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stimulant
(redirected from CNS stimulant)

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Some act as CNS stimulants which can cause an increase in respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature.
While the use of CNS stimulants has declined due to non-specific nature of their actions, a new class of drugs called ''Cerebral Activators'' has been introduced.
Although research seems to show benefits of CNS stimulant medication, there is some opposition and resistance to the use of this medication because of common complications including suppression of growth, insomnia, decreased appetite, depressed mood, abdominal pain, tachycardia and drug dependence (Long, 2005).
 
 
 
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