Review of Psychoactive Drug

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Rapid Review 1

Select a psychoactive drug that is of pharmacological interest to you, but not one you will review as part of your Critical Review. For this paper, you may choose drugs of abuse; however, the paper must focus on the pharmacology of the drug and not on the social or addictive aspects. If you focus on addiction and social impact, your paper will not receive credit.

In addition to the text, research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years on your selected drug. Prepare a three-page summary of the drug using the PSY630 Rapid Review Example paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. as a guide.

In your Rapid Review, analyze and explain the pharmacological aspects of the drug as they relate to the following: neurotransmitters affected, receptors, route of administration, half-life, doses, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and other important facets of the drug. Explain these aspects of the drug in terms of the psychiatric disorders indicated for the drug and the issue(s) associated with that use. If there is no accepted therapeutic use for the drug, evaluate and describe the actions of the drug with regard to the abuse process.

The paper:

  • Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, excluding title page and references page, and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Your name
    • Course name and number
    • Your instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

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Running head: RAPID REVIEW: PARACETAMOL

Rapid Review: Paracetamol
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PARACETAMOL

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Rapid Review: Paracetamol
General Description

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most common analgesics and
antipyretic drugs that is used by the majority of the individuals. That is because it is available
without a prescription and prepared in the form of mono and multi-component. It is of vital
importance for patients that cannot receive the medication of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAID) (Blaser & Allan, 2014). Such patients include individuals with bronchial asthma,
pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children below the age of 12 years. It is used for treating
pain and reducing fever. Moreover, it relieves mild or moderate pain including headaches,
toothache, as well as sprains, and reduces fevers that are caused by diseases such as flu and
colds. As such, most physicians recommend it as the first treatments for pain because it has few
side effects and hence it is relatively safe.
Mechanism of Action
Paracetamol poses as a weak inhibitor when synthesizing prostaglandins (PGs). However,
it ...


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