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BDC CNS #4-5
Basic Drug Knowledge Central Nervous System Page #4-5
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbamazepine (PO) | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Bipolar Disorder | |
| Lamotrigine (PO) | Lamictal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Bipolar Disorder | |
| Divalproex (Valproic Acid Derivative) (PO) | Depakote, Depakote ER | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Migraine Prophylaxis | |
| Topiramate (PO) | Topamax | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Migraine Prophylaxis | |
| Levetiracetam (PO, IV) | Keppra | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders | |
| Oxcarbazepine (PO) | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders | |
| Gabapentin (PO) | Neurontin | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Neuropathic Pain | |
| Pregabalin (PO) | Lyrica | CS-V | Anticonvulsant | Seizure Disorders, Neuropathic Pain |
| Buspirone (PO) | Buspar | Antianxiety Agent | Anxiety | |
| Alprazolam (PO) | Xanax | CS-IV | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety |
| Clonazepam (PO) | Klonopin | CS-IV | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure Disorders |
| Diazepam (PO, IV) | Valium | CS-IV | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure Disorders, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal |
| Lorazepam (PO, IV) | Ativan | CS-IV | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety, Seizure Disorders, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal |
| Midazolam (IV, IM) | Versed | CS-IV | Benzodiazepine | Anesthesia, Sedation |
| Zolpidem (PO) | PO: Ambien, Ambien CR SL: Edluar | CS-IV | Hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Melatonin | --- | OTC | Sleep Aid | Insomnia, Jet Lag |
| Propofol (IV) | Diprivan | Sedative, General Anesthetic | Sedation for Mechanical Ventilation, Procedural Anesthesia, Status Epilepticus | |
| Dexmedetomidine (IV) | Precedex | Alpha 2 Agonist, Sedative | Sedation for Mechanical Ventilation or Procedures |