Pharmacology of the Nervous System

Pharmacology of the nervous system deals with the actions of drugs on various components of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Neuropharmacology focuses on understanding how drugs interact with neurotransmitter systems to modulate neuronal activity. Drugs targeting the central nervous system (CNS) can act on receptors for neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), affecting behaviors, mood, and cognition. Psychotropic medications, including antide...