Iszard-Pharm of CNS Stimulants Flashcards
- Amphetamine (d,l)
- Dextroamphetamine (Methamphetamine)
- Lisdexamfetamine (pro-drug
- Methylphenidate (d,l) & Dexmethylphenidate
Are what type of ADHD meds?
Stimulants- amphetamine derivatives
Atomoxetine, Guanfacine, and Clonidine are what type of ADHD meds?
Non-stimulants
What drugs
- Block presynaptic reuptake of neurotransmitters
- interference with vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT)
- increase in neurotransmitter release (NE, then DA, then 5-HT each at increasing doses)
Stimulants - enhance neurotransmitter transmission by serving as direct and indirect non-catecholamine sympathomimetics
Do D-isomers or L- isomers of AMP/MPH have more CNS activity ?
D-isomers of AMP/MPH more CNS activity than mixed or L- isomers,
What is the main activity of methylphenidate?
- inhibition of DA reuptake
- inhibition of neurotransmitter pre-synaptic uptake
- does not stimulate the release of neurotransmitters
Immediate release Dextroamphetamine /AMP/Adderall is in what form?
Tablet- 4-6 hr duration
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Immediate release Dextroamphetamine Sulfate/ ProCentra is in what form?
*liquid ** 0 4-6 hr duration
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Immediate release Amphetamine Sulfate/Eveokeo is in what form?
Capsule- 4-6 hours
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Immediate release Dextroamphetamine/Zenzidi is in what form?
tablet- 4-5 hr duration
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Immediate release dextros are tables, just amphetamine is capsule
Extended release Detroamphetamine/adderall XR is in what form?
Capsule - 8-12 hr duration
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
** all extended release amphetamine based stimulants are capsule EXCEPT Amphetamine Dyanavel XR liquid
Extended release dextroamphetamine/Dexedrine is in what form?
capsule- 8-10 hr duration
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
all extended release amphetamine based stimulants are capsule EXCEPT Amphetamine Dyanavel XR liquid
Extended release Amphetamine/ Dyanavel is in what form?
Liquid- 13 hours
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Extended release Lisdexamfetamine/Vyavanse is in what form?
Capsule 10-12 hr duration
Extended release
-Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Extended release Amphetamine (mixed salts)/Mydayis is in what form?
Capsule- 16 hours
Is an amphetamine based stimulant
Immediate release Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) is in what form? What type of drug is this?
Tablet - 4-6 hr
methlyphenidate based stimulant