Stimulants Quick Deck Flashcards
1
Q
Sympathomimetic – increases release of NE and DA (low doses), blocks Ne and DA reuptake, inhibits monoamine oxidase (high doses)
A
Amphetamine
Benzedrine
2
Q
Sympathomimetic – blocks reuptake of NE (motor effects) and DA (euphoria), local anesthetic properties
A
Cocaine
3
Q
Sympathomimetic – stimulates release and inhibits reuptake of epinephrine, NE, and DA
A
MDMA
Ecstasy, Molly
4
Q
Unsure – moves IC Ca2+ from SR, inhibits phosphodiesterase, adenosine R antagonist
A
Xanthines (Caffeine, Theophylline)
5
Q
Directly stimulates 5HT21A R important in regulating temp overheat and dehydrate easily
A
MDMA
Ecstasy, Molly
6
Q
Also directly effects HA, GABA, ACh, DA R and binds to NE transporter proteins
A
MDMA
Ecstasy, Molly