Central nervous system drugs Flashcards
treats psychiatric and neurological disorders
CNS Drugs
lisdexamfetamine
stimulant medication that is mainly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in people over the age of five as well as moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults
medication used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity. It is taken by mouth for up to a few weeks at a time, after which the beneficial effects no longer occur.
phentermine
methylphenidate
central nervous system stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy. It is a primary medication for ADHD.
used to help people who have narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea (also called hypopnea syndrome), or shift work sleep disorders to stay awake during the day. This medicine does not cure these conditions and will only work as long as you continue to take it
armodafinil
Modafinil
used to help people who have narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), or shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) to stay awake during the day. Modafinil does not cure these conditions and will only work as long as you continue to take it.
strong central nervous system stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in those over the age of five years. If no benefit is seen after four weeks it is reasonable to discontinue its use.
dexmethylphenidate
Diethylpropion
used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior change program to help you lose weight.
strong central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity.
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.
Gstimulant drug of the morpholine chemical class used as an appetite suppressant.
phendimetrazine
dextroamphetamine
central nervous system stimulant and an amphetamine enantiomer that is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
It is a medication for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy.
Pitolisant
Pemoline
It is a stimulant medication which has been used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. It has been discontinued in most countries to due to rare but serious problems with liver toxicity.
It is a substituted amphetamine used short-term along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavioral program for weight loss.
benzphetamine
Fenfluramine
used to control seizures in children from 2 years of age and older with Dravet syndrome
A respiratory stimulant. Administered intravenously, doxapram stimulates an increase in tidal volume, and respiratory rate.
Doxapram
dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate
it is a fixed-dose combination medication containing serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in people aged six years and older.
medication used to treat two symptoms of narcolepsy which are sudden muscle weakness and excessive daytime sleepiness
Sodium oxybate
CNS drugs includes
medicines that has sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics. These drugs can slow brain activity, making them useful for treating anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorders
