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Neuro and Psych
Neurological and Psychiatric Disease
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | Remeron | Alpha2 antagonist | MDD |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin | Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor | MDD |
| Atomoxetine | Strattera | Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | ADHD |
| Desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD |
| Duloxetine | Cymbalta | Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor | Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | MDD |
| Citalopram | Celexa | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD |
| Escitalopram | Lexapro | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD |
| Paroxetine | Paxil | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD |
| Sertraline | Zoloft | Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | MDD |
| Trazodone | Desyrel | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor | Insomnia, MDD |
| Vilazodone | Viibryd | SSRI / 5-HT1a partial agonist | MDD |
| Amitriptyline | Elavil | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD, Diabetic neuropathy, Migraine prophylaxis |
| Nortriptyline | Pamelor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | MDD, Diabetic neuropathy, Migraine prophylaxis |
| Doxepin | Silenor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) | Insomnia |
| Benztropine | Cogentin | Anticholinergic | Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms |
| Dexmethyphenidate | Focalin XR | CNS Stimulant | ADHD |
| Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine | Adderall | CNS Stimulant | ADHD, Narcolepsy |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | CNS Stimulant | ADHD |
| Methylphenidate | Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin | CNS Stimulant | ADHD, Narcolepsy |
| Guanfacine | Intuniv | Selective alpha2 agonist | ADHD, HTN |
| Pramipexole | Mirapex | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS |
| Ropinirole | Requip | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, RLS |
| Carbidopa and levodopa | Sinemet | Decarboxylase inhibitor, Dopamine precursor | Parkinson's disease |
| Memantine | Namenda | N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | Dementia |
| Donepezil | Aricept | Cholinesterase inhibitor | Dementia |
| Lithium | Lithobid | Antimanic agent | Bipolar disorder |
| Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Antimigraine | Migraine |
| Haloperidol | Haldol | First-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia |
| Clozapine | Clozaril | Second-generation antipsychotic | Treatment-resistant schizophrenia |
| Aripiprazole | Abilify | Second-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, MDD |
| Quetiapine | Seroquel | Second-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, MDD |
| Olanzapine | Zyprexa | Second-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, MDD |
| Risperidone | Risperdal | Second-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, MDD |
| Ziprasidone | Geodon | Second-generation antipsychotic | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, MDD |
| Carbamazepine | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Bipolar disorder |
| Lamotrigine | Lamictal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Bipolar disorder |
| Divalproex | Depakote | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Bipolar disorder, Migraine prophylaxis |
| Topiramate | Topamax | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Migraine prophylaxis |
| Levetiracetam | Keppra | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Phenobarbital | - | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Phenytoin | Dilantin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Nerve pain |
| Pregabalin | Lyrica | Anticonvulsant | Seizure disorders, Nerve pain |
| Buspirone | Buspar | Antianxiety agent | Anxiety |
| Alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure disorders |
| Diazepam | Valium | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure disorders, Acute alcohol withdrawl |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure disorders, Acute alcohol withdrawl |
| Midazolam | Versed | Benzodiazepine | Anesthesia, Sedation |
| Temazepam | Restoril | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Insomnia |
| Eszopiclone | Lunesta | Hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Zolpidem | Ambien | Hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Propofol | Diprivan | Sedative, Anticonvulsant | Sedation for ventilation, Procedural anesthesia, Status epilepticus |
| Dexmedetomidine | Precedex | Alpha2 agonist, Sedative | Sedation for ventilation or procedures |