Addiction Flashcards
1
Q
list available agents for treatment of opioid
A
Methadone- Long acting opioid agonist. has to be administered in a methadone program
Buprenorphine- Partial opioid agonist
Naloxone- Narcan (antidote to acute toxicity)(overdose)
Naltrexone- Can precipitate withdrawal (used in opioid dependence)
2
Q
list available agents for treatment of nicotine
A
Nicotine Replacement Treatment- Rash, tachycardia
Bupropion-Nicotinic receptor antagonist? Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Varenicline-Partial α4β2 agonist, conflicting reports of depression and suicidal ideation
3
Q
list available agents for treatment of alcohol use disorders.
A
Disulfiram- Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (antabuse)
Naltrexone- Opioid antagonist, takes high out of drug
Acamprosate - GABA/glutamate balance?
