QUIZ 6
CNS MEDICATIONS
SSRI Antidepressant
(Used for anxiety and
depression)
ANTIDEPRESSANTS/ANTI-ANXIETY
Brand
Generic
Zoloft
Sertraline ((SER tra leen)
Lexapro
Prozac
Celexa
Paxil
MISC Antidepressants
(Mainly for Depression )
Effexor XR
Pristiq
Elavil
Pamelor
Cymbalta
Wellbutrin XL
Escitalopram
(es sye TAL oh pram)
Fluoxetine
(floo OKS e teen)
Citalopram (syeTAL oh pram)
Paroxetine
(pa ROKS e teen)
Venlafaxine (ven la FAX een)
Desvenlafaxine* (not on master list)
(des ven la FAX een)
Amitriptyline (a mee TRIP ti leen)
Nortriptyline (nor TRIP ti leen)
Duloxetine (doo LOX e teen)
Bupropion XL (Byoo PROE pee on)
Trazodone (TRAZ oh done)
Klonopin
Valium
Clonazepam (kloe NA ze pam)
Diazepam (dye AZ e pam)
H1
Antagonist
Versed
Vistaril, Atarax
(RX)
Midazolam (MID aye zoe lam)
Hydroxyzine (hye DROS I zeen)
Anxiolytic
Buspar
Buspirone (byoo SPYE rone)
BENZODIAZEPINE
DEA C-IV
(Anxiety)
Desyrel,
Oleptro
Xanax
Restoril
Ativan
Alprazolam (al PRAY zoe lam)
Temazepam (te MAZ e pam)
Lorazepam (lor A ze pam)
Dosage Form (s)
Tablets, concentrated
solution
Tablets, solution
Capsules, DR capsules,
solution
Tablets, suspension
Tablets, CR tabs,
solution
XR Capsules
Tablets
ADR
Common: weight changes, loss of libido, insomnia OR
drowsiness
Severe: Increased suicidality
Common: anxiety, insomnia OR drowsiness
Severe: Withdrawal symptoms from 1 missed dose
Tablets
Tablets
Capsules
Tablets, XR Tablets, SR
tablets
Tablets, ER tablet
Common: Drowsiness, weight gain, tremor
Serious: Cardio toxic in overdose
Common: weight gain, decreased libido
Common: dry mouth, anxiety, bizarre dreams
Serious: seizures
Common: weight gain, sedation
tablets
Capsules
Tablets, solution,
injection (seizures)
Tablets, ODT
Tablets, solution,
injection (seizures)
Capsules, IV
Tablet,capsule,
suspension, IM
solution
Tablets
Common: drowsiness, dizziness
Severe: respiratory depression, retrograde amnesia
Reversal agent: Flumazenil
1
*Usually used for anesthesia (IV) *(not on master list)
Antihistamine (was on list with allergies)
Common: Dry mouth, drowsiness
Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, light-headedness
QUIZ 6
CNS MEDICATIONS
ANTIPYSCHOTICS
CNS STIMULANT
CLASS
Atypical Antipsychotic
Class
Brand
Generic
Indication
Dosage Form (s)
ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction)
Seroquel
Quetiapine
(kwe TYE a peen)
Adjunctive therapy to antidepressants
for the treatment of major depressive
disorder, Treatment of schizophrenia
Tablets
ADR: Ab pain, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, uncontrollable
movement, weight gain
BBW → suicidal ideation
Risperdal
Risperidone
(ris PER i done)
Treatment of schizophrenia; treatment
of bipolar
Oral Solution, tablets,
ODT tabs, IM suspension
ADR: Extrapyramidal effects, dizziness, weight gain, sedation,
constipation, increased salivation
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
(oh LAN za peen)
Tablet, ODT tabs, IM
solution, IM suspension
ADR: Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, increased
cholesterol, increased risk of diabetes, metabolic side effects
Abilify
Aripiprazole
(ay ri PIP ray
zole)
Treatment of the manifestations of
schizophrenia; treatment of bipolar I
disorder
Acute treatment of manic and mixed
episodes associated with bipolar I
disorder,
Tablet, ODT tabs, IM
injection
ADR: Headache, weight gain, RLS, constipation, incontinence,
increased appetite
ADHD
Brand
Generic
Indication
Dosage
Form (s)
Concerta
(DEA C-II)
Methylphenidate LA (meth il FEN I date)
ADHD
Tablets (IR)
Capsules (XR)
Adderall
XR
(DEA C-II)
Ritalin
(DEA C-II)
Dextro-amphetamine + amphetamine salt
(deks troe am FET a meen & am FET a
meen)
Methylphenidate
(IR) (meth il FEN I date)
ADHD
Tablet
ADHD
Vyvanse
(C-II)
Lisdexamphetamine
(lis dex am FET a meen)
ADHD
Tablet, ER capsule,
solution,
suspension, Patch
(Daytrana)
Capsule
2
ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction)
ADR: Nervousness, dizziness, restlessness, headache, upset
stomach, decreased appetite, insomnia, dry mouth
ADR: insomnia, xerostomia,
SEVERE: SJS
QUIZ 6
CNS MEDICATIONS
ANTICONVULSANTS
CLASS
ANTICONVULSANTS
Brand
Indication
Neurontin
Gabapentin (GA ba pen tin)
Seizures
Topamax
Topiramate (toe PYRE a mate)
Lamictal
Lamotrigine (la MOE tri jeen)
Seizures, (sometimes
used for migraine
prophylaxis)
Seizures
Depakote ER,
Depakene
Divalproex (di val PROE iks)
Valproic Acid
Seizures, bipolar
disorder , migraines
Dilantin ER,
Phenytek
Phenytoin Sodium ER
(FEN I toyn)
Seizures
Monitor blood levels
Keppra
Levetiracetam
(lee vat ye RA se tam)
Seizures
Lithobid
Lithium
(LITH ee um)
Seizures, antimanic
Brand
Ambien,
Ambien CR
(DEA C-IV)
Lunesta
(DEA C-IV)
*Updated 5/2015
HYPNOTIC
Generic
Generic
Dosage
Form (s)
Tablets, caps,
solution
Tablets
Treat Insomnia
Eszopiclone (es zoe PIK lone)
Treat Insomnia
ADR: Vision problems, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, lack of
muscular coordination
ADR: Tiredness, dizziness, coordination problems, taste
changes, weight loss, mood disturbance, memory problems
Tablets, chew
tabs, ODT
ER tablets
ADR: Dizziness, headache, blurred vision, lack of coordination
SEVERE: SJS,
ADR: Headache, drowsiness, tremor, weight changes (usually
gain), memory loss
SEVERE: allergic reaction
ADR: Decreased coordination, involuntary eye movement,
mental confusion, slurred speech
SEVERE: rash, mental confusion
ADR: usually well tolerated
SEVERE: SJS, irritability, behavior issues
Chew tabs,
suspension,
capsules
Tablet, IV/PO
solution
ER tablet,
tablet, capsule,
solution
SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS
Indication
Dosage Form (s)
Zolpidem Tartrate (zole PI dem)
ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction)
Tablet, CR tablet,
solution, SL
tablet
Tablet
3
ADR: confusion, dizziness, abdominal pain
SEVERE: arrhythmia, angioedema
ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction)
ADR: Drowsiness, hangover feeling, loss of coordination, HA, dry
mouth, middle of night waking/sleepwalking
ADR: Drowsiness, hangover feeling, loss of coordination, HA, dry
mouth, unpleasant taste, middle of night waking/sleepwalking