indirect sympathomimetics

Question 1

what are the indirect sympathomimetic drugs?

Answer 1

amphetamine-like
modafinil
armodafinil

Question 2

what do indirect sympathomimetic drugs treat?

Answer 2

ADHD

Question 3

what is the mechanism of indirect sympathomimetics?

Answer 3

compete with NET to prevent the reuptake of norepi thereby increasing the conc at the synaptic cleft

Question 4

what are modafinil and armodafinil?

Answer 4

they’re amphetamine substitute with less side effects

Question 5

clinical indication for modafinil and armodafinil?

Answer 5

narcolepsy - increase norepi to keep alert
adhd

Question 6

what are the two catecholamine reuptake inhibitors?

Answer 6

atomoxetine
cocaine

Question 7

mechanism of catecholamine reuptake inhibitors?

Answer 7

inhibits reuptake of norepi transporter NET

Question 8

what kind of drug is cocaine?

Answer 8

a stimulant

Question 9

what is the pharmacodynamic of atomoxetine?

Answer 9

increase norepi in the synapses

Question 10

what is the pharmacodynamic of cocaine?

Answer 10

inhibit dopamine reuptake in the pleasure center of the brain which will increase the dopamine effect