Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
What are the Components of ANS?
Sympathetic, Parasympathetic, and Enteric Nervous System.
What CNS stands for?
Central Nervous System
A significant bioactive compound in the central nervous system that affects a number of bodily physiological functions.
Monoamine
What does BBB stand for?
Blood Brain Barrier
What is Valproic Acid (Depakote)?
A medication that is effective for all forms of seizures.
What is Phenobarbital?
A medication used to treat generalized tonic-colonic seizures and partial seizures. Additionally, it has a “sleeping pill” function.
In order for them to be helpful for treating numerous illnesses, it helps to slow down brain activity.
Decrease Side Effect
Mild to moderate acute and chronic pain are both treated with it.
Nonopioid Peptide
Give the 5 signs and symptoms of Phenytoin toxicity.
- Nystagmus
- Sedation
- Ataxia
- Diplopia
- Cognitive impairment
What do you call a seizure that lasts 2–5 minutes or longer?
Status Epilepticus
What are the two medications that treat narcolepsy and ADHD?
Methylphenidate and Modafinil
What is Epilepsy?
It is a condition where the CNS neurons are too excitable.
What is the 3rd step of synaptic transmission?
Release of Neurotransmitter
What step is “Synthesis of Neurotransmitter” in Synaptic transmission?
First/1
What is the 5th step of synaptic transmission?
Termination of the transition
