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What is the brand name for Memantine Hydrochloride?
What is the brand name for Memantine Hydrochloride?
- Ritalin
- Remeron
- Pamelor
- Namenda (correct)
Which of the following medications is classified as an NE/DA Reuptake Inhibitor?
Which of the following medications is classified as an NE/DA Reuptake Inhibitor?
- Mirtazapine
- Olanzapine
- Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
- Methylphenidate (correct)
Mirtazapine is primarily used for what condition?
Mirtazapine is primarily used for what condition?
- Seizures
- Parkinson's Disease
- Depression (correct)
- Anxiety
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride belongs to which class of antidepressants?
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride belongs to which class of antidepressants?
What is the main use of Olanzapine?
What is the main use of Olanzapine?
Which of these medications is prescribed as an anticonvulsant?
Which of these medications is prescribed as an anticonvulsant?
Paroxetine is a type of:
Paroxetine is a type of:
What is the primary indication for Phentermine?
What is the primary indication for Phentermine?
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride is used in the treatment of:
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride is used in the treatment of:
Pregabalin is classified as what type of drug?
Pregabalin is classified as what type of drug?
Flashcards
Memantine Hydrochloride
Memantine Hydrochloride
An Alzheimer's Dementia Agent that functions as an NDMA Receptor Antagonist.
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate
A stimulant, ADHD agent and NE/DA Reuptake Inhibitor.
Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
An antidepressant and Alpha 2 Antagonist.
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
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Olanzapine
Olanzapine
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Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
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Paroxetine
Paroxetine
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Phentermine
Phentermine
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Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
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Pregabalin
Pregabalin
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Study Notes
- The following are common medications, their brand names, main uses, and how they work.
Memantine Hydrochloride
- Marketed as Namenda or Namenda XR.
- Used to treat Alzheimer's dementia.
- It is an NDMA receptor antagonist.
Methylphenidate
- Marketed as Ritalin.
- Functions as a stimulant for ADHD.
- It is a NE/DA reuptake inhibitor.
Mirtazapine
- Marketed as Remeron.
- Used as an antidepressant.
- It is an alpha 2 antagonist.
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
- Marketed as Pamelor.
- Used as an antidepressant.
- It is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Olanzapine
- Marketed as Zyprexa.
- Functions as an antipsychotic.
- It is a thienobenzodiazepine/atypical antipsychotic.
Oxcarbazepine
- Marketed as Oxtellar XR or Trileptal.
- Acts as an anticonvulsant.
- It is a dibenzapine carboxamide.
Paroxetine
- Marketed as Paxil or Pexeva.
- Used as an antidepressant.
- It is an SSRI.
Phentermine
- Marketed as Adipex-p, Fastin, Lomaira, Obestin-30, Oby-trim, Ona-mast, Suprenza, Tora, or Wilpo.
- Used as an anorexic agent.
- It is a centrally acting appetite suppressant.
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
- Marketed as Mirapex.
- Used to treat Parkinson's.
- It is a dopamine agonist.
Pregabalin
- Marketed as Lyrica.
- Acts as an anticonvulsant.
- It is a GABA analogue.
Quetiapine Fumarate
- Marketed as Seroquel.
- Functions as an antipsychotic.
- It is an atypical antipsychotic.
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