Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
This refers to the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system.
Neuropharmacology
Regulation of Neurons to other cells:
Refers to conducting an action potential down to the axon of the neuron.
Axonal Conduction
Regulation of Neurons to other cells:
This refers to the process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cells.
Synaptic Transmission
These drugs are used for psychiatric disorders, seizures, relief of pain and production of anesthesia.
Central Nervous System Drugs
These prevents the passage of drugs to the brain.
Blood brain barrier.
This is referred to as the dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
Different characteristics include inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity unable to complete tasks and impulsivity.
ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactive disorder
This is characterized by falling asleep even during normal walking activities unable to move and may collapse.
Narcolepsy
This can be given to children increase attention span and cognitive performance. Can also cure narcolepsy.
Methylprenidate
This is an amphetamine stimulant used for treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD.
Doxapram
This is a slowly neurodegenerative order characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed movement.
Parkinson’s disease.
These are drugs that can directly or indirectly cause the activation of dopamine receptors.
Dopaminergic Drugs
These are drugs that block ACH receptors.
Anticholinergic agents
Levodopa and Maoi will result to?
Hypertensive Crisis
This drug replacement of dopamine converts itself to dopamine and activates dopamine receptors.
Levodopa
This drug promotes the release of dopamine.
Amantadine
