Summary NR 546 Week 8 Assignment; Neurotransmitter Table 2024/2025 | 100% Correct Verified

Summary NR 546 Week 8 Assignment;
Neurotransmitter Table 2024/2025 | 100%
Correct Verified

,11/25/23, 10:10 AM Neurotransmitter Table Pharm NR 546

Carolyne Nchabera



Neurotransmitter Table

* To be completed throughout course and submitted in Week 8*
Neuro Receptor Location/Function/Effects Distribution (ie: Drug classes that target Specific medications that target this
transmitter Subtype /symptoms of excess or deficit if CNS/PNS, this neurotransmitter or neurotransmitter or receptor
applicable GI, vascular) receptor
Glutamate AMPA Ligand-gated ion channels CNS NMDA glutamate Memantine PCP
Modulates cell excitability by antagonist Ketamine
allowing the flow of calcium Barbiturates Dextromethorphan
and sodium ions into the cell. Antiepileptics Dextromethadone
Located at the CNS in Parampanel
neurons and glia. Excess has
resulted in schizophrenia,
epilepsy, and mania.

NMDA Ligand-gated ion channels, CNS NMDA receptor Memantine
strengthens synapses and is antagonist Amantadine Ketamine
involved in strong memory Antipsychotics Dextromethorphan
formation. Excess is associated Loop Diuretics Methadone
with memory and learning Opiates Dextropropoxyphene
impairments, psychosis, and Antidepressants Ketobemidone
excitotoxic brain injury. Furosemide
Haldol
Tramadol
GABA GABA a Ligand-gated ion channels CNS Benzodiazepines Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam Zolpidem,
Functions as postsynaptic Limbic system Hypnotics Neuroactive Zopiclone, zaleplon Allopregnanolone
inhibition by CI-influx Striatum steroids

Inotropic receptor Medulla




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