Opioids Flashcards
1
Q
Mention the three endogenous opioids/
A
Endorphins
Enkephalins
Dynorphins
2
Q
What four drugs are use it used for analgesia
A
Morphine
Fentanyl
Tramadol
Codeine
3
Q
What are the three strong agonist opioids
A
Morphine
Methadone
Fentanyl
4
Q
Mild/moderate agonist
A
Codeine
Loperamide
5
Q
What are the antagonist opioid?
A
Naloxone
6
Q
What are the two actions of opioids on the GPCR
A
They either Block calcium release in the pre-synaptic neuron and inhibit the neurotransmitter release
OR
Hyperpolarize the post-synaptic neuron
7
Q
What opioid is used for Pulmonary edema
A
Morphine
8
Q
What drug is used for Cough
A
Dextromethorphan
Codeine
9
Q
Drug used for diarrhea
A
Loperamide
10
Q
What drug(s) are used for the treatment of overdose
A
Naloxone
11
Q
What drug is used to treat addiction
A
Methadone
