Answer to Question #257989 in Bioinformatics for Ale

Question

Using the Drug Handbook: Search for the Assigned drug classification showing its drug action/s and indication/s. I. CNS STIMULANTS: 1. Amphetamines 2. Anorexiants 3. Analeptics II. CNS DEPRESSANTS: 1. Sedative-hypnotics ( Anxiolytics ) 2. Analgesics 3. Anticonvulsants

Answer 1

Classification

2. On the basis of action (Direct or Indirect):

´Direct acting stimulants : Strychnine, picrotoxin and xanthenes derivatives.

• ´Indirect (Reflexly) acting stimulants: lobeline, ammonia, Veratrum, nicotine.

´Tranquillizer sedatives : Chlorpromazine, Azaperone, Droperidol, Haloperidol.                                                         (Neuroleptics, Ataractics, Tranquillizers)  

• ´Hypnotic sedatives : Chloralhydrate, Xylazine, Detomidine, Medetomidine, Phenobarbitone, Diazepam, Zolazepam.
• CNS depressant drugs  

Classification

´ Central muscle relaxants: Guaiphenesin, Mephenesin.

´Anticonvulsants : Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin, Diazepam, Carbamazepine,  (Antiepileptics)   Ethosuximide

• ´Neuroleptanalgesics:   Fentanyl + Droperidol