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CNS stimulants target this area of the brain
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cerebral cortex
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uses for caffeine
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reduce drowsiness, analgesic synergy
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side effects of caffeine
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hyperacidity of the stomach, tachycardia, birth defects (greater if a pregnant woman drinks >600mg/day), diuretic, nervousness, insomnia, addiction
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caffeine concentration in a 6oz. coffee
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~105mg
decaf: 2-5mg |
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caffeine concentration in a 6oz. tea
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~35mg
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caffeine concentration in 12oz. colas
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30-50mg
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analeptics
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respiratory stimulants
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uses for analeptic drugs
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respiratory distress, any COPD, drowning, over dose, surgery (anesthesia)
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Dopram (doxapram hydrochloride)
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an analeptic drug
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amphetamines
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sympathomimetric (mimics sympathetic nervous system) & stimulates the cerebral cortex
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effects of amphetamines
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alert, awake, euphoria, appetite suppression
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uses for amphetamines
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ADD, narcolepsy, SHORT-TERM (< 8 weeks)exogenous obesity treatment
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amphetamine sulfate
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amphetamine drug
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dextro-amphetamine sulfate
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amphetamine drug
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methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin)
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amphetamine drug
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anorexiants
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suppress appetite
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side effects of anorexiants
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nervousness, insomnia, addiction
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phendimetrazine (Adphen)
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an anorexiant drug
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