Sleep/Sensory
This OTC hormone supplement helps regulate circadian rhythms
Melatonin
These 2 cholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease by increasing levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
Donepezil and Rivastigmine
This beta-blocker slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
metoprolol
This nasal decongestant works by causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels
pseudoephedrine
This expectorant helps loosen mucus in the lungs by adding liquid, making minor coughs more productive.
guaifenesin
This antidepressant is often used for sleep at lower doses.
Trazodone
This atypical antipsychotic may be prescribed to calm aggression or agitation from delirium but carries a black box warning for increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
quetiapine
This drug is used to treat angina and is commonly given sublingually.
nitroglycerin
This over-the-counter antitussive suppresses the cough reflex by acting on the cough center in the brainstem
dextromethorphan
This short-acting beta-agonist is used for acute asthma attacks.
albuterol
This sleep aid is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic and can cause sleepwalking or complex behaviors
Zolpidem
This antidote reverses temazepam overdose
flumazenil
This loop diuretic treats fluid overload but can cause hypokalemia.
furosemide
This inhaled corticosteroid reduces airway inflammation in asthma and COPD but may cause oral thrush if the mouth isn’t rinsed after use.
budesonide or fluticasone
This calcium channel blocker treats hypertension and angina by causing vasodilation, which may lead to hypotension and peripheral edema as side effects.
amlodipine or diltiazem
This eye drop beta-blocker is used to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Timolol
This NMDA receptor antagonist is used in moderate to severe dementia and may be combined with other dementia medications
memantine
This oral medication prevents clot formation long term and requires INR monitoring
warfarin
This first-generation antihistamine is commonly used for allergies, but can cause side effects such as dry mouth and sedation, especially in older adults.
diphenhydramine
This antiviral medication is used for COVID-19 and works by inhibiting viral replication.
remdesivir
These 2 medications are benzodiazepines prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia
temazepam and lorazepam
This ACE inhibitor treats hypertension and heart failure but may cause a cough.
lisinopril
This drug is used to treat TB and requires liver function monitoring.
isoniazid
This medication slows the heart rate and increases cardiac contractility. Patients taking it must have their potassium levels monitored closely, as low potassium increases the risk of toxicity
digoxin