OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS "XANT" Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT DO OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS DO?
A
PROMOTE WAKEFULLNESS. BY BLOCKING OREXIN RECEPTORS.
2
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WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE UNDER OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS?
A
SUVOREXANT (BELSMORA)
LEMBOREXANT (DAYVIGO)
3
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WHAT ARE SOME CAUTIONS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH OREXIN ANTAGONISTS?
A
CONTRAINDICATE WITH NARCOLEPSY
ARE CONTROLLING AND CAN CAUSE DEPENDENCY.
4
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WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS FOR OREXIN ANTAGONSITS?
A
PARALYSIS
HALLUCINATIONS
CATAPLEXY