CNS stimulants Flashcards
Fda approved uses of CNS stimulants
adhd, narcolepsy, reversal of respiratory distress/ failure
adhd
common in male children
inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity, abnormal eeg
narcolepsy
falling asleep during normal waking activities
what drug class is ritalin?
CNS stimulant (amphetamine like)
how does ritalin work?
increases secretion of norepinephrine and dopamine in brain and sympathetic nervous system
name some contraindications of ritalin
hyperthyroidism, anxiety, psychosis, seizures, tourette syndrome
what schedule is ritalin?
2
should you take ritalin with food?
no
name some side effects of ritalin
restlessness, irritability, dry mouth, anorexia, tachycardia, dysarrythmias, hypertension
what is a drug holiday?
taking a break from drug therapy
name an amphetamine
adderal
what do analeptics do?
stimulate respiration
