Drug Abuse Flashcards
What is the site of action of class 1 drugs?
GABA (GPCR)
What is the site of action of class 2 drugs?
channels
What is the site of action of Class 3 drugs?
inhibit uptake/ replaces the NT
What do you use to treat opiate overdose?
naloxone
What do you use to treat opiate withdrawal?
Clonidine
Buprenorphine (partial)
Methadone (long)
What is supportive care for alcohol withdrawal?
thiamine and dextrose
What can treat benzodiazepine overdose?
Flumazenil
What can treat barbiturate overdose?
activated charcoal and urinary alkalization
What do you use to treat psychomotor stimulant overdose?
benzodiazepines
alpha blockers
supportive care
What do you use to treat psychomotor stimulant withdrawal?
antidepressants
antipsychotics
What does Methadone treat?
Heroin addiction
Disulfiram MOA and what does it treat
Alcohol abuse
increase acetaldehyde
MOA and purpose of Campral
Treat alcohol abuse
decreases glutamine in system and reduces negative withdrawal symptoms
Naltrexone MOA and purpose
opiate antagonist
reduce pleasure of alcohol (IM injection)
Buproprion MOA and purpose
block DA and NE reuptake
- relieves cravings for nicotine
- start 1-2 weeks before stopping smoking