CNS Flashcards
weak opioid used in combination with paracetamol
codeine (co-codamol 30/500mg)
moderate opioid that has non-opioid properties also (norepinephrine reuptake inhibition and serotonin release stimulation)
Tramdol
Strong opioid (acts on mu delta nociceptors) and is used frequently in MI and labour.
Morphine
others include fantanyl, oxycodone and hydromorphone
opioid overdose antagonist?
Naloxone
anticonvulsant used in epilepsy and anxiety. blocks sodium channels on glutamate pathway and stimulates GABA synthesis.
Sodium Valporate
other sodium channel blockers include: Carbamazepine, phenytoin, felbamate, lacosamide, topiramate, zonisamide, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine.
benzodiazepine, enhances the effect of GABA used in the acute treatment of seizures including status epilepticus.
lorazepam
hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia
zopiclone
antipsychotic used in schizophrenia
haloperidol
atypical antipstcotoic used for the treatment of schizophrenia
quetiapine
antidepressant of the SSRI class used to treat major depression and panic disorders
Citalopram.
tricyclic antidepressant. high toxicity in overdose
Amitriptyline
treatment for bipolar disorder
lithium
used in the treatment of migraine. similar structure to serotonin - therefore a 5HT agonist. specifically on the cranial arteries and veins reducing vascular inflammation.
Sumatriptan
used in combination with levodopa (L-DOPA) for the treatment of Parkinsons
Co-Beneldopa (benerazine)
dopamine agonist prescribed for parkinsons
Ropinirole
