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Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine resulting in euphoria etc
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Is Pamelor an maoi?
No. It's an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), a "safer" class of antidepressants than MAOIs (monoamine oxidase). Paxil acts on one specific neurotransmitter in the brain (serotonin) wereas MAOIs act on several neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and other amines).
What is a anaerobic inhibitor?
An anaerobic inhibitor is a substance that prevents or inhibits the growth of anaerobic bacteria by disrupting their metabolic processes in the absence of oxygen. These inhibitors are often used to control microbial growth in environments where oxygen levels are low or absent.
Can Chlorpheniramine maleate and venlafaxine be taken together?
I wouldn't recommend it. Unlike other allergy medications, chlorpheniramine maleate can act as a mild seratonin reuptake inhibitor, and it could interact negatively with Effexor. I'd strongly urge you to speak with your physican first.
Which of the following statements accurately describes how drugs act on the brain?
Drugs act on the neurons in the reward pathway of the brain. Drugs increase the release of dopamine.
What gland secretes dopamine?
the glands that secrete dopamine are the hypothalamus and also the adrenal medulla. the dopamine secreted from the hypothalamus act as the lactrothrope inhibiting hormone and also known as cathecolamine
What inhibitor has a structure that is so similar to the substrate that it can bond to the enzyme just like the substrate?
Competitive inhibitor. It is termed to be an analogue. It is also known to sometimes act as a "catalytic poison".
Which plant hormone will act as an inhibitor of growth and maintains dormancy?
abscisic acid
What is 8 grams of meth equal to in other illegal drugs?
Methamphetamine works very differently with respect to other drugs. It has very potent effects in terms of displacing and causing the release of dopamine and norepinphrine (both are catecholamines). It also has some selective catecholamine receptor binding affinity. However, you cannot really compare this to other stimulant drugs on an equivalent basis, because many other drugs work differently. Cocaine and Ritalin (methylphenidate) act as dopamine reuptake inhibitors, which is a completely different mechanism.
What type of drug is Lexapro?
No, it is an SNRI. SNRIs act to both serotonin and norepinephrine whilst SSRIs only to serotonin. Venlafaxine (Effexor) is thought to be stronger than SSRIs but may have more side effects due to its double action. In doses over 225mg, it has some moderate action to dopamine.
What medications are prescribed for Parkinson's disease?
Early on in PD, symptoms can be effectively treated with medication, especially levodopa and the dopamine agonists (drugs that act like levodopa).
How brain chemistry affects how we feel and act is apart of which perspective?
That concept is part of the biological perspective in psychology, which focuses on how biological processes and genetics influence behavior and mental processes. Brain chemistry, such as the presence of neurotransmitters like dopamine or serotonin, can impact our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
What type of chemicals are produced by the brain that make people happy?
Endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin are the primary chemicals that the brain produces to make people happy. Endorphins act as natural painkillers and help reduce stress, while dopamine is associated with reward and pleasure. Serotonin plays a role in regulating mood, and oxytocin is linked to social bonding and feelings of trust and intimacy.
