PSYC 2410 Study Guide - Nmda Receptor, Picrotoxin, Atomoxetine
1 Aug 2013
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Blocks channel inhibiting the dislodge of mg2+, produces hallucinations. Muscle relaxant, impairs learning, used to treat anxiety, common prescribed drug. Calming, once used as anesthesia but caused respiratory block so no longer used. E. g. low progesterone levels cause an increase in anxiety a. k. a. Precursor to dopamine, used as treatment for parkinson"s. Used to treat adhd, still unsure why a disorder of hyperactivity is treated by increasing activity. Serotonin depression but stopped because caused sudden cardiac arrests. Used to treat anxiety (only peripheral effects), also used to help patients with irregular heartbeats. Can lead to addiction and false diagnosis as paranoid. Active component of prozac, used to treat depression and. Used a lot in the 90s as appetite suppressant but caused heart disease so it was stopped. 2c receptor of serotonin approved in june 2012 to. Anaerobic bacterium from poorly canned foods, dies with heat, used to treat blepharospasm, wrinkles, migraines. Less toxic than botox, causes spasms and convulsions.
