Diseases
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
A disease characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.
What is anxiety disorder?
A disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear.
What are SSRIs?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, increase the amount of serotonin available in the CNS.
What drug treatment is used for Parkinson’s disease?
levodopa/carbidopa, increases dopamine levels in the brain.
What are some drug treatments used for anxiety?
Benzodiazepines increase the calming neurotransmitter in the CNS.
What is epilepsy?
Disorder marked by repeated seizure over time.
What is bipolar disorder?
A mood disorder with depressive and manic episodes.
What are SNRIs?
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors increase serotonin and norepinephrine.
What drug class is used to treat epilepsy?
Anticonvulsants, they help prevent abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What drug class is used to treat insomnia?
Benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, and certain antidepressants; help insomnia by boosting the calming effects of the brain's neurotransmitter.
What is multiple sclerosis?
A chronic neurological condition, were the immune system breaks the myelin sheath and it is replaced with sclerotic tissue.
What is schizophrenia?
A disorder characterized by inappropriate emotions and unrealistic thinking.
What are TCAs?
Tricyclic antidepressants increase serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
What medications are used to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
Acetylcholinesterase, block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine.
What drug class is used to treat bipolar disorder?
Mood stabilizers, they help balance mood swings between mania and depression.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
A neurodegenerative disorder caused by dopamine deficiency.
What is ADHD?
A physiological disorder that affects the ability to engage in quiet, passive activities or to focus on ones attention.
What are MAOIs?
Medication that prevent the breakdown of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
What drug treatment is used for myasthenia gravis?
Anticholinesterase, block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine
What drug class is used to treat schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics, they help balance dopamine levels in the brain.
What is myasthenia gravis?
Autoimmune condition that affects the electrical impulse transmission from the CNS to the body’s muscles.
What is depressive disorder?
A disorder involving persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is bupropion?
A medication that increases dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
What drug class is used to treat multiple sclerosis?
Immunotherapy, they help reduce immune system attacks on the CNS.
What drug class is used to treat ADHD
Stimulants, they increase dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain to improve focus and attention.