Central Nervous System Pharmacology — Flashcards

Calcium channel blockers, such as _____, may be used for migraine prophylaxis

_____ is a histamine H3-receptor antagonist/inverse agonist indicated for the treatment of narcolepsy with or without cataplexy.

Besides CNS depression, side effects of barbiturates include _____ and respiratory depression, which can be fatal

Neuro/Psych _____ is an anti-epileptic that exerts its effects by blocking voltage-gated Ca2+ channels

Opiate receptor activation causes _____ of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels

First Aid Pharmacology: Neuro/Psych_____ is an orexin (hypocretin) receptor antagonist used to treat insomnia

The _____ receptor antagonism of amantadine is responsible for its antidyskinetic properties in parkinsonism

Management of _____ in Parkinson's treatment includes use of injection apomorphine to shorten the OFF phase

_____ is an analog of carbamazepine that has the advantage of once-daily dosing

Neuro/Psych _____ is an SNRI that is indicated for the treatment of fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pathology)