The bitchin DL block 5/6 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Morphine and codeine are
opiate receptor agonists
name 4 opiate receptor agonists
codeine
pethidine
morphine
diamorphine
opiate receptor agonists used for
pain relief
lidocaine=
sodium channel blocker
what is lidocaine used as
a local anaesthetic
What is Fluoxetine
SSRI
when not to use SSRIs
with MAOIs and if you want to kill yourself
Tricyclic antidepressant
amitryptiline
what does Amitryptiline do
inhibits re-uptake of noradrenaline and serotonin
dopamine precursor=
levodopa
what is Levodopa always given with and why
Carbidopa
to inhibit the decarboxylation of levodopa outside the brain allowing smaller doses to be used with fewer side effects
GABA receptor agonist=
Diazepam
muscarine receptor agonist 2 e.gs
muscarine
pilocarpine
what do muscarine receptor agonists do
increased parasympathetic effect
B2 adrenergic agonist=
salbutamol
salbutamol used as
bronchodialation in lungs
Glucocorticoids=
immunosuppressive
Beta adrenoreceptors antagonists (beta blockers) e.g
propanolol
Beta blockers can be used to
reduce physical symptoms of anxiety
treat hypertension
2 antidepressant MAOIs
Phenelzine
Meclobemide
what not to eat on MAOIs
cheese (contains tyramine)
