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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
05/07/2009

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pemoline
Definition
major stimulant
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apopmorphine
Definition

major stimulant, Immediately after DA depletion there is no effect on apomorphine stereotypy. Within a few days after DA depletion, apomorphine stereotypy is enhancedà Receptor supersensitivity. DA agonist used as a probe for PD but doesn't last long and can cause vomiting, therefore not used as a treatment.

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Idiopathic PD
Definition
degenerative disease, age-related, causes unknown 
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Pugilistic PD
Definition
related to boxing
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Post-encephalitic PD
Definition
viral cause
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MPTP-induced PD
Definition
toxic agent, a chemical made by heating, converted by MAO to MPTP which is toxic- affects SNc most 
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Drug-induced PD
Definition
caused by DA antagonists (haloperidol), reserpine, cholinomimetrics (used to treat Alz)
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L-Dopa
Definition
replacement therapy for PD, most efficacious, least potent. It loses its therapeutic effect after long term use; causes psychosis, motor side effects such as dyskinesias. 
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Sinemet
Definition

L-Dopa + carbidopa which block CA synthesis in periphery such as in the adrenal gland; treatment for PD 

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Bromocriptine (Pardolel)

Definition
DA agonists
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lisuride (Dopergin)
Definition
DA agonist
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pergolide (Permax)
Definition
DA agonist
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ropinirole (Requip)
Definition
DA agonist
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SKF 38393
Definition
weak partial D1 selective agonist; not anti-PD, therefore it was assumed that D1 agonists could not be used to treat PD.
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SKF 82958
Definition
D1 agonist with more intrinsic effect that SKF 38393, maybe anti-PD
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CY208243
Definition

D1 agonist with more intrinsic effect that SKF 38393, maybe anti-PD

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selegiline (Deprenyl)
Definition
Non-DA agonist that is anti-PD; MAOB-I; anti-depressant in transdermal patch
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tolcapone (Tasmar)
Definition
Non-DA agonist that is anti-PD; COMT-I
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benztropine (Cogentin)
Definition
muscarinic antagonist; anti-PD
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trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Definition

muscarinic antagonist; anti-PD; also used to treat Alz side effects

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diphenhydramine (Benadryll)
Definition
muscarinic antagonist and anti-histamine; anti-PD
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Istradefylline
Definition
adenosine A2A antagonist; anti-PD
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KW6002
Definition

adenosine A2A antagonist; anti-PD

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caffeine
Definition
minor stimulant, non-selective adenosine antagonist; may have anti-PD effects
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methylpenidate (Ritalin)
Definition
ADHD treatment
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d-amphetamine (Dexedrine)
Definition

ADHD treatment

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d- and l- amphetamine (Adderall)
Definition

ADHD treatment; resemic mixture

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methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
Definition

ADHD treatment

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Pemoline (Cylert)
Definition

ADHD treatment

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atomoxetine (Strattera)
Definition
selective NE uptake blocker; enhances attentional performance but not a psychomotor stimulant in the classic sense; limited abuse potential; approved for treatment of ADHD in 2002
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reserpine
Definition
1st generation anti-psychotic; calming effect in animals; blocks MA storage- depletes MA
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chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Definition
1st generation anti-psychotic; found blunting of hallucinations and positive symptoms
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thioridazine (Mellaril)
Definition
1st generation anti-psychotic
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fluphenzine (Prolixin)
Definition

1st generation anti-psychotic

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haloperidol (Haldol)
Definition

1st generation anti-psychotic

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SCH 23390 AND SCH39166
Definition
selective D1 antagonists; not anti-psychotic
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clozapine (Clozaril, Leponex, Fazclo)
Definition
atypical anti-psychotic; produces little motor side effect; blocks DA D1 and D2 receptors, also binds to alpha 1 and alpha 2 adrenergic receptors, and H1 histamine receptors, muscarinic ACh receptors, various 5HT receptors (inverse agonist on 5HT 2a and 2c); decreases tremor in some PD patients; produces agranulocytosis which can kill you, needs to be managed carefully; 
Term
L-745870 and sonepiprazole
Definition
D4 antagonists; not anti-psychotic
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olanzapine (Zyrexa)
Definition
atypical anti-psychotic; acts on both D2 and 5HT
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risperidone (Risperdal)
Definition
atypical anti-psychotic
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quetiapine (Seroquel)
Definition
atypical anti-psychotic
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ziprazidone (Geodon)
Definition
atypical anti-psychotic
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MK801
Definition
neuroprotective, NMDA antagonist, induces hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms that resemble schizophrenia
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phenelzine (Nardil)
Definition
MAO-I; anti-depressant; cannot be taken w/ tyramine- increases bp and risk of stroke; irreversible and non-selective for MAOB and MAOA
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isocarboxizind (Marplan)
Definition

MAO-I; anti-depressant; cannot be taken w/ tyramine- increases bp and risk of stroke; irreversible and non-selective for MAOB and MAOA

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moclobemide (Moclobamine)
Definition
new MAO-A selective anti-depressant, reversible inhibitor of MAO-A  (RIMA)
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imipramine (Tofranil)
Definition
1st generation anti-depressant; "tricyclic"; blocks MA uptake and acts on NE
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desipramine (Norpramine)
Definition

1st generation anti-depressant; "tricyclic"; blocks MA uptake and acts on NE

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trimipramine (Surmontil)
Definition

1st generation anti-depressant; "tricyclic"; blocks MA uptake and acts on NE

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amytripyline (Elavil)
Definition

1st generation anti-depressant; "tricyclic"; blocks MA uptake and acts on NE

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fluoxetine (Prozac)
Definition
SSRI; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant
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paroxetine (Paxil)
Definition

SSRI; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant

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veniafaxine (Effexor)
Definition

MA uptake inhibitor; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant; acts on 5HT and NE

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sertraline (Zoloft)
Definition
MA uptake inhibitor; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant; acts on 5HT and DA
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burproprion (Wellbutrin)
Definition
MA uptake inhibitor; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant; also called Zyban for smoking cessation; acts on DA and NE but more on DA
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nomifensine (Merital)
Definition
MA uptake inhibitor; 2nd and 3rd generation anti-depressant; acts on DA and NE
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aripirazol (Abilify)
Definition
DA antagonist used to treat bipolar disorder, seroquel, risperdal, zyprexa, and geodon are antipsychotics used to treat it too
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Lithium
Definition
mood stabilizer, possibly related to decreased c-AMP and IP3 signaling
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divalproex (Depakote)
Definition
anti-convulsant used to treat bipolar disorder
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topiramate (Topomax)
Definition

anti-convulsant used to treat bipolar disorder

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physostigmine
Definition
anti-AChesterase; tends to increase depression and decrease mania
Term
diazepam (Valium)
Definition
anxiolytic BDZ
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chlodiazepoxide (Librium)
Definition

anxiolytic BDZ

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lorazepam (Ativan)
Definition

anxiolytic BDZ

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alprazolan (Xanax)
Definition

anxiolytic BDZ, helps with panic attacks

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flumazenil
Definition
BDZ antagonist
Term
FG7142
Definition
beta-carbolin BDZ inverse agonist; proconvulsant, proconflicts, anxiogenic, increased cortisol (stress response)
Term
diazepam binding inhibitor (BDZ)
Definition
endogenous substance that binds to BDZ receptor, produce proconflict effects in rats
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buspirone (Buspar)
Definition
new atypical drug that is selective for anxiety, fewer side effects; similar to clozapine; 5HT1A receptor agonist; a azapirone
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ipsaprione
Definition
azapirone, has anxiolytic effects
Term
Definition
new atypical drug that is selective for anxiety
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gepirone
Definition

azapirone, has anxiolytic effects

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varenicline (Chanitix or Champix)
Definition
long acting partial nicotinic agonist; block the effects of nicotine from smoking; used for smoking cessation
Term
rohypnol
Definition
sedative hypnotic; BDZ
Term
pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Definition
sedative hypnotic; barbituate
Term
choral hydrate "micky finn"
Definition
sedative hypnotic
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ether
Definition
sedative hypnotic; lethal and explosive
Term
nitrous oxide
Definition
sedative hypnotic
Term
ethanol metabolism
Definition

Ethanolà(ADH or catalase)àacetaldehydeà(ALDH)à acetate

 

sedative hypnotic

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disulfiram (Antabuse)
Definition
inhibits peripheral metabolism, produces aversions to ethanol after intake; mixed results; can develop a tolerance to it
Term
naltrexone (Revia)
Definition
opiate antagonists, thought to reduce euphoria and craving from sedative hypnotics
Term
nalmefene (Revex)
Definition

opiate antagonists, thought to reduce euphoria and craving of alcohol

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acamporsate (Campral)
Definition
used for alcohol treatment; mixed results
Term
CP55940
Definition
CB1 agonist
Term
WIN55,212-2
Definition

CB1 agonist

Term
SR141716A (Rimonabant)
Definition
CB1 antagonist
Term
AM251
Definition

CB1 antagonist

Term
marinol
Definition
THC in pill for, slower acting, difficult to control to dosage
Term
propoxyphene (Darvon)
Definition
synthetic opiate
Term
pentazocine (Tarwin)
Definition

synthetic opiate

Term
oxycodone (Percodan)
Definition

synthetic opiate

Term
meperidine (Demerol)
Definition

synthetic opiate

Term
fentanyl (Sublimaze)
Definition

synthetic opiate

Term
Naloxone
Definition
opiate antagonist
Term
naltrexone
Definition

opiate antagonist

Term
methadone
Definition
used as a substitution therapy for opiate addiction, gradually reduced
Term
cathione 
Definition
khat; naturally occurring abused major stimulant
Term
methcathione
Definition
synthetic derivative of methcathione
Term
ketamine
Definition
special K, dissociative anesthetics
Term
Phencylidine
Definition
PCP, dissociative anesthetics
Term
mescaline
Definition
MA type hallucinogen; from peyote cactus
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myristicin and elemincin
Definition
MA type hallucinogen, in nutmeg and mace
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DOM or DMME, "STP"
Definition
amph derivative; hallucinogen
Term
MDA
Definition

amph derivative; hallucinogen; mellow drug of America

Term
MDE
Definition

amph derivative; hallucinogen

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MDMA
Definition

ecstasy; amph derivative; hallucinogen

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psilocybin/psilocin
Definition
indole hallucinogen; from Psilocybe mushrooms
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DMT
Definition
indole hallucinogen; ayahuasaca drink; from the Amazon
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Bufontenine
Definition
from the glands of the toad Bufo alvarius; indole hallucinogen
Term
lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Definition
acid; synthetic hallucinogen
Term
f-methoxy DOT
Definition
"foxy methoxy"; synthetic hallucinogen
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