CNS Drugs
Agents that act on the brain and spinal cord.
Medical Uses- Relief of pain, suppression of seizures, production of anesthesia, treatment of psychiatric disorders
Non medical uses- Stimulant, depressant, euphoria, and other "mind alerting" abilities
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Anxiety Disorder medication- uncomfortable state with psychological and physical components - Panic disorder, OCD, Social Phobia, PTSD
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Benzodiazepines: Iprazolam [Xanax], chlordiazepoxide [Librium], diazepam [Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat], Lorazepam [Ativan]
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Sedative- Hypnotic Drugs
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Benzodiazepine: Drug of choice to treat insomnia and anxiety. Not as abused, Diazepam [Valium]
Benzodiazepine - like drugs, Zolpidem [Ambien], Eszopiclone [Lunesta]
CNS Stimulants and ADD/ADHD - Increase the activity of CNS, Enhance neuronal excitation; a few suppress neuronal inhibition.
Methylphenidate: Trade name; Ritalin, Metadate, Methylin, Concerta, and Daytrana
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Amphetamines: MOA; Release norepinephrine, release dopamine
Epilepsy Medication
Traditional EX: Phenytoin [Dilantin], selective inhibition of sodium channels.
Newer EX: Oxcarbazepine [oxtellar XR, Trileptal]
Muscle Spasm
Centrally acting: Diazepam, Tizanidine
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Muscle Spasticity
CNS Acting: Baclofen [Lioresal, Diazepam [Valium]
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