Test 2 Drug classes Flashcards
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Barbiturates
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phenobarbitol (solfoton)
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Benzodiazepines
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Diazepam (valium)
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Non-benzodiazepines
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Zolpidem (ambien)
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GABA receptor agonist
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What is barbiturates MOA
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increase the affinity of GABA binding
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what is benzodiazepines MOA
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stimulation of Mu receptors (g-coupled), leads to hyperpolarization of nerve cells and inhibition of firing
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What is opioid agonist MOA
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Opioid agonists
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Mophine (avinza)
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Opioid agonists
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fentanyl (actiq)
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Opioid agonists
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hydrocodone (hysingla)
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non-narcotic pain relievers
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tramadol (ultram)
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inhibits NE and serotonin reuptake, very weak opioid receptor binding
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what is non-narcotic pain relievers MOA
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modulates action of GABA synthetic enzyme, glutamic acid decarboxylase and glutamate synthesizing enzyme, branched- chain amino acid transaminase, results in increased gaba synthesis
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what is antiseizure agent used for neurotropic pain MOA
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antiseizure agent used for neurotropic pain
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Gabapentin (neuraptine)
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antiseizure agent used for neurotropic pain
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GABA-inergic
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NSAIDs
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acetominophine (tylenol)
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non-selective COX inhibitors: blocking prostaglandin synthesis from arachidonic acid by inhibiting the enzymes, COX-1 and -2
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What is NSAIDS MOA
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NSAIDs
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Aspirin (bayer)
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NSAIDs
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ibuprofen (advil)
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NSAIDs
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naproxen (aleve)
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NSAIDs
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Indomethacin (tivobex)
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NSAIDs
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bromfenac (prolensa)
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Alcohols
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ethanol
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increase GABA
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what is alcohols MOA
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- GABA Agonist with spinal cord site of primary action
- centrally acting a2-adrenergic agonist, presynaptic inhibition of motor neuron hyperactivity
- ryanode receptor 1 antagonist
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What is antispasticity MOA
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Anispasticity
baclofen (lioresal)
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antispasticity
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
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antispasticity
Dantrolene (dantrium)
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antispasmodic
cyclobenzaprine (flexeril)
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serotonin receptor antagonist
What is antispasmodic MOA
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inhibit glutamate in the brain, decrease CA2+ flux into cell
What is NMDA antagonist MOA
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NMDA (n-methy-d-aspartate receptor) antagonist
Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
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NMDA antagonist
Katamine (ketalar
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NMDA antagonist
memantine (namenda)
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NMDA antagonist
Amantadine (synetrel)
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (reversible, CNS acting or cognitive enhancing)
Donepezil (aricept)
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (reversible, CNS acting or cognitive enhancing)
Rivastigmine (exelon)
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Monoclonal AB
lecanemab (leqembi)
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Atypical antipsychotic
brexipiprazole (rexulti)
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Dopamine precursor/ dopamine decarboxylase inhibitor
levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet)
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors
selegiline (eldepryl)
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors
rasagiline (azilcet)
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Catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitors
entacopone (comtan)
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Dopamine agonist
ropinirole (requip)
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Anti-viral with dopaminergic effects, anti-cholinergic effects and blocks gluatamate, receptors
amantadine (symmetrel)
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muscarinic antagonist
benzotropine (cogentic)
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Corticosteroid
methylprednisolone (solu-medrol)
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interferon
interferon beta (avonex)
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monoclonal AB
ofatumumab (arzerra)
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immounomodulator
Glatiramer acetate (copaxone)
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immunosuppresive
fingolimod (Gilenya)
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antiepileptic agents
phenytoin (dilantin)
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anti-epileptic agents
topiramate (topamax)
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GABAinergic
Gabapentin (neuraptine)
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Neuroprotective
riluzole (rilutek)
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neuromuscular blockers
botulinium toxin (botox)
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muscle relaxants
baclofen (lioresal
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muscle relaxants
dantrolene (dantrium)
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benzodiazepines
Diazepam (valium)
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Muscarinc antagonist
benzotropine (cogentic)
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dopamine prodrugs
levodopa/carbidopa (sinemet)
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anticonvulsant agent
valproic acid (depakote)
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A2 adrenergic agonist
tizanidine (zanaflex)
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Neurofibromatosis
selumetinib (koselugo)
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tripans
sumatriptan (imetrix)
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ergot Alkaloids
dihyroergotamine (migranal)
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ergot Alkaloids
ubrogepant (ubrelvy)
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ergot Alkaloids
lasmiditan (reyvow)
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binds to the enzyme that breaks down Ach and blocks the action, increased ACh available
What is Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors MOA
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a receptor of glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the human brain: poorly understood, binding reduces Ca2+ influx
What is NMDA antagonist MOA
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biologic: IV infusion therapy that targets and removes beta-amyloid from the brain
What is the MOA of monoclonal Ab
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partial agonists at dopamine and serotonin receptors/ management of aggression (behaviors that come with advancing disease process)
What is the atypical antipsychotic MOA
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metabolized to dopamine (ideally in the CNS/ reduces peripheral metabolism of levodopa, thereby increasing the amount of dopamine that reaches the brain
What is the dopamine precursor/dopamine decarboxylase inhibitor MOA
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Irreversible, highly selective for monoamine oxidase-B, thereby reduces breakdown of dopamine in the brain
what is monoamine oxidase inhibitors MOA
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by inhibiting the enzyme catechol-o-methyl-tranferase, prevents peripheral degradation of levodopa, allowing a higher concentration to cross the blood brain barrier
what is Catechol-omethyltransferase inhibitors
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binds to dopamine receptor and activates it. increases the amount of dopamine in the synaptic cleft
What is dopamine agonists MOA
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unclear MOA, considered an antidyskinetic medicine
Anti-viral with dopaminergic effects, anti-cholenergic effects and blocks glutamate receptors
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blocks cholinergic muscarinic receptors, less Ach, thus improves rigidity and tremors in parkinson's disease
what is muscarinic antagonist MOA
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Phospholipase A2 inhibitor-inhibits release of arachidonic acid from phospholipids//excellent anti-inflammatory agents
what is corticosteroid MOA
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diminishes inflammatory response
What is interferon MOA
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targets B cells for destruction
What is monoclonal AB MOA
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Pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor, by inhibiting dihydro-orotate dehydrogenase (enzyme), this blocks lymphocyte activation and inflammatory response
What is Immounomodulator MOA
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synthetic polypeptide that resembles myelin protein and acts as a decoy to T-cell attack
What is immunomodulator MOA
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Sphigosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator, sequesters lymphocytes in lymph nodes
What is immunosuppresive MOA
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3 primary mechanisms of action (do not remember for specific drugs) 1) Blocking voltage-gated ion channels (Na+ or Ca2+); 2) Enhancing inhibitory g-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic impulses; 3) Interfering with excitatory glutamate transmission
what is the mechanism of action for anti-epileptic agents
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Modulates action of GABA synthetic enzyme, glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) and glutamate synthesizing enzyme, branched-chain amino acid transaminase, results in increased GABA synthesis
What is GABA inergic
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Glutamate antagonist;inhibits glutamate release by blocking the voltage-dependent sodium channels
What is neuroprotective MOA
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Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 and 2 (MEK1/2) inhibitor, thus reduces cell proliferation, and promotes pro-apoptotic signal transduction
what is neurofibromatosis
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Selective serotonin agonist, inducing vasoconstriction in the basilar artery, reduces transmition of pain impulses, minimizing the release of inflammatory mediators from the trigeminal nerves
What is Tripans MOA
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alpha adrenergic receptor agonists and serotonergic effects
what is ergot alkaloids MOA specifically dihydroergotamine
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calcitonin gene related peptide inhibitors
what is ergot alkaloids MOA specifically ubrogepant (ubrelvy)
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5 HT1F receptor agonist
what is ergot alkaloids MOA specifically lasmidtan (reyvow)
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Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors by blocking serotonin transporter (SERT) and norepinephrine transporter (NET)
What is tricyclic antidepressants MOA
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inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, more catecholamines available; nonselective
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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inhibits the reuptake of serotonin by shutting down the transporter that returns serotonin to the presynaptic neuron
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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Ticylic antidepressants
amitriptyline (elavil)
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors
tranylcypromise (parnate)
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
fluoxetine
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
sertraline (zoloft)
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
paroxtine (paxil)
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Serotonin norepinephrine re uptake inhibitors
Duloxetine (cymbalta)
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Serotonin norepinephrine re uptake inhibitors
Desvenlafaxine (pristiq)
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Selective inhibitor of the serotonin and norepinephrine transporters
What is serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors MOA
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norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor
what is wellburtin's MOA
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NMDA receptor antagonist/bupropion, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases levels of increases plasma levels of Dexotromethorphan
what is Dextromethophan MOA
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central acting presynaptic a2 adrenergic antagonist and specific serotonergic
what is mirtazapine (remeron) MOA
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works on several NT: serotonin, adrenergic and histamine
what is Trazodone (desyrel) MOA
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positive allosteric modulation of GABAA receptors
What is brexanolone (zulresso)
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unknown
What is mood stabilizer MOA
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inhibition of post synaptic dopamine receptors, thus decreasing dopamine levels (more brain NT balance)
what is typical antipsychotic agents MOA
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Serotonin-dopamine partial agonist, each agent has a unique combination of receptor affinities
What is atypical antipsychotic agents MOA
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NMDA agonist
What is atypical antipsychotic agents MOA (specifially clozaril)
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Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor (VMT2 inhibitor); VMAT2 controls how much chemical messenger is stored in the nerve cell and how much is released >> Inhibits this transported >> lower amount of neurotransmitter available and therefore reduces the unwanted body movements
what is deutetrabenazine (austedo)
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agonist at presynaptic receptors
what is buspirone MAO
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CNS stimulant
What is amphetamine MOA
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CNS stimulant
What is Methylphenidate MOA
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selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
What is atomoxetine (strattera) MOA
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selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
What is viloxazine (qelbree) MOA
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alpha 2 adrenegic receptor agonists
what is Guanfacine (Intuniv Er) MOA
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alpha 2 adrenegic receptor agonists
what is clonidine (kapvay) MOA
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sequentially inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
What is Venlafaxine (effexor) MOA
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dopamine reuptake inhibitor and inhibits GABA
what is modafinil (Provigil) MOA
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increase the affinity of GABA binding: reduce anxiety and irritability and have sedative effet
what is benzodiazepines MOA
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brain NT balance: without drugs, an addicted person cannot produce natural amounts of happiness-inducing chemicals in their brain
what is antidepressants MOA
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Alpha2-adreneric receptor Agonist; Reduces sweating, cramps, muscle aches and anxiety, stops tremors and seizures
what is Clonidine (catapress) MOA
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Blocks receptors in the brain that produce drug’s pleasurable effects, subdues seeking behavior
what is naltrexone (vivitrol) MOA
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Binding to the same receptors in the brain as heroin and painkillers, but Methadone doesn’t get the user high
what is methadone (methadose) MOA
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unknown
what is acamprosate (campral) MOA
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Aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor; stops convertion acetaldehyde into acetic acid, leads to a build up of acetaldehyde
what is Disulfiram (antabuse) MOA
