Cognitive Enhancers Flashcards
1
Q
Methylphenidate
- MOA
- uses
A
- block NE and DA reuptake
- ADHD
2
Q
Amphetamines
- MOA
- uses
A
- block NE and DA reuptake
- ADHD and narcolepsy
3
Q
Atomoxetine
- MOA
- uses
A
- NE reuptake inhibitor
- adult ADHD
4
Q
Galanatamine
- MOA
- uses
A
- inhibits AChE
- Alzheimer dementia
5
Q
Rivatigmine
- MOA
- uses
A
- inhibits AChE and BuChE
- Alzheimer dementia
6
Q
Tacrine
- MOA
- uses
A
- inhibits AChE
- Alzheimer dementia
7
Q
Memantine
- MOA
- uses
A
- NMDA antagonist
- Alzheimer dementia
8
Q
Ginko biloba
A
BAD SIDE EFFECTS
may have modest benefit for Alzheimer dementia patients
9
Q
Modafinil
- MOA
- class
- uses
A
- increased NE and DA
- eugerorics “wakefullness enhancers”
- narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder
10
Q
Armodafinil
- MOA
- class
- uses
A
- increased NE and DA
- eugerorics “wakefullness enhancers”
- narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder
