Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Name
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000437
- Description
A loosely defined group of drugs that tend to increase behavioral alertness, agitation, or excitation. They work by a variety of mechanisms, but usually not by direct excitation of neurons. The many drugs that have such actions as side effects to their main therapeutic use are not included here.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Amphetamine A CNS stimulant and sympathomimetic agent indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Caffeine A stimulant present in tea, coffee, cola beverages, analgesic drugs, and agents used to increase alertness. It is also used in to prevent and treat pulmonary complications of premature birth. Methylphenidate A stimulant used in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Lisdexamfetamine A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and moderate to severe eating disorders. Dextroamphetamine A sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Metamfetamine A sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and exogenous obesity. Dexmethylphenidate A norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor used in the treatment of ADHD in conjunction with other therapies. Megestrol acetate A progestin that is administered orally to treat anorexia and cachexia or serious unexplained weight loss and is also used as an antineoplastic agent to treat certain types of malignancy. Picrotoxin Used internally for relieving respiratory distress. Also for use as an antidote in poisoning by CNS depressants, especially barbiturates. Doxapram A short acting respiratory stimulant used to treat acute respiratory insufficiency in COPD patients. Mazindol A sympathomimetic used to treat obesity in combination with lifestyle modifications. Modafinil A stimulant used to improve wakefulness in patients with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work disorder. Minaprine For the treatment of depression Phenmetrazine Used as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity. Benzphetamine A sympathomimetic used to manage exogenous obesity short term. Pemoline A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that was previously used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Ephedrine An alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist indicated to treat hypotension under anesthesia, allergic conditions, bronchial asthma, and nasal congestion. Fencamfamin For the the treatment of depressive fatigue in convalescence and other debilitated states as well as in the treatment of depressive day-time fatigue, lack of concentration and lethargy. Fenethylline Not Available Cathinone Cathinone is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (Khat). Closely related to ephedrine, cathine and other amphetamines, it is probably the main contributor to the stimulant effect... Phendimetrazine A sympathomimetic amine used as adjunct therapy for the short term management of exogenous obesity. Armodafinil A stimulant used to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work disorder. Flurothyl Flurothyl is a convulsant primarily used in experimental animals. It was formerly used to induce convulsions as a alternative to electroshock therapy. Bicuculline Bicuculline is a light-sensitive competitive antagonist of GABAA receptors. It was originally identified in 1932 in plant alkaloid extracts and has been isolated from Dicentra cucullaria, Adlumia fungosa, Fumariaceae, and... Doxifluridine Doxifluridine has been investigated for the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Prolintane Not Annotated Phenibut Not Annotated Nikethamide A nicotinic acid derivative indicated as a respiratory stimulant. Bemegride Bemegride is a CNS stimulant that is used to induce convulsions in experimental animals. It has also been used as a respiratory stimulant and in the treatment of barbiturate overdose. Harmaline Not Annotated Clobenzorex Not Annotated 4-Methylaminorex Not Available Pentetrazol A cough suppressant. Strychnine Not Annotated Serdexmethylphenidate A prodrug of the CNS stimulant dexmethylphenidate used as a first-line treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Cocaine An ester local anesthetic used during diagnostic procedures and surgeries in or through the nasal cavities. Pipradrol A central nervous stimulant ingredient in a product used to treat functional fatigue. - Drugs & Drug Targets