hydroxyzine Mechanism of Action

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What is the mechanism of action of buprenorphine at the mu-opioid receptor?

  • Partial agonist (correct)
  • Inverse agonist
  • Antagonist
  • Full agonist

How does buprenorphine affect the brain's reward system?

  • Enhances the withdrawal symptoms
  • Has no effect on the brain's reward system
  • Reduces cravings and the pleasurable effects of opioids (correct)
  • Increases cravings and pleasure from opioids

What is the effect of buprenorphine on opioid withdrawal symptoms?

  • Exacerbates withdrawal symptoms
  • Has no effect on withdrawal symptoms
  • Delays the onset of withdrawal symptoms
  • Reduces the severity and duration of withdrawal symptoms (correct)

Why is buprenorphine less effective for severe pain?

<p>It has a ceiling effect on analgesia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of buprenorphine in treating opioid dependence?

<p>It reduces the risk of relapse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which buprenorphine reduces opioid cravings?

<p>By occupying the opioid receptors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Action of Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, which is responsible for its mechanism of action.

Binding to Opioid Receptors

  • Buprenorphine binds to the mu-opioid receptor, but with a lower affinity compared to full agonists like morphine
  • This binding causes a partial activation of the receptor, resulting in a ceiling effect on respiratory depression

Effects on the Brain

  • Buprenorphine acts on the brain's reward system, reducing cravings and the pleasurable effects of opioids
  • It also reduces withdrawal symptoms by occupying the opioid receptors, thereby preventing other opioids from binding

Opioid Dependence Treatment

  • Buprenorphine helps to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms by:
    • Reducing the severity of withdrawal symptoms
    • Shortening the duration of withdrawal
    • Reducing the risk of relapse

Pain Relief

  • Buprenorphine has analgesic properties, making it effective for pain relief
  • However, its analgesic effects are limited by its ceiling effect, making it less effective for severe pain

Mechanism of Action Summary

  • Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, producing a partial activation and a ceiling effect on respiratory depression
  • It binds to opioid receptors, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and providing analgesia with a limited ceiling effect

Mechanism of Action of Buprenorphine

  • Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, responsible for its mechanism of action.

Binding to Opioid Receptors

  • Binds to the mu-opioid receptor with a lower affinity compared to full agonists like morphine.
  • Partial activation of the receptor results in a ceiling effect on respiratory depression.

Effects on the Brain

  • Acts on the brain's reward system, reducing cravings and the pleasurable effects of opioids.
  • Occupies opioid receptors, preventing other opioids from binding and reducing withdrawal symptoms.

Opioid Dependence Treatment

  • Helps manage opioid withdrawal symptoms by reducing severity, shortening duration, and reducing relapse risk.

Pain Relief

  • Has analgesic properties, making it effective for pain relief.
  • However, its analgesic effects are limited by its ceiling effect, making it less effective for severe pain.

Summary

  • Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, producing a partial activation and a ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
  • Binds to opioid receptors, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and providing analgesia with a limited ceiling effect.

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