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26 Cards in this Set
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Xanax |
Anti anxiety medication. Benzodiazepine. GABA receptor agonist Side effects: sedation, BP changes |
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Valium |
Anti anxiety medication. Benzodiazepine. GABA receptor agonist Side effects: sedation, BP changes |
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Ativan |
Anti anxiety medication. Benzodiazepine. GABA receptor agonist Side effects: sedation, BP changes |
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Lunesta |
Anti anxiety medication. Sedating. GABA agonist Side effects: sedation, BP changes |
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Ambien |
Anti anxiety medication. Sedating. GABA agonist Side effects: sedation, BP changes |
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Tegretol |
Anticonvulsant Increases level of GABA Side effects: dizziness, somnolence, fatigue |
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Dilatin |
Anticonvulsant Increases level of GABA Side effects: dizziness, somnolence, fatigue |
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Keppra |
Anticonvulsant Increases level of GABA Side effects: dizziness, somnolence, fatigue |
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Trileptal |
Anticonvulsant Increases level of GABA Side effects: dizziness, somnolence, fatigue |
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Phenobarbital |
Anticonvulsant Increases level of GABA Side effects: very sedating, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue |
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Wellbutrin |
Anti depressant. NDRI Helps with neuropathic pain. Side effects: BP changes, GI upset |
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Celexa |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Lexapro |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Prozac |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Paxil |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Zoloft |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Cymbalta |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Effexor |
Anti Depressant SSRI Side effects: BP changes, takes some time to become effective, GI upset, used for chronic pain |
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Thorazine |
Anti psychotic Dopamine antagonist Side effects: dizziness, fainting, tachycardia, restless muscle movements, tremors, seizures |
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Haldol |
Anti psychotic Dopamine antagonist Side effects: dizziness, fainting, tachycardia, restless muscle movements, tremors, seizures |
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Lithium |
Mood stabilizer Alter transport or production of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) Side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, unsteadiness, vomiting |
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Comtan |
Anti Parkinsonian Results in elevated levels of levodopa Side effects: dyskinesia, nausea, back pain, muscle cramping, on/off phenomena |
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Requip |
Anti Parkinsonian Dopamine agonist Side effects: dyskinesia, nausea, back pain, muscle cramping, on/off phenomena |
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Levodopa |
Anti Parkinsonian Converts into dopamine Side effects: dyskinesia, nausea, back pain, muscle cramping, on/off phenomena |
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Carbidopa |
Anti Parkinsonian Prevents peripheral conversion of L-Dopa to an inactive substrate. Side effects: dyskinesia, nausea, back pain, muscle cramping, on/off phenomena |
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Aricept |
Anti Alzheimer's Inhibits the acytilcholinesterase enzyme, thus limiting acetylcholine breakdown |
