Major Group of CNS Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
Which group stimulates the cerebral cortex of the brain?
A
Amphetamines and caffeine
2
Q
Which group acts on the brainstem and medulla to stimulate respiration?
A
Analeptics and caffeine
3
Q
Which group act to some degree on the cerebral cortrex and on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite?
A
Anorexiants
4
Q
Which drugs are used to treat migraine headaches and cluster headaches?
A
Analgesics, ergot alkaloids, and selective serotonin receptor agonists (triptans)
5
Q
What do triptans do?
A
Causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the cortex
