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Category Archives: Central Nervous System Agents
Citalopram Hydrobromide – An Antidepressant Drug
Type of Drug: Antidepressant; mood-elevating agent. How the Drug Works: Citalopram blocks the uptake of a chemical found in the brain (serotonin) which increases the activity of this chemical, resulting in improved mood. Uses: To treat depression. Pregnancy: Adequate studies … Continue reading
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Uses of 5-Aminosacylic Acid (5-ASA) Agents
How The Drug Works The exact mechanism of action of the 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA) agents is unknown. They appear to work topically, reducing inflammation of the colon by preventing the production of substances involved in the inflammatory process. Uses Balsalazide … Continue reading
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Lamotrigine – Guidelines for Using Lamotrigine
Type of Drug: Anticonvulsant; antiepileptic. How the Lamotrigine Product Works: It is not known exactly how lamotrigine works. It is believed that lamotrigine prevents or reduces the number of seizures by acting on stabilizing the brain to control the activity … Continue reading
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Zonisamide – How Zonisamide Works?
Type of Drug: Anticonvulsant; sulfonamide used to treat a certain type of seizure disorder. How the Zonisamide Product Works: Zonisamide works in the brain to prevent seizures. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood. Uses of The Zonisamide: For … Continue reading
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Clonazepam Information – Side Effects
Type of Drug: Benzodiazepine. Anticonvulsant; drug used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and panic disorder. How the Drug Works: The actual mechanism of clonazepam’s action is unknown. However, it is believed that clonazepam prevents or reduces the number of seizures and … Continue reading
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Benzisoxazole-Derivatives – Guidelines for Using
Type of Drug: Atypical antipsychotic. How the Drug Works: The exact mechanism of action, like other drugs used to treat schizophrenia, is not known. Benzisoxazole drugs may work by antagonizing dopamine type 2 and Sheraton type 2 receptors in the … Continue reading
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors – Drug Interactions, Side Effects and Precautions of Use
Type of Drug: Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor used in managing mild to moderate Alzheimer disease-associated dementia. How the Drug Works: The exact mechanism is unknown. Cholinesterase inhibitors act by enhancing cholinergic function. Deterioration or loss of cholinergic neurons may be a … Continue reading
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How Phenylbutylpiperadine Derivatives Works?
Type of Drug: Typical (conventional) antipsychotics. How the Drug Works: The mechanism of action is not well defined, but thought to be related to central dopamine receptor antagonist activity. Uses: Haloperidol is used in the management of manifestations of serious … Continue reading
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5-HT Receptor Antagonists Information Drug – Precautions and Side Effects
Type of Drug: Antinauseants; antiemetics; drugs used to prevent nausea and vomiting. How the Drug Works: Dolasetron, granisetron, and ondansetron are selective serotonin 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists that block serotonin stimulation to prevent nausea and vomiting. Uses: Oral doseforms – … Continue reading
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Amphetamines – Guidelines for Using Amphetamines
Type of Drug: Central nervous system stimulants: “Bennies,” “dexies,” “speed”, or “crystal.” How the Drug Works: These synthetic drugs are a stronger form of the natural body stimulant adrenaline. They work by altering natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain and … Continue reading
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