hallucinogens Flashcards
hallucinogens
psychedelics
Diverse assortment of compounds
alter various neurotransmitter systems
affect sensation perception mood thinking memory movement
types of psychedelics
cholinergic
serotonergic
monaminergic
glutamergic
cannabinoid
acetylcholine assembly
Acetyl CoA + Choline
- Choline Acetyltransferase
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine degradation
Acetylcholine
-Acetylcholinesterase (AChE)
Choline + Acetate
Datura and Belladona
common plants containing scopolamine and atropine
hallucinogenic (Delirium)
Datura and Belladona toxic effects
Tachycardia photophobia amnesia bizarre behaviors death
cholinergic agonists
nicotine - Stimulates, then blocks nicotinic R
Muscarine - stimulates muscarinic R
Oxotremorine - stimulates muscarinic R
cholinergic antagonists
curare -