: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension US Boxed Warnings: high potential for abuse |
methylphenidate (PO) | Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin | CNS stimulant | ADHD, narcolepsy | Key Side Effects: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension US Boxed Warnings: high potential for abuse |
guanfacine (PO) | Intuniv | Selective alpha2a agonist | ADHD, HTN | Key Side Effects: bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash |
pramipexole (PO) | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | Key Side Effects: nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors |
ropinarole (PO) | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS | Key Side Effects: nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors |
carbidopa and levodopa (PO) | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Decarboxylase inhibitor (carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Parkinson's disease | Key Side Effects: nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI, CI in narrow-angle glaucoma |
memantine (PO) | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | Dementia | Key Side Effects: constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache |
donepezil (PO) | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia | Key Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |