Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
It is the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the Nervous System.
Neuropharmacology
These Drugs are used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain and production of anesthesia.
CNS DRUGS/ CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS
It is a type of emergency drug that utilizes tachycardia.
Adenosine
This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain. Its passage is limited to lipid-soluble agents or via specific transport systems.
Blood Brain Barrier
TRUE OR FALSE
Adults are much more sensitive to CNS Drugs than Children.
False, because Children are much more sensitive than Adults.
The decreased response occurred in the course of prolonged drug use.
Tolerance
It stores in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate withdrawal syndrome.
Physical Dependence
It is given to increase child attention span and cognitive performance. Also used to treat narcolepsy.
Methylprenidate
It is the treatment of narcolepsy.
Modafinil
It is the treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Doxapram
It is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS. It can also be defined as recurrent seizures.
Epilepsy
It is an abnormal motor phenomenon.
Convulsion
It is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug. It stabilize nerve cells to keep them from getting overexcited by increasing efflux or decreasing influx of sodium ions.
Phenytoin
This drug is under Barbiturates and effective against partial seizures and generalized tonic- clonic seizures. And can also be used as daytime sedative sleeping pills.
Phenobarbital
It is cornerstate of epilepsy therapy. It causes rashes, hives, and Steven- Johnson Syndrome that can be considered as an adverse effect.
Carbamazepine
