Lecture 34 Pain Pharm

Question 1

Morphine falls into what drug class? What Receptor does it act on?

Answer 1

Opioids. Potent MU Agonist

Question 2

Caspaicin & Lidocaine fall into what drug class? What is their FN?

Answer 2

Local Anesthetics. Neuron Blockers

Question 3

MonoAmine Reuptake Inhibitors fall into what Drug class?

Answer 3

Antidepressants.

Question 4

Tricyclic Antidepressants act via what mechanism and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) act via what mechanims?

Answer 4

They are MonoAmine Reuptake Inhibitors.

Question 5

Amitriptyline is what type of Antidepressant?

Answer 5

Tricyclic Antidepressant.

Question 6

Duloxetine is what type of Antidepressant?

Answer 6

SNRI (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Question 7

Gabapentin & Pregabalin fall into what Drug class? What is their FN?

Answer 7

Anticonvulsants. They are Ion Channel Modulators.

Question 8

Aspirin (ASA), Ibuprofen (NSAIDs), Antihistamines, Glucocorticoid Steroids all fall into what Drug class?

Answer 8

Anti-inflammatory drugs for pain.

Question 9

What is unique about Acetaminophen?

Answer 9

It is an Atypical Anti-inflammatory drug for pain. MOA not clearly understood.

Question 10

Ketamine falls into what Drug class? What is its FN?

Answer 10

NMDA ANTAGONIST. Blocks glutamate NMDA Receptors.