Pharm test 5

isocarboxazid

drug indicated for depression

MAO inhibitor

sympathetic side effects

have to avoid cheese, wine, and chocolate

Imipramine

drug indicated for depression

TCA

Ne and serotonin reuptake inhibitor

fluoxetine

drug indicated for depression

SSRI

only involves serotonin

lithium

drug indicated for bipolar disorder

sedatived

CNS depressants that aid in relaxation

anxiety

state of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness that stems from the anticipation of danger

limbic system

system of neurons that control emotions

Reticular Activating System

system of neurons in the brain that keeps you awake and alert

Diazepam

drug indicated for anxiety

benzodiazepines

suppresses activity in limbic system and RAS

increases GABA levels

methylphenidate

drug indicated for ADHD

CNS stimulant

releasees neurotransmitters which activate RAS

SE: weight loss

Levodopa

drug indicated for Parkinson’s, increases dopamine levels in the brain

Donepezil

drug indicated for Alzheimers, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

corpus luteum

left behind follicle cells

premarin

synthetic estrogen