PSYC 2450 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Propranolol, Insomnia, Reuptake
19 Apr 2016
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L-dopa: is the precursor of the neurotransmitters dopamine ect. Parkinson"s is causes by to little dopamine so there is obviously a fault in the drug. Amphetamines: allows for individuals to get too much sleep or have the ability to stay awake. Antischizophrenic (antipsychotic) drugs (e. g. , haloperidol): d2 receptor antagonist. Released many diffusely by non directed synapses. Most actions are similar to those of epinephrine. Also synthesized and released by post-ganglionic neurons in the sympathetic nervous system. Lots of cortical innervation: arousal, attention, learning and memory. In the medulla of the adrenal glands (kidney) They both bind epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin) Fight or flight a2 receptors implicated in adhd common treatment: atomoxetine ne transporter inhibitor. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: formerly used to treat depression; side effects. Beta-blockers (e. g. , propranolol): used for anxiety disorders (e. g. , gad); reduce peripheral aspects of anxiety (sympathetic activation), not anxiety.
