AMINES - Drugs

EPINEPHRINE

AKA ADRENALINE

EPINEPHRINE

is a hormone and neurotransmitter used to treat allergic reactions, to restore cardiac rhythm

NOREPINEPHRINE

is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that acts as both a stress hormone and neurotransmitter (a substance that sends signals between nerve cells).

DOPAMINE

neuromodulatory molecule that plays several important roles in cells.

• It plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory pleasurable reward motivation.

PHENYLEPHRINE

decongestant that is used to treat stuffy nose and sinus congestion caused by the common cold, hay fever, or other allergies.

PHENYLEPHRINE

EXAMPLE: Neozep ®, Bioflu ®

EPHEDRINE

prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of low blood pressure during anesthesia (Hypotension)

AMPHETAMINE

is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant

Treatment:

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Narcolepsy

• obesity

DIAZEPAM

medicine for

• anxiety

• muscle spasms

• seizures

LORAZEPAM

short-acting benzodiazepine commonly

used to treat

• panic disorders

• severe anxiety

• seizures

BENZODIAZEPINE

enhancing a very important neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) at the GABA A receptor.

This results in the

• sedative

• hypnotic (sleep-inducing)

• anxiolytic (anti-anxiety)

• Anticonvulsant

VERAPAMIL

is indicated to treat hypertension,

• to treat and prevent chest pain (angina)

FEBUXOSTAT

is used to lower hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood)

• in patients with gout who have been treated with allopurinol that did not work well or cannot be treated with allopurinol.