drugs of abuse Flashcards
molec target of PCP, ketamine
NMDAR
ectasy long term use effects:
cognitive impairment
effect opoids
euphoria
long term effects LSD
flashbacks of altered perception yrs after consumption
withdrawal symp: n/v, m aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, mydriasis, piloerection, sweating, drh, yawning, fever
opioid withdrawal
efects: euphoria, relaxation, feelings of well-being, grandiosity, altered perception of passage of time, withdrawn, bloodshot eyes
cannabinoids
MOA amphetamines
-reversing action fo biogenic amine transporers at PM –> increased DA, SE, NE in synapse
effects: eupohria, enhanced sensory perceptions, feelings of social closeness, amnesia before sedation/coma
GHB
withdrawal: dysphoria, drowsiness (insomnia), irritability, depression
amphetamines
THC analogs used medically
dronabinol, nabilone
drugs to end addiction to nicotine
nicotine (gum, losenge, inhalers, transdermal applications), bupropion, varenicline
use of dronabinol
anorexia and wt loss in AIDS and chemo induced n/v
MOA GHB
- activities GABAb –> hyperpolarizes DA neurons and prevents DA release
- recreational doses: inhibit GABAb
MOA methadone, buprenophrine
long-acting opioids used for substiturino therapy
cociane binds to.. and MOA
DAT,=> increases DA conc in nuc accumbens
NET => blocks = activates sympathetics => HBP, tachy, ventricualr arrythmias, pupil dilation
SERT
what are the nonaddictive drugs of abuse?
LSD mescaline psilocybin PCP ketamine
common opoids used
morphine, heroin, coedine, oxycodone, meperidine
effects: loss appetite, hyperactivity, lack sleep, incrased risk intracranial hem, ischemic stroke, MI, seizures
cociane