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| CNS stimulants treat two conditions: |
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| What do CNS stimulants do? How do they act on the body? |
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| CNS stimulants act by facilitating initiation and transmission of nerve impulses that excite other cells |
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CNS stimulants: Amphetamines
what do they do? |
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| increase the amount of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin |
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CNS stimulants: Xanthines
what do they do? |
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| stimulate cerebral cortex |
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| Indications for use of CNS stimulants: |
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| treatment of narcolepsy, ADHD |
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CONTRAindications to use
CNS stimulants |
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| cardiovascular disease, anxiety or agitation, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, history of drug abuse |
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CNS Stimulant: Amphetamines
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
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| for ADHD, Once a day dosing |
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CNS Stimulant: Amphetamine
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
primarily used for? |
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CNS Stimulants:
other agents used for ADHD
(what are the drug names?) |
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methylphenidate (Ritalin)
atomoxetine (Strattera) |
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CNS stimulants:
Xanthines (stimulate cerebral cortex)
3 examples? |
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Theophylline(respir. disorders-ashthma)
Caffiene (most freq. used CNS stimulant)
Modafinil (Provigil) -Narcolepsy |
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CNS Stimulants: Xanthines
Modafinil (Provigil)
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used to treat narcolepsy and improve wakefulness in some sleep disorders |
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