Using the Drug Handbook: Search for the Assigned drug classification showing its drug action/s and
indication/s.
I. CNS STIMULANTS DRUG ACTIONS
Amphetamines medicines that speed up the
brain's activity are called
stimulants. Amphetamines can be
either legal (given by a doctor) or
unlawful. Amphetamine abuse
over a long period of time can
cause major issues, such as brain
alterations, cardiovascular
problems, starvation, anxiety,
and paranoia.
Anorexiants They influence the brain to
reduce appetite (appetite
suppressants). They arouse the
brain's limbic and hypothalamus
areas, which regulate satiety.
They influence specific areas of
the brain, which causes the body
to utilize more energy. They also
prolong your feeling of fullness
and heighten satiety.
Analeptics They primarily act on the brain
stem and spinal cord, where they
stimulate the respiratory and
vasomotor centers and increase
reflex excitability.
II. CNS DEPRESSANT DRUG ACTIONS
Sedative-hypnotics ( Through their binding to GABA-
Anxiolytics ) A receptors and activation of
chloride channels in the
neuronal membrane, sedatives
and hypnotics are thought to
augment the effects of GABA.
Chloride ions affect the
electrical polarity of the neuron
when they enter it, making the
cell less excitable to nerve
impulses.
DRUG INDICATIONS
The treatment of central nervous
system conditions include
narcolepsy as well as attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorders
(ADHD). ADHD is a complicated
illness with a wide range of
etiologies, clinical manifestations,
and therapeutic responses.
when there are signs of weight
reduction and weight
maintenance
in addition to a low-calorie diet.
Hypoxias, respiratory failure,
excessive narcotic drug use or
poisoning, alcohol poisoning, and
hypnotic drug use. to hasten the
waking process following
narcosis.
DRUG INDICATIONS
sleep induction and
maintenance as part of
insomnia treatment
Treatment for mild to severe
pain-related insomnia, anxiety
relief, and sedative prior to
surgery.
Analgesics particular class of drugs that
have been
help reduce pain from injuries,
headaches, and arthritis.
Anticonvulsants Antiepileptic drugs prevent
seizures in several ways, either
by reducing excitement or by
strengthening inhibition. They
specifically influence ion
(sodium, potassium, calcium,
and chloride) channels in the
cell membrane, which alters
electrical activity in neurons.
cancer, inherited disorders like
spinal curvature;
headaches, GI issues,
fibromyalgia, gallbladder
disease, inappropriate lifting
techniques.
utilized extensively for
psychiatric purposes. Dementia,
schizophrenia, panic and
anxiety disorders, withdrawal
from alcohol and
benzodiazepines, mood
disorders (especially bipolar
affective disorders), and, to a
lesser extent, dementia and
schizophrenia are among the
most prevalent.
personality dysfunctions.