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Drugs and exercise.

D Rosenbloom, J R Sutton

    The Medical Clinics of North America
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Athletes using common over-the-counter drugs may impair thermoregulation and face disqualification. Understanding permitted medications is crucial for safe athletic performance and avoiding banned substances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Pharmacology
    • Exercise Physiology

    Background:

    • Healthy individuals, including athletes, often use over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
    • Many common OTC drugs can negatively impact thermoregulation, a critical physiological process during exercise.
    • Drug abuse for performance enhancement is a concern in sports, particularly with anabolic steroids and stimulants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine pharmacologic principles related to drug use in healthy individuals, focusing on athletes.
    • To highlight the risks of impaired thermoregulation from common medications taken by athletes.
    • To address drug abuse for performance enhancement and provide guidance on permitted and safe medication use.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of pharmacologic principles concerning drug use in non-clinical populations.

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  • Analysis of the effects of common OTC medications on thermoregulation in athletes.
  • Compilation and discussion of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) list of permitted medications.
  • Identification of common, safe medications for athletes' minor ailments.

    • Main Results:

    • Many frequently used OTC medications can impair thermoregulation in athletes.
    • Anabolic-androgenic steroids and stimulants are commonly abused for performance enhancement.
    • The IOC's list of prohibited substances is provided, alongside suggestions for safe alternatives for common conditions like hay fever and respiratory infections.

    Conclusions:

    • Athletes must be aware that seemingly benign OTC medications can contain prohibited substances (e.g., caffeine, ephedrine) or impair crucial physiological functions like thermoregulation.
    • Informed choices regarding medication are essential to prevent adverse health effects and avoid inadvertent doping violations that could lead to disqualification.