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Neuroscience Exam 4 Drugs and Treatments
Drugs and Treatments for Neuroscience Exam 4
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Amphetamines
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structurally related to dopamine, CNS stimulants/PNS indirect sympathomimetics, orally active with long half-life, increase respiration/motor activity/mood, induce insomnia, decrease apetite, side-effects of CV problems/metallic taste/loss of consciousness/HTN/seizures/neurodegeneration
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Methylphenidate
Definition
racemic 50:50 mixture, d-enantiomer more active, well-tolerated and efficacious up to 14 mo, for ADHD/narcolepsy, inhibits DA/NE uptake (stronger DA transporter affinity)
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Dexmethylphenidate
Definition
d-isomer of methylphenidate, for ADHD, lasts 3-5h
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Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
Definition
twice as powerful as methylphenidate, available as extended-release, for ADHD/narcolepsy/obesity, 4-5h short/8h intermediate/8-12h long forms
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Lisdexamfetamine
Definition
rapidly absorbed by GI and converted to dextroamphetamine, lower abuse potential, inactive by inhalation/IV
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Stimulant Drug Therapy
Definition
for psychosis/bipolar, contranidicated in CV conditions/glaucoma/use within 2 wks of MAOIs, very high abuse potential
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Atomoxetine
Definition
SNRI, long onset of effect (2-4wk), for ADHD/depression, side-effects of anorexia/dizzy/tired/mood swings/constipation/sexual dysfunction, potential for suicide/hepatotoxicity/weight loss/impaired motor skills
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Drugs of abuse
Definition
activate mesolimbic dopamine system, bind biogenic amine transporters (amphetamine/MDMA), bind ionotropic receptors and ion channels (nicotine/PCP/ketamine), activate GPCRs (LSD/mescaline/psilobycin)
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MDMA
Definition
ecstasy, seizures are #1 cause for ER admission
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MDA
Definition
street form, causes empathy/serenity/joy/insight/self-awareness
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varenicline
Definition
for smoking cessation, 12 wk therapy, can induce seizures
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Risperidone/Aripiprazole
Definition
treatment for aggression in autism
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Things to ask about anxiety
Definition
potential contributing stressors, caffeine intake, alcohol use, illicit drug use
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Factors for choosing antidepressant
Definition
anxious or lethargic, weight, medical problems, other meds, previous response, HALF DOSE FOR ANXIETY
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SSRIs
Definition
side-effects of GI/sxual dysfunction/anxiety/sleep disturbance
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TCAs
Definition
side-effects of orthostasis, sedation, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, QT increase, lethal overdose
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MAOIs
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side-effects of sedation, orthostasis, HTN, drug interactions, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, Vitamin B6 deficiency
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SARIs
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side-effects of sedation, dizziness, orthostasis
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nefazodone
Definition
SARI, side-effects of liver failure
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trazodone
Definition
SARI, side-effect of priapism
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venlafaxine
Definition
SNRI, side-effects of GI/dizziness/sexual dysfunction/hypertension/anxiety
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duloxetine
Definition
SNRI, also treats diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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buproprion
Definition
NDRI, side-effects of insomnia/dizziness/alexia/seizures, decreases nicotine craving, not helpful for anxiety
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Alprazolam/clonazepam
Definition
most effective in panic disorder
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oxazepam/temazepam/lorazepam
Definition
OTHER THAN LIVER, good for patients with hepatic impairment
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diazepam/clonazepam
Definition
long-acting
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alprazolam/lorazepam
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short-acting
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Non-pharmacological treatment for anxiety
Definition
relaxation training, cognitive behavioral treatment, psychotherapy, biofeedback, yoga, exercise, VR treatment
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buspirone
Definition
5HT-1A agonist
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Barbituates, benzodiazepines, zolpidem/eszopiclone/aleplon/reamelteon
Definition
GAPA-R activators for sleep aids, dampen ascending arousal system
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ramelteon
Definition
melatonin MT1/2 receptor agonist
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dantrolene
Definition
muscle relaxant, decreases sarcoplasmic Ca2+
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botox A/B
Definition
muscle relaxant, blocks ACh release from vesicle fusion
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baclofen
Definition
muscle relaxant, GABA-B Receptor agonist in spinal cord
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baclofene
Definition
muscle relaxant, GABA-B Receptor agonist in spinal cord
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tizanidine/clonidine
Definition
muscle relaxants, a2-agonists in spinal cord
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cyclobenzaprine
Definition
muscle relaxant, 5-HT2 antagonist in spinal cord
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diazepam
Definition
muscle relaxant, GABA-AR agonist in CNS motor centers
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picrotoxin
Definition
plant-derived GABA-AR antagonist
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flumazenil
Definition
GABA-AR competitive antagonist
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Increase GABA-AR opening time, decrease REM
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barbituates
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Increase GABA-AR opening frequency, increase REM
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benzodiazepines
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ramelteon and diazepam
Definition
metabolized to active by-products
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nordiazepam
Definition
active metabolite of diazepam, bioaccumulates
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propranolol
Definition
B-blocker, blunts acute anxiety autonomic reactions
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meprobamate/gluethemide/etchlorvynol/methprylon
Definition
cheaper and older barbituate-like drugs
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diphenhydramine/hydroxyzine
Definition
antihistamines, H1-blockers
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trazadone
Definition
antidepressant with H1-blocker side effects
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hyperforin
Definition
from st johns wort, citalopram-like (SSRI) effects
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ropinirole
Definition
D2/D3 agonist
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Off-label treatment for antipsychotics
Definition
bipolar/mania, depression, disruptive behavior, PTSD, OCD/eating/anxiety disorders, alzheimer's dementia (not recommended)
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Neuroleptic syndrome
Definition
motor side-effects (extrapyramidal), no change in spinal reflexes, no change in nociception, patient easily aroused
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Dopamine theory of psychosis
Definition
increased mesolimbic pathway (positive symptoms), decreased mesocortical pathway (negative symptoms), increased serotonin of raphe pathway (dopamine hypofunction), decreased glutamate/NMDA (reduced cognition)
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Phentothiazines
Definition
D2 antagonists, some a-adrenergic antagonism, side-effects of hypotension/endocrine effects/antiemetics/extrapyramidal symptoms/tardive dyskinesia/sedation
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chloropromazine
Definition
phenothiazene, muscarinic/a-adrenergic/histamine-1/dopamine antagonist
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thioridazine
Definition
phenothiazine, muscarinic/dopamine antagonist
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fluphenazine
Definition
phenothiazine, strong dopamine antagonist
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haloperidol
Definition
very strong D2 antagonist, high frequency of extrapyramidal side-effects, potent antipsychotic
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Atypical antipsychotics
Definition
target D2 and 5HT,cause weight gain/hyperlipidemia/hyperglycemia, off-label use for anxiety/panic/insomnia/OCD/PTSD/autism/Tourette's
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Clozapine
Definition
atypical, D4 antagonist, not a D2 antagonist,no tardive dyskinesia, MAY CAUSE AGRANULOCYTOSIS
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Risperidone/paliperidone/iloperidone
Definition
atypicals, more effective than typical antipsychotics
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olanzepine
Definition
atypical, prolongs QT
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quetiapine
Definition
atypical, high a1/H1 affinity
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ziprasidone
Definition
atypical, high 5HT-2A/D2 affinity
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aripiprazole/asenapine
Definition
atypicals, partial D2 agonists
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tPA
Definition
thrombolytic, converts plasminogen to plasmin, treatment for stroke
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PARP inhibition, deletion of nNOS, minocylcine
Definition
neuroprotective in males but not females
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estrogen
Definition
neuroprotective for young females but not older females
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Stage of Analgesia
Definition
awake to unconscious, normal ocular reflexes/muscle tone/respiration
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Stage of Excitation
Definition
increased muscle tone after unconsciousness, decreased ocular reflexes and respirations
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Stage of Surgical Anesthesia
Definition
decreased muscle tone/ocular reflexes, no response to incision
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Stage of Medullary Depression
Definition
over-dosed, respiratory/CV failure
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halothane/thipental/propofol
Definition
depressant general anesthetics, cause cortex and reticulothalamic depression
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ketamine/fentanly and droperidol
Definition
dissociative general anesthetics, cause hyperactive reticulothalamic system to prevent meaningful processing
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Halothane/isoflurane/enflurane/sevoflurane/desflurane
Definition
inhalation anesthetics, non-explosive and non-combustible due to halogenation
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N2O
Definition
always a gas, boils out easily for good control
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desflurane
Definition
irritating to breathe
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benzodiazepines
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, anxiolytic/amnestic/induction
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barbituates
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, induction
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opioids
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, analgesia/induction/maintenance
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D2/5HT3 blockers
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, anti-nausea
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antimuscarinics
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, decrease secretions/bradycardia/nausea
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proton pump or H2 blockers
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, cause gastric acid resorption
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depolarizing anti-nicotonic
Definition
parenteral anesthetics, decrease muscle tone
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methoxyflurane
Definition
most potent inhaled anesthetic (smallest MAC)
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clinical concerns of general anesthesia
Definition
respiratory depression, impaired CV function, adrenergic hypertension
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atropine
Definition
causes bradycardia
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succinylcholine
Definition
causes hyperkalemia and muscle pain
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dantrolene
Definition
causes malignant hyperthermia with RYR1 ryanodine receptor mutation
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halothane
Definition
causes hepatitis from conversion to free radical, direct damage and autoammune adduction
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