Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
1
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Anabolic sterioids
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Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.
2
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Beta blockers
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Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming relaxing effect.
3
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Narcotics
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Drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and reliving pain.
4
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Analgesics
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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
5
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Diuretics
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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
6
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Peptide hormones
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Increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.
7
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Growth hormones
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Is used to increase muscles development (very similar to steriods).
8
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Stimulants
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Drugs that have an affect on the central nervous system, such as/ or physical alertness. E.g. amphetimines, ephedrine and cocain as well as nicotine and caffine.
