Hyperactive or Not
Class of medications that stimulate adults but paradoxically calm children
What are amphetamines?
This relatively safe medication only blocks opioid receptors and is useful in narcotic overdose situations
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
Devastating degenerative neuromuscular disease which causes involuntary tremors, a "mask-like expression, hallucinations, and dementia.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis may cause painful muscle spasms, which this medication can help relieve
What is baclofen?
These are foods high in hypocretin, which eating may help symptoms of narcolepsy.
What are fermented foods (pickles/sauerkraut/kimchi/sourdough) and high omega-3 fatty acid foods (salmon, nuts)?
Medical word for appetite suppression, which can be a desired or adverse side effect of CSN stimulant drugs.
What is anorectic?
This ryanodine receptor 1 antagonist inhibits calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing muscle relaxation
What is dantrolene?
A disorder which can be congenital or acquired and is marked by recurrent abnormal electrical activity in the brain
What is epilepsy?
A devastating degenerative neurological disease for which there is no cure
What is Huntington's Chorea or Huntington's Disease?
This herb is known to reduce nausea and emesis if smelled or ingested
What is lavender?
This specific CNS stimulant is used for ADHD and has gentler onset/longer action than methylphenidate (Ritalin)
What is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall or Adderall XR)?
This class of medications relieves migraine headaches by blocking the sympathetic response and reducing cerebral vasodilatation
What are beta adrenergic blockers, such as metoprolol?
This class of medications is used to manage epilepsy (chronic seizure disorder)
What are anticonvulsants?
The current medications available to treat this degenerative neurologic disease are not promisingly effective
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
This plant reacts with multiple medications, so it's use should routinely be evaluated when any new prescriptions are given
What is St. John's Wort
A chronic neurological condition that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep and wake cycles.
What is narcolepsy?
This type of serotonin blocker is specifically a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, so it is useful for nausea and vomiting.
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
This opioid medication is now rarely used for pain, but can be invaluable to treat post-operative and febrile tremors ("shivers")
What is meperidine? (Demerol)?
Characterized by stiffness and tremors, dopamine substitutes and agonists are used to treat this neurogenerative disease.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
This medicinal herb has antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, making it a "super plant" for wound healing
What is aloe vera (gel)?
A lack of this hormone, produced by the hypothalamus and also known as orexin, contributes to narcolepsy and cataplexy
What is hypocretin?
This reversible amide-type local anesthetic works by blocking the sodium channels of the nerve cell, preventing sensation transmission
What is lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, etc.?
Many anticonvulsant medications require this method of monitoring
What are serum blood levels?
Interferon B immune modulators attempt to slow this progressive, autoimmune neuromuscular disease when is due to demyelination of the nerves.
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
This natural product stimulates the immune system, so can counter anti-immune therapies for cancer, HIV, TB, or RA.
What is echinacea?