Lichtblau Stimulants Flashcards
Directly stimulates 5HT-21A receptors and binds to NE protein
MDMA (ecstasy)
Low dose: Increases release of NE and DA.
Medium dose: Blocks NE and DA reuptake
High dose: inhibits MAO
What’s the class?
Amphetamine (Benzedrine
Withdrawal symptoms: Craving, prolonged sleep, fatigue, eating
Amphetamine, Ritalin, Cocaine
Withdrawal results in craving, prolonged sleep, fatigue, eating
Amphetamine, Ritalin, Cocaine
Causes increased BP, arrythmias, palpitations, chest pain, hyperthermia
Amph, Ritalin, Cocaine, MDMA
Chronic overuse results in hallucinations and delusions
Amphetamine
Really messed up thing thats like cocaine:
Bath salts (mephedrone)
Smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the bronchial smooth muscle and causes decrease in peripheral vascular resistance and increase in cerebral vascular resistance
Caffeine and theophylline
More potent than caffeine
Theophylline
Causes insomnia, excitement, delirium, sensory disturbance when in excess.
Caffeine and theophylline
Acts to stimulate the cortex and cause clearer thought, less fatigue, increased dexterity. It also stimulates respiratory and vasomotor centers
Caffeine and Theophylline
Used to treat narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder.
Modafinil, Armodafinil
Acts by elevating hypothalamic histamine levels and acts on Glut circuits, increasing DA release and NE release
Modafinil and Armodafinil