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Central nervous system stimulants - Coggle Diagram
Central nervous system stimulants
Amphetamine
Mechanism of action
Stimulate that function by increasing the amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine & serotonin in the synaptic cleft through a variety of mechanisms
Indications
Obesity
Depression
Nasal congestion
Attention deficit
Hyper active disorder
Contraindications
Elevated Bp
Hyperthyroidism
Glaucoma
Severe anxiety
Heart disease
History of drug abuse
Route
Orally
Side effects
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Dry mouth
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Fever
Storage conditions
Kept in it's container
At room temperature
Away from light & moisture
Dextroamphetamine
Mechanism of action
Indications
Reduced calories
Obesity
Weight control
Contraindications
Drug abuse history
Suicidal thoughts
Manic behaviors
Overactive thyroid gland
Mechanism of action
Metabolic increases
Activate alpha adrenergic
Induced appetite
Reverse NET
Side effects
Headache
Dry mouth
Unpleasant taste
Constipation
Weight loss
Route of administration
Orally
Storage instructions
Room temperature
Away from moisture and heat
Pendimetrizine
Mechanism of action
Release of ADT
Release 5HT
Produces both trance isomers
Indications
Weight reduction
Reduce calories
Adjunct for the treatment of obesity
Contraindications
History of cardiovascular disease
Increased eye pressure
Overactive thyroid
High blood pressure
History of drug abuse
Side effects :
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Insomnia
Irritability
Nausea
Vomiting
Route of administration
Orally
Storage instructions
Store at controlled room temperature
Amphetamine
Mechanism of actions
functions by increasing the amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin (to a lesser extent) in the synaptic cleft through a variety of mechanisms
Indications
It’s used as a short-term weight-loss drug.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): It helps increase attention span and reduce impulsiveness
Narcolepsy: It helps keep people with narcolepsy awake
Side effects
weakness in one part or side of your body
Dry mouth
Weight koss
Diarrhoea or constipation
Itching
Contraindications
sensitivity to amphetamines or their derivatives.
cardiovascular disease or arteriosclerosis
thickening or hardening of artery walls.
moderate to severe hypertension,
high blood pressure.
Route of administration
Orally
Storage instructions
Keep in it's container
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture