drugs targeting central opiate systems Flashcards
activation of these opioid receptor channels leads to opening of K channels
Mu/Delta
activation of these drug receptors leads to inhibition of adenylyl cyclase and a decrease in the concentration of cAMP
opioids
these drugs are used in the reversal of opiate overdose;
opiate receptor antagonist
fentanyl
opioid agonist
meperidine
opioid agonist
hydromorphone
opioid agonist
these drugs show agonist activity in drug naiive pts; they show antagonist activity in pts with opioid dependence
mixed agonist antagonist
methadone
opioid agonist
these drugs commonly used for pain control and as an anesthetic
morphine and fentanyl
hydrocodone
partial opioid agonist
Percodan ( oxycodone + acetaminophen)
common combo drug
morphine
opioid agonist
this drug selectively targets GI opiate receptors which is used to tx diarrhea
loperamide
lortab ( hydrocone + acetaminophen
common combination drug
buprenorphine
mixed agonist- antagonist