ADHD Pharmacology Flashcards
(15 cards)
NE reuptake inhibitor
atomoxetine
ADR of strattera (atomoxetine)
NVD
anorexia
sleep disturbances
dizziness
jaundice
suicide
adderall generic
amphetamine + dextroamphetamine
MOA adderall (amphetamine + dextroamphetamine)
increase release of NE and dopamine
increase NE MORE THAN dopamine tho
2 alpha 2 agonists
clonidine and guanfacine
true or false
clonidine is an alpha 2 antagonist
FALSE - alpha 2 agonist
ADR clonidine and guanfacine
NVD
sleepy
headache
tired
dizzy
instability
low BP
NDRI
norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (buproprion)
in addition to being an NDRI, what else is buproprion?
a noncompetitive nicotine agonist
true or false
buproprion is a competitive nicotine agonist
FALSE - noncompetitive
ADR buproprion
NVD
irritability
anorexia
insomnia
seizure risk
hallucination
true or false
amphetamines restrict the release of catecholamines such as dopamine and NE
FALSE
increase the release of catecholamines such as dopamine and NE
true or false
tolerance to amphetamines can develop
true
(aka tachyphylaxis)
can straterra cause seizures
yes - lowers the seizure threshold bc dopamine elevated
