Glossary

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  • Cytomel

    Brand name for the synthetic thyroid hormone liothyronine.  

  • Cytochrome P450

    Enzyme system in the liver that plays a key role in the metabolism of many medications. Many psychotropic medications are known to inhibit or stimulate the cytochrome P450 system, thus resulting in significant drug-drug interactions that may result in clinically significant alterations of blood levels of medications. A family of cytochromes which are involved in…

  • Cyproheptadine

    An antihistaminic and antiserotonergic agent used in the treatment of nightmares (including those related to posttraumatic stress disorder [PSTD]), sexual dysfunction secondary to antidepressant treatment, and psychogenic and nonpsychogenic anorexia as an appetite stimulant. Cyproheptadine has also been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome. While not specifically used as…

  • Cymbalta

    Brand name for the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) drug duloxetine.  

  • Cylert

    A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is used infrequently today because of its association with life-threatening liver failure. The brand name for pemoline.    

  • Cyclothymic disorder

    In dsm-iv-tr, one of the bipolar disorders characterized by hypomanic episodes, which are less severe than mania, and periods of depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure that do not meet criteria for major depressive disorder. A mild form of bipolar disorder. Chronic mood disturbance characterized by periods of depression and hypomania. A milder…

  • Cycloset

    Brand name for the mixed dopamine agonist-antagonist drug bromocriptine.  

  • Cybersex

    A modern-day paraphilia, characterized by dependence on on-line sex-chat rooms.  

  • CVA

    Cerebrovascular accident.  

  • Cushing’s disease

    Clinical abnormalities due to chronic exposure to high level of cortisol. Caused by tumors of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Patients with Cushing’s disease often show cognitive changes, particularly memory impairment. A condition in which the adrenal cortex produces too many corticosteroids [Described 1932. After Harvey Williams Cushing (1869-1939), surgeon, Boston, USA.] Disorder…