Mental Health and Neuro BPK 1

Skills 1, Exam 1 (BPK #1) -- only Drug List A: Use/Class/Generic

Lamotrigine

Use: Seizures and Bipolar Disorder

Class: Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Lamictal

Extra: Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily for the treatment of seizures in epilepsy and to stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. It works by inhibiting neurotransmitter release and reducing aberrant electrical activity in the brain.

Phenytoin

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Dilantin

Extra: Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to control seizures in epilepsy. It stabilizes the neuronal membrane by decreasing the influx of sodium ions during action potentials.

Valproate Sodium

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Depacon (Val is a Con)

Extra: Valproate sodium is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder. It works by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.

Divalproex Sodium

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Depakote (Kote is Diva)

Extra: An anticonvulsant medication used to treat seizures and stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. It increases GABA levels in the brain.

Levetiracetam

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Keppra

Gabapentin

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Neurontin

Pregablin

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Lyrica

Topiramate

Use: Seizures and Migraines

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Quedexy & Topamax

Oxcarbazepine

Use: Seizures

Class; Anticonvulsant drug

Brand: Trileptal

Eletriptan

Use: Migraines

Class: “Triptan” 5-HT1a agonist (5-HT=Serotonin)

Brand: Relpax

Sumatriptan

Use: Migraines

Class: “Triptan” 5-HT1a agonist (5-HT=Serotonin)

Brand: Imitrex

Zolmitriptan

Use: Migraines

Class: “Triptan” 5-HT1a agonist (5-HT=Serotonin)

Brand: Zomig

Benztropine

Use: Parkinson’s Disease

Class: Anticholingeric

Brand: Cogentin

Ropinirole

Use: Parkinson’s Disease

Class: Dopamine Agonist

Brand: Requip

Pramipexole

Use: Parkinson’s Disease

Class: Dopamine Agonist

Brand: Mirapex

Levodopa

Use: Parkinson’s Disease

Class: Dopamine Precurser

Brand: Inbrija & Dopar & Larodopa

Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone

Use: Parkinson’s Disease

Class: Dopamine Agonist + Decarboxylase Inhibitor

Brand: Stalevo 50

Clozapine

Use: Psychosis

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic

Brand: Clozaril

Quetiapine

Use: Psychosis

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic

Brand: Seroquel

Risperidone

Use: Psychosis

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic

Brand: Risperdal

Olanzapine

Use: Psychosis

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic

Brand: Zyprexa

Aripiprazole

Use: Psychosis

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic

Brand: Abilify

Haloperidol

Use: Psychosis

Class: Typical Antipsychotic

Brand: Haldol

Memantine

Use: Alzheimer’s Disease

Class: NMDA Antagonist

Brand: Namenda

Donepezil

Use: Alzheimer’s Disease

Class: Anticholinesterase/Cholinesterase inhibitor

Brand: Aricept

Buspirone

Use: Anxiety

Class: Anxiolytic

Brand: Buspar

Alprazolam

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizure

Class: Benzodiazepine

Brand: Xanax

Lorazepam

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizure

Class: Benzodiazepine

Brand: Ativan

Diazepam

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizure

Class: Benzodiazepine

Brand: Valium

Clonazepam

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizure

Class: Benzodiazepine

Brand: Klonopin

Temazepam

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizure

Class: Benzodiazepine

Brand: Restoril

Eszopiclone

Use: Insomnia

Class: “Z-drug” sedative/hypnotic

Brand: Lunesta

Zolpidem

Use: Insomnia

Class: “Z-drug” sedative/hypnotic

Brand: Ambien

Zaleplon

Use: Insomnia

Class: “Z-drug” sedative/hypnotic

Brand: Sonata

Propofol

Use: Conscious Sedation

Class: Anesthetic

Brand: Diprivan

Lithium

Use: Bipolar Disorder

Class: Lithium

Brand: Lithobid

Trazodone

Use: Depression & Insomnia

Class: Serotonin Modulator

Brand: Desyrel

Nortriptyline

Use: Depression & Neuropathic Pain

Class: Tricylic Antidepressant

Brand: Pamelor

Imipramine

Use: Depression & Neuropathic Pain

Class: Tricylic Antidepressant

Brand: Tofranil

Amitriptyline

Use: Depression & Neuropathic Pain

Class: Tricylic Antidepressant

Brand: Elavil

Bupropion

Use: Depression & Smoking Cessation

Class: Dopamine-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Brand: Wellbutrin & Zyban

Mirtazapine

Use: Depression

Class: Alpha-2 Antagonist

Brand: Remeron

Escitalopram

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Lexapro

Paroxetine

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Paxil

Fluoxetine

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Prozac & Sarafem

Citalopram

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Celexa

Sertraline

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Zoloft

Fluvoxamine

Use: Depression

Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Luvox

Venlafaxine

Use: Depression

Class: SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Effexor

Desvenlafaxine

Use: Depression

Class: SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Pristiq

Duloxetine

Use: Depression

Class: SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Cymbalta

Atomoxetine

Use: ADHD/Depression

Class: SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor/Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

Brand: Strattera

Lisdexamfetamine

Use: ADHD

Class: CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant

Brand: Vyvanse

Dextroamphetamine

Use: ADHD & Narcolepsy

Class: CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant

Brand: Dexedrine

Methylphenidate

Use: ADHD & Narcolepsy

Class: CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant

Brand: Ritalin & Concerta

Amphetamine

Use: ADHD

Class: CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant

Brand: Adderall