Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
It plays a very good role in the motor response in the body.
Dopamine
It is a neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve cell impulses in the brain.
GABA/ Gamma-aminobutyric acid
An emergency drug that we utilize for tachycardia.
Adenosine
It refers to the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the Nervous System
Neuropharmacology
What is the 2 ways on how neurons regulate other cells?
Axonal Conduction, Synaptic Transmission
This is usually for pain.
Opioid Peptides
What is partial seizure?
It affects only one portion of the brain
What is GABA?
Gama Amino Butyric Acid
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
It is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and slowed movement
It is most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug (Hydantoins)
Phenytoin
Blood Brain Barrier is?
Impedes the entry of drugs into the brain
ADHD stands for?
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
It is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities (driving/ talking)
Narcolepsy
This is given to increase child’s attention span and cognitive performance
Methylprenidate
Treatment of narcolepsy
Modafinil
Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD
Doxapram
The drug directly/ indirectly cause activation of dopamine receptors
Dopaminergic drugs
Group of disorders characterized by excessive excitablilityof neurons in the CNS
Epilepsy
Excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain
Generalized Seizures
Defined as involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group
Muscle Spasm
