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PHARMACOLOGY GUIDE
Special thanks to Dr. Ron Browning, Dept. of Physiology, School of Medicine, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), for his contribution to, and review of, this information.
Instructions: Click on the drug name for detailed information about that medication (e.g. description, dosage, side effects, warnings, etc.).
Please note: The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a health/medical condition or medication.

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS AGENTS
Anti-Anxiety/Anti-Panic Agents
benzodiazepines
  • Valium (diazepam)
  • Xanax (alprazolam)
  • Ativan (lorazepam)
  • Klonopin (clonazepam)


Anti-Anxiety/Anti-Panic Agents
miscellaneous
  • Paxil (paroxetine)
  • Zoloft (sertraline)
  • Prozac (fluoxetine)
  • Effexor (venlafaxine)
  • BuSpar (buspirone)
  • Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
  • Inderal (propranolol)
  • Catapres (clonidine)


Anti-Depressants
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: SSRI's
  • Prozac (fluoxetine)
  • Lexapro (escitalopram)
  • Celexa (citalopram)
  • Paxil (paroxetine)
  • Zoloft (sertraline)
  • Luvox (fluvoxamine)


Anti-Depressants
miscellaneous
  • Effexor (venlafaxine)
  • Wellbutrin (bupropion)
  • Desyrel (trazodone)
  • Remeron (mirtazapine)
  • Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)


Tricyclic Anti-Depressants
TCA's
  • Norpramin (desipramine)
  • Sinequan (doxepin)
  • Surmontil (trimipramine)
  • Vivactil (protriptyline)
  • Elavil (amitriptyline)
  • Pamelor (nortriptyline)


Anti-Psychotic Agents
atypical (anti-psychotics with lower incidence of extrapyramidal "EPS" side effects)
  • Risperdal (risperidone)
  • Zyprexa (olanzapine)
  • Geodon (ziprasidone)
  • Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate)
  • Clozaril (clozapine)
  • Abilify (aripiprazole)


Anti-Psychotic Agents
typical (not typically recommended for the brain injured individual without careful evaluation by psychiatry and neuropsychology due to high incidence of EPS)
  • Thorazine (chlorpromazine)
  • Haldol (haloperidol)
  • Cogentin (benztropine)*
    (NOTE: Cogentin is not an anti-psychotic agent, but is used in conjunction with them to reduce the incidence of EPS.)


Mood Stabilizers
  • Eskalith (lithium)
  • Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  • Neurontin (gabapentin)
  • Lamictal (lamotrigine)
  • Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
  • Depakene, Depakote (valproate)
NOTE: all of these, except lithium are primarily marketed as anti-epileptic drugs, but are very effective as mood stabilizers especially to reduce mania

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Management
SSRI's
  • Paxil (paroxetine)
  • Zoloft (sertraline)
  • Prozac (fluoxetine)
  • Anafranil (clomipramine)


Psychostimulants
miscellaneous
  • Ritalin, Concerta, and Metadate (methylphenidate)
  • Adderall (amphetamine)
  • Provigil (modafinil)
  • Strattera (atomoxetine)
  • Nuvigil (armodafinil)
  • Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate)



MOTOR SYSTEM
Anti-spasmodics
systemic
  • Lioresal (baclofen)
  • Dantrium (dantrolene sodium)
  • Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
  • Zanaflex (tizanidine)
  • Skelaxin (metaxalone)


Anti-spasmodics
non-systemic, local
  • Botox (botulinum toxin A)
  • Baclofen IT (intrathecal) pump


Dopaminergics
  • Parlodel (bromocriptine)
  • Symmetrel (amantadine)
  • Sinemet (L-DOPA/carbidopa)
  • Mirapex (pramipexole)
  • Requip (ropinirole)


Anti-Seizure/Anti-Convulsants
hydantoin class
  • Dilantin (phenytoin)
  • Cerebyx (fosphenytoin sodium)


benzodiazepine class
  • Klonopin (clonazepam)
  • Valium (diazepam)


Anti-Convulsants
miscellaneous
  • Depakene, Depakote (valproate)
  • Keppra (levetiracetam)
  • Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  • Lamictal (lamotrigine)
  • Topamax (topiramate)
  • Neurontin (gabapentin)
  • Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)



MEMORY/COGNITION (CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS)
  • Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride)
  • Razadyne (galantamine)
  • Exelon (rivastigmine)
  • Cognex (tacrine hydrochloride)
  • Namenda (memantine)



PAIN MANAGEMENT
​
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
NSAID's
  • Aspirin (ASA, salicylic acid derivative)
  • Motrin (ibuprofen)
  • Midol (ibuprofen)
  • Naprosyn, Anaprox (naproxen)
  • Indocin (indomethacin)
  • Toradol (ketorolac tromethamine)
  • Tylenol (acetaminophen)


Anti-Migraine Drugs
selective 5-HT receptor agonists
  • Imitrex (sumatriptan)
  • Maxalt (rizatriptan)
  • Amerge (naratriptan)
  • Zomig (zolmitriptan)
  • Axert (almotriptan)


Anti-Migraine
atypical
  • Inderal (propranolol)


Non-Narcotic Analgesics
  • Extra-Strength Excedrin (acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine)
  • Fiorinal (aspirin/caffeine/butalbital)
  • Fioricet (acetaminophen/caffeine/butalbital)
  • Midrin (isometheptene mucate/dichloralphenazone)


Narcotic Class
  • MS Contin (morphine sulfate)
  • OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride)
  • Percocet (acetaminophen/oxycodone hydrochloride)
  • Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)
  • Codeine
  • Lortab (acetaminophen/hydrocodone bitartrate)
  • Darvon-N 100 (propoxyphene napsylate)
  • Darvocet (propoxyphene napsylate/acetaminophen)
  • Tylenol w/codeine
  • Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)
  • Percodan (oxycodone/aspirin)
  • Norco (hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen)


Analgesic Agents
miscellaneous
  • Tegretol
  • Neurontin

HYPNOTIC/SLEEP AGENTS
  • Sonata (zaleplon)
  • Ambien (zolpidem)
  • Restoril (temazepam)
  • Lunesta (Eszopiclone)


Atypical Hypnotic
miscellaneous
  • Desyrel (trazodone)


OTHERS
  • Antabuse (disulfiram), an alcoholic deterrent.
  • Antivert (meclizine hydrochloride, a piperazine-derivative antihistamine), an antiemetic, antivertigo.
  • Wellbutrin (Bupropion), used as an anti-depressant and also used in smoking cessation (through it effects on dopamine system)


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