Central Nervous System Pharmacology — Flashcards

First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych _____ is an NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease

benzodiazepines, such as _____ and diazepam, are the 1st-line agents for treatment for acute status epilepticus

Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody against _____ used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's disease

_____ is a dopamine agonist used in Parkinsons disease as a transdermal patch.

_____ is an alpha-2 agonist that may be used as a muscle relaxant

Topiramate exerts its effects by increasing _____ channel inactivation

Agonist binding to the MT1 receptor promotes _____ and agonists binding to MT2 receptors shifts the timing of the circadian system.

Side effects of metoclopramide include _____ and depression as a result of central D2 blockade

_____ is a 5-HT2C agonist indicated as an anti-obesity agent.

Opiate receptor activation causes closure of _____-synaptic Ca2+ channels, which decreases release of neurotransmitters (e.g. ACh, NE, 5-HT, glutamate, substance P)