PTCB 2026 Medications — Neuro, Psych, ADHD & Anesthesia

seizures/Parkinson/Alzheimer medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiety/sleep drugs, ADHD medications, anesthetics, paralytics, and muscle relaxants.

What is the brand name for Valproic acid?

Depakote

What is the brand name for Phenytoin?

Dilantin

What is the brand name for Lacosamide?

Vimpat

What is the brand name for Carbamazepine?

Tegretol

What is the brand name for Oxcarbazepine?

Trileptal

What is the brand name for Lamotrigine?

Lamictal

What is the brand name for Zonisamide?

Zonegran

What is the brand name for Levetiracetam?

Keppra

What is the brand name for Topiramate?

Topamax

What is the brand name for Pregabalin?

Lyrica

What is the brand name for Gabapentin?

Neurontin

What is the brand name for Carbidopa / levodopa?

Sinemet

What is the brand name for Ropinirole?

Requip

What is the brand name for Pramipexole?

Mirapex

What is the brand name for Donepezil?

Aricept

What is the brand name for Galantamine?

Razadyne

What is the brand name for Rivastigmine?

Exelon

What is the brand name for Memantine?

Namenda

What is the brand name for Donepezil / memantine?

Namzaric

What is the brand name for Lecanemab?

Leqembi

What is the brand name for Donanemab?

Kisunla

What is the brand name for Citalopram?

Celexa

What is the brand name for Escitalopram?

Lexapro

What is the brand name for Fluoxetine?

Prozac

What is the brand name for Paroxetine?

Paxil

What is the brand name for Sertraline?

Zoloft

What is the brand name for Duloxetine?

Cymbalta

What is the brand name for Desvenlafaxine?

Pristiq

What is the brand name for Venlafaxine?

Effexor XR

What is the brand name for Amitriptyline?

Elavil

What is the brand name for Doxepin?

Sinequan

What is the brand name for Bupropion?

Wellbutrin, Zyban

What is the brand name for Mirtazapine?

Remeron

What is the brand name for Trazodone?

Desyrel

What is the brand name for Aripiprazole?

Abilify

What is the brand name for Quetiapine?

Seroquel

What is the brand name for Risperidone?

Risperdal

What is the brand name for Olanzapine?

Zyprexa

What is the brand name for Ziprasidone?

Geodon

What is the brand name for Haloperidol?

Haldol

What is the brand name for Clozapine?

Clozaril

What is the brand name for Lithium?

Lithobid

What is the brand name for Buspirone?

Buspar

What is the brand name for Clonazepam?

Klonopin

What is the brand name for Alprazolam?

Xanax

What is the brand name for Diazepam?

Valium

What is the brand name for Lorazepam?

Ativan

What is the brand name for Chlordiazepoxide?

Librium

What is the brand name for Midazolam?

Versed

What is the brand name for Eszopiclone?

Lunesta

What is the brand name for Zolpidem?

Ambien

What is the brand name for Zaleplon?

Sonata

What is the brand name for Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine?

Adderall

What is the brand name for Dexmethylphenidate?

Focalin

What is the brand name for Methylphenidate?

Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana

What is the brand name for Lisdexamfetamine?

Vyvanse

What is the brand name for Atomoxetine?

Strattera

What is the brand name for Etomidate?

Amidate

What is the brand name for Propofol?

Diprivan

What is the brand name for Dexmedetomidine?

Precedex

What is the brand name for Succinylcholine?

Anectine

What is the brand name for Rocuronium?

Zemuron

What is the brand name for Cisatracurium?

Nimbex

What is the brand name for Baclofen?

Lioresal

What is the brand name for Carisoprodol?

Soma

What is the brand name for Cyclobenzaprine?

Flexeril

What is the brand name for Methocarbamol?

Robaxin

What is the brand name for Metaxalone?

Skelaxin

What is the brand name for Tizanidine?

Zanaflex

What should you know first about anticonvulsants?

Each generic-brand pair plus its signature toxicity.

What major risks are associated with valproate?

Hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, and major pregnancy risk.

What high-yield adverse effects are associated with phenytoin?

Gingival hyperplasia, ataxia/nystagmus, and many interactions.

What can reduce phenytoin absorption?

Tube feedings.

What high-yield risks are associated with carbamazepine?

Enzyme induction, hyponatremia, blood dyscrasias, and serious rash.

What electrolyte problem is common with oxcarbazepine?

Hyponatremia.

What serious adverse effect is associated with lamotrigine?

Serious rash/SJS risk, especially with rapid titration or valproate.

What high-yield effects are associated with topiramate?

Cognitive slowing, paresthesias, and kidney stones; it can also be used for migraine prevention.

What common effects are shared by gabapentin and pregabalin?

Dizziness and sedation.

Which of gabapentin or pregabalin is federally controlled according to the guide?

Pregabalin is controlled federally; gabapentin federal status differs by jurisdiction.

What does levodopa do in Parkinson disease?

Replaces dopamine.

What does carbidopa do when combined with levodopa?

Reduces peripheral breakdown.

What class are ropinirole and pramipexole?

Dopamine agonists.

What food can reduce or compete with levodopa absorption?

High-protein meals.

What adverse effects may occur with dopaminergic drugs?

Nausea, orthostasis, hallucinations, sudden sleepiness, and impulse-control problems.

What class are donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine?

Cholinesterase inhibitors.

What class is memantine?

NMDA antagonist.

What type of drugs are lecanemab and donanemab?

Anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies.

What common effects are caused by cholinesterase inhibitors?

Nausea and diarrhea; they can also cause bradycardia/syncope.

What special dosage form is available for rivastigmine?

Transdermal patch.

What is the key rivastigmine patch safety step?

Remove the old patch before applying a new one.

What important monitoring issue is associated with anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies?

ARIA monitoring for brain edema/hemorrhage.

What route/type are anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies in the guide?

IV specialty drugs.

What is the basic SSRI mechanism pattern?

Serotonin reuptake inhibition.

What are SSRIs commonly used for?

Depression and anxiety.

What common adverse effects are associated with SSRIs?

Nausea, sexual dysfunction, and sleep changes.

What serious risks are highlighted for SSRIs?

Serotonin syndrome, suicidality warning in younger patients, and hyponatremia.

What drug class should not be combined with SSRIs?

MAO inhibitors.

What can happen if SSRIs are stopped abruptly?

Discontinuation symptoms.

Which SSRI generally has less withdrawal because of its long half-life?

Fluoxetine.

What neurotransmitters are involved in the SNRI pattern?

Serotonin and norepinephrine.