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Amphetamines
Drug Category: Amphetamines
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Pharmacology
02/01/2011
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Term
What do Amphetamines do? What are they used for?
 Definition

Stimulate the Release of norepinephrine and dopamine

 

  • When amphetamine-like drugs are ineffective they are used to treat:
  • Narcolepsy
  • ADHD
Term
What are some of the positive effects of Amphetamines? What are the Negative effects?
 Definition

They can cause Euphoria and alertness. However they can also cause:

  • Restlessness
  • Sleeplessness
  • tremors
  • irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Palpitations
  • Tachycardia
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertension
Term
What do all Amphetamines end in?
 Definition

End in “amine”

 

  • amphetamine sulfate (Adderall)
  • dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexadrine)
Term

Amphetamine-like Drug

 

methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin)

 Definition

Drug Type:(CNS) stimulant

 

Drug Classification:Amphetamine-like Drug

 

Generic(Trade) Name: methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin)

 

Half Life: Long/Short

 

Actions/Uses:It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

Produce a paradoxical effect

  • Calming effect
  • Improved attention span

 

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:

  • Side effects
    • GI distress, insomnia, dizziness, restless, tremors and nervousness
  • - Adverse Reactions
  • Tachycardia, HTN, growth suppression, increased hyperactivity

Patient Teaching:Check vitals, in kids check growth, mental status, mood
Term

Amphetamine-like Drug

 

pemoline (Cylert)

 Definition

Drug Type:(CNS) stimulant

 

Drug Classification:Amphetamine-like Drug

 

Generic(Trade) Name: pemoline (Cylert)

 

Half Life: Long/Short

 

Actions/Uses:It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.

Produce a paradoxical effect

  • Calming effect
  • Improved attention span

 

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:

  • Side effects
    • GI distress, insomnia, dizziness, restless, tremors and nervousness
  • - Adverse Reactions
  • Tachycardia, HTN, growth suppression, increased hyperactivity

Patient Teaching:
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