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opiids and narcotic analgesics Flashcards

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Which size/shape of axons have slower signal propogation?

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Larger diameter

Unmyelinated

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What underpins the gate control theory of pain in the dorsal horn?

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Other sensory information (in greater amounts/ covering larger areas) such as touch and muscle joints) overrides pain due to modulation via inhibitory GABA pathways

N.B. The trigeminal pathway is still gated but in a different way

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Which 7 types of drugs are used for analgesia?

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  • Local anaesthetics
  • General anaesthetics
  • NMDA (glutamate) receptor antagonists
  • Voltage-gated calcium channel blockers (selective = into spinal cord) &
  • Anti epileptics (blocks overactive Ca channels)
  • NSAIDs - especially for low grade pain
  • Cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonists (animals)
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What are NSAIDs used to treat? What is its method of action?

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Inflammatory pain

Used to cleave cyclooxygenase (produces prostaglandins = pain, fever and inflammation)

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What is an opiate?

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Natural substance produced by opium poppy = binds and activates opioid receptors

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What is an opioid?

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Any drug (synthetic or natural) that binds and activated opioid receptors

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What is a narcotic analgesic (narcotics)?

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Any drug with the potential for abuse (traditionally opioids only) e.g. Cocaine

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What are the 4 well defined classical opioid receptors?What are their classic names? (and their new names?)

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μ (MOPr)

δ (DOPr)

κ (KOPr)

Opiod receptor like 1 ORL1 = (NOPr)

-> N.B. not relavent in analgesia

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What type of receptors are opiod receptors?

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GPCR

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What is the principal transduction mechanism for Opioid receptors?

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Gi/o= inhibits Ca= activates K= activates cAMP -> PKA = other mechanism (not the main pathway for analgesia)

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What are the 3 consequences of opioid receptor activation?

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  • Inhibit transmitter release
  • Inhibit neuronal firing
  • Disinhibition (removes inhibitory influence = excitation!)
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What is the opioid structure similar to?

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Tyrosine

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What is the terminal Amino acid for most opioid peptides?

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Tyrosine

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Name two μ opioid receptor agonists:

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  • DAMGO
  • Morphine (partial)
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Name two μ opioid receptor antagonists:

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  • CTOP
  • Naloxone (all types of receptors but strongest with μ)
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Name a δ opioid receptor agonist:

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DPDPE

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Name two δ opioid receptor antagonists:

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  • Naltrindole
  • Naloxone
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Name a κ opioid receptor agonist:

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Enadoline

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Name two κ opioid receptor antagonists:

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  • nor-binaltrophimine
  • naloxone
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Give an example of a drug that show mixed activity

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Pentazocine (μ antagonist & κ agonist)

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What are the 4 behavioural effects of μ opioid receptor agonists:

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  • Analgesia
  • Euphoria
  • Respiratory depression
  • Constipation
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What are the 4 behavioural effects of κ opioid receptor agonists:

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Analgesia

Dysphoria/Hallucinations

No respiratory depression

Diuresis

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What are the 2 behavioural effects of δ opioid receptor agonists:

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Analgesia

Antidepressant/proconvulsant

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What are the 5 desirable effects of opioids?

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  • Analgesia
  • Euphoria
  • Constipation
  • Sedation (premed for surgery)
  • Cough suppression
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What is the other effect of opioids?
Pupil constriction
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What are the 8 undesirable effects of opioids?
* Respiratory depression * Euphoria * Constipation * Sedation * Nausea and vomitting * Tolerance (need to increase dose over time) * Psychological dependence * Physical dependence
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Which two neurotransmitters are found in the 1st synapse for pain to the CNS (A delta/c fibres)?
* Substance P * Glutamate
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Which membranes in the synapse are μ opioid receptors located?
On both the pre and post synaptic membrane
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What is the effect of opioids on presynaptic μ opioid receptors?
Reduces transmitter release
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What is the effect of opioids on postsynaptic μ opioid receptors?
Hyperpolarisation (activating potassium channels) = decreased size of action potential
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What happens in disinhibition?
A decrease in GABA release (by decreasing Ca) = hyper polarisation of inhibitory interneurone = less inhibition and increased activity in projection neurones
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In which pathways can disinhibition occur?
Descending inhibitory pathways
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What causes Euphoria in Opioid users?
Disinhibition in ventral tegmental area (VTA) = enhanced dopamine release in nucleus accumbens
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What are the 3 main problems with opioids?
- side effects - Breakthrough pain (with chronic use) - Neuropathic pain (doesn't treat all kinds of pain)
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Why are drug combinations used?
To reduce side effects Possibly due to synergy (binding to other drug used)
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Which two drugs is co-codamol a mixture of?
Codeine Paracetamol
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Which two drugs is co-codaprin a mixture of?
Codeine Aspirin
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Which two drugs is co-proxamol a mixture of?
Dextroproxyphene Paracetamol N.B. this is not used as much now
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Which two analgesic drugs are recommended for mild pain in the WHO pain ladder?
Non opioid drugs (ibuprofen & paracetamol)
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Which analgesic drug is recommended for moderate pain in the WHO pain ladder?
Mild opioid e.g. codeine
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Which analgesic drug is recommended for severe pain in the WHO pain ladder?
Opioid e.g. morphine
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Which type of pain can be unresponsive to opioids?
Neuropathic pain
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Which drugs are used as an alternative to opioids in neuropathic pain?
Antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline Antiepileptics e.g. gabapentin & Carbamazepine
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How does the anti epileptic drug gabapentine produce an analgesic effect?
Modulates Na and Ca Channels
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Which 6 inflammatory mediators are released following tissue damage?
* Histamine * Bradykinin * 5-HT * Prostaglandin * ATP * Acidosis (H)
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What are collaterals?
Neurones that feedback to the area of tissue damage
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Which chemicals are released by collaterals?
* Substance P * CGRP (Calcitonin gene related peptide)
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What effect does substance P have in the area of tissue damage?
* Histamine release from mast cells (= pain and inflammation) * Vasodilation
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What effect does CGRP have in the area of tissue damage?
Vasodilation
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Which types of nerve fibres produce the sensation of pain?
Nociceptive fibres
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Where do nociceptive fibres first synapse in the spinal cord?
The dorsal horn

Yr 2 - Pharmacology (18 decks)

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