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Analeptics Flashcards

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What is the primary use of analeptics?

A

Stimulate respiration

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What is the effect of caffeine if given in small doses?

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Small doses, it stimulates the CNS. Large doses, stimulates respiration

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Under which subgroup of analeptic does caffeine and theophylline belong to?

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Xanthines (Methylxanthines)

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Caffeine and theophylline are used to correct what in newborns?

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Stimulate respiration to correct respiratory depression

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What is the other use of theophylline?

A

Relax bronchioles

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What are the side effects of caffeine?

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Nervousness, restlessness, tremors, twitching, palpitations, and insomnia. Other side effects include diuresis (increased urination), GI irritation (nausea, diarrhea), and rarely, tinnitus (ringing in the ear).

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What is the effect of caffeine when ingested more than 300 mg to the heart and CNS?

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Dysrhythmias, convulsions

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Who is it contraindicated from?

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It shouldn’t be given during pregnancy because its effect on the fetus is unknown

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