Central Nervous system drugs Flashcards
what do you call a process that information is carried across the gap between neuron and post synaptic cell?
Synaptic Transmission
this drug can be used as psychotic drug, for suppression of seizure and relief pain
Central Nervous System Drugs
what do you call when a person has a decrease response occurring in their body with the course of prolonged drug use?
TOLERANCE
it is the withdrawing from a substance that has a potential to cause addiction
ABSTINENCE
it binds to the carrier protein and act at a receptor resulting in increase of GABA in the brain
GABAPENTIN
This agents is for treatment of acute muscle spasm caused by anxiety, pains and tremors
Centrally acting agents
what are the four (4) anti epileptic drug mechanism?
- Suppression of Sodium Influx
- Suppression of Calcium Influx
- Antagonism of Glutamate
- Potentiation of GABA
What drug is most commonly prescribed as anti convolusent drug?
PHENYTOIN
What is the meaning of ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
in the CNS stimulant, this stimulates the release of NE (norepinephrine) and DA from the brain
AMPHETAMINES
This drug is given to increase child’s attention span and to cognitive performance
METHYLPRENIDATE
Drug that treats necrolepsy?
MODAFINIL
This impedes the entry of drugs into the brain?
Blood brain barrier
this is a state which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome
Physical Dependence
it is defined as involuntary movement or contraction of muscle and often painful
Muscle spasm
what do you call the general term that applies to all types of epileptic episodes
SEIZURE
It is the slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by tremors, rigidity postural inability and slowed movement
Parkinson’s Disease
this kind of drug that blocks receptor of ACh
Anti cholinergic agents
it is kind of seizure that excitation spread widely throughout the both hemispheres of the brain
Generalized Seizure
this drug relax the skeletal muscle by disrupting transmission of nerves impulsive at the motor end plate
Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs
