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CNS 2
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| Pharmacologic Category | Generic Name | Brand Name | Common Indication | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS stimulant | dexmethylphenidate (CS-II) | Focalin, Focalin XR | ADHD | KSE: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension USBW: high potential for abuse ON: CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (CS-II) | Adderall, Adderall XR | ADHD, narcolepsy | KSE: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension USBW: high potential for abuse ON: CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | lisdexamfetamine (CS-II) | Vyvanse | ADHD | KSE: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension USBW: high potential for abuse ON: CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | methylphenidate (PO, transdermal) (CS-II) | PO: Concerta, Ritalin Transdermal: Daytrana | ADHD, narcolepsy | KSE: insomnia, headache, anxiety, weight loss, decreased appetite, hypertension USBW: high potential for abuse ON: CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| Selective alpha2a agonist | guanfacine | Intuniv | ADHD, HTN | KSE: bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash, xerostomia, constipation ON: do not abruptly discontinue |
| Dopamine agonist | pramipexol | Mirapex | Parkinson's disease, RLS | KSE: nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis |
| Dopamine agonist | ropinerole | Requip | Parkinson's disease, RLS | KSE: nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis |
| Decarboxylase inhibitor, dopamine precursor | carbidopa and levodopa | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Parkinson's disease | KSE: nausea, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias ON: CI within 14 days of MAOI, CI in narrow-angle glaucoma; do not abruptly discontinue |
| N-methyl D-aspartate antagonist (NMDA) | memantine | Namenda | Dementia | KSE: constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache |
| Cholinesterase inhibitor | donepezil (PO, transdermal) | PO: Aricept Transdermal: Adlarity | Dementia | KSE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |