Tag: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Chantix Smoking Cessation Aids varenicline intranasal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Tyrvaya Classes: Cholinergic Agonists Description Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonistOral formulation used to promote smoking cessation; intranasal formulation used for dry eye diseaseMonitor closely for emerging or worsening suicidal thoughts/behavior, depression, or other changes in mood or behavior Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Theo 24, Theochron, Elixophyllin, aminophylline, Uniphyl Xanthine Derivatives;  Phosphodiesterase Enzyme Inhibitors, Nonselective Description Oral and intravenous methylxanthineUsed primarily for maintenance treatment of COPD or asthma but is not a preferred agent in either disease; also used in apnea of prematurity not responding to other therapiesAminophylline is converted to…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Provigil Stimulants Description Distinct CNS stimulant; not related to amphetamines; increases mental alertness and decreases fatigueIn adults, used for narcolepsy and to reduce fatigue or excessive daytime sleepiness associated with sleep apnea or circadian rhythm disruptions, such as shift-work disorderSafety and efficacy not established for pediatric use…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Metadate, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Quillivant XR, QuilliChew ER, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM, Adhansia XR, Relexxii Stimulants;  ADHD Agents methylphenidate transdermal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Daytrana Classes: ADHD Agents;  Stimulants Description CNS stimulant chemically similar to but with milder peripheral sympathomimetic…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Desoxyn CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants;  Stimulants Description Sympathomimetic amine in the amphetamine classApproved for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, use not supported by treatment guidelinesHigh potential for abuse and addiction; misuse associated with serious cardiac adverse events and sudden death Indications Indicated for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vyvanse Stimulants;  ADHD Agents Description Oral CNS stimulant in the amphetamine class and pro-drug of dextroamphetamineIndicated for ADHD in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older; efficacious for binge-eating disorder (BED) in adults 18 to 55 yearsAssess the risk of substance abuse prior to prescribing; monitor…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi Stimulants;  ADHD Agents dextroamphetamine transdermal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Xelstrym Classes: Stimulants;  ADHD Agents   Description Oral and transdermal CNS stimulant; is the dextro-isomer of racemic amphetamine and twice as potentUsed for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and narcolepsy in adult and pediatric patients; not suitable…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Azstarys ADHD Agents;  Stimulants Description Dexmethylphenidate (d-MPH): CNS stimulant; blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, causing an increase of their release into the extraneuronal space; mode of therapeutic action for ADHD is unknown Serdexmethylphenidate: Prodrug of d-MPH formulated with immediate-release d-MPH Indications Indicated for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Focalin, Focalin XR Stimulants;  ADHD Agents Description CNS stimulant; d-enantiomer of methylphenidateUsed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Patients with structural heart defects, cardiomyopathy, or heart-rhythm disturbances may be at risk for adverse cardiac events Indications Indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Contraindications Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate;…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ultram, ConZip, Qdolo Opioid Analgesics;  Description Oral opioid analgesicUsed for the treatment of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequateAssociated with risk for seizures and suicidal tendency Indications Indicated for moderate-to-severe pain management in adults which alternative therapies are inadequate…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Nucynta, Nucynta ER Opioid Analgesics;  Synthetic, Opioids Description Oral opioid mu-receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorUsed for severe painNo active metabolites Indications Indicated for the treatment of severe pain. Contraindications Hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis, angioedema) Significant respiratory depression Acute or severe asthma Hypercarbia in unmonitored setting or in…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; ReVia, Vivitrol, Depade Opioid Antagonists Description Opiate antagonist.Used as an aid in relapse prevention in alcohol and/or opiate dependence; has been used as part of rapid and ultrarapid detoxification techniques.Better bioavailability and longer duration of action than naloxone; will not prevent opiate withdrawal. Indications Indicated for the maintenance…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zimhi Opioid Antagonists;  Opioid Reversal Agents naloxone intranasal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Narcan Nasal Spray, Kloxxado Classes: Opioid Reversal Agents Description Opioid antagonist; derivative of oxymorphoneUsed for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory and CNS depressionAuto-injector and nasal formulations available to treat or prevent an overdose outside of health care setting…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Talwin NX Analgesics, Opioid Combos;  Analgesics, Opioid Partial Agonist Description Synthetic opiate agonist-antagonist analgesic combined with a semisynthetic opiate-receptor antagonistFormulation is intended to prevent pentazocine misuse and abuseOne-sixth to one-third as potent as morphine Indications Indicated for the treatment of moderate pain to severe pain for which…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Talwin Mixed Opiate Agonist-Antagonist Description Synthetic opiate agonist-antagonist analgesicOne-sixth to one-third as potent as morphineLess incidence of adverse reactions than with morphine and other opiates Indications Indicated for the treatment of moderate pain to severe pain. For preanesthesia medication, as well as adjunctive use in general anesthesia…