Drug Quiz #10: Pain and memory medications

Donepezil

Brand: Aricept

Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (central)

Indication: Alzheimer's disease

Memantine

Brand: Namenda, Namenda XR

Class: N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist

Indication: Alzheimer's disease

Methotrexate

Brand: Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall

Class: Antineoplastic, antimetabolite, antirheumatic, immunosuppressant

Indications: Various cancer indications, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis

Phentermine

Brand: Adipex-P, Lomaira

Class: CNS stimulant

Indication: Weight management

Pramipexole

Brand: Mirapex

Class: Dopamine agonist, anti-Parkinson agent

Indication: Parkinson's, restless leg syndrome

Acetaminophen/Codeine

Brand: Tylenol #3-4 (depending on strength)

Class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Pain

Tramadol

Brand: Ultram, Conzip

Class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Pain

Fentanyl

Brand: Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Lazanda

Class: Opioid analgesic, general anesthetic

Indication: Pain management

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

Brand: Lortab, Lorcet, Norco

Class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Pain

Oxycodone

Brand: Oxycontin, Roxicodone

Class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Pain

Benzocaine

Brand: Anbesol (other topical products contain this ingredient as well)

Class: Analgesic, local anesthetic

Indications: Dermal irritation, hemorrhoids, poison ivy, mouth and gum irritation

Capsaicin

Brand: Salonpas, Zostrix HP

Class: topical analgesic

Indication: Muscle/joint pain, neuropathic pain

Hydrocortisone (OTC)

Brand: Cortisone (topical)

Class: corticosteroid

Indications: Inflammatory skin conditions, hemorrhoids

Lidocaine (OTC, topical)

Brand: Solarcaine, Salonpas Pain Relieving (many others)

Class: Anesthetic, topical

Indications: skin pain/itching (e.g. sunburns), anorectal pain/itching, minor dermal procedures

Methyl salicylate and menthol

Brand: Bengay, IcyHot

Class: Anesthetic, topical

Indications: Pain