Week 9 Flashcards
What are the side effects of Psychostimulants?
Elevate mood, induce euphoria, increase alertness, reduce fatigue, increase energy, decrease appetite, Improve task performed for well-learned tasks, relieves boredom
What does Cocaine do to dopamine?
Blocks the reuptake of dopamine in presynaptic neurons and increases the action of dopamine
What do Amphetamines cause?
They cause the release of DA and Ne from presynaptic storage vesicles
What are some side effects of psychostimulants?
Activates the sympathetic nervous system
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Psychotic behaviour
What civilizations in South America used Cocaine?
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Ecuador
- Columbia
- Some part of Argentina
What was Cocaine used for?
To reduce hunger and increase energy
Where did Cocaine gets it name from?
From Albert Niemann in 1855, when he isolated the ingredient and named it cocaine
What was Cocaine used for in 1860’s
The USA and Europe advertised cocaine for children and adults
What did William Halsted study?
Studied the effects of cocaine in anesthetizing nerves and whole limbs
What did Sigmund Freud found cocaine do?
Used it to alleviate depression
What book was based on cocaine use?
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
What’s power cocaine’s half life?
50 minutes
How can cocaine be administrated?
- Absorption (gums, eyes, nasal)
- peak 30-60 minutes
- Inhalant
- peak 5 minutes
- Injection
- Mixtures
How long does cocaine & alcohol last?
2.5 hours
What are overdose symptoms of cocaine?
Muscle weakness and respiratory depression
