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CNS Stimulants & Cognition enhancers
Dr. K. Rudhra Prabhakar M.B;B;S. M.D
Senior Resident
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Introduction
Little clinical use, except methylxanthines
Can be classified in to:› Respiratory stimulants
( Analeptics).› Convulsants› Psychomotor stimulants› Psychomimetic drugs
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Respiratory stimulantsDoxapram : MOA not clear, may excite central
neurons Short acting, high margin of safety. Low doses selective for respiratory centre ↑ Tidal volume & rate of respirationUses : Post-anaesthetic resp. depression COPD i.e. hypoxemic,hypercapnic res.fail Apnoea in premature infants
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Dose- 2-5mg/min(max 4mg/kg) slow i.v infusion.
Contraindications: Hypoxaemic, normocapnic resp.failure-
asthma Resp.fail due to neurological &
muscular diseases. EpilepsySide effect: Restlessness Tachycardia High doses: convulsions & arrhythmias
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Convulsants No clinical use Used as research toolsStrychnine: Alkaloid, convulsant poison. Spinal cord stimulant MOA: Blocking the receptors for Glycine In poisoning convulsion treated with-
Diazepam or clonazepam slow i.v
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Opisthotonus
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Picrotoxin: Blocks the Cl- ion channel of GABAA.
Bicuculline: Plant alkaloid, GABAA antagonist.
Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ): Direct depolarization of central neurons Provides useful animal model for
testing anticonvulsant drugs.
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Psychomotor Stimulants
Amphetamine group: Amphetamine Dexamphetamine Methamphetamine Methylenedioxy Methampheta(MDMA) Methylphenedate Fenfluramine
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Non-Amphetamine group Modafinil Atomoxetine Sibutramine PemolineCocaineMethylxanthines: Caffeine Theophylline Theobromine
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Amphetamine & Non- Amphetamine
MOA: ↑DA conc. In synaptic cleft by Enter N endings by active transport Displace DA(also NE) from vesicles Also inhibits MOA-B, ↓DA metabolism.Pharmacological effects: (central) ↑ motor activity Euphoria & excitement Anorexia Stereotyped & psychotic behaviour
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Peripheral effects
↑ BP, inhibition of GI motility Fatigue both physical & mental
reduced. Amphetamine psychosis on repeated
use- paranoid ideas, A & T hallucinations.
PK: Well absorbed orally Freely penetrates BBB Unmetabolised drug excreted in urine
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usesADHD with minimal brain
dysfunction: Characterised by-
› Hyperactivity› Inability to concentrate› Impulsive behavior
Dexamphetamine, Methylphenedate, Atomoxetine quite effective.
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Narcolepsy: Characterised by- Sleep attacks during day time Night mares in awakening state Cataplexy-reversible Methylphenedate is still used Modafinil- devoid of abuse liability
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Appetite suppression
Fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine used earlier to treat obesity
Discouraged due to:- Tolerance Insomnia, pul.htn, abuse potential.Sibutramine new drug used now Blocks neuronal uptake of mainly NE &
5HT (also dopamine) at hypothalamic site that regulates food intake.
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Use: Severe obesity with risk factors like
DM.Adverse effects: Dry mouth Headache Insomnia Constipation ↑in HR & BP CI in CVS diseases, withdrawn from
market
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Adverse effects Tolerance Psychic dependence, rarely physical.Amphetamine overdose: Euphoria, dizziness, tremors, HTN Irritability, anorexia, insomnia Higher doses- convulsions, psychotic
manifestations, arrhythmias, coma Rx –diazepam(slow i.v), haloperidol Gastric lavage, acidification of urine HTN-nifedipine/labetolol, arry-esmolol
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Sudden deaths occurred with MDMA. Induces heat stroke like condition-
rhabdomyolysis & renal failure Inappropriate secretion of ADHMethylenedioxy amphetamine (love
drug) 75mg- psychotomimetic effects 150 mg-LSD like effects 300mg- amphetamine like SE: tachycardia, HTN, arrhythmias
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Methylxanthines Only caffeine if used as CNS stimulantPK: Oral- rapid but irregular absorption PPB:<50% Distributed all over the body Met: in liver by demethylation & oxid. Metabolites excreted in urine T1/2: 3-6hrs
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AE: Gastric irritation, N, V Nervousness, insomnia, agitation Muscule twitch, rigidity ↑body temp,delirium, convulsions Tachy, extra systoles at high dosesUses: In Analgesic mixture for headache Migraine Apnoea in premature infants
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Psychotomimetic drugs
Produce changes in sensory perceptions, thoughts, behaviour & mood.
Actions mimic psychoses- psychedelics Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) Mescaline Phencyclidine Cannabinoids
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Lysergic acid diethylamide
Derived from cereal fungus ergot Hofmann synthesized & experimented
on himself. Act as agonist at 5HT2 receptors. Excitation threshold of retina ↓-visual
hallucinations Excitation threshold of RAS↓-hyper
arousal state Experiences may be bad or good trip.
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Cannabinoids (Δ9THC)
Extract of hemp plant-C.sativa, C.indica Bhang- paste of powdered dried
leaves, used as drink Marijuana- dried leaves & flowering
tops, smoked in pipes or rolled as cigarettes.
Charas or hashish- resinous exudates leaves & flowering tops, potent smoked inpipe.
THC content more in hashish
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Pharmacological actions
Initial CNS stimulation later sedation. Stimulatory phase- euphoria,
↑talkativeness, ↑appetite Felling of confidence, relaxation & well
being Other- analgesia, antiemetic Peripheral effects- tachy, VD,
reddening of conjunctiva
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MOA, uses
Two types CB 1& 2 receptors CB1 in brain CB2 in periphery Anandamide-endogenous ligand CB1. Dronabinol, Nabilone- synt.analogues of
THC Use: CB1 Agonists- ↑appetite in AIDS pts. Dronabinol-antiemetic in cancer chemo. Rimonabant : CB1 antagonist, used for
obesity, dose-20mg OD before Breakfast Smoking cessation
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Cognition enhancersIndications: AD, multi infarct dementia Mild cognitive impairment MR, learning defects, ADHD in children TIA, CVA, Stroke Organic psychosyndromes Sequale of head injury ECT, brain surgery
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Mechanisms
↑ global/regional blood flow Direct support of neuronal metabolism Enhancement of neurotransmission Improvement of discrete cerebral
functions
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Alzheimers disease
Main pathological features: Amyloid plaque Neurofibrillary tangles Marked ↓ in choline acetyltransferase
& loss of cholinergic neurons in brain.
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Cholinergic activators
ACEs that cross BBB are preferred.Tacrine: Longer acting, reversible ACE Palliative for mild to moderate AD Orally active Improves memory, cognition, well
being Facilitates Ach release AE: hepatotoxicity
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Donepezil, Rivastigmine & Galantamine
Newer reversible Anti cholinesterase Better penetration in to CNS Better tolerated & less toxic than tacrine Clinical results modest & temporary Donepezil: 5mg OD orally evening ↑ max
10mg after 4 wks Rivastigmine:1.5 mg orally BD ↑ to 3mg
BD after 2 wks Galantamine:4mg BD orally ↑to 8mg BD
after 2 wks
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Transdermal Rivastigmine patch –applied every 24hrs
SE:diarrhoe, N, V, ↑urinationAcetyl-L-carnitine: Structural analogue of Ach ↓ signs & symptoms of dementia in AD ↑ cholinergic transmission Also have antioxidant properties, slows
progression of AD
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Memantine
Excitotoxicity due to enhanced Glutamate transmission via NMDA recp.
Dose:5mg OD slowly ↑ to 10-20mg/day Non-comp. antagonist of NMDA recp. Better tolerated, less toxic.Miscellaneous : Nootropics-piracetam, aniracetam High doses of vit E(1000 IU B.D) Antioxidants-vit C, A, Zn, Se,
bioflavonoids or spirulina ↓ progression even in middle stage AD.
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