Neurology Medications Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• anticonvulsants : this type of medication requires pt teaching of telling the pt not to stop taking the med abruptly, even if they are seizure free
• copaxone : generic name glatiramer, this is an immunosuppressant and neurological agent for ms, used in tx of relapsing ms, only available as subq injection
• clonazepam : the trade name for this is klonopin, it is an anticonvulsant benzodiazepine that also treats antianxiety, it may have habit forming effects so pt teaching is advised
• dilantin : the generic name for this is phenytoin, it is an anticonvulsant used for seizure disorders that may cause gingival hypertrophy/hyperplasia
• carbamazepine : with this anticonvulsant med you must avoid grapefruit products and keep the serum level between 4-12 mcg as above 12 is toxic
• sinemet : this antiparkinsons drug has generic name of carbidopa/levodopa and must be taken with food
• baclofen : this is a skeletal muscle relaxer with trade name lioresal, its used in reduction of spasticity of spinal cord injuries and ms, must avoid alcohol/cns depressants and abrupt withdrawal
• valproic acid : the trade name for this is depakote, it is an anticonvulsant used for seizure disorders and prophylaxis migraines, must monitor for serum level greater than 100mcg that is toxic
• eldepryl : this antiparkinsons drug has generic name of selegiline, it is used in management of parkinsons in pts that are also being treated with sinemet, must avoid tyramine foods, alcohol and large amounts of caffeine
• donepezil : trade name aricept, this is a neurological cholinergic medication used in management of dementia in alzheimer patients, best taken at bedtime
• benztropine : this antiparkinsons drug is used to treat parkinson symptoms and extrapyramidal side effects associated with neuroleptic/antipsychotic meds
• tegretol : the generic name for this is carbamazepine, it is an anticonvulsant that is used for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and migraines
• pyridostigmine : trade name mestinon, this is an anticholinesterase inhibitor, cholinergic muscle stimulent used to treat myasthenia gravis
• gabapentin : this medications trade name is neurontin, it is an anticonvulsant used for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, restless leg syndrome and neuropathic pain
• memantine : trade name namenda, this is an antialzheimer agent used to treat moderate to severe alzheimer disease, does not cure but stabilizes symptoms