Alprazolam
Alprazolam (trade name Xanax, among others) is a potent short-acting drug of the benzodiazepine class. It is primarily used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety disorder) and panic attacks, and is used as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with moderate depression. It is available in an instant release and an extended-release (Xanax XR) preparation, both of which are available under several generic names. Alprazolam possesses anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.
Alprazolam has a fast onset of symptom relief (within the first week). …

Trade and Generic Names of Psychiatric Medications

Abilify, Abilify Discmelt        aripiprazole  Antipsychotic

Acamprosate             Campral                 Rx of alcoholism
Adderall                amphetamine salts       Psychostimulant / ADD

Adderall-XR             amphetamine salts       Psychostimulant / ADD
Adapin                  doxepin                 Antidepressant

Alertec                 Modafinil               Psychostimulant
Akineton                biperiden               Side-effect control

alprazolam              Xanax, Niravam          Antianxiety
Ambien                  zolpidem                Hypnotic

Ambien-CR               zolpidem                Hypnotic
amantadine              Symmetrel               Side-effect control

amisulpride             Solian                  Antipsychotic
amitriptyline           Elavil, Typtanol,     Saroten, Tryptizol  Antidepressant

Amobarbital             Amytal                  Hypnotic

Amoxapine               Asendin                 Antidepressant
amphetamine salts       Adderall                Psychostimulant / ADD

Amytal                  amobarbital             Hypnotic
Antabuse                disulfiram              Rx of alcoholism

Anafranil               clomipramine            Antidepressant
Aquacloral              chloral hydrate         Hypnotic

Aripiprazole            Abilify                 Antipsychotic
Aropax                  paroxetine              Antidepressant

Artane                  trihexyphenidyl         Side-effect control
asenapine               Saphris                 Antipsychotic

Asendin                 Amoxapine               Antidepressant
Atarax                  hydroxyzine             Hypnotic, Antianxiety

atenolol                Tenormin                Side …

TEGRETOL Novartis
Carbamazepine
Use:
Anticonvulsant, antimanic agent. Epilepsy: Adults and children > 12 years – initially, 100-200 mg once or twice a day; increased in divided doses until best response obtained. Optimal daily dosage: 800-1200 mg. Rarely, some adults may require 1600 mg/day. As soon as disappearance of seizures has been obtained and maintained, reduce dosage very gradually to minimum effective dose. Children 6-12 years: Initially, 100 mg in divided doses on first day; increased by 100mg/day until best response obtained. Maximum daily dosage: 1000mg.
Trigeminal neuralgia: Initially, 100 mg twice daily; increased …