CNS stimulant
| CNS stimulant | |
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| Term | CNS stimulant |
| Short definition | CNS stimulant - A type of drug that increases levels of certain chemicals in the brain, increasing alertness, alertness, energy, and physical activity. CNS stimulants also raise blood pressure and increase heart and respiratory rates. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CNS stimulant - A type of drug that increases levels of certain chemicals in the brain, increasing alertness, alertness, energy, and physical activity. CNS stimulants also raise blood pressure and increase heart and respiratory rates. They are treated to treat depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (a disorder in which a person has trouble paying attention, controlling actions, and staying still or calm), and narcolepsy (a sleep disorder). Also called a central nervous system stimulant
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