Drugs Flashcards
Classic neuroleptic, a butyrophenone
Haldol
Classic neuroleptic, three ring structure similar to dopamine, a phenothiazine
Thorazine
Atypical neuroleptic, selective D2 antagonist (2)
Sulpiride, Amisulpiride
Atypical neuroleptic, DA system stabilizer
Abilify
Atypical neuroleptic, broad-spectrum anti psychotic (2)
Clozapine, Risperidone
GABAa/b agonist, treats narcolepsy by use at night
Xyrem
NMDAr antagonist, antitussive
Dextromethorphan -> dextrophan
CB1 receptor antagonist
Rimbonant
pure synthetic THC; increases appetite and reduces nausea (2)
Marinol, Cesamet
extract containing both THC and CBD, neuropathic pain and muscle spasticity in MS
Sativex
CBD only extract, reduces seizures in pediatric epilepsy
Epidiolex
partial nicotinic receptor agonist
Chantix
DA/NE reuptake inhibitor (2)
Wellbutrin, Zyban