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Sedatives-Mul scl ag
Conditions & treatments for nerv. sys Pt 2(Sedatives-Multiple sclerosis agents)
| Generic name | Brand name | Dosage forms | Dosage | Examples of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| diazepam | Valium | Oral liquid, tab | 2.5-10 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| eszopiclone | Lunesta | Tab | 2-3 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| lorazepam | Ativan | Tab | 2-4 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| ramelteon | Rozerem | Tab | 8 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| zaleplon | Sonata | Caps | 5-10 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| zolpidem | Ambien, Ambien CR | Tab | 5-12.5 mg PO q hs | sedatives |
| amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | Adderall | Tab | 5-40 mg PO div qd-tid | ADD & ADHD agents |
| atomoxetine | Strattera | Caps | 80 mg PO q AM | ADD & ADHD agents |
| dexmethylphenidate | Focalin, Focalin XR | Tab | 2.5-10 mg PO bid | ADD & ADHD agents |
| dextroamphetamine | Dexedrine | Caps | 5-40 mg PO q AM | ADD & ADHD agents |
| lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | Caps | 30 mg PO q AM | ADD & ADHD agents |
| methylphenidate | Ritalin, Concerta | Tab | 5-15 mg PO bid-tid | ADD & ADHD agents |
| fosphenytoin | Cerebyx | Solution for injection | 4-6 mg/kg/day IM/IV qd-tid | hydrantoins |
| phenytoin | Dilatin | Tab, caps, suspension | 200-400 mg PO qd | hydrantoins |
| divalproex | Depakote, Depakote ER | Tab | 15-60 mg/kg day in divided doses 2-3 times per day | valproates |
| valproic acid | Depakene | Caps, syrup | Up to 1750 mg PO qd | valproates |
| carbamazepine | Tegretol, Tegretol XR | Tab, chewable tablet, suspension | Up to 1200 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses | iminostilbenes |
| gabapentin | Neurontin | Caps, sol | 900-3600 mg PO qd | y-aminobutyric acid analogs |
| pregabalin | Lyrica, Lyrica CR | Caps | 150-600 mg PO qd | y-aminobutyric acid analogs |
| tiagabine | Gabitril | Tab | 32-56 mg PO qd | y-aminobutyric acid analogs |
| clonazepam | Klonopin | Tab | 1.5-20 mg PO qd | benzodiazepines |
| lamotrigine | Lamictal, Lamictal XR | Tab | 100-500 mg PO qd | broad-spectrum antiseizure drugs |
| levetiracetam | Keppra, Keppra XR | Tab, oral sol, sol for injection | 1000-3000 mg PO qd | broad-spectrum antiseizure drugs |
| topiramate | Topamax | Tab, caps | 200 mg PO bid | broad-spectrum antiseizure drugs |
| zonisamide | Zonegran | Caps | 100-600 mg PO qd | broad-spectrum antiseizure drugs |
| phenobarbital | Luminal | Tab, sol | 100 mg PO qd; dosage varies for injectable forms | barbiturates |
| primidone | Mysoline | Tab | 250-1000 mg PO qd | barbiturates |
| amantadine | Gocovri | Tab, caps, syrup | 100 mg PO bid | antiparkinson agents |
| benztropine | Cogentin | Tab, sol for injection | 1-2 mg PO/IM/IV q hs | antiparkinson agents |
| bromocriptine | Parlodel | Tab, caps | 10-30 mg PO qd | antiparkinson agents |
| levodopa-carbidopa | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Tab | Individualized dose PO tid-qid | antiparkinson agents |
| levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone | Stalevo | Tab | 1 tab PO q3-8h | antiparkinson agents |
| pramipexole | Mirapex, Mirapex ER | Tab | 0.5. mg- 1.5 mg PO tid | antiparkinson agents |
| rasagiline | Azilect | Tab | 1 mg PO qd | antiparkinson agents |
| ropinirole | Requip | Tab | 3-6 mg PO tid | antiparkinson agents |
| selegiline | Eldepryl | Caps | 5 mg PO bid | antiparkinson agents |
| donepezil | Aricept | Tab | 5-23 mg PO q hs | Alzheimer disease agents |
| galantamine | Razadine, Razadyne | Oral liq, tab | 8-12 mg PO bid | Alzheimer disease agents |
| memantine | Namenda, Namenda XR | Tab, sol, immediate kit release | 10 mg PO bid | Alzheimer disease agents |
| rivastigmine | Exelon | Caps, oral sol, transdermal patch | 3-6 mg PO bid | Alzheimer disease agents |
| dalfampridine | Ampyra | Tab | 10 mg PO q12h | Multiple sclerosis agents |
| glatiramer acetate | Copaxone | Inj | 20 mg SC qd | Multiple sclerosis agents |
| interferon B-1a | Avonex | Powder for injection | 30 mcg IM q wk | Multiple sclerosis agents |
| interferon B-1b | Betaseron | Powder for injection | 0.25 mg SC qod | Multiple sclerosis agents |