Opioid Drugs Flashcards

1
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Examples of opioid drugs

A

Morphine, Codeine

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2
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Mechanism of action of opioid drugs

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Act on opioid receptors to reduce intracellular Ca in neurones reducing neurotransmitter release

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3
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Effect of mew opioid receptors

A

Promote K efflux

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4
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Effect of delta opioid receptors

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Reduce cAMP

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5
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Effect of kappa opioid receptors

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Decrease Ca influx

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ADRs of opioid drugs

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Resp depression, Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Constipation, Psychosis, Hypotension, Dependence, Constriction of pupils

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7
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Treatment of opioid overdose

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Naloxone

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