Psychotropic Drugs & Neurodegenerative Disorders U-5 Notes

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Psychotropic Drugs & Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • Antipsychotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Anti-Anxiety Agents (Anxiolytics)
  • Antimanic Agents (Mood Stabilizers)
  • Hallucinogens
  • Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
  • Drugs Used in Parkinson’s Disease
  • Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
  • Drugs Used in Alzheimer’s Disease
  • CNS Stimulants
  • Nootropics (“Smart Drugs”)
  • Opioid Analgesics
  • Opioid Antagonists
  • Drug Addiction
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Tolerance
  • Drug Dependence

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CNS Pharmacology – Psychotropic Drugs and Neurodegenerative Disorders Summary

Unit V continues the exploration of central nervous system (CNS) pharmacology, with a focus on psychopharmacological agents and drugs used in the management of neurological and psychiatric conditions. It begins with the study of antipsychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, anti-manics, and hallucinogens, detailing their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effects. These drugs are essential in treating mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

The unit also covers medications used in Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, two major neurodegenerative disorders. It explains how drugs targeting dopamine and acetylcholine pathways help manage symptoms and improve quality of life in affected individuals.

Additionally, the unit discusses CNS stimulants and nootropics, which enhance cognitive function, alertness, and focus. These agents are often used in conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy, as well as for cognitive enhancement.

The pharmacology of opioid analgesics and their antagonists is also covered, including their role in pain management and the risks of dependence and overdose. Finally, the unit addresses the critical topics of drug addiction, abuse, tolerance, and dependence, emphasizing their social and clinical impact. This comprehensive overview highlights the diverse therapeutic and risk profiles of CNS-active drugs.

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