Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
It is the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system
Neuropharmacology
Conducting an action potential down the axion of the neuron
Axonal Conduction
Process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell
Synaptic Transmission
Drugs that are used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain and production of anethesia
CNS Drugs
Impedes the entry of drugs into the brain
Blood Brain Barrier
______ is limited to lipid-soluble agents or via specific transport systems
Passage
ADHD stands for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities
Narcolepsy
Stimulates the release of NE and DA from the brain and SNS
Amphetamines
Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD
Doxapram
Slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed movement
Parkinson’s Disease
A dopaminergic drug that has an adverse effects such as N&V, Orthostatic, hypotension, anorexia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, arrhythmias, confusion
Levodopa
general term that applies to all types of epileptic events
Seizures
Most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug
Phenytoin
_______ is restricted to acute treatment of status epilepticus and is not recommended for long-term use due to high potential for addiction
Diazepam
