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CNS 2
BDK CNS 2
| Pharmacology | Generic | brand | Common indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS stimulant | dexmethylphenidate (PO) | Focalin, Focalin XR | ADHD | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weightless, decreased appetite, HTN. BBW: high potential for abuse. other: Cl within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | dextroamphetamine and amphetamine (PO) | Adderall, Adderall XR | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weightless, decreased appetite, HTN. BBW: high potential for abuse. other: Cl within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | lisdexamfetamine (PO) | Vyvanse | ADHD | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weightless, decreased appetite, HTN. BBW: high potential for abuse. other: Cl within 14 days of MAOI |
| CNS stimulant | methylphenidate (PO, transdermal) | PO: concerta, Ritalin. Patch: Daytrana | ADHD, narcolepsy | insomnia, HA, anxiety, weightless, decreased appetite, HTN. BBW: high potential for abuse. other: Cl within 14 days of MAOI |
| Selective alpha 2a agonist | guanfacine | Intuniv | ADHD, HTN | bradycardia, hypotension, sedation, skin rash, xerostomia, constipation. other: do not abruptly discontinue |
| Dopamine agonist | pramipexole (PO) | Mirapex | Parkinson's disease, RLS | Nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis |
| Dopamine agonist | Ropinirole (PO) | Requip | Parkinson's disease, RLS | Nausea, hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, compulsive behaviors, orthostasis |
| Decarboxylase inhibitor (Carbidopa), dopamine precursor (levodopa) | Carbidopa and levodopa (PO) | Sinemet, Sinemet CR | Parkinson's disease, | Nauseas, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias. other: Cl within 14 days of MAOI, Cl in narrow-angle glaucoma; do not abruptly discontinue |
| N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist | memantine (PO) | Namenda | Dementia | constipation, confusion, dizziness, headache |
| Cholinesterase inhibitor | Donepezil (PO) | Aricept | Dementia | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |