Caffeine/Tobacco Pharma Flashcards

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CAFFEINE RECEPTORS

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antagonism of adenosine receptors and indirect effects on dopaminergic neurotransmission

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CAFFEINE METABOLISM

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cytochrome P450
half life:
increased by cigarettes
decreased by liver disease, OCPs, infants and pregnancy

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NICOTINE STEADY STATE LEVELS

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10-50 ng/mL

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NICOTINE METABOLISM

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to cotinine in liver brain and lung
cytochrome P450 2A6 (CYP2A6)
woman>men
aa 30% greater nicotine/cigarette

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COTININE BLOOD LEVELS

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250-300ng/mL in regular smokers persist for 7 d

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NICOTINE DRUG INTERACTIONS

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induce metabolism of theophylline, propranolol, flecainide, tacrine, caffeine, olanzapine, clozapine, imipramine, haloperidol, pentazocine, estradiol plus

less sedation from benzos, less analgesia from some opioids

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NICOTINE ACTIONS

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ligand gated ion channels nAChRs

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