neurological drug classification: moa,indications, examples

Question 1

what are the moa for anti anxiety drugs

Answer 1

increases the concentration of neurotransmitters that the brain uses to communicate required to reduce anxiety. (like serotonin and noradrenaline)

Question 2

what are the indications for anti anxiety drugs

Answer 2

anxiety
depression
panic attacks

Question 3

what are 3 examples of anti anxiety drugs

Answer 3

fluoxetine
sertraline
escitalopram

Question 4

what is the moa for anti-depressant

Answer 4

affects the neurotransmitter that communicate between brain cells.

this changes the chemicals in the brain chemistry that helps reduce depression

Question 5

what is the indications for anti depressant

Answer 5

depression
suicidal ideation

Question 6

what are 3 examples of anti depressants drugs

Answer 6

amitriptyline
fluoxetine
escitalopram

Question 7

what is the moa for anti convulsant drugs

Answer 7

slows down the rapid and excessive neurons being fired during seizures.

prevents the spread of the seizure within the brain

Question 8

what is the indications for anti convulsant

Answer 8

epilepsy
anxiety
neuropathic pain

Question 9

what are 3 examples of anti convulsant drug

Answer 9

diazepam
gabapentin
valium

Question 10

what is the moa for anti- psychotic