Drug | Class/Action |
Meclizine Hydrochloride (Dramamine) | Func Class: Antiemetic, Antihistamine, Anticholinergic
Chem Class: H1- receptor atagonist
Action: used to prevent vertigo (vomiting) |
Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien) | Func Class: Sedative-hypnotic
Chem Class: Nonbenzodiazepine of imidazopyridine
Action: treats insomnia |
Trazadone Hydrochloride (Desyrel) | Func Class: Antidepressant, used for insomnia
Chem Class: Triazolopyridine
Action: inhibits serotonin, norepinephrine uptake by brain |
Citalopram (Celexa) | Func Class: Antidepressant
Chem Class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Action: inhibits serotonin uptake but NOT norepinephrine |
Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro) | Func Class: Antidepressant, SSRI
Action: inhibits serotonin uptake but NOT norepinephrine |
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (Prozac, Sarafem) | Func Class:Antidepressant, SSRI
Action: inhibits serotonin uptake but NOT norepinephrine |
Paroxetine (Paxil) | Func Class: Antidepressant, SSRI
Action: inhibits serotonin uptake but NOT norepinephrine or dopamine |
Sertraline Hydrochloride (Zoloft) | Func Class: Antidepressant
Chem Class: SSRI
Action: inhibits serotonin reuptake in CNS. thus increasing action of serotonin; does not affect dopamine, norepinephrine |
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | Func Class: Antidepressant
Chem Class: Serotonin, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) |
Desvvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) | Func Class: Antidepressant, serotonin-receptor norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Action: may work by blocking the central presynaptic reuptake of 5-HT and NE, resulting in increased sustained level of these neurotransmitters |
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Effexor) | Func Class: Second-generation SNRI antidepressant
Action: potent inhibitor of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine uptake |
Amitripyline (Elavil, Levate) | Func Class: Antidepressant- tricyclic
Chem Class: Tertiart amine
Action: Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin into nerve endings that increase their action |
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride | Func Class: Antidepressant, tricyclic
Action: Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin into nerve endings, increasing action of norepinephrine, serotonin in nerve cells |
Mirtazapine (Remeron) | Func Class: Antidepressant
Chem Class: Tetracyclic
Action: Blocks reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin into nerve endings, increasing action of norepinephrine, serotonin in nerve cells |
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | Func Class: Antidepressant
Chem Class: Aminoketone
Action: inhibits reuptake of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin |
Alprazolam (Xanax) | Func Class: Antianxiety/sedative/hypnotic
Chem Class: Benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting
Action: depresses subcortical levels of CNS |
Clonazepam (Klonopin) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Chem Class: Benzodiazepine derivative |
Diazepam (Valium) | Func Class: Antianxiety, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, central action
Chem Class: Benzodiazepine, long-acting |
Lorazepam (Ativan) | Func Class: Sedative-hypnotic, anti anxiety agent
Chem Class: Benzodiazepine, short-acting |
Temazepam (Restoril) | Func Class: Sedative-hypnotic
Chem Class: Benzodiazepine, short-intermediate acting
Action: CNS depression |
Buspirone Hyrochloride (Buspar) | Func Class: Antianxiety, sedative
Chem Class: Azaspirodecanedione
Action: inhibits action of serotonin |
Amphetamine (Adderall) | Func Class: CNS stimulant, treats ADHD |
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride (Focalin) | Func Class: CNS stimulant, psychostimulant
Action: incdreases release of norepinephrine and dopamine into the extra neuronal space, also blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron |
Lisdexamfetamine Dimsylate (Vyvanse) | Func Class: CNS stimulant
Chem Class: Amphetamine
Action: increases release of norepinephrine and dopamine in cerebral cortex |
Methylphenidate (Concerta) | Func Class: cerebral stimulant
Chem Class: piperidine derivative
Action: increases release of norepinephrine and dopamine in cerebral cortex |
Lithium | Func Class: Antimanic/ antipsychotic
Chem Class: Alkali metal ion salt |
Aripiprazole (Ability) | Func Class: Antipsychotic/neuroleptic |
Risperidone (Risperdal) | Func Class: Antipsychotic
Chem Class: Benzisoxazole derivative |
Quetapine Fumarate (Seroquel) | Func Class: Antipsychotic
Chem Class: Dibenzodiapepine
Action: Functions as an antagonist at multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the brain |
Divalproex Sodium (valproate) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant, vascular headache suppressant
Chem Class: Carboxylic acid derivative
Action: Increases GABA in the brain which decreases. seizure activity |
Phenytoin (Dilantin) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant/ antidysrhythmic
Chem Class: Hydantoin
Action: Inhibits spread of seizure activity in motor cortex by altering ion transport |
Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Chem Class: GABA analogue
Action: May increase seizure threshold |
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Chem Class: Phenyltriazine
Action: May inhibit voltage-sensitive sodium channels, decreasing seizures |
Levetiracetam (Keppra) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Action: may inhibit nerve impulses by limiting influx of sodium ions across cell membrane in motor cortex |
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Action: may inhibit nerve impulses by limiting influx of sodium ions across cell membrane in motor cortex |
Pregabalin (Lyrica) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Action: Binds to high-voltage calcium channels in CNS tissues; this may lead to anticonvulsant action |
Topiramate (Topamax) | Func Class: Anticonvulsant
Chem Class: Monosaccharide derivative
Action: Increased GABA activity; may prevent seizure spread |
Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin) | Func Class: Cholinergic blocker, antiparkinson agent
Chem Class :Tertiary amine |
Ropinirole Hydrochloride (Requip) | Func Class: Antoparkinson agent
Chem Class: Dopamine-receptor agonist |
Donepezil Hyrdochloride (Aricept) | Func Class: Anti-Alzheimer's agent
Chem Class: Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor |
Memantine Hydrochloride (Nameda) | Func Class: Anti-Alzheimer's agent
Chem Class: NMDA receptor antagonist |