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Pharmacology
Chapter 17 Drug Names
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Indication/Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Effexor | Venlafaxine | depression / SNRI ( Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) |
| Pristiq | Desvenlafaxine | depression / SNRI |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone | depression |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline | Depression / TCA ( Tricyclic Antidepressant) |
| Aricept | donepezil hydrochloride | Alzheimers Disease/Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Imitrex | Sumatriptan | Migraine headaches / Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist |
| Valium C-II | diazepam | anxiety /Benzodiazepine |
| Depakote ER | divalproex sodium | Bipolar disorder, migraine headache, seizure disorder/Neurologic |
| Keppra | levetiracitam | Seizure/ Antiepileptic |
| Topamax | topiramate | Seizures/ Antiepileptic |
| Nardil | phenelzine | depression |
| Lithobid | lithium | Bipolar disorder/anti manic |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | seizure /anticonvulsant |
| Zoloft | sertraline hydrochloride | depression / SSRI |
| Ritalin C-II | methylphenidate | ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder /CNS stimulant |
| Focalin XR C-II | dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride | ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/CNS stimulant |
| Vynase C-II | Lisdexamfetamine | ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder /CNS stimulant |
| Strattera | Atomoxetine | ADHD/Non - stimulant attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Benadryl | Diphenhydramine | OTC medication used to treat insomia |
| Clorazil | clozapine | Schizophrenia antipsychotic |
| Chantix | varenicline | smoking cessation |
| Namenda | memantine hydrochloride | Alzheimer’s disease/ NMDA receptor agonist |
| Cogentin | benztropine mesylate | Parkinson’s disease/Anti-Parkinson |
| Desyrel | trazodone hydrochloride | depression ,insomnia /Serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | status epilepticus, partial and tonic-clonic seizures./Hydantoin |
| Ambien | zolpidem tartrate | insomia/Gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist |
| Mestinon | pyridostigmine | MS ( Myasthenia Gravis) |
| Clorazil | clozapine | schizophrenia Antipsychotic risk of hematologic effects, including agranulocytosis. |
| Restoril | temazepam | Insomnia/ Benzodiazepine |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | Depression/ TCA |
| Risperdal | risperdone | Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | Schizophrenia/ Antipsychotic |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | Depression/ SSRI ( Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ) |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | seizure / anticonvulsant |
| Celexa | citalopram | Depression/ SSRI |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | Seizure/ GABA analogue |
| Haldol | haloperidol | Schizophrenia/ antipsychotic |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Anxiety/ Benzodiazepine |
| Abilify | aripiprazole | Schizophrenia / Antipsychotic |
| Adderal XR | amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | ADHD/CNS stimulant |
| Adipex | phentermine | Obesity/ CNS stimulant |
| Ambien | zolpidem tartrate | Insomnia/Gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist |
| Ativan | lorazepam | Anxiety/ Benzodiazepine |
| Buspar | buspirone hydrochloride | Antianxiety / buspirone hydrochloride |
| Aricept | donepezil hydrochloride | Alzheimer disease/Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | ADHD/Central nervous system stimulant |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine | Depression/SNRI |
| Inderal | propranolol hydrochloride | Hypertension/Beta-Blocker |
| Trileptal | oxcarbazepine | Partial seizures/ Antiepileptic |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | Neuropathic pain/GABA analogue |
| Seroquel | quetiapine fumarate | Schizophrenia /Antipsychotic |