Abuse.Anesthetics Flashcards
physiological dependence
neuroadaptations-abnml behavior and physical sxs if withdrawn
psychological dependence
dysphoria and intense craving following withdrawal
withdrawal
adverse reactions caused by discontinuation of drug
tolerance
more drug is required to produce effect
pharmacokinetic tolerance
increased metabolism
pharmacodynamic tolerance
receptor downregulation
learned tolerance
adaptation to the degree of intoxication
conditioned tolerance
adaption to setting/environment
acute tolerance
may occur when a drug is used repeatedly over a short period of time
cross tolerance
one drug produces tolerance to another
sensitization
increase of responsiveness after repeated use
does sensitization cause dose-response curve L or R?
left
addiction definition
drug taken to alleviate craving/dysphoria
person is physiological dependendt, are they addicted?
not necessarily
properties of abused drugs
euphoria
easy to use
potency, purity
rapid onset/short action
reward pathway
VTA–>NAc–>prefrontal cortex
pharmacotherpaies for nicotine addiction
nicotine replacement therapy
buproprion
varenicline
all w/ behavioral tx
uses of amphetamines
narcolepsy
ADHD
amphetamine NT effect
increase release of DA–reverses DA transport throught DAT
peripheral effects of amphetamines
increased BP
cardiotoxicity
methamphetamine
may produce psychosis
rapid psychological and physical dependence
withdrawal
most life-threatening withdrawal
alcohol
mechanism of cocaine
inhibits DA reuptake
medical use of cocaine
local anesthetic
vasoconstrictor
cocaine dependence
physical and psychological
peripheral effects of cocaine
tachycardia vasoconstriction HTN bronchodilation hyperpyrexia
effects of chronic cocaine use
reduction in overall brain activity
nasal issues
cocaine bugs
cocaine overdose
vtach/fib
stroke
seizures
tx for cocaine addiction
bromocriptine-decrease craving
nicotine MOA
activates nicotinic receptors in CNS and periphery, increasing serotonin, DA
nicotine dependence
psych and phsical
pharmokinetics of nicotine
induces CYP450s
MDMA MOA
increases 5HT activity by blocking reuptake and stiulating 5HT receptors
SE of MDMA
hyperthermia
dehydration
kidney failure
short term effects of MDMA
during: elevated mood (increased 5HT)
after: depression-like, irritability (decreased 5HT)
marijuana dependence
psychological possible
no physical
marijuana MOA
stimulates presynaptic CB1 receptors to inhibit transmitter (ACh) release
SE of maijuana
amotivational syndrome cannabinoid hyperemesis (cyclic vomiting syndrome)
synthetic “cannabinoid” agonists
bath salts
LSD MOA
acts on 5-HT receptors in the brain
what is synesthesia associated with?
LSD
peripheral effects of LSD
increased BP/HR
flushing
dilated pupils
angel duust
PCP
PCP MOa
NMDA receptor antagonist
ketamine MOA
NMDA receptor antagonist
GHB MOA
GABA receptor weak agonist
analgesia aaccompanied aggression
PCP and ketamine
effects of PCP
psychosis–treat with haldol