Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What does acamprosate help?
A
Maintains abstinence
Reduces cravings so given as an adjunct
2
Q
How does naltrexone work?
A
Stops lapse becoming relapse
Reduces pleasure from alcohol use
3
Q
How doe nalemfene work?
A
Reduces alcohol consumption
4
Q
How does disulfiram work?
A
Maintains abstinence
Induces an unpleasant reaction after alcohol consumption
5
Q
Acamprostate mechanism of action
A
Reduces glutaminergic activity
6
Q
Naltrexone mechanism of action
A
Opiod receptor antagonist
7
Q
Nalmefene mechanism of action
A
Opioid receptor agonist/antagonist
8
Q
Disulfiram mechanism of action?
A
Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
