Major neurotransmitters

What are some effects of Dopamine (DA)? Motor function, reward/motivation, cognition/emotion and attention.

What are some related disorders to Dopamine (DA)? Parkinson's disease, Drug abuse/addiction, Schizophrenia/Bipolar disorder and ADHD.

What are some example of drugs or substances affecting the Dopamine (DA)? L-Dopa (Agonistic), Cocaine, Amphetamines (Agonistic), Neuroleptics (antipsychotics) (Antagonistic), Metylphenidate (Agonistic) and Dextroamphetamines (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Glutamate? Synaptic plasticity, learning and memory.

What are some related disorders to Glutamate? Psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia).

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Glutamate? Anaesthetics (e.g. Ketamine) (Antagonisitc) and Alcohol (Antagonistic).

What are some effects of GABA? Most common inhibitory neurotransmitter.

What are some related disorders to GABA? Anxiety disorders, Epilepsy and poor impulse control.

What are some example of drugs affecting the GABA? Alcohol (Agonistic), Benzodiazepines (e.g. Diazepam or Valium) (Agonistic), Barbiturates (Agonistic) and Anaesthetics (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)? In PNS: fight or flight response, In CNS: alertness/arousal, sleep-wake cycles, attention and memory.

What are some related disorders to Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)? Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, phobias), PTSD, Narcolepsy, ADHD and depression.

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)? Alpha-blockers (Antagonistic), Beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol) (Antagonistic), Psychostimulants (Methylphenidate, Amphetamines) (Agonistic) and Anti-depressants (SNRIs, TCAs) (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Serotonin (5-HT)? Mood, sensory perception (somatosensory, visual), appetite, metabolism, sleep and arousal.

What are some related disorders to Serotonin (5-HT)? Depression and anxiety disorders.

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Serotonin (5-HT)? Antidepressants (SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs) (Agonistic), MDMA (ecstasy) (Agonistic) and Psychedelics (psilocybin, DMT, mescaline, LSD) (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Acetylcholine (Ach)? In PNS: muscle activation, in CNS: arousal, sustained attention, learning and memory.

What are some related disorders to Acetylcholine? Myastenia gravis and Alzheimer's disease.

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Acetylcholine (Ach)? Botulinim (Botox) (Antagonistic), Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Agonistic) and Nicotine (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Endogenpus opioids (endorphins, enkephalins)? Analgesia (pain suppression), Euphoria (pleasure), relaxation and food intake.

What are some related disorders to Endogenous opioids (endorphins, enkephalins)? Chronic pain and Obesity.

What are some examples of drugs affecting the Endogenous opioids (endorphins, enkephalins)? Morphine (Agonistic) and Heroin (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Endogenus Cannabinoids (anandamide)? Analgesia (pain suppression), euphoria (pleasure), relaxation, food intake, interferes with learning and memory (breaks short-term connections between neurons).

What are some related disorders to Endogenous cannabinoids (anandamide)? Schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms.

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Endogenous cannabinoids (anandamide)? Cannabis (Agonistic).

What are some effects of Oxytocin? Social memory, social bonding (pair bonding, sexual bonding, maternal behaviour in females), reduced stress, increased mood and decreased anxiety.

What are some related disorders to Oxytocin? Autism (?).

What are some examples of drugs or substances affecting the Oxytocin? Synthetic oxytocin (Agonistic) and MDMA (?) (Agonistic).

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