Drug Classification - CNS Flashcards
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What is the primary action of Tricyclic Antidepressants?

  • Suppress rapid neuron firing
  • Induce sedation
  • Increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin (correct)
  • Block the action of acetylcholine (correct)

    • What is the purpose of Antidepressants?

  • Induce sleep
  • Treat psychosis
  • Prevent or treat depression (correct)
  • Treat epileptic seizures

    • What condition do Antipsychotics primarily treat?

    Psychosis

    What is the primary function of Sedative-hypnotics?

    <p>Induce sedation and sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Anticonvulsants treat?

    <p>Epileptic seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of Antiparkinsons?

    <p>Increase dopamine activity or reduce acetylcholine activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Tricyclic Antidepressants include: __________.

    <p>Elavil, Pamelor (nortriptyline), Vivactil (protriptyline), Trofranil (imipramine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) block the action of __________.

    <p>monoamine oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of MAO Inhibitors include: __________.

    <p>Marplan (osocarboxazid), Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors aim to improve?

    <p>Utilization of Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors include: __________.

    <p>Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox (fluvoxamine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Miscellaneous Agents include: __________.

    <p>Serzone (nefazodone), Desyrel, Effexor, Wellbutrin (Zyban), Remeron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics primarily treat?

    <p>Psychosis, particularly schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.

    <p>Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Mellaril (thioridazine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Intermediate Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.

    <p>Trilafon (perphanazine), Loxitane (loxapine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of High Potency Conventional Antipsychotics include: __________.

    <p>Stelazine (trifluoperazine), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene), Haldol (halperidol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Atypical Antipsychotics from typical antipsychotics?

    <p>They work differently and target serotonin receptors as well as dopamine receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Atypical Antipsychotics include: __________.

    <p>Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzepine), Risperdal (risperidone), Seroquel, Geodon (ziprasidone), Abilify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Benzodiazepines?

    <p>Relieve nervousness and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Benzodiazepines include: __________.

    <p>Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Serax (oxazepam), Prosom (estazolam), Restoril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Nonbenzodiazepines used for?

    <p>Their pharmacological effects are similar to benzodiazepines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of Nonbenzodiazepines include: __________.

    <p>Buspar, Ambien, Sonata (zaleplon), Aquachloral (chloral hydrate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tricyclic Antidepressants

    • Increase norepinephrine and serotonin levels, while blocking acetylcholine action.
    • Alleviate depression by restoring neurotransmitter balance.

    Antidepressants

    • Used to prevent or treat depression and mood disorders.
    • Increase levels of excitatory neurotransmitters in the brain.

    Antipsychotics

    • Treat psychosis and bipolar disorder.
    • Block receptors in dopamine pathways and target various receptors.

    Sedative-Hypnotics

    • Induce sedation and sleep by depressing the central nervous system.

    Anticonvulsants

    • Treat epileptic seizures by suppressing excessive neuron firing.

    Antiparkinsons

    • Relieve Parkinson's disease symptoms.
    • Increase dopamine activity or reduce acetylcholine activity in the central nervous system.

    Tricyclic Antidepressants Examples

    • Elavil, Pamelor (nortriptyline), Vivactil (protriptyline), Trofranil (imipramine).

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

    • Block monoamine oxidase action to accumulate monoamines like norepinephrine.

    MAO Inhibitors Examples

    • Marplan (osocarboxazid), Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine).

    Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

    • Allow serotonin neurotransmitter to be used more effectively.

    SSRIs Examples

    • Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox (fluvoxamine).

    Miscellaneous Antidepressants

    • Examples include Serzone (nefazodone), Desyrel, Effexor, Wellbutrin (Zyban), Remeron.

    Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics

    • Developed in the 1950s, primarily used for psychosis treatment.

    Low Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples

    • Thorazine (chlorpromazine), Mellaril (thioridazine).

    Intermediate Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples

    • Trilafon (perphenazine), Loxitane (loxapine).

    High Potency Conventional Antipsychotics Examples

    • Stelazine (trifluoperazine), Prolixin (fluphenazine), Navane (thiothixene), Haldol (haloperidol).

    Atypical Antipsychotics

    • Function differently from conventional antipsychotics, targeting serotonin and dopamine receptors.

    Atypical Antipsychotics Examples

    • Clozaril (clozapine), Zyprexa (olanzepine), Risperdal (risperidone), Seroquel, Geodon (ziprasidone), Abilify.

    Benzodiazepines

    • Relieve nervousness and tension by slowing the central nervous system.

    Benzodiazepines Examples

    • Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Serax (oxazepam), Prosom (estazolam), Restoril.

    Nonbenzodiazepines

    • Psychoactive drugs with actions similar to benzodiazepines but chemically distinct.

    Nonbenzodiazepines Examples

    • Buspar, Ambien, Sonata (zaleplon), Aquachloral (chloral hydrate).

    Barbiturates

    • Class of sedative-hypnotics that depress the central nervous system for various therapeutic uses.

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    This quiz covers important flashcards related to drug classification, focusing specifically on Central Nervous System (CNS) medications like Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antidepressants. It provides definitions and key information that are essential for understanding these types of drugs and their effects on neurotransmitters.

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