Drugs that Affect the CNS Flashcards
CNS stimulants uses
ADHD, drug induced respiratory depression, post anesthesia respiratory depression, narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, exogenous obesity
CNS stimulants SE
headache, dizzy, apprehension, disorientation, hyperactivity, cough, dyspnea, urinary retention, tachycardia, palpitations
CNS stimulants CI
ventilation disorders, cardiac problems, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism
CNS stimulants precautions
respiratory illness, history of substance abuse, preg/lact
CNS stimulants interact
anesthetics, theophylline, contraceptives
CNS Stimulant types
amphetamines, analeptics, anorexiants
amphetamines ex
-amphetamine, -methylphenidate
analeptics ex
-modafinil, doxapram, caffeine
anorexiants ex
benzphetamine, diethylpropion, lorcaserin, phendimetrazine, phentermine
Cholinesterase inhibitors use
early and moderate stages of dementia associated with Alzheimer
cholinesterase inhibitors SE
anorexia, dizzy, headache
cholinesterase inhibitors CI
preg/lact
cholinesterase inhibitors precautions
bladder obstruction, seizure disorder, sick sinus syndrome, GI bleeding, asthma
cholinesterase inhibitors interact
anticholinergics, NSAIDs, theophylline, thiazide diuretics
cholinesterase inhibitors ex
donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, memantine
Benzodiazepines MOA
potentiate GABA
benzodiazepines uses
isolated episodes of intense anxiety, temporary use for those with severe functional impairment, preanesthetic sedation, muscle relaxation, convulsions, seizures, alcohol withdrawal
benzodiazepines SE
sedation, dizzy, headache, apathy, disorientation, anger, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, visual disturbances
benzodiazepines CI
psychoses, acute narrow angle glaucoma, preg/lact
benzodiazepines precautions
elderly, debilitations
benzodiazepines interact
alcohol, analgesics, TCAs, antipsychotic, digoxin
benzodiazepines ex
-zepam, -zolam
nonbenzodiazepine antianxiety ex
buspirone, doxepin, hydroxyzine, meprobamate
benzodiazepine antidote
flumazenil
Barbiturates MOA
CNS depression
barbiturates uses
insomnia, convulsions, seizures, adjuncts to anesthesia