Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
CSN compound that acts as a neurotransmitter in the body’s motor response
monoamine
Drug used for tachycardia
adenosine
neurotensin, Oxytocin, Somatostatin, substance P, Vasopressin
nonopioid peptides
analeptic CNS stimulant drug used for respiratory depression
Xanthine
brain disorders that affect the perimeter of the brain will affect slow motor movements
Parkinson’s disease
type of medication for anti-viral drug used for influenza treatment
Amantadine
a drug cause Orthostatic hypotension
Dopaminergic drugs
a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
seizure
Succinimides, valproic acid and Zosinamide
absent seizure
irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles
convulsion
anticonvulsant drug used in the prophylaxis and control of various types of seizures.
phenytoin
a drug under the class of iminostilbenes
for epileptic therapy
carbamazepine
benzodiazepines class of drugs used for emergency treatment of eclampsia
diazepam
increase norepinephrine levels at subcortical neuroeffector sites.
antidepressants
adverse effect of drug such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and CNS stimulation
tricyclic antidepressants