2 pharmacological classifications of cocaine
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local anesthetic, CNS stimulant
pharmacology of amphetamines (action on neuron)
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blocks vesicular monoamine transporters (VMAT), increases dopamine /
norepinephrine at synapse
why is consuming alcohol and cocaine simultaneously dangerous?
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- alcohol reacts with cocaine to produce a metabolite called cocaethylene
- cocaethylene temporarily increases the euphoria experienced but also
dangerously increases blood pressure, aggressive and violent thoughts,
and poor judgement
benefits of methylphenidate (ritalin) for therapeutic use in comparison to
amphetamine
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methylphenidate (ritalin) is used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy and
ADHD due to the decreased incidence of both cardiovascular and appetite
suppressing effects, compared to amphetamine
what class of drugs do cocaine and amphetamines belong in?
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CNS stimulants
long term effects of amphetamine use
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local anesthetic, CNS stimulant
pharmacology of amphetamines (action on neuron)
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blocks vesicular monoamine transporters (VMAT), increases dopamine /
norepinephrine at synapse
why is consuming alcohol and cocaine simultaneously dangerous?
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- alcohol reacts with cocaine to produce a metabolite called cocaethylene
- cocaethylene temporarily increases the euphoria experienced but also
dangerously increases blood pressure, aggressive and violent thoughts,
and poor judgement
benefits of methylphenidate (ritalin) for therapeutic use in comparison to
amphetamine
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methylphenidate (ritalin) is used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy and
ADHD due to the decreased incidence of both cardiovascular and appetite
suppressing effects, compared to amphetamine
what class of drugs do cocaine and amphetamines belong in?
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CNS stimulants
long term effects of amphetamine use
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