L? Pharm of opiates - Barker Flashcards
two types of alkaloids that opium contains
phenanthrenes
benzylisoquinolines
what are the 3 non-phenanthrene opioids ***
tramadol
meperidine
fentanyl
(all others are phenanthrenes im pretty sure)
T or F: sigma receptors are opioid receptors
false
Opioid receptor signal transduction:
Presynaptic: inhibit _____ channel (Gi), decrease in ________ releas
calcium
neurotransmitter
Opioid receptor signal transduction:
Postsynaptic: Activate ______ channel (GBy) -> Efflux of ___ leading to hyperpolarization
GIRK
K+
T or F: Opioid induced side effects are mostly on-target effects **
True
T or F: Pruritus is an allergic response due to opioids, not a side effect
false, other way around
7 side effects induced by opioids
resp depression
constipation
Pruritus
Addiction
urinary retention
N/V
Miosis
T or F: Kappa opioid receptor has potential use for treatment of addiction due to its increase in dopamine release
false, reduction
3 therapeutic uses of mu opioid receptor *
analgesia (not as effective for chronic pain)
sedation
antitussive (cool)
Endogenous opioid for mu opioid receptor ***
endorphin
M-morphine
Which opioid receptor some verb counterbalance mu opioid receptor effects
kappa
which opioid receptor?
Dynorphins natural ligand
- preprodynorphin
kappa
natural ligand for delta opioid receptor
Enkephalins
- preprronekphalin
T or F: Delta opioid receptors are extracellular
false, intracellular
Which opioid receptor has a role in hypoxia/ischemia/stroke ?
delta
Which opioid receptor reduces anxiety and depression?
delta
which of the opioid receptors can treat alcoholism?
delta.
one listed side effect on delta opioid receptor slide
seizures
T or F: There are no FDA approved Kappa opioids
False, its no delta
Opioid site of action:
_______ -> _________
ventral tegmental area -> nucleus accumbens
make sure you actually look at the MOA on slide 16
okay please do it cole i beg you
which opioid has first pass metabolism with a bioavailability of 25%?
morphine
Morphine CYP(s)
2d6 and 3a4