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CNS Stimulant Drugs Flashcards

1
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MOA of stimulants

A

direct and indirect non-catecholamine sympathomimetics via:

  1. block presynaptic reuptake
  2. interference with vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT)
  3. increase NE, DA and 5HT release
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specific MOA of methylphenidate

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inhibition of DA reuptake and pre-synaptic reuptake

does not stimulate the release of neurotransmitters

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common side effects of stimulants

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GI distress
HA
anorexia
insomnia
anxiety
irritability
elevated BP/HR
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rare side effects of stimulants

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priapism
seizures
sudden cardiac death
stroke and MI
chemical leukoderma (patches only)
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when should stimulants not be given?

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CV disease
anxiety
HTN
glaucoma
motor tics
bipolar disorder/psychoses
seizures/epilepsy
history of drug absue
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are stimulants considered controlled substances?

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yes - given in one-month supplies only

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IR amphetamine-based stimulants

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dextroamphetamine/AMP (Adderall)
dextroamphetamine sulfate (ProCentra)
amphetamine sulfate (Evekeo)
dextroamphetamine (Zenzidi)

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only liquid form of IR amphetamine-based stimulant

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dextroamphetamine sulfate (ProCentra)

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ER amphetamine-based stimulants

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dextroamphetamine ER (Adderall)
dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
amphetamine ER (Dyanavel) 
lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
amphetamine (Mydayis)
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only liquid form of ER amphetamine-based stimulant

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amphetamine ER (Dyanavel)

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IR methylphenidate-based stimulants

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dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

methylphenidate (Methylin/Ritalin)

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only liquid form of IR methylphenidate-based stimulants

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methylphenidate (Methylin)

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sustained-release methylphenidate-based stimulants

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methylphenidate SR (Ritalin)
methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
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ER methylphenidate-based stimulants

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there’s a shit ton

just know they all have methylphenidate in generic name

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15
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transdermal patch for ER methylphenidate-based stimulants

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Daytrana

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16
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chewable tablet for ER methylphenidate-based stimulants

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Quillichew

17
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liquid form for ER methylphenidate-based stimulants

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Quillivant XR

18
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what are the nonstimulants used for ADHD?

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atomoxetine
guanfacine
clonidine

19
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MOA of atomoxetine

A

inhibition of NE pre-synaptic reuptake

20
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MOA of guanfacine and clonidine

A

a2 adrenergic agonists

modulate noradrenergic tone in PFC by enhanced noradrenergic input from the locus crecelius

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