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Ch 16 mechanisms
mechanisms and names
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Biology
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07/27/2009

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m-opoid receptor agonist
Definition
Mechanism-natural or semisynthetic agonists of the m-opoid receptor that result in inhibition of neurotransmission.
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m-opoid receptor agonist drugs
Definition
Morphine
Codeine
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone
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Synthetic m Agonists
Definition
Mechanism-synthetic agonists of the m-opoid receptor that results in inhibition of neurotransmission
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Synthetic m Agonists drugs
Definition
Methadone
Fentanyl
Remifentanil
Meperidine
Propoxyphene
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Partial and mixed m agonists
Definition
Mechanism-partial m-receptor agonists (butorphanol and buprenorphine) and a R-agonist with partial m-antagonist activity (nalbuphine)
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Partial and mixed m agonists drugs
Definition
Butorphanol
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Opoid receptor antagonists
Definition
Mechanism-antagonist of m-opoid receptor, thereby blocking endogenous or exogenous opoid effects
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Opoid receptor antagonists drugs
Definition
Naloxone
Naltrexone
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Tricyclic antidepressants
Definition
Mechanism-promote serotonergic and noradrenergic neurotransmission by inhibiting nt reuptake
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Tricyclic antidepressants drugs
Definition
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Venlafaxine
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Anticonvulsants and antiarrhythmias
Definition
Mechanism-inhibit action potential initiation or conduction
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Anticonvulsants and antiarrhythmias drugs
Definition
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
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NMDA receptor antagonists
Definition
Mechanism-block NMDA receptor dependent post-synaptic depolarization
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NMDA receptor antagonists drugs
Definition
Ketamine
Dextromethorphan
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