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Approved for use in narcolepsy and is claimed to have fewer disadvantages (excessive mood changes, insomnia, and abuse potencial) than amphetamine in this condition
Modafinil
an encouraging initial response may be observed, but there is no evidence that long term improvement in weight control can be achieved with amphetamines alone, especially when administered for a relatively short cocaine.
In obese humans
For the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Sympathomimetics
A behavioral syndrome consisting of short attention span, heperkinetic physical behavior and learning problems
(ADHD)
Some patients with this syndroese respond well to low doses of ____ and related agents
methylphenidate
Extended-release formulations of methylphenidate may simplify dosing regimens and increase adherence to therapy, especially in
school-age children.
Although the primary use of 2 agonist clonidine is in the treatment of hypertension the drug has been found to have efficacy in the treatment of ____ in diabetics with autonomic neuropathy, perhaps because of its ability to enhance salt and water absorption from the intestine
diarrhea
Clonidine has efficacy in diminishing craving for narcotics and alcohol during withdrawal and may facilitate cessation of
cigarette smoking.
Clonidine has also been used to diminish menopausal hot fushes and is being used experimentally to reduce hemodynamic instability during
general anesthesia
An -2-agonist used for sedation under intensive care circumstances and during anesthesia
Dexmedetomidine
It blunts the sympathetic response to surgery, which may be beneficial in some situations.
Dexmedetomidine
It lowers opioid requirements for pain control and does not depress
ventilation
is also sometimes used as a premedication before anesthesia.
Clonidine
is an a 2 agonist that is used as a muscle relaxant
Tizanidine
relax the pregnant uterus
β 2-selective agents
and similar drugs have been used to suppress premature labor.
Ritodrine, terbutalline
The goal is to defer labor long enough to ensure adequate maturation of the
fetus.
• These drugs may delay labor for several days. This may afford time to administer (), which decrease the incidence of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
corticosteroid drugs
Oral sympathomimetic therapy is occasionally useful in the treatment of stress Incontinence ____ or pseudoephedrine may be tried.
Ephedrine
have a mood-elevating (euphoriant) effect: this effect is the basis for the widespread abuse of this drug group.
Amphetamines
