Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary indication for sibutramine, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?
A
obesity
2
Q
What are the primary indications for modafinil?
A
narcolepsy, shift wake disorder, and sleep apnea
3
Q
All stimulants are sympathomimetics; what does this mean?
A
Stimulants activate the sympathetic nervous system in the peripheral nervous system, which mimics the effects of norepinephrine or epinephrine, which leads to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.
