Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
Study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system
Neuropharmacology
Process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell
Synaptic Transmission
Conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron
Axonal Conduction
It is used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizure, relief of pain, production of anesthesia
CNS Drugs
What does the blood brain barrier do?
It impedes the entry of drugs into the brain
Decrease response occuring in the course of prolonged drug used
Tolerance
State in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome
Physical dependence
It is inattentiveness in children
ADHD or Attention deficit/Hyper activity disorder
It is stimulates the release of NE and DA from the brain and SNS
Amphetamines
Two medication for narcolepsy
Methylprenidate and Modafinil
A slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidy, postural instability and slowed movement
Parkinson’s Disease
Improve the patient’s ability to carry out activities of daily life
Therapeutic goal
This will directly/indirectly cause activation of dopamine receptors
Dopaminergic drugs
Drug that blocks receptors for ACh
Anticholinergic Agents
It should never be given Tyramine-rich foods
MAO-A Inhibitors
Use with MAOI increases the risk of
Hypertensive crisis
A group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS
Epilepsy
It is abnormal motor phenomenon
Convulsion
A general term that applies to all types of epileptic events
Seizure
It is most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug
Phenytoin
