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Central Nervous system drug class, indications, side effects, and medications for the top 200 drugs
SSRI’s
-Indication
for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. SSRIs work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.
SSRI’s
-Side Effects
may include nausea, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, and weight gain.
SSRI’s
-Medications
Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft)
SNRI’s
-Indication
for the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and certain chronic pain conditions. SNRIs increase serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
SNRI’s
-Side Effects
may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and increased sweating.
SNRI’s
-Medications
Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq),
TCA’s
-Indication
for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and certain chronic pain conditions.
TCA’s
-Side effects
risk of overdose
TCA’s
-Medications
Amitriptyline (Elavil) , Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Antipsychotics
-Indication
used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression
Antipsychotics
-Side Effects
extrapyramidal symptoms, sedation, weight gain
Antipsychotics
-medications
Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Risperidone (Risperdal), Aripiprazole (Abilify), Haloperidol (Haldol), Quetiapine(Seroquel), Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Mood Stabilizers
-Indication
used to treat bipolar disorder and mood swings
Mood Stabilizers
-Side Effects
nausea, tremors, weight gain, drowsiness, and thyroid problems.
Mood Stabilizers
-Medications
Lithium (Lithobid)
Antiepileptic drugs
-Indication
used to treat seizures and mood disorders.
Antiepileptic Drugs
-Side Effects
include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and rash.
Antiepileptic Drugs
-Medications
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Levetiracetam (Keppra), Topiramate (Topamax), Pregabalin (Lyrica), Valproate (Depakote), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Opioids
-Indication
used to manage pain
Opioids
-Side Effects
may include sedation, constipation, nausea, and respiratory depression.
Opioids
-Medications
Hydrocodone (Zohydro), Oxycodone (OxyContin), Morphine (Ms Contin), Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Norco), Fentanyl (Duragesic), oxymorphone (Opana), tramadol (ultram), Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)
Non-opioid Analgesics
-Indication
used to relieve mild to moderate pain without the use of opioids.
Non-opioid Analgesics
-Side Effects
may include gastrointestinal upset, headache, and allergic reactions.
Non-opioid Analgesics
-Medications
Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine (Fioricet)
NSAID’s
-Indication
used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.
NSAID’s
-Side Effects
may include gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, kidney damage, and increased risk of heart attack.
NSAID’s
-Medications
Ibuprofen (Advil), Naproxen (Aleve) Meloxicam (Mobic), Diclofenac (Voltaren), Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Muscle Relaxants
-Indication
used to reduce muscle spasms and pain.
Muscle Relaxants
-Side Effects
somnolence
Muscle Relaxants
-Medications
Baclofen (Lioresal), Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
5-HT Agonists (Triptans)
-indication
used to treat migraines
5-HT Agonists (Triptans)
-Side Effects
may include dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
5-HT Agonists (Triptans)
-Medications
Sumatriptan (Imitrex), Rizatriptan (Maxalt), Eletriptan (Relpax)
Antitussives
-Indication
used to relieve cough
Antitussives
-Side Effects
may include dizziness, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal upset.
Antitussives
-Medications
Benzonatate (Tessalon), Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
Benzodiazepines
-Indication
used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Benzodiazepines
-Side Effects
sedation
Benzodiazepines
-Medications
Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Temazepam (Restoril), Diazepam (Valium)
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
-Indication
used for the short-term treatment of insomnia and sleep disorders.
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
-Side Effects
sleep walking
Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
-Medications
Zolpidem (Ambien), Eszopiclone (Lunesta), Zaleplon (Sonata)
Stimulants
-Indications
used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Stimulants
-Side Effects
tics
Stimulants
-Medications
include amphetamines (Adderall), methylphenidate (Ritalin), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), dexmethylphenidate (Focalin), Modafinil (Provigil), Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Dopaminergic & Dopamine Agonists
-Indication
used to treat parkinson’s disease
Dopaminergic & Dopamine Agonists
-Side Effects
Dyskinesia
Dopaminergic & Dopamine Agonists
-Medications
pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Cholinesterase Inhibitors & NMDA Receptor Antagonists
-Indication
used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Cholinesterase Inhibitors & NMDA Receptor Antagonists
-Medications
donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne), memantine (Namenda)
