Drugs used to modify or treat disorders of the nervous system fall into several categories: anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), tranquilizers, sedatives, analgesics, and psychotropic agents. Also see Principles of Therapy of Neurologic Disease, discussed in Analgesic Pharmacology, and Principles of Pharmacologic and Natural Treatment for Behavioral Problems.

Anabolic Steroids for Animals

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Anticonvulsants or Antiepileptic Drugs

Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Nervous System

Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Nervous System

Anticonvulsants or Antiepileptic Drugs

Antiepileptic Drugs Used to Stop Ongoing Seizure Activity

Maintenance Anticonvulsant or Antiepileptic Therapy

Tranquilizers, Sedatives, and Analgesics

Psychotropic Agents

Tranquilizers, Antidepressants, Sleep Aids, and Anticonvulsants (Toxicity)

Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Cardiovascular System

Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Reproductive System

Intravenous (IV) administration of which of the following systemic antifungal agents can be used to treat sporotrichosis?

Flucytosine
Potassium iodide
Sodium iodide
Terbinafine

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