ALS Drugs Flashcards

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Riluzole

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Inhibits glutamate release

Blocks postsynaptic NMDA & glutamate receptors

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2
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Baclofen

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GABAB agonist–>presynaptic inhibition of glutamate release

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3
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Tizanidine

A

a2 agonist–>presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons

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