Drugs Flashcards
Hallucinogen
Dextromethorphan DXM
Depressants
Ethyl alcohol and disulfiram
disulfiram is used for drinking by
causing vomiting by inhibiting an aldehyde dehyrogenase
What is the opoid
oxycodone,
oxycontin and Roxicent
Roxicet opoid has
slow release, request roxicet is a red flag for drug addicts
What are some opoid treatment
naloxone hydrocholride
methadone
Naloxone hydrochloride is
newly FDA approved
methadone is known to
replace heroin and is withdrawn
Benxodiazapine have three brand drugs what are they
diazepam (valium)
lorazepam (Atrivan)
alprazolam ( Xanaz)
BDZ treatment
Flumenazil which has no trade name in US
Flumenazil functions as a
BDZ antagonist
Hallucinogens like dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Coricidin HBP) functions by
antitussive (relive caugh, used for robotripping
Why do we look for maxillary anterior recession
its a sign of cocaine
What are the amphetamines and what do they effect
Methamphetamine methylphenidate dectroamphetamine dextroamphetamine detromethamphetamine Methylendioxymethamphetamine MDMA
How does methamphetamine effect the CNS
via sympathomimetic pathway aka used for decongestants but cause a phycological effect
how does methylphenidate (Ritalin) effect the CNS also what is it used for
blocks reuptake of dopaminergic neurons
ADHD #1
how do dextroamphetamines (Dexadrine) function on the CNS
blocks dopamine and NE reuptake also used for ADHD #2
how does detromethamphetamine (Desoxyn) work and what is it used for
increased NE, dopamine and serotinin also usedfor ADHD not a amphetamine
how does MDMA (extasy) effect the CNS,
alters the serotinin and dopamine
How does atomoxetine work on the CNS and what is it used for
NE reuptake inhibitor used for ADHD not a amhetamine
What are the 5 hallucinogens
dethylamide (LSD) phencylidine (PCP) mescaline (peyote) cannibis (Marijuana) dronabinol (Marinol)
How does (marijuana) effect the CNS
THC/CBD,
how does dronabinol (Marinol) effect the CNS
THC receptors, synthetic THC
What other drug effects the THC receptors
K2/Spice
