Central Nervous Systems Medications

24 vocabulary flashcards summarizing key CNS drugs, their generic names, schedules, and therapeutic classes.

Aricept

Donepezil – A medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by increasing acetylcholine levels in the brain (cholinesterase inhibitor).

Namenda

Memantine – A medication used to reduce abnormal brain activity in individuals with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by blocking NMDA receptors (NMDA receptor antagonist).

Dilantin

Phenytoin – An anticonvulsant medication primarily used to prevent and control seizures, especially grand mal seizures and complex partial seizures.

Keppra

Levetiracetam – An anticonvulsant medication used to treat various types of seizures, including partial onset, myoclonic, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Luminal

Phenobarbital – A barbiturate anticonvulsant medication used to treat and prevent seizures; it is a Schedule C-IV controlled substance due to its potential for dependence.

Lyrica

Pregabalin – A medication used as an anticonvulsant to treat seizures, and also widely prescribed for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia; classified as a Schedule C-V controlled substance.

Neurontin

Gabapentin – An anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent used to manage partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, and restless legs syndrome.

Trileptal

Oxcarbazepine – An anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of partial seizures, acting by blocking voltage-sensitive sodium channels.

Depakote

Divalproex Sodium – A medication that acts as both an anticonvulsant for seizure disorders and a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, also used for migraine prevention.

Lamictal

Lamotrigine – A medication effective as an anticonvulsant for various seizure types and as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, particularly for preventing depressive episodes.

Topamax

Topiramate – An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraine headaches, also sometimes used as a mood stabilizer.

Tegretol

Carbamazepine – An anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer medication used to treat epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and bipolar disorder.

Adderall

Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine – A central nervous system stimulant combination medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy; classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance due to its high potential for abuse.

Concerta

Methylphenidate – A long-acting central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy; classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance.

Daytrana

Methylphenidate – A central nervous system stimulant applied as a transdermal patch, primarily used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance.

Focalin

Dexmethylphenidate – A central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), often considered more potent than methylphenidate; classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance.

Ritalin

Methylphenidate – A short-acting central nervous system stimulant primarily used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy; classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance.

Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine – A prodrug stimulant that converts to dextroamphetamine in the body, used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder; classified as a Schedule C-II controlled substance.

Intuniv

Guanfacine – A non-stimulant medication for ADHD, specifically an alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist, which helps improve attention and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity.

Strattera

Atomoxetine – A non-stimulant medication for ADHD, classified as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI), which helps improve focus and reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Cogentin

Benztropine – An anticholinergic medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, and certain types of tremors and restless legs.

Mirapex

Pramipexole – A dopamine agonist medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome.

Requip

Ropinirole – A dopamine agonist medication used to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease and manage moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome.

Sinemet

Carbidopa/Levodopa – A combination medication considered the most effective therapy for relieving the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.