Brain and nervous system
Central nervous system
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The Brain and nervous system category of medicines is also known as central nervous system, neurological and psychotropic medicines and neurological drugs.
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Latest information - brain and nervous system
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27 Nov 2012 –
See brand names of phenelzine (Nardil), an antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of nortriptyline (Allegron), a tricyclic antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of mianserin (Lumin, Tolvon), an antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of moclobemide (e.g. Aurorix, Amira), an antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of fluvoxamine (e.g. Luvox, Moxam), an SSRI antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of imipramine (e.g. Tofranil, Tolerade), a tricyclic antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of mirtazapine (e.g. Avanza, Axit), an antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
Lexapro and Lexam are some of the brand names of Escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of fluoxetine (e.g. Prozac, Lovan), an SSRI antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
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27 Nov 2012 –
See a list of brand names of paroxetine (e.g. Aropax, Paxtine), an antidepressant. Follow links to consumer medicine information (CMI).
Subcategories of brain and nervous system
- Antidepressant medicines (Antidepressants)
- Antiepileptic medicines (Anticonvulsants)
- Anxiety medicines (Antianxiety agents)
- Medicines for psychotic conditions (Antipsychotic agents)
- Movement disorder medicines (Movement disorders)
- Nausea and vomiting medicines (Antiemetics, antinauseants)
- Other mental health and nervous system medicines (Other central nervous system agents)
- Sedatives and medicines for sleep problems (Sedatives, hypnotics)