Chapter 21 Word Scramble
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Generic | Brand Name | Type | Route(S) | Uses | Side Effects |
amphetamine salts | Adderall | Stimulant | Oral | Treatment of ADHD & narcolepsy | Heart palpitations, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, anorexia, & weight loss |
dextroamphetamine sulfate | Dexedrine | Stimulant | Oral | May be used instead of amphetamine because of its increased potency permits the use of lower dosage | Similar to amphetamine |
doxapram hcl | Dopram | Stimulant | Oral | Respiratory stimulant | HTN, tachycardia, & seizures |
methylphenidate hcl | Ritalin | Stimulant | Oral | Tx of ADHD, ADD, & other sydromes. Occasionally used in the Tx of narcolepsy & mild depressive states. | Nervousness, headache, & insomnia |
methylphenidate hcl, extended-release tab | Concerta | Stimulant | Oral | Extended release form of methylphenidate eliminating the need of for a mid-day dose | Similar to methylphenidate |
pemoline | Cylert | Stimulant | Oral | Tx of ADD, & ADHD. Has a gradual onset of action | (blank) |
atomoxetine hcl | Strattera | Stimulant | Oral | Tx of ADD, & ADHD. Growth should be monitored in children taking this agent | ↑ blood pressure & heart rate, & abdominal pain |
phenobarbital | Luminal | Barbiturates (Depressant) | Oral, IM, IV | To control certain types of seizure problems (e.g., grand mal and partial seizures) | Dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or staggering walk/clumsiness may occur when you first start taking the medication |
pentobarbital | Nembutal | Barbiturates (Depressant) | Oral | Is used for seizure disorders. It is also used as a short-term sleep aid (for insomnia), and for tension relief (e.g., before a medical procedure) | Drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects may include stomach upset, headache, weakness, grogginess or dreaming |
secobarbital | Seconal | Barbiturates (Depressant) | Oral | To treat sleeping problems (insomnia). It may also be used to calm you just before surgery | Unwanted sleepiness and trouble waking up in the morning may occur |
butabarbital | Butisol | Barbiturates (Depressant) | Oral | To treat sleeping problems (insomnia). It may also be used to help calm you during periods of anxiety or before surgery | Unwanted sleepiness and trouble waking up in the morning may occur |
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