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Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
stimulate central and sympathetic nervous system
cross BBB |
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
addiction and withdrwawl possible
tolerance develops |
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Pemoline |
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Definition
| increase release of all catecholamines |
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Term
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Definition
| blocks reuptake of dopamines at central synapses |
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
| alertness, euphoria, and self confidence |
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
do not give with MAOIs
will cause hypertensive crisis and death |
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Term
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Definition
increase catecholamine relase
directly activates A and B receptors |
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Term
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Definition
combats fall in BP (increase CO and PR)
nasal congestion relief |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
blocks reuptake catecholamines
local anesthetic |
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Term
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Definition
excess dopamine in the pleasure centers of the brain
can cause HTN/tachycardia due to potent peripheral sympathomimetic actions |
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Term
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Definition
indirect activator in fermented food (cheese and wine).
avoid these food if taking MAOIs to avoid hypertensive crisis |
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Term
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate
Pemoline |
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Definition
in the periphery, increase systolic and diastolic pressure, leading to reflex reduction in heart rate
CO not enhanced
can cause arrhythmias |
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Term
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Definition
| particulary useful for tx ADHD due to its lack of peripheral cardiovascular effects |
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Term
| Methamphetamine and Amphetamine |
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Definition
| high doses cause disturbances of perception and psychotic behavior due to increased serotonin and dopamine releasein the mesolimbic system |
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Term
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Definition
| more prolonged and less potent then epinephrine |
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