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Methylphenidate
stimulant
may block DA and NE reuptake
tx ADHD and PD
Fluphenazine
antipsychotic
D1 and D2 antagonist
available in depot formulation
Haloperidol
antipsychotic, 1st generation
D2 antagonist
available in depot formulation
biggest TI
tx HD, Tourette's (DOC)
Phenytoin (dilantin)
anticonvulsant
promotes efflux of Na+ out of motor neurons
Ondansetron
antiemetic
5HT3 antagonist (peripheral and central but mostly GI)
Metoclopramide
antiemetic
prokinetic
DA antagonist in CTZ sensitizes tissues to ACh increases upper GI motility increases LES tone
Prochlorperazine
antiemetic
antipsychotic
DA antagonist in CTZ +block vagus nn in GI tract
DA antagonist in mesolimbic too
Apomorphine
DA agonist
induce vomiting
tx PD
Syrup of Ipecac
DA agonist
induce vomiting
Selegiline
selective MAOB inhibitor
tx PD (supports environmental toxin hypothesis)
converted into amphetamine
Codeine and morphine
opioid analgesics
mu receptor agonist
heroin
opiod narcotic
mu, delta, kappa activity
amphetamine/methamphetamine
stimulant
sympathomimetic amine
promotes release of DA and NE
st John's wort
like an SSRI
reserpine
DA depletor
(antihypertensive)
tx severe dystonia and dyskinesias
Chlordiazepoxide
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
triazolam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^affinity of receptor for GABA
inhibit adenosine (potentiates inhibitory pathway in pedunculopontine pathway)
alprazolam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
has anxiopreferring dose
temazepam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
conjugated outside liver
oxazepam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
conjugated outside liver
Lorazepam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
conjugated outside liver
Flurazepam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
Midazolam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
Estazolam
benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
^GABA
Flumazenil
benzo antagonist
reverse overdose
amobarbital
barbiturate sedative
inc amt of time Cl- ionophore open in presence of GABA
depress cortical and cerebellar func
secobarbital
barbiturate sedative
inc amt of time Cl- ionophore open in presence of GABA
depress cortical and cerebellar func
pentobarbital
barbiturate sedative
inc amt of time Cl- ionophore open in presence of GABA
depress cortical and cerebellar func
phenobarbital
barbiturate sedative
inc amt of time Cl- ionophore open in presence of GABA
depress cortical and cerebellar func
thiopental
barbiturate sedative
inc amt of time Cl- ionophore open in presence of GABA
depress cortical and cerebellar func
Zolpidem
sedative hypnotic
meprobamate
sedative hypnotic
carbamate derivative
chloral hydrate
sedative hypnotic
synergystic w/ etOH = Mickey Finn (competes for alcohol dehydrogenase + active metabolite is trichloroethanol)
paraldehyde
sedative hypnotic
eszopcilone
sedative hypnotic
BZD-like
remelteon
sedative hypnotic
melatonin agonist (MT1 and MT2)
zeleplon
sedative hypnotic
buspirone
selective anxiolytic
high affinity for 5HT1 receptor
some DA partial agonist properties
propanolol
block NE (reduce locus ceruleus activation of central nucleus of amygdala)
DOC for situational anxiety
also tx essential tremor
imipramine
TCA
NE and 5HT reuptake inhibitor
amitriptyline
TCA
NE and 5HT reuptake inhibitor
clomipramine
TCA
desipramine
TCA
selective NE reuptake inhibitor
amoxapine
heterocyclic
NE reuptake inhibitor
(some D2 antagonist activity too)
trazodone
heterocyclic
weak but selective SERT inhibitor
fluoxetine
SSRI prototype
paroxetine
SSRI
sertraline
SSRI
fluvoxamine
SSRI
Phenelzine
MAOI
inc NE and 5HT via suicide inhibition (more effect on 5HT cuz NE has COMT)
Tranylcypromine
MAOI
inc NE and 5HT via suicide inhibition (more effect on 5HT cuz NE has COMT)
Lithium carbonate
antimanic
Block enzyme myo-inositol-1 phosphatase
Reduces cycling of DAG and IP3
Stabilizes production of 5HT and DA (less mood swings)
carbamazepine
antimanic
valproate
antimanic
aripiprazole
antimanic
buproprion
new heterocyclic
stop smoking aid, 'wellbutrin'
NET and DAT inhibitor
facilitates release of catecholamines
inc sz risk
venlafaxine
new heterocyclic
SNRI
affinity for SERT>NET
mertazapine
new heterocyclic
stimulates NE and 5HT release (5-HT2 & 5-HT3 receptors)
also alpha 2 antagonist
amantadine
(flu drug)
DA reuptake inhibitor and releaser
maybe some antimuscarinic
probs hit glutamate receptors too
benztropine
potent antimuscarinic + DA reuptake inhibitor
tx PD
rasagiline
new MAOB inhibitor
not converted to amphetamine
can produce tyramine effect
tolcapone
peripheral and central Total COMT inhibitor
liver toxicity
entacapone
peripheral COMT inhibitor
prolong levodopa T1/2 to reduce motor fluctuations
stalevo
entacapone/levodopa/carbidopa
(DA+COMT inhibitor)
trihexylphenidyl
antimuscarinic (very low inhibition of DAT)
domperidone
peripheral DA antagonist
tx epigastric distress and vomiting from levodopa
pramipexole
D2 and D3 agonist
D3 = antidepressant, neuroprotective
approved as monotherapy for PD
ropinerole
DA agonist
approved as monotherapy
cabergoline
direct-acting DA agonist
clozapine and olanzapine
2nd generation antipsychotic
DA antagonist
not much affinity for D2 (so can reduce hallucinations in PD w/o worsening motor sx)
orphenadrine
skeletal mm relaxant
anticholinergic in the brain stem
tx mm pain, PD
benedryl (diphenhydramine)
antihistamine
anticholinergic effects improve PD sx
tetrabenazine
DA depletor
tx severe dystonia and dyskinesia
pimozide
strong antimuscarinic
tx tourettes
(better for the young ppl)
risperidone
antipsychotic
tx tourettes
ziprasidone
antipsychotic
tx tourettes
clonidine and guanfacine
alpha agonists
tx ADHD w/ tourettes (doesnt inc DA)
Pemoline
stimulant
tx ADHD
Adderall
stimulant
amphetamine + dextroamphetamine
Atomoxetine
very selective NET inhibitor
may become new DOC for ADHD
Chlorpromazine
prototypical antipsychotic
D2 antagonist
thioridazine
antipsychotic
direct DA antagonist
D2
quetiapine
2nd generation antipsychotic
Reduces positive & negative symptoms via D2 & 5-HT2 antagonism
halothane
prototype gas anesthetic
enflurane
gas anesthetic
isoflurane
gas anesthetic
desflurane
gas anesthetic
sevoflurane
gas anesthetics
N2O
gas anesthetic
ether
gas anesthetic
chloroform
gas anesthetic
Thiopental
IV anesthetic barbiturate
truth serum
etomidate
IV anesthetic - non barbiturate
propofol
IV anesthetic
potentiate GABA
ketamine
dissociative anesthetic
indirectly inhibit NMDA glutamate receptor
cause bizzare recollections
inc SANS -- good for procedures where hypovolemia is a concern
fentanyl
opioid analgesic
not for opioid naive pts!
fentanyl/droperidol
anesthetic combo
droperidol/N2O
anesthetic combo
procaine
ester local anesthetic
cocaine
ester local anesthetic
benzocaine
ester local anesthetic
tetracaine
ester local anesthetic
lidocaine
amide local anesthetic
mepivacaine
amide local anesthetic
bupivacaine
amide local anesthetic
ropivacaine
amide local anesthetic
articaine
amide local anesthetic
Baclofen
GABA B agonist
tx spasticity
Serotonin Syndrome
MAOI +SSRI
SSRI + St John's Wort
SSRI+ tramadol
MAOI+merperidine

sx : hyperthermia, rigidity, myoclonus, fluctuations in vitals
TCA toxicity
#1 cause of toxic overdose

sx: tachy/brady, conduction block, fibrillation, asystole, htn/hypotension, long qt
CNS agitation, disorientation, dystonia, myoclonus, sz's
antimuscarinic effects

tx- alkalinize blood
pickled herring, chianti wine, and cheese effect
MAOIs
tyramine effect- htn crisis, ortho hypo
tyramine -->octopamine
lithium tox
side effects- fine tremor, polydypsia, polyuria
tox: confusion, dysphoria,gross tremor, dysarthria, N/V,sz
phenytoin
1ary tx sz
interfere w/ Na channel's switch from 'closed and not ready' to 'closed and ready'
induce p450 but not autoinducer
phenobarbital
1ary tx sz
inc duration of GABA Cl- channel open
autoinducer
concentrate in sz focus via ion trapping
carbamazepine
1ary tx sz
interfere w/ Na channel's switch from 'closed and not ready' to 'closed and ready'
autoinducer
antimanic
valproate
1ary tx sz
increases GABA (dec Glu)
broad activity
(also antimanic)
clonazepam
benzo
1ary tx sz
tx myoclonic sz
ethosuximide
DOC for 1ary tx absence sz
block T type Ca channels (thalamus)
side effects of phenytoin
hirsuitism
gingival hyperplasia
peripheral neuropathy
inc vit D metabolism (osteomalacia)
inc bleeding
carbamazepine unique side effects
diplopia
resp depression
valproate tox
need high doses = heavy molecular burden= fulminant hepatitis
vigabatrin
GABA transaminase inhibitor
tx partial sz
lamotrigine
adjunctive tx sz
block N and P/Q Ca channels
dec Glu
gabapentin
adjunctive tx sz
topiramate
adjunctive tx sz
zonisamide
adjunctive tx sz
tiagabine
adjunctive tx sz
levetiracetam
adjunctive tx sz
status epilepticus
1- benzos (cuz can give high dose)= lorazepam
2- phenytoin
3- pentobarbital coma if doesn't respond
fetal hydantoin syndrome
microcephaly
mental retardation
growth/developmental delay
craniofacial dysmorphic features

arene epoxides (phenytoin metabolite)= teratogen
ethosuximide side effects
gastric irritation, N&V
restlessness
anxiety
photosensitivity
parkinsonian sx
side effects common to all AEDs
cerebellar: intention tremor, nystagmus, ataxic gait, diplopia, hyperreflexia

sz:high dose induction, development of absence sz

withdrawal: sz
primidone
converted to PEMA and phenobarbital
all 3 are antisz
ergotamine
induce vasoconstriction
tx migraine
sumatriptan
prevent release of CGRP (sterile inflammatory response)
5HT1d and 5HT1b agonist
verapamil
Ca channel antagonist
tx migraine
methysergide
prophylaxis for migraines
nonspecific 5HT antagonist/partial agonist
propanolol
(migraine)
migraine prophylaxis DOC
hit beta receptors on astrocytes and prevents K+ buildup
amitriptyline
(migraine)
TCA
5HT reuptake inhibitor in pfc
breaks 'cycle of tension' to tx migraine
metoclopramide
DA antagonist
prokinetic
tx gastric stasis assoc w/ migraines
ondansetron
5HT antagonist
tx gasric stasis assoc w/ migraines
prochlorperazine
phenothiazine
tx gasric stasis assoc w/ migraines
cyclobenzaprine
flexoril
tx tension headache
triptans adverse effects
pain at injection site
chest tightness (contraindicated in pt w/ hx of CAD)
methysergide side effect
retroperitoneal fibrosis
codeine
full opioid agonist
converted to morphine
codeine-6-glucuorinide metabolite responsible for analgesia
heroin
full opioid agonist
diacetlymorphine
hydromorphone
dilaudid
full opioid agonist
hydrocodone
full opioid agonist
oxycodone
full opioid agonist
meperidine
full opioid agonist
fentanyl
full opioid agonist
derivative of meperidine (demerol)
methadone
full opioid agonist
propoxyphene
full opioid agonist
pentazocine
partial opioid agonist/anatagonist
buprenorphine
partial opioid agonist/anatagonist
naloxone
opioid antagonist
naltrexone
opioid antagonist
dextromethorphan
non narcotic
central antitussive
raises cough threshold
robitussin
diphenoxylate w/ atropine
tx diarrhea
merperidine congener
loperamide
imodium
abused = morphine-like effects
resembles meperidine
meperidine
synthetic opiate-like drug
analgesia, euphoria, resp depression etc like morphine
1/10 potency of morphine
meperidine + MAOI
serotonin syndrome
(meperidine normally has mild 5HT reuptake inhibition)
opioid withdrawal tx
clonidine
(tx anxiety and dysautonomia)
CNS depressants
ethanol
chloral hydrate
methanol
disulfriam
anorexients
phenteramine
benzphentamine
phendimetrazine
fenfluramine
phenylpropanolamine