Beta Blockers
- "-olol" suffix
- Decreases Heart Rate and Contractility
- Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance
- Decreases Renin Release
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Angina Pectoris
- Asthma and Heart Block Patients
- Assess Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Masking Signs of Hypoglycemia
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
CNS Stimulant Indications
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Increased Norepinephrine
- Increased Dopamine
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obesity
- Narcolepsy
CNS Stimulant Side Effects
- Agitation
- Insomnia
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Tics
- Anorexia
- Tolerance Develops
- High Risk of Abuse and Dependence
Gabapentin
- Seizure Treatment
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Migraine Prophylaxis
- Inhibits Voltage-Gated Ca2+ channels
- Designed as a GABA Analog
- Ataxia
- Sedation
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
- Increases Dopamine in Brain
- Parkinson's Disease
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Arrhythmias
- Dyskinesia
- Psychosis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Report Uncontrolled Movements
- Darkened Sweat or Urine
- Off and On Phenomenon
Parkinson's Drugs
- Decreased Dopamine
- Increased Acetylcholine
- BALSA Acronym
- Bromocriptine
- Amantadine
- Levodopa
- Selegiline
- Antimuscarinics