Central Nervous System
Drugs affecting the brain, spinal cord, and neural pathways.
89 drugs target this system
Drugs Targeting Central Nervous System
Sertraline
Zoloft
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Ibuprofen
Advil, Motrin, Nurofen
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief, fever reduction, and anti-inflammatory effects. Available over-the-counter and by prescription.
Gabapentin
Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant
Binds to alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system, reducing excitatory neurotransmitter release. Exact mechanism not fully understood.
Escitalopram
Lexapro, Cipralex
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Potently and selectively inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT), enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.
Fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the first drug in its class, widely used for depression, OCD, and eating disorders.
Duloxetine
Cymbalta, Irenka
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Naproxen
Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox
Naproxen is a propionic-acid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
Acetaminophen
Tylenol, Panadol
Acetaminophen is a widely used non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic for the relief of mild to moderate pain and fever. It has little anti-inflammatory activity.
Tramadol
Ultram, ConZip
Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid analgesic with additional serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, used for moderate to moderately severe pain.
Citalopram
Celexa
Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.
Venlafaxine
Effexor, Effexor XR
Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
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