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2003-2004 Nervous System Pharmacology Review. 2 January 2020 3:21 PM. Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). Anterior pituitary hormone Anticonvulsant Stimulates synthesis and release of cortisol. Alfentanil. Opioid General anaesthetic Intravenous anaesthetic. Amantadine. Antiviral Antiparkinson
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2003-2004Nervous SystemPharmacology Review 2 January 20203:21 PM
Adrenocorticotropin(ACTH) • Anterior pituitary hormoneAnticonvulsant • Stimulates synthesisand release of cortisol
Alfentanil • OpioidGeneral anaesthetic • Intravenous anaesthetic
Amantadine • AntiviralAntiparkinson • Treatment of Influenza A Inhibits replicationat the stage of uncoatingInhibits dopamine release
Amitriptyline • Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Amphetamine • Indirect sympathomimeticDrug of abuse • ADD treatmentStimulant
Atropine • Anticholinergic • AntimuscarinicTreatment for bradycardia, diarrhea, cholinesterase poisoning
Baclofen • Skeletal muscle relaxantAnxiolytic • GABAB agonist
Benztropine • AnticholinergicAntiparkinson • Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Bethanecol • Cholinomimetic • Muscarinic agonistInduces defecation and urinationBronchoconstrictor
Bromocriptine • Antiparkinson • Dopamine (D2) agonistInhibits prolactin release
Brupropion • Second generation antidepressant
Buprenorphine • Opioid • Partial agonist
Buspirone • Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Butorphanol • OpioidAnalgesic • receptor partial agonistor antagonist
Carbamazepine • Anticonvulsant
Carbidopa • Antiparkinson • Peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor
Celecoxib • NSAIDAnti-inflammatory • Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor
Chloral hydrate • Sedative/HypnoticGeneral anaesthetic • Acts on GABAA receptor complexSimilar to barbiturates
Chlordiazepoxide • Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic • Benodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Chlorpromazine • Antipsychotic • Phenothiazine
Clozapine • Antipsychotic
Cocaine • Indirect sympathomimeticDrug of abuseTopical anaesthetic • StimulantLocal anaesthetic
Codeine • OpioidAnalgesic • Weak agonist
Dantrolene • Skeletal muscle relaxant • Ryanodine receptor antagonistTreatment for malignant hyperthermia
Deprenyl/selegiline • Antiparkinson • Monoamine oxidase B inhibitor(MAO-I)Potentiates effects of L-Dopa
Desipramine • Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Dextromethorphan • Opioid • Antitussive
Diazepam • Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolyticAnticonvulsant • Benzodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Diphenoxylate docusate • Antidiarrheal • Opiate
Enflurane • General anaesthetic • Inhaled anaesthetic
Entacapone • Antiparkinson • Peripheral catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitor
Ephedra(Ma Huang) • Dietary supplement • Amphetamine-like stimulant
Ethanol • Drug of abuse • Sedative
Ethosuximide • Anticonvulsant
Etomidate • General anaesthetic • Intravenous anaesthetic
Fentanyl • OpioidAnalgesic • receptor agonist
Flumazenil • Benzodiazepine antagonist • Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Fluoxetine • Antidepressant • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Flurazepam • Sedative/Hypnotic • Benzodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Ginko biloba • Dietary supplement • Treatment of Alzheimer symptoms
Glutethimide • Sedative/Hypnotic
Haloperidol • Antipsychotic
Halothane • General anaesthetic • Inhaled anaesthetic
Heroin • Drug of abuse • Opioid
Imipramine • Indirect sympathomimeticTricyclic antidepressant (TCA) • Antimicturant
Isoflurane • General anaesthetic • Inhaled anaesthetic
Kava kava • Dietary supplement • Stress relief andtreatment of insomnia
Ketamine • General anaestheticDrug of abuse • Sedative
Levodopa • Antiparkinson • Dopamine precursor