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What drug mimics serotonin so that there is an abundance of it in the synapse?
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Ecstasy
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Effects of drugs on the nervous system?
The effect of the drug ecstasy causes a build up of serotonin at the synapse gap. This is because the ecstasy causes a blockage at the receptor molecules, meaning the synapse chemicals (serotonin), are unable to be 'absorbed' by the receptor molecules.
Do all drugs block the recycle of dopamine in the body?
No. Some drugs work by blocking the re-uptake of serotonin. Many medicines for depression, as well as recreational drugs like cocaine, work this way. By slowing the uptake ability of the axon serotonin receptors, excess serotonin in the synapse space, referred to as dopamine, produces a "high/happy" feeling. Other drugs produce the same high effect by increasing your body's production level of serotonin. The dendrites/axons can't keep up with the increased concentration of serotonin, and thus, some gets left behind in the synapse space. Ecstasy would be an example of this type of drug.
What drug mimics the sympathetic system?
Atech rules
What are the drug interactions with extascy?
SSRIs or any drug that increases serotonin
What was in the drug mda?
mda is the drug. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, makes your serotonin levels high
What is any drug that inhibits transmission of sensory impulses at a synapse?
Depresent
The prescription drug sibutramine acts by regulating the utilization of?
serotonin
Is Serotonin Syndrome the same as getting high?
Not at all, being high is a nice little feeling while serotonin syndrome is a drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin. Serotonin syndrome can also be life threatening.
A drug that mimics the effects of a particular neurotransmitter or blocks its reuptake is called?
an antagonist
What drug releases neurotransmiitter called serotonin?
Prozac an anti-depressant
How does Ritalin affect the synapse?
Ritalin (Methylphenidate), affects the synapse in a way that is similar to amphetamines, however in a more mild manner. It is an agonist to Dopamine and Norepenephrine; neurotransmitters in our brain that regulate arousal and attention. Normally, the transmitter fires the chemical into the synapse. the next transmitter accepts the chemical, sends the signal on, and the chemicals are recycled back into the sending transmitter; a process called "re-uptake". What Ritalin does is it blocks the re-uptake of the neurotransmitter, so more stays in the synapse, therefore creating a stronger signal throughout the brain. When these two neurotransmitters are affected in this way, it causes a feeling of arousal because of the dopamine excess, and mental clarity and focus, because of the noropenephrine excess.
Is there any treatment for Serotonin syndrome?
As Serotonin syndrome is formed as a result of an adverse drug reaction, the only guess I could make is that the treatment would include removing the use of that drug and participating in supportive care.
