Emmitte Pharmacology Flashcards
Which has better CNS penetration, heroin or morphine?
heroin
prodrug, and is more lipophilic
3 C3 methyl ethers:
codeine
oxycodone
hydrocodone
all have “co” in name
oxymorphone achieves effects how?
mu agonist
nalbupine achieves effects how?
kappa agonist
mu antagonist
butorphanol achieves effects how?
kappa agonist
mu antagonist
buprenorphine achieves effects how?
partial mu agonist
what is the pharmacophore of morphine and derivatives?
4-phenylpoiperadine
Opioid receptors are highly selective for __ isomers?
levo or dextro
levo
What isomers are used as antitussives?
levo or dextro
dextro
How many carbons in R1 group of oxymorphone?
1
How many carbons in R1 of naloxone and naltrexone?
3-4
How many carbons in R1 group of nalbuphine?
5
Naloxone and naltrexone achieve effect how?
antagonism of mu receptors
nalbuphine achieves effect how?
kappa agonist
mu antagonist
What effect does a hydroxyl at C3 have?
slows CNS penetration, increased affinity, decreases antitussive activity
oxymorphone has OH, hhydromorphone does not