stimulants Flashcards
methylxanthines
naturally occurring alkaloids
caffeine ADME
oral absorption (30mins)
crosses BBB
crosses placenta
hepatic (CYP1A2)
caffeine MOA
adenosine receptor antagonist
adenosine = inhibitory NT
increase NT release
caffeine effects
increases alertness
vasoconstriction
inhibits allergic histamine release
caffeine dependence
withdrawal: headache, fatigue, impaired psychomotor performance, depression
caffeine use
headache
neonatal apnea
caffeine Rx interactions
quinolone ABX
inhibits metabolism of antipsychotics
amphetamine
50:50 d and l amphetamine
destroamphetamine
d amphetamine
methamphetamine
amphetamine + methyl group
amphetamine ADME
oral absorption (1-3hr)
crosses placenta
crosses BBB
hepatic metabolism
amphetamine MOA
release NE and DA through exchange diffusion
amphetamine effects
low dose: wakefulness
high dose: stereotypy
cardiac stimulation
amphetamine dependence
tolerance builds rapidly
withdrawal is not life threatening
amphetamine use
ADHD
narcolepsy
ineffective for long-term weight loss