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PHAR100 Section E
E5
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
04/17/2012

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Drugs used in sports
Definition
Reduce pain and inflammation, increase endurance and speed, increase strength, alter heart rate, reduce body weight, sedatives
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Stacking
Definition
Using several different drugs in same class
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Pyramiding
Definition
Smaller doses and building to a large dose then tapering off again
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Doping control
Definition
Measuring drug in urine
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Masking
Definition
Second drug mask detection of banned drug
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Amphetamines
Definition
Psychomotor stimulants, increased alertness, feeling of power, increase endurance and speed
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Anabolic Steroids
Definition
Androgenic effect, increase muscle mass, strength, enhance physical appearance
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Adverse effects of anabolic steroids
Definition
Reduced testosterone, altered liver function, mood swings, cardiovascular disease
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Beta blocker
Definition
Slower and steadier heartbeat, not influenced by anxiety of competition
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Benzodiazepines
Definition
Reduce anxiety during competition
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Growth hormone
Definition
Increase muscle mass
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Blood doping
Definition
Own blood infused to enhance hemoglobin concentrations and enhanced oxygen carrying capacity
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Protein hormone stimulates red blood cell formation
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Diuretics
Definition
Reduce body water compete at lower weight class
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