CNS stimulants drugs

Question 1

Amphetamine like drugs

Methylphenidate

Answer 1

PO, transdermal patch and schedule 2

MOA: increases dopamine and norepinephrine
Increases attention span And cognitive performance

Indication: ADHD

Risk of dependency or abuse disorder

Sideeffects: bear

Question 2

Amphetaphine like drugs

Modafinil and Armodafinil

Answer 2

Schedule 4 , less risk of abuse

Indication: narcolepsy , jet lag, ADHD, sleep apnea

Most commonly used

Question 3

Analeptics

Theophylline

Answer 3

MOA: stimulates the brain stem

Indication: PO,IV

IV: neonatal apnea (stimulate respiration) in newborns
IV: emergency respiration ( cause CNS depressant OD
PO/IV (most common) : Bronchodilator ( for asthma, COPD and severe asthma)

Side effects : restless ness, tremors, twitching, insomnia, seizure
Diuresis (fluid imbalance or electrolyte imbalance) , tinnitus, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmia
Dependence, withdrawal symptoms