amphetamine

Question 1

ephedrine

orgin

Answer 1

botanical origin (ma huang)
sympathomimetic: bronchial dilation can treat asthma
increases blood pressure

Question 2

synthesized amphetamine

Answer 2

street name: speed
administration: oral
can be used to treat ADHD

Question 3

methylated amphetamine

Answer 3

crystal, meth, ice

passes BBB quicker

Question 4

amphetamine mechanism of actions

Answer 4

leaky vesicles, reuptake inhibitor
- norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin (small)
inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO)
– increase dopamine similar to antidepressant

Question 5

amphetamine dependance

Answer 5

psychological cravings- depression, anxiety, insomnia

met is associated with allostatic/ degenerative changes

Question 6

amphetamine tolerance

Answer 6

tachyphylaxis possible - few hours

Question 7

residential study meth

Answer 7

reported positive effects on first day of meth then flulike sim atoms and disrupted sleep and decreased food intake

Question 8

amphetamine widhrawal

Answer 8

lethargy, depressed mood - may be serotonin

Question 9

amphetamine psychosis (withdrawal)

Answer 9

paranoia, panic
compulsive, repetitive behaviours
delusions, hallucinations
dopamine release similar to schizophrenia
tweaking- irritability, paranoia, violent behaviour

Question 10

formication

Answer 10

perceiving bugs crawling under the skin