BuSpar (buspirone)
... The usual starting dosage for BuSpar is 5 mg two or three times a day (10–15 mg/day), with increases of 5 mg/day at intervals of 2–3 days to an optimal therapeutic dosage of 20–30 mg/day in divided doses. The maximum dosage should not exceed 60 mg/day. ...
... The usual starting dosage for BuSpar is 5 mg two or three times a day (10–15 mg/day), with increases of 5 mg/day at intervals of 2–3 days to an optimal therapeutic dosage of 20–30 mg/day in divided doses. The maximum dosage should not exceed 60 mg/day. ...
Neuropharmacology I Parkinson`s Disease and Movement
... But this comes at a price – increased side effects (somnolence, hallucinations, peripheral edema). ...
... But this comes at a price – increased side effects (somnolence, hallucinations, peripheral edema). ...
Ritalin and Attention Deficit Disorder: History of its Use, Effects and
... In a later study (Bradley & Green, 1940) used a battery of psychomotor tasks such as finger tapping, reaction time to a visual stimuli and the Revised Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test on their subjects to assess if stimulant therapy had an effect on any of these measures. This study comprised of 21 ...
... In a later study (Bradley & Green, 1940) used a battery of psychomotor tasks such as finger tapping, reaction time to a visual stimuli and the Revised Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test on their subjects to assess if stimulant therapy had an effect on any of these measures. This study comprised of 21 ...
Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics
... The rate of excretion for most drugs can be described in terms of a half-life: time taken for the body to eliminate half of a given blood level of a drug. ...
... The rate of excretion for most drugs can be described in terms of a half-life: time taken for the body to eliminate half of a given blood level of a drug. ...
+ Alcohol Dependence and Abuse
... In 1940s prescribed to aid sleep Usage declined from 1975 thru 1990s but increased recently ...
... In 1940s prescribed to aid sleep Usage declined from 1975 thru 1990s but increased recently ...
Pharmaco lecture 1 - pharmacology1lecnotes
... Drugs are chemicals that affects physiological function in a specific way. ...
... Drugs are chemicals that affects physiological function in a specific way. ...
Pharmacology Drug List example
... Suppress cough by acting on CNS or peripherally Decreases cough reflex ...
... Suppress cough by acting on CNS or peripherally Decreases cough reflex ...
Rimadyl – Reproduced with permission of Canine Health Concern©
... Rimadyl – Reproduced with permission of Canine Health Concern© Rimadyl (Carprofen) was introduced by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in 1997, has proven to be a successful means of relieving arthritis symptoms in dogs. Many users feel it has vastly improved the quality of their dogs’ lives and, in some cases ...
... Rimadyl – Reproduced with permission of Canine Health Concern© Rimadyl (Carprofen) was introduced by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in 1997, has proven to be a successful means of relieving arthritis symptoms in dogs. Many users feel it has vastly improved the quality of their dogs’ lives and, in some cases ...
Introduction to Pharmacology
... of the drug at the site of action and the effects that it produces – The dosing regimen must result in a high enough concentration of the drug at the site of action (and maintain that concentration for some critical period of time) for the intervention to be successful ...
... of the drug at the site of action and the effects that it produces – The dosing regimen must result in a high enough concentration of the drug at the site of action (and maintain that concentration for some critical period of time) for the intervention to be successful ...
see p. A35 - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... Smoking exacerbates hypertension, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease TOXIC DOSES ...
... Smoking exacerbates hypertension, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease TOXIC DOSES ...
Pharmacology - Pemberton Counseling
... the initiation of either lithium plus an antipsychotic or valproate plus an antipsychotic [I]. For less ill patients, monotherapy with lithium, valproate, or an antipsychotic such as olanzapine may be sufficient [I]. Short-term adjunctive treatment with a benzodiazepine may also be helpful [II]. For ...
... the initiation of either lithium plus an antipsychotic or valproate plus an antipsychotic [I]. For less ill patients, monotherapy with lithium, valproate, or an antipsychotic such as olanzapine may be sufficient [I]. Short-term adjunctive treatment with a benzodiazepine may also be helpful [II]. For ...
lec#7 done by Lama Abusharaf
... 2- Disinfectants kill bacteria which contain enzymes (many people consider enzymes as receptors but actually they are not) ...
... 2- Disinfectants kill bacteria which contain enzymes (many people consider enzymes as receptors but actually they are not) ...
Variability in Drug Response 1
... Dependence refers to a complex and poorly understood set of changes in the homeostasis of an organism that causes a disturbance of the homeostatic set point of the organism if the drug is stopped. This disturbance often is revealed when administration of an opioid is stopped abruptly, resulting in w ...
... Dependence refers to a complex and poorly understood set of changes in the homeostasis of an organism that causes a disturbance of the homeostatic set point of the organism if the drug is stopped. This disturbance often is revealed when administration of an opioid is stopped abruptly, resulting in w ...
National Drug Strategy Consultation Paper
... importantly, provide a point of contact with a health professional who can encourage the individuals concerned to seek appropriate medical help. We continue to be extremely concerned that the existing Medicare Australia’s “Prescription Shopping Information Service” does not seem to stem the growing ...
... importantly, provide a point of contact with a health professional who can encourage the individuals concerned to seek appropriate medical help. We continue to be extremely concerned that the existing Medicare Australia’s “Prescription Shopping Information Service” does not seem to stem the growing ...
Chapter 7: Diagnosis of Methamphetamine Use
... a severe amphetamine-induced psychosis. Most high doses of methamphetamine are associated with a clear sensorium. Violent behavior toward others with increased risk-taking behavior has been observed frequently. Hyperthermia (extreme rise in body temperature) is common. At high dosages, difficulty w ...
... a severe amphetamine-induced psychosis. Most high doses of methamphetamine are associated with a clear sensorium. Violent behavior toward others with increased risk-taking behavior has been observed frequently. Hyperthermia (extreme rise in body temperature) is common. At high dosages, difficulty w ...
Assessing Drug Substances to Identify “Highly Hazardous
... defined, clarification is needed because the pharmacological mechanism of new APIs has dramatically changed since these terms were first introduced. Also, certain compounds may be inappropriately placed in one of these generic categories, giving the impression that segregation or dedication is requi ...
... defined, clarification is needed because the pharmacological mechanism of new APIs has dramatically changed since these terms were first introduced. Also, certain compounds may be inappropriately placed in one of these generic categories, giving the impression that segregation or dedication is requi ...
Antidementia
... • For continued authority to prescribe it is necessary to demonstrate an improvement in MMSE score of at least 2 points from baseline. • For patients >24, a decrease in the ADAS-Cog score of 4 points or greater is required. • The optimal time to perform tests is 4-8 weeks after maximum dose achieved ...
... • For continued authority to prescribe it is necessary to demonstrate an improvement in MMSE score of at least 2 points from baseline. • For patients >24, a decrease in the ADAS-Cog score of 4 points or greater is required. • The optimal time to perform tests is 4-8 weeks after maximum dose achieved ...
Autonomic Nervous System
... second-degree type II and 3 degree heart block with wide QRS complexes, transcutaneous pacing is a preferred method of therapy ...
... second-degree type II and 3 degree heart block with wide QRS complexes, transcutaneous pacing is a preferred method of therapy ...
Slides Chapter 11 - Substance Disorders
... - tolerance = increasingly greater amounts of drug needed for same desired effect - withdrawal = severe negative physiological reaction to removal of substance, alleviated by the substance ...
... - tolerance = increasingly greater amounts of drug needed for same desired effect - withdrawal = severe negative physiological reaction to removal of substance, alleviated by the substance ...
sedative-hypnotic
... substances which appear in the urine as glucuronide conjugates. Phenobarbital is the only barbiturate excreted unchanged in the urine (20–30%), and its elimination rate can be increased significantly by alkalinization of the urine where it is considered a weak acid. Adverse Effects: Barbiturates ind ...
... substances which appear in the urine as glucuronide conjugates. Phenobarbital is the only barbiturate excreted unchanged in the urine (20–30%), and its elimination rate can be increased significantly by alkalinization of the urine where it is considered a weak acid. Adverse Effects: Barbiturates ind ...
Pharmaceuticals and OTC*s
... Like most kids who buy into this high, Christine didn't think about the dangers of abusing these medicines--addiction, heart palpitations, blackouts, seizures, even death. She just wanted the trippy, disconnected feeling. The allure of DXM is obvious: It's cheap, it's widely available and it's legal ...
... Like most kids who buy into this high, Christine didn't think about the dangers of abusing these medicines--addiction, heart palpitations, blackouts, seizures, even death. She just wanted the trippy, disconnected feeling. The allure of DXM is obvious: It's cheap, it's widely available and it's legal ...
PSYC550 Psychopharmacology
... Psychopharmacology • Psychopharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and on behavior • The term drug has many meanings: – Medication to treat a disease – A chemical that is likely to be abused – An “exogenous” chemical that significantly alters the function of certain ...
... Psychopharmacology • Psychopharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and on behavior • The term drug has many meanings: – Medication to treat a disease – A chemical that is likely to be abused – An “exogenous” chemical that significantly alters the function of certain ...
Reinforcement & Drug Effects
... biologically important stimulus B R Response S SD Discriminative stimulus R available Signals S R ~ Response required to obtain S ...
... biologically important stimulus B R Response S SD Discriminative stimulus R available Signals S R ~ Response required to obtain S ...
Prescription Compliance or Illicit Designer Drug
... important because of the potential for adverse drug– drug interactions involving existing prescription pharmaceuticals. Many antidepressants and antipsychotics function by affecting concentrations of dopamine, norepinephrine, and/or serotonin. Likewise, amphetamines increase concentrations of these ...
... important because of the potential for adverse drug– drug interactions involving existing prescription pharmaceuticals. Many antidepressants and antipsychotics function by affecting concentrations of dopamine, norepinephrine, and/or serotonin. Likewise, amphetamines increase concentrations of these ...
Stimulant
Stimulants (also referred to as psychostimulants) are psychoactive drugs that induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or both. Examples of these kinds of effects may include enhanced alertness, wakefulness, and locomotion, among others. Due to their rendering a characteristic ""up"" feeling, stimulants are also occasionally referred to as ""uppers"". Depressants or ""downers"", which decrease mental and/or physical function, are in stark contrast to stimulants and are considered to be their functional opposites. Stimulants are widely used throughout the world as prescription medicines and without prescription both as legal substances and illicit substances of recreational use or abuse.