Electrophysiology
... Whether the action potential travels along an axon by continuous or saltatory conduction, it eventually spreads along telodendria and reaches the axon terminals. ...
... Whether the action potential travels along an axon by continuous or saltatory conduction, it eventually spreads along telodendria and reaches the axon terminals. ...
Pharmacology—Clinical Uses of Sedatives
... Benzodiazepenes (BDZ) Benzodiazepenes (BDZ) are the most commonly used group of anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics. Preferred DOC for all types of anxiety disorders. All are controlled substance CIV, but treated like CII in NYS. ALL are pregnancy category D or X. Have various clinical uses. They bin ...
... Benzodiazepenes (BDZ) Benzodiazepenes (BDZ) are the most commonly used group of anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics. Preferred DOC for all types of anxiety disorders. All are controlled substance CIV, but treated like CII in NYS. ALL are pregnancy category D or X. Have various clinical uses. They bin ...
Issues of - AETC-NMC
... Provide an example of how a polymorphism can affect the response to a drug and why a particular population may be at higher risk for such an effect. ...
... Provide an example of how a polymorphism can affect the response to a drug and why a particular population may be at higher risk for such an effect. ...
Summary Worksheet
... membrane to the sodium ion (Na+). The influx of sodium depolarizes the neurone in a wave from one adjacent area to another, resulting in an action potential. This is how an impulse is carried along a nerve. Inhibitory neurotransmitters have the opposite effect by causing potassium ions (K+) to move ...
... membrane to the sodium ion (Na+). The influx of sodium depolarizes the neurone in a wave from one adjacent area to another, resulting in an action potential. This is how an impulse is carried along a nerve. Inhibitory neurotransmitters have the opposite effect by causing potassium ions (K+) to move ...
4 Depressants
... The diazepams bind close to the GABA receptor and increase the affinity of GABA for its receptors, which diminishes the excitation of nerves; it also alters rate of peptide formation in neurons, which induces amnesia. This is potentiated by alcohol. ...
... The diazepams bind close to the GABA receptor and increase the affinity of GABA for its receptors, which diminishes the excitation of nerves; it also alters rate of peptide formation in neurons, which induces amnesia. This is potentiated by alcohol. ...
Drug development
... • Drug interactions • Receptor sensitivity of patient • Mood/personality of patient & doctor • Patients expectations and past experience • Social environment of patient • Clinical state of patient ...
... • Drug interactions • Receptor sensitivity of patient • Mood/personality of patient & doctor • Patients expectations and past experience • Social environment of patient • Clinical state of patient ...
N204
... medications, interactions with healthcare providers, & comply with prescribed med. as well as response physiologically to med. Culturally competent care involves knowledge not only of pt’s beliefs and values about health care and illness, but also of their responses to treatment ...
... medications, interactions with healthcare providers, & comply with prescribed med. as well as response physiologically to med. Culturally competent care involves knowledge not only of pt’s beliefs and values about health care and illness, but also of their responses to treatment ...
commonly used drugs
... crystalline form sold in capsules. • Lasts up to 3-6 hours • Taken as a pill but can also be crushed and snorted and/or put into a drink. • Man made (does not come from a plant) • Makers can add whatever they want to it, so the purity and the safety of the drug is always in question • Can become eas ...
... crystalline form sold in capsules. • Lasts up to 3-6 hours • Taken as a pill but can also be crushed and snorted and/or put into a drink. • Man made (does not come from a plant) • Makers can add whatever they want to it, so the purity and the safety of the drug is always in question • Can become eas ...
Drug Induced Dementia
... dementia. • Provide drug examples that can worsen dementia • Describe how to reduce the chance of this happening. ...
... dementia. • Provide drug examples that can worsen dementia • Describe how to reduce the chance of this happening. ...
SQ109 for the Treatment of Tuberculosis
... than 63,000 compounds with a whole-‐bacterium high throughput Me H screen.1,2 It is orally bioavailable with a distinctive pharmacological SQ109 profile3-‐5 and has excellent activity against all forms ...
... than 63,000 compounds with a whole-‐bacterium high throughput Me H screen.1,2 It is orally bioavailable with a distinctive pharmacological SQ109 profile3-‐5 and has excellent activity against all forms ...
Library Of Rare CNS Drugs Available For Collaboration
... library to ensure that each hit found is actionable. About 40% of the drugs are ex-‐US marketed drugs, and the rest are investigational. 55% of the drugs were developed in the 1980s and ...
... library to ensure that each hit found is actionable. About 40% of the drugs are ex-‐US marketed drugs, and the rest are investigational. 55% of the drugs were developed in the 1980s and ...
see p. Psy15 - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery Resident
... 1. TCAs block NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN reuptake into presynaptic neuron (→ increased concentrations of monoamines in synaptic cleft); this mechanism is questionable because: – TCA potency in blocking reuptake often does not correlate with clinical antidepressant effect. – reuptake blockade occur ...
... 1. TCAs block NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN reuptake into presynaptic neuron (→ increased concentrations of monoamines in synaptic cleft); this mechanism is questionable because: – TCA potency in blocking reuptake often does not correlate with clinical antidepressant effect. – reuptake blockade occur ...
A. 4 Variability in drug response a. Define tachyphylaxis
... Benzodiazepines have increased volume of distribution (if lipid soluble), reduced metabolism and clearance and possibly increased receptor sensitivity. Motor functions may be particularly impaired in the elderly. Narcotics show variable changes in pharmacokinetics. The major concern is that physiolo ...
... Benzodiazepines have increased volume of distribution (if lipid soluble), reduced metabolism and clearance and possibly increased receptor sensitivity. Motor functions may be particularly impaired in the elderly. Narcotics show variable changes in pharmacokinetics. The major concern is that physiolo ...
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
... decreasing of arterial pressure, stop of breathing Chronic intoxication – cocainism: psychological and physical addiction, mental degradation, cretinism, atrophyc disorders, including perforation of nasal septum, gangrene, heavy cardiac arrythmias, cardiac arrest ...
... decreasing of arterial pressure, stop of breathing Chronic intoxication – cocainism: psychological and physical addiction, mental degradation, cretinism, atrophyc disorders, including perforation of nasal septum, gangrene, heavy cardiac arrythmias, cardiac arrest ...
Guidance regarding Psychoactive Substances
... cause unconsciousness, coma and death particularly when mixed with alcohol and/or other downer drugs. On withdrawal feelings of anxiety and if severe withdrawal syndrome develops in heavy drug users, it can require medical treatment. ...
... cause unconsciousness, coma and death particularly when mixed with alcohol and/or other downer drugs. On withdrawal feelings of anxiety and if severe withdrawal syndrome develops in heavy drug users, it can require medical treatment. ...
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
... Scenario (cont.) Victim has no memory or only flashes May recall being awake but unable to move extremities Perpetrator may tell her that she consented Victim often too confused or embarrassed to tell anyone or report to police because she can’t remember ...
... Scenario (cont.) Victim has no memory or only flashes May recall being awake but unable to move extremities Perpetrator may tell her that she consented Victim often too confused or embarrassed to tell anyone or report to police because she can’t remember ...
drugs - TAFE SA Learn
... Laboratory - synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs Naturally occurring substances are not safer than those synthesized in laboratories ...
... Laboratory - synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs Naturally occurring substances are not safer than those synthesized in laboratories ...
Chapter 14
... 6th leading cause of death:#prevented, cured, slowed >/= 65y/o average survival: 4-8 yrs, may up to 20yrs ...
... 6th leading cause of death:#prevented, cured, slowed >/= 65y/o average survival: 4-8 yrs, may up to 20yrs ...
Adverse reactions
... serotonin receptors (5-HT), particularly 5-HT2A receptors • The antipsychotics also have variable antagonist actions at muscarinic, α-adrenergic, and histaminergic receptors in brain and peripheral ...
... serotonin receptors (5-HT), particularly 5-HT2A receptors • The antipsychotics also have variable antagonist actions at muscarinic, α-adrenergic, and histaminergic receptors in brain and peripheral ...
how hiv drugs get approved
... There are four phases of human clinical trials. These apply to all drugs, not just drugs for HIV/AIDS. If the results from any phase of testing are not good enough, the company will stop developing the drug. Phase I trials test the safety of new drugs for humans. These trials record the side effects ...
... There are four phases of human clinical trials. These apply to all drugs, not just drugs for HIV/AIDS. If the results from any phase of testing are not good enough, the company will stop developing the drug. Phase I trials test the safety of new drugs for humans. These trials record the side effects ...
Herb-Drug Interactions
... • Decreased bioavailability digoxin and cyclosporin when S.J.W. is consumed • Induction of mania in depressed patients with neoleptic drugs; are taken with betel nut (Areca sp.) • Increased risk of hypertension when tricyclic antidepressants are combined with yohimbine • High soluble fiber plants su ...
... • Decreased bioavailability digoxin and cyclosporin when S.J.W. is consumed • Induction of mania in depressed patients with neoleptic drugs; are taken with betel nut (Areca sp.) • Increased risk of hypertension when tricyclic antidepressants are combined with yohimbine • High soluble fiber plants su ...
Antidepressant
... implicate monoamines in the aetiology of the illness at all • treatments from different antidepressant classes appear to have the common property of increasing the expression of neuroprotective proteins, important in the function and growth of neurons ...
... implicate monoamines in the aetiology of the illness at all • treatments from different antidepressant classes appear to have the common property of increasing the expression of neuroprotective proteins, important in the function and growth of neurons ...
Document
... Considerations for taking prescription drugs: Most common problem – Ask how to Nontake medication adherence Take entire course Physical and psychological side Side effects are possible Effects Review information on side effects OTC and prescription drugs interact with each other Drug Interactions Al ...
... Considerations for taking prescription drugs: Most common problem – Ask how to Nontake medication adherence Take entire course Physical and psychological side Side effects are possible Effects Review information on side effects OTC and prescription drugs interact with each other Drug Interactions Al ...
Toxicology Power Point
... • Symptoms, therefore, include increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and difficulty breathing ...
... • Symptoms, therefore, include increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and difficulty breathing ...