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What is the mechanism of action of stimulants?
What is the mechanism of action of stimulants?
Stimulants increase the amount of catecholamines from presynaptic neurons, leading to an increase in stimulation of the postsynaptic neurons.
Which of the following is a common name for stimulants?
Which of the following is a common name for stimulants?
- Adderall
- Methylphenidate
- Dextroamphetamine
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is a common indication for stimulant medication?
Which of the following is a common indication for stimulant medication?
- Arthritis
- Acne
- ADHD (correct)
- Anemia
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication or caution when considering stimulant use?
Which of the following conditions is a contraindication or caution when considering stimulant use?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of stimulant use?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of stimulant use?
Is caffeine a drug?
Is caffeine a drug?
What are MAOIs and TCAs?
What are MAOIs and TCAs?
Flashcards
Stimulants: Mechanism of Action
Stimulants: Mechanism of Action
Increases catecholamines (like dopamine and norepinephrine) release in the brain, leading to increased stimulation.
Stimulants: Common Indications
Stimulants: Common Indications
ADHD, narcolepsy, and certain sleep disorders.
Stimulants: Contraindications
Stimulants: Contraindications
Marked anxiety, agitation, glaucoma, cardiac disease, history of seizures or drug dependence, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
Stimulants: Common Side Effects
Stimulants: Common Side Effects
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Stimulants: Dangerous drug interactions
Stimulants: Dangerous drug interactions
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Tonic Event
Tonic Event
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Absence seizure
Absence seizure
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Febrile
Febrile
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Stimulants: Common Names
Stimulants: Common Names
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Stimulant Definition
Stimulant Definition
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Study Notes
- A common medication for stimulants is Adderall.
Mechanism of Action
- Stimulants increase the amount of catecholamines from presynaptic neurons.
- This increase leads to stimulation of the postsynaptic neurons.
Common Names
- Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, amphetamine, and Methaphetamine are common names for stimulants.
Indications
- Stimulants treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and sleep disorders.
Contraindications & Cautions
- Stimulants should not be used in patients with marked anxiety, agitation, tension, severe fatigue, glaucoma, cardiac disease, or a history of seizures.
- Stimulants use caution in patients with a history of drug dependence, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
- Changes in appetite, weight loss, insomnia, headache, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, and jitteriness are side effects of stimulants.
Drug-Drug
- MAOIs and TCAs interact with stimulants.
- Caffeine and some OTC cold medications can interact with stimulants.
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Description
Stimulants increase catecholamines, stimulating postsynaptic neurons. They treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and sleep disorders. Side effects include appetite changes, insomnia, anxiety, hypertension, and jitteriness. Caution is needed for those with anxiety, cardiac disease, or a history of seizures.
