OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS "XANT" Flashcards

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WHAT DO OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS DO?

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PROMOTE WAKEFULLNESS. BY BLOCKING OREXIN RECEPTORS.

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WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE UNDER OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS?

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SUVOREXANT (BELSMORA)

LEMBOREXANT (DAYVIGO)

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WHAT ARE SOME CAUTIONS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH OREXIN ANTAGONISTS?

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CONTRAINDICATE WITH NARCOLEPSY

ARE CONTROLLING AND CAN CAUSE DEPENDENCY.

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WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS FOR OREXIN ANTAGONSITS?

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PARALYSIS
HALLUCINATIONS
CATAPLEXY

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