13. Opioid antagonists. Nurolept-analgesia Flashcards
1
Q
List some opioid receptor antagonists
A
- Naloxone (Narcan®)
- Naltrexone
2
Q
Full opioid antagonists: Example
A
- Naloxone
3
Q
Opioid agonist-antagonists: Example
A
Butorphanol
- Agonist on κ receptors
- Antagonist on µ receptors
4
Q
The essential function of opioid antagonists
A
Blocks the receptor, preventing the body from responding to opioids and endorphins.