Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
It is a study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system.
Neuropharmacology
A neuron that direct an action potential down a neuron’s axon.
Axonal Conduction
It is a method for transferring information across the spaces between neurons.
Synaptic Transmission
A kind of drugs that is used for psychiatric disorder, pain reliever and a production of anesthesia.
CNS Drugs
A neurotransmitters that has significant morphogenetic and neurotrophic functions in the development of the central nervous system.
Monoamines
It is a direct neurotransmitter.
Purine
A major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
GABA
Its prevent the release of dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine in the brain and peripheral nerve system.
Opioid peptides
Shields the brain from circulating toxins or pathogens that could cause illnesses while letting the brain to receive necessary nutrients.
Blood Brain Barrier
Reduced the response during continuous use of drug.
Tolerance
A condition in which a sudden stopping of using drug will cause a withdrawal syndrome.
Physical Dependence
A medical condition that affects the behavior of a person.
ADHD
A condition that has a chronic sleep disorder.
Narcolepsy
It is a psychostimulant drugs that release DA and NE from the brain and SNS.
Amphetamines
Drugs that used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methylphenidate
