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