Drug Class/Action Flashcards
1
Q
MAO-B Inhibitors
A
Inactivates dopamine
2
Q
Direct Acting Dopamine Receptor Agonist
A
Imitates natural dopamine
3
Q
Dopamine Replacement
A
Increases Dopamine
4
Q
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
A
Increases AcH
5
Q
NMDA Receptor Antagonist
A
Decreases calcium to the brain
6
Q
Immunomodulators
A
Increases immunostimulators and decreases immunosuppressants
7
Q
Serotonin Agonists
A
Promotes vasoconstrictions
8
Q
Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxant
A
Suppresses hyperactive reflexes
9
Q
Peripherally Acting Muscle Relaxant
A
Inhibits calcium release
10
Q
Traditional AED
A
Decreases neuron activity, enhances GABA
11
Q
Newer AED
A
Unknown but possibly blocks excitatory neurons
12
Q
Benzodiazepines
A
Enhances GABA
13
Q
Amphetamines
A
Increases norepinephrine and dopamine
14
Q
Amphetamine-related
A
Increases norepinephrine and dopamine
15
Q
Non-amphetamine
A
Unknown mechanism
