Cognitive enhancement

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under grad Neuro-pharmacology Flashcards on Cognitive enhancement, created by Bhavi Mistry on 17/04/2013.
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Clonidine Alpha 2 antagonist Treatment of impulsivity
Orlistat lipase inhibitor Peripheral treatment of obesity
Lorcaserin Selective 5HT2C antagonist decrease of food intake
Rimonanabant Selective CBIR blocker Control of addiction/feeding
Fenfluramine SSRI Decreasing addiction
Phentermine Sympathomimetic Decreases feeding
Hormonal control of feeding NPY (leptin) Melanocrotin Galantin Insulin
Beta 3 adrenoceptor Increases thermogenesis Peripheral regulation of food intake
Monoamines 5HT and NA Peripheral regulation of food intake
5HT 2C Rs Decrease food intake Central control of food intake
alpha 2 receptors Increase food intake Central regulation of food control
Diseases of hypodopaminergic function Cocaine addiction Alcoholism Obesity
Addiction Correlation between low D2R numbers and addiction (+ liking the drug) Loss of control pathways - disruption of balance and ability to make rational decisions
Desipramine NA TCA Impulsivity treatment
NA Locus coeruleus Vigilance
DA PFC: Decreases "noise" via activation of D1Rs
PFC: Regulation of behaviour, attention and affect using representational knowledge
Neurobiology of ADHD: Cortical hypofunction Subcortical + subcortical regulation imbalance Catecholamine imbalance (coffee analogy)
ADHD Treatment: Methylphenidate and atomoxetine Increases NA/DA, restores balance, improves function
ADHD Core symptoms Inattention Impulsivity Hyperactivity
Buproprion Smoking cessation
Methylphenidate ADHD Cognitive enhancer NA/DA>5HT
Sibutramine Eating disorders SSRI 5HT>>NA>>DA
Venaflaxine Anxiety and eating disorders SSRI 5HT>NA>>DA
Atomexetine ADHD treatment Cognitive enhancer NA>DA/5HT
DA Drive
5HT Impulse control and cognitive flexibility
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