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Risperidone, Haloperidol, Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine
Inhibition of dopamine D2
receptors
HUNTINGTON'S, ANTIPSYCHOTIC
Fluoxetine
Serotonin uptake inhibitors
HUNTINGTONS
Tetrabenazine
Inhibition of dopamine
uptake into vesicles (VMAT), results
in the degradation of
dopamine
HUNTINGTONS
Bromocriptine, Pergolide
Dopamine D2 receptor
agonist & D1 partial
agonist
PARKINSONS
Ropinirole,Pramipexole
Dopamine D2 & D3
receptor agonist
PARKINSONS
Tolcapone,Entacapone
Inhibitors of catechol-Omethyltransferase,
inhibits dopamine
breakdown
PARKINSONS
Selegiline
Inhibitor of monoamine
oxidase B isoenzyme,
inhibits dopamine
breakdown in striatum
PARKINSONS
Trihexyphenidyl, Benztropine mesylate
Blocks cholinergic
muscarinic receptors
PARKINSONS
Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Rufinamide
Prolong fast inactivation
of voltage gated sodium
channels
ANTICONVULSANT

MOOD STABILIZER (Carbamazepine)
Lamotrigine
Prolong fast inactivation
of voltage gated sodium
channels in addition
may block some
glutamate release &
calcium channels
ANTICONVULSANT, MOOD STABILIZER
Topiramate
Prolong fast inactivation
of voltage gated sodium
channels in addition
activates hyperpolarizing K+ currents, increase
activity at GABAA CLchannels,
some
inhibition of glutamate
AMPA-kainate
channels and carbonic
anhydrase inhibitor
ANTICONVULSANT
Lacosamide
Prolong slow
inactivation of voltage
gated sodium channels
ANTICONVULSANT
Valproic acid,
Divalproex or Valproate
Prolong fast inactivation
of voltage gated sodium
channels, increase
activity at GABAA CL channels,
reduce T-type
Ca+2 channel activity
ANTICONVULSANT, MOOD STABILIZERS
Zonisamide
Prolong fast inactivation
of voltage gated sodium
channels, increase
activity at GABAA CLchannels,
reduce T-type
Ca+2 channel activity
and carbonic anhydrase, inhibitor
ANTICONVULSANT
Clonazepam
Potentiate GABA’s
ability to open the
GABA CL- channel
(increase channel
opening frequency)
ANTICONVULSANT
Pentobarbital
Potentiate GABA’s
ability to increase
duration of GABA
CL- channel openings, at
high concentrations can
open directly
ANTICONVULSANT, GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Vigabatrin
Inhibits the breakdown
of GABA
ANTICONVULSANT
Tiagabine
Blocking re-uptake of
GABA
ANTICONVULSANT
Ethosuximide, Zonisamide, Trimethadione
Reducing current
through the T-type Ca+2
channels
ANTICONVULSANT (absence seizures)
Gabapentin
Unknown mechanism
but thought to inhibit
voltage-sensitive
calcium channels
ANTICONVULSANT
Levetiracetam
Binds to a protein
(SV2A) on vesicles and
inhibits their release.
Overall decrease in
neurotransmitter release.
ANTICONVULSANT
Felbamate
Blocks the “open state”
of the NMDA channels.
ANTICONVULSANT
Retigabine
Neuronal potassium
channel (KCNQ/Kv7)
opener.
ANTICONVULSANT
Carbidopa/Levodopa
Levodopa is
decarboxylated to form
dopamine in the CNS;
Carbidopa is added to levodopa since it
inhibits the breakdown
by the GI tract.
PARKINSONS
Lidocaine
Blockade of Voltage gated sodium channels (VGSC)
LOCAL ANESTHETIC
Morphine
Acts at mu GPCR to cause opening of K+ channels and blocks VGCC
PAIN OPIOD
Codeine
Acts at mu GPCR to cause opening of K+ channels and blocks VGCC (less potent then morph)
PAIN OPIOD
Fentanyl
Acts at mu GPCR to cause opening of K+ channels and blocks VGCC---yet Mu agonist, 100 times more potent than morphine
PAIN OPIOD
Tubocurarine
Skeletal muscle nicotinic channel antagonist
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER
Pancuronium
Skeletal muscle nicotinic channel antagonist, long duration of action
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER
Succinylcholine
Skeletal muscle nicotinic channel agonist
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER
Dantrolene
Blocks calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum by blocking the ryanodine receptor.
SPASMOLYTICS (Hyperthermia, ALS, MS)
Baclofen
GABAsubB agonist (GPCR inhibitory coupling)
SPASMOLYTICS (ALS, MS)
Botulinum Toxin
Inhibits release of acetylcholine at the NMJ
SPASMOLYTICS (ALS, MS)
Aspirin
Irreversible COX inhibition
PAIN NSAID
Ibuprofen, Naproxen
Reversible COX inhibition
PAIN NSAID
Celecoxib
Irreversible COX2 inhibition
PAIN NSAID
Dexamethasone, Prednisone
Increase levels of lipocortin that inhibits phospholipase A2, decreasing inflammatory mediators
(oral admin)
PAIN STERIODS
Sumatriptan
5HT1B and 5HT1D agonists
TRIPTANS (migraines)
Latanoprost
Prostaglandin FP receptor agonist (Increases uveoscleral (pressure-independent) outflow)
OCULAR PHARM (increase outflow)
Riluzole
Inhibits glutamate release, Antagonist at NMDA and Kainate- type glutamate receptors, Antagonist at voltage-dependent sodium channels;
Diminish neuroexcitotoxicity
ALS
Neostigmine
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (reversible AChE inhibitors) Tend to not cross the BBB
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, OCULAR HYPERTENSION (increase outflow)
Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam
Potentiate GABAs ability to open the GABAA chloride channel (increase channel opening frequency
ANXIOLYTIC LONG BENZO

SPASMOLYTIC (Diazepam)
Midazolam,Triazolam,Lorazepam
Potentiate GABAs ability to open the GABAA chloride channel (increase channel opening frequency)
ANXIOLYTIC SHORT BENZO
Eszopiclone, Zolpidem, Zaleplon
Potentiate GABAs ability to open the GABAA chloride channel (increase channel opening frequency)
ANXIOLYTIC NONBENZO SED-HYPNO
Buspirone
5-HT1A receptor partial agonist
ANXIOLYTIC NONBENZO SED-HYPNO
Thiopental, Phenobarbital
Increase duration of GABAA chloride channel openings, at high concentrations can open directly
ANXIOLYTIC BARB

GENERAL ANESTHETIC (Induction--Thiopental)
Clonidine
Agonist at NE autoreceptors (alpha2), Inhibits the release of more NE
PTSD, OCULAR HYPERTENSION (inhibit aq humor)
Propranolol
Antagonists at beta adrenergic receptors, blocks NE activity at beta receptors
PTSD, OCULAR HYPERTENSION (inhibit aq humor)
Atomoxetine
Inhibits the reuptake of NE
ADHD
Methylphenidate
Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and NE
ADHD
Amitriptyline, Imipramine, Nortriptyline
Norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitors; (Nortrip 2nd gen)
DEPRESSION TCA
Bupropion
Norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitors----also inhibits some dopamine reuptake
DEPRESSION TCA (2nd gen)
Nefazodone
Mainly inhibits 5-HT2 receptors but also inhibit uptake of NE, 5-HT, & DA
DEPRESSION TCA (further gen)
Venlafaxine, Duloxetine
Selectively inhibits NE & 5-HT uptake
DEPRESSION SSNRI
Citalopram,Paroxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram
Serotonin uptake inhibitors
DEPRESSION SSRI, OCD, TOURETTE'S
Phenelzine
Inhibit the breakdown of norepinephrine, serotonin &dopamine
DEPRESSION MAOI
Lithium
Inhibits neuronal PI turnover inhibiting second messenger activity
MOOD STABILIZER
Fluphenazine, Haloperiodol
Antagonist at dopamine D2, D4, D1, adrenergic α1, serotonin 5-HT2, histamine H1, muscarinic receptors
ANTIPSYCHOTIC (typical)
Aripiprazole
Partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1a
ANTIPSYCHOTIC (atypical)

along with Risperidone, Olanzepine, Clozapine, Quetiapine
Donepezil
Inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, hence more Ach remains in the synapse
ALZHEIMERS AChE
Memantine
Blocks the “open-state” of NMDA glutamate channels causing a decrease in the influx of calcium
ALZHEIMERS NMDA antagonist
Modafinil
Increase the release of norepinephrine, dopamine and histamine by possibly increasing orexin (hypocretin) neuron activity
NARCOLEPSY/SLEEP APNEA
Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, Enflurane, Halothane (not used)
Enhance GABA at the GABAA chloride channel & may enhance glycine at glycine channels. Some potassium channel agonist activity.
GENERAL ANESTHETIC-- HALOGENATED VOLATILE GAS (Sustained)
Nitrous Oxide, Xenon
Inhibit glutamate gated NMDA ion channels, Some potassium channel agonist activity.
GENERAL ANESTHETIC (Sustained)
Etomidate, Propofol
Enhance GABA at the GABAA chloride channel & may enhance glycine at glycine channels.
GENERAL ANESTHETIC IV (Induction)
Ketamine
Inhibit glutamate gated NMDA ion channels
GENERAL ANESTHETIC IV (Induction)
Alphaxolone
???
GENRAL ANESTHETIC NEUROSTERIOD