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STIMULANT SYSTEME NERVEUX CENTRAL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nikethamide
1, record 1, English, nikethamide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cerebral and respiratory stimulant, ... occurring as a colorless to pale yellow, somewhat viscous liquid; used to counteract respiratory and central nervous system depression and circulatory failure, administered intramuscularly and intravenously. 2, record 1, English, - nikethamide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nicéthamide
1, record 1, French, nic%C3%A9thamide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nikétamide 2, record 1, French, nik%C3%A9tamide
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stimulant du système nerveux central utilisé parfois comme analeptique respiratoire, plus souvent comme placebo. 1, record 1, French, - nic%C3%A9thamide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- niketamida
1, record 1, Spanish, niketamida
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- harmine
1, record 2, English, harmine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- banisterine 2, record 2, English, banisterine
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white crystalline alkaloid found in harmal seeds. 3, record 2, English, - harmine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Indians prepare a hallucinogenic drink ... from the bark of Banisteriopsis caapi, ... a forest liana that ... contains a group of alkaloids collectively known as beta-carbolines, of which the alkaloid harmine is the major component. 4, record 2, English, - harmine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- harmine
1, record 2, French, harmine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- banistérine 2, record 2, French, banist%C3%A9rine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé qui acquiert une fluorescence bleue en solution aqueuse, utilisé comme stimulant pour le système nerveux central. 2, record 2, French, - harmine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- katine
1, record 3, English, katine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alkaloid isolated from Catha edulis. It has an effect on the central nervous system like that of cocaine, but no local anesthetic properties, and it has been used as an anorectic agent. The leaves (catha) are used for tea and chewed in several regions of Africa. 1, record 3, English, - katine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- catine
1, record 3, French, catine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- katine 2, record 3, French, katine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde extrait de Catha edulis, agissant comme stimulant du système nerveux central. 2, record 3, French, - catine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride
1, record 4, English, crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- crystal methamphetamine 2, record 4, English, crystal%20methamphetamine
correct
- crystal meth 3, record 4, English, crystal%20meth
correct
- ice 4, record 4, English, ice
correct, familiar
- tina 3, record 4, English, tina
correct, familiar
- glass 3, record 4, English, glass
correct, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crystal methamphetamine is a colorless, odorless form of d-methamphetamine, a powerful and highly addictive synthetic (man-made) stimulant. Crystal methamphetamine typically resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white "rocks" of various sizes. Like powdered methamphetamine (another form of d-methamphetamine), crystal methamphetamine is abused because of the long-lasting euphoric effects it produces. Crystal methamphetamine, however, typically has a higher purity level and may produce even longer-lasting and more intense physiological effects than the powdered form of the drug. 2, record 4, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crystal methamphetamine use is associated with numerous serious physical problems. The drug can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain--which can lead to stroke. Chronic use of the drug can result in inflammation of the heart lining. Overdoses can cause hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), convulsions, and death. 2, record 4, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthamphétamine en cristaux
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- meth en cristaux 2, record 4, French, meth%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
- méthamphétamine cristallisée 3, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20cristallis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- 222 4, record 4, French, 222
correct, familiar
- beurre d'arachides 4, record 4, French, beurre%20d%27arachides
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- kryptonite 4, record 4, French, kryptonite%20
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- pinotte 4, record 4, French, pinotte
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthamphétamine en cristaux est un stimulant très puissant du système nerveux central. Elle provoque une forte dépendance et cause des problèmes de santé graves tels que neurotoxicité, paranoïa, psychose, dépression, violence et décès. 5, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cristaux stimulent le système nerveux central par l’accroissement des niveaux de neurotransmetteurs, comme la dopamine. À faible dose, ils rendent plus alerte et suppriment la sensation de faim et de fatigue. À forte dose, ces cristaux peuvent engendrer de l’agitation et des comportements bizarres. Les effets physiques sont une accélération du rythme cardiaque, une augmentation de la tension artérielle et de la température corporelle. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cristal de metanfetamina
1, record 4, Spanish, cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- metanfetamina en cristal 2, record 4, Spanish, metanfetamina%20en%20cristal%20
correct, feminine noun
- cristal 3, record 4, Spanish, cristal%20
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- hielo 4, record 4, Spanish, hielo
masculine noun, familiar
- arranque 4, record 4, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun, familiar
- vidrio 4, record 4, Spanish, vidrio
masculine noun, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cristal [...] suele tener una forma de pedacitos de vidrio y se toma diluido en la bebida. Su ingesta provoca un efecto de euforia durante unas 18 horas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Droga de diseño muy peligrosa que afecta gravemente al cerebro [con] efectos similares a los de la cocaína, aunque [...] mucho más barata y adictiva. Entre otras consecuencias, puede causar daños cardiovasculares y desnutrición. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
1, record 5, English, nicotinic%20acetylcholine%20receptor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- nAChR 1, record 5, English, nAChR
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) is a ligand-gated ion channel that mediates neurotransmission at the neuromuscular junction, autonomic ganglia and at some sites in the central nervous system. Distinct nAChR subtypes exist that can be stimulated by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, by the natural product nicotine, or by synthetic compounds. 1, record 5, English, - nicotinic%20acetylcholine%20receptor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biologie moléculaire
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- récepteur nicotinique de l'acétylcholine
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20nicotinique%20de%20l%27ac%C3%A9tylcholine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- nAChR 1, record 5, French, nAChR
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une proportion importante des effets postsynaptiques de l'ACh [acétylcholine] met en jeu le récepteur nicotinique de l'acétylcholine(nAChR), ainsi nommé du fait que la nicotine, un stimulant du SNC [système nerveux central], se lie aussi à ces récepteurs. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cepteur%20nicotinique%20de%20l%27ac%C3%A9tylcholine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-02-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bemegride
1, record 6, English, bemegride
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 4-ethyl-4-methylpiperidine-2,6-dione 2, record 6, English, 4%2Dethyl%2D4%2Dmethylpiperidine%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
correct
- metharimide 3, record 6, English, metharimide
correct
- 4-ethyl-4-methyl-2,6-piperidinedione 4, record 6, English, 4%2Dethyl%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C6%2Dpiperidinedione
former designation, avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An analeptic drug ... which has been used in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning. 5, record 6, English, - bemegride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bemegride: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 2, record 6, English, - bemegride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C8H13NO2 6, record 6, English, - bemegride
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bémégride
1, record 6, French, b%C3%A9m%C3%A9gride
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- 4-éthyl-4-méthylpipéridine-2,6-dione 2, record 6, French, 4%2D%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thylpip%C3%A9ridine%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
correct, feminine noun
- méthyléthylglutarimide 1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thylglutarimide
avoid, masculine noun
- éthyl-4 méthyl-4 dioxo-2,6 pipéridine 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9thyl%2D4%20m%C3%A9thyl%2D4%20dioxo%2D2%2C6%20pip%C3%A9ridine
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] stimulant du système nerveux central. 3, record 6, French, - b%C3%A9m%C3%A9gride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bémégride : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 2, record 6, French, - b%C3%A9m%C3%A9gride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C8H13NO2 4, record 6, French, - b%C3%A9m%C3%A9gride
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bemegrida
1, record 6, Spanish, bemegrida
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C8H13NO2 2, record 6, Spanish, - bemegrida
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-03-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medicinal Plants
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ephedrine
1, record 7, English, ephedrine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the oldest drug plants that are still much with us is Ephedra, a shrub known in China for more than 5 000 years, whose alkaloid ephedrine serves today as a nasal decongestant and a stimulant for the central nervous system. 2, record 7, English, - ephedrine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Culture des plantes médicinales
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- éphédrine
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9ph%C3%A9drine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une des plus vieilles plantes médicinales, dont nous nous servons encore beaucoup, est l'Ephédra, un arbuste connu en Chine depuis plus de 5, 000 ans et dont l'alcaloïde, l'éphédrine, est utilisée comme décongestionnant nasal et comme stimulant du système nerveux central. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9ph%C3%A9drine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cultivo de plantas medicinales
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- efedrina
1, record 7, Spanish, efedrina
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-01-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- central nervous system stimulant
1, record 8, English, central%20nervous%20system%20stimulant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CNS stimulant 2, record 8, English, CNS%20stimulant
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following is suggested as being typical contents of a first-aid kit for carriage aboard an aeroplane for normal use: a handbook and first-aid (...), a central nervous system stimulant (...) 1, record 8, English, - central%20nervous%20system%20stimulant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Armes CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stimulant du système nerveux central
1, record 8, French, stimulant%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20nerveux%20central
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est suggéré que la trousse de premiers soins d’usage courant transportée à bord des avions comprenne : un manuel de premiers soins(...), un stimulant du système nerveux central(...) 1, record 8, French, - stimulant%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20nerveux%20central
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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