CNS Medications: Classes and Indications

Antimanic Agent (Bipolar disorder)

Benzodiazepine (Anxiety, Insomnia)

Second Generation (atypical) antipsychotic (Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia)

N-Methyl-d-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist (Alzheimer disease)

CNS Stimulant (ADHD, Narcolepsy)

Alpha2-Antagonist, Antidepressant (Depression)

Tricyclic Antidepressant (Depression)

Second Generation (atypical) antipsychotic (Biploar, Schizophrenia, Depression)

Anticonvulsant (Partial seizure)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressant (Depression, Anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, PMDD, Hot flashes)

Centrally Acting Appetite Suppressant (Obesity)

Anticonvulsant (Seizures)

Dopamine Agonist (Parkinson disease, Restless leg syndrome)

Alpha1-Adrenergic Blocker (PTSD)

Analgesic; Anticonvulsant (Neuropathic pain, Fibromyalgia)