Drugs Targeting Central Cholinergic and Glutamatergic Systems Flashcards
1
Q
these drugs bind reversibly with Ach’esterase;> inhibits activity of the enzyme > leads to increase in Ach in the synapse>
A
cholinesterase inhibitors
2
Q
rivastigmine
A
cholinesterase inhibitor
3
Q
memantine
A
NMDA receptor Antagonist
4
Q
these drugs have been used in nerve gases
A
cholinesterase inhibitors
5
Q
galantamine
A
cholinesterase inhibitor
6
Q
these drugs are used to treat myasthenia gravis
A
cholinesterase inhibitors
7
Q
these drugs bind to glutamine receptors on post synaptic neuron> prevents binding of glutamine >
A
NMDA receptor Antagonist
8
Q
donepezil
A
cholinesterase inhibitor
