Functions and Treatments

 

Norepinephrine is commonly combined with serotonin and dopamine.
The medicines produced from these combinations are to combat depression
and other nerve induced conditions. There are many causes for depression,
but medically it is caused by a lack in neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin. The prescriptions to combat this are referred to as SSRIs and SNRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) (both anti-depressants). These keep hormone levels fairly normal by
putting the neurotransmitters back into the axon terminals that initially released (where the hormones need to be). The most common conditions to be treated are clinical depression, bipolarity, ADD and ADHD, fybromyalgia which is a nerve disorder that causes physical pain.
Norepinephrine produces Epinephrine, which is a general adrenaline
hormone that is secreted into the blood. This is a "fight or flight" inducing substance.It goes in the blood and changes the body's alertness. It normally increases blood pressure, heart rate, dilates pupils andconstricts arterioles in the skin and gut while dilating
arterioles in leg muscles. It elevates the blood sugar level by increasing catalysis of glycogen to glucose in the liver, and at the same time begins the breakdown of lipids in fat cells. Basically, the body gets into "brace-position" after a stimulus causes reaction.

 

 

 

Wellbutrin (Reuptake inhibitor pill)

 Strattera - atomoxetin (Reuptake inhibitor pill)