Central Nervous System Pharmacology — Flashcards

Neuro/Psych_____, barbiturates, and alcohol all bind different allosteric sites of the GABAA receptor

Neuro/Psych _____ and trihexyphenidyl are antimuscarinic agents used to treat Parkinsonism

As a result of inhibition of VDCCs (N-type Ca2+ channels) located on the _____ membrane of neurons, pregabalin results in decreased neurotransmission

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) _____ is a Ca2+ channel blocker that is used to prevent cerebral vasospasm following a subarachnoid hemorrhage

Benztropine and trihexyphenidyl primarily affect the _____ (organ system) via inhibition of M1 muscarinic receptors

1st generation H1 receptor antagonists, especially _____, may be used as a sleep aid

Anticonvulsants _____ and brivaracetam act on SV2A proteins and modulates GABA and glutamate release

Vortioxetine is a _____ receptor agonist

Benzodiazepines are _____ of the GABAA receptor that bind at the / interface of the receptor.

Glatiramer is a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis that is an analog of _____ and works by shifting TH1 cells to a TH2 phenotype