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Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with levodopa?
Which of the following is a potential drug interaction with levodopa?
- Pyridoxine (correct)
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
Why are antipsychotics contraindicated with levodopa?
Why are antipsychotics contraindicated with levodopa?
- They block dopamine breakdown
- They enhance the effects of levodopa
- They antagonize dopamine receptors (correct)
- They deplete dopamine
What effect does reserpine have on dopamine?
What effect does reserpine have on dopamine?
- Blocks dopamine receptors
- Accelerates dopamine breakdown
- Enhances dopamine synthesis
- Depletes dopamine (correct)
What is the role of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in relation to dopamine?
What is the role of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in relation to dopamine?
Why should anticholinergics be used cautiously with levodopa?
Why should anticholinergics be used cautiously with levodopa?
What type of vitamin is pyridoxine, which is found in multivitamins and may interact with levodopa?
What type of vitamin is pyridoxine, which is found in multivitamins and may interact with levodopa?
Which enzyme degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
Which enzyme degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
What is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
What is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a target for treating with GABAergic neurotransmission?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a target for treating with GABAergic neurotransmission?
What are the common side effects of l-dopa and dopamine agonists?
What are the common side effects of l-dopa and dopamine agonists?
What is the main reason for using combination therapy with carbidopa alongside l-dopa?
What is the main reason for using combination therapy with carbidopa alongside l-dopa?
What are some of the physiological functions affected by GABAergic neurotransmission?
What are some of the physiological functions affected by GABAergic neurotransmission?
What is the role of astrocytes in glutamate degradation?
What is the role of astrocytes in glutamate degradation?
Which neurotransmitter can be taken up directly by the presynaptic neuron?
Which neurotransmitter can be taken up directly by the presynaptic neuron?
What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates and benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates and benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
Which ionotropic receptor is involved in GABA signaling?
Which ionotropic receptor is involved in GABA signaling?
How is GABA removed from the synaptic cleft?
How is GABA removed from the synaptic cleft?
What happens following the presynaptic action potential?
What happens following the presynaptic action potential?
Which type of drug has a binding site within the GABAA channel itself?
Which type of drug has a binding site within the GABAA channel itself?
Which drug can bind to AMPA/Kainate glutamatergic receptors and inhibit their activity?
Which drug can bind to AMPA/Kainate glutamatergic receptors and inhibit their activity?
Which class of sedatives primarily bind to GABAA receptors for tonic inhibition?
Which class of sedatives primarily bind to GABAA receptors for tonic inhibition?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
What is the role of orexins in the central nervous system?
What is the role of orexins in the central nervous system?
How do focal seizures differ from generalized seizures?
How do focal seizures differ from generalized seizures?
Which receptor type do melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2) belong to?
Which receptor type do melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2) belong to?
What is the main effect of Flumazenil?
What is the main effect of Flumazenil?
Which type of seizures are caused by abnormal synchronization between thalamic and cortical cells?
Which type of seizures are caused by abnormal synchronization between thalamic and cortical cells?
Which drugs target GABAA receptors for controlling seizures?
Which drugs target GABAA receptors for controlling seizures?
What is the main pharmacological target of antiepileptic drugs?
What is the main pharmacological target of antiepileptic drugs?
What is the primary role of GABAergic neurotransmission targeted by pharmacological treatments?
What is the primary role of GABAergic neurotransmission targeted by pharmacological treatments?
Which neurotransmitter inhibitor targets specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation?
Which neurotransmitter inhibitor targets specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation?
Which antiepileptic drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels?
Which antiepileptic drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels?
Which drug promotes repolarization by opening voltage-gated potassium channels?
Which drug promotes repolarization by opening voltage-gated potassium channels?
Which antiepileptic drug inhibits the release of glutamate from synaptic vesicles?
Which antiepileptic drug inhibits the release of glutamate from synaptic vesicles?
Which drug is suspected to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels, although the exact mechanism is unknown?
Which drug is suspected to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels, although the exact mechanism is unknown?
Which antiepileptic drug blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake?
Which antiepileptic drug blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake?
Which drug is debated to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels and NMDA-receptor activation?
Which drug is debated to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels and NMDA-receptor activation?
What do Gabapentin and pregabalin inhibit to limit depolarization?
What do Gabapentin and pregabalin inhibit to limit depolarization?
How do Phenytoin and fosphenytoin exhibit their pharmacokinetics?
How do Phenytoin and fosphenytoin exhibit their pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary aim of antiepileptic drugs?
What is the primary aim of antiepileptic drugs?
What is the primary cofactor for dopa decarboxylase in the metabolism of l-DOPA?
What is the primary cofactor for dopa decarboxylase in the metabolism of l-DOPA?
Which class of drugs is contraindicated with l-DOPA due to their antagonism of dopamine receptors?
Which class of drugs is contraindicated with l-DOPA due to their antagonism of dopamine receptors?
Which drug class depletes dopamine and is contraindicated with l-DOPA?
Which drug class depletes dopamine and is contraindicated with l-DOPA?
What is the primary reason for withdrawing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prior to l-DOPA administration?
What is the primary reason for withdrawing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prior to l-DOPA administration?
Which type of drug may slow gastric emptying and should be used cautiously with l-DOPA?
Which type of drug may slow gastric emptying and should be used cautiously with l-DOPA?
What is the form of vitamin B6 found in multivitamins that may enhance the metabolism of l-DOPA?
What is the form of vitamin B6 found in multivitamins that may enhance the metabolism of l-DOPA?
Which enzyme degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
Which enzyme degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from glutamate through a complex process involving multiple enzymes and precursors?
Which neurotransmitter is synthesized from glutamate through a complex process involving multiple enzymes and precursors?
What class of sedatives primarily bind to GABAA receptors for tonic inhibition?
What class of sedatives primarily bind to GABAA receptors for tonic inhibition?
What is the primary aim of antiepileptic drugs?
What is the primary aim of antiepileptic drugs?
Which ionotropic receptor is involved in GABA signaling?
Which ionotropic receptor is involved in GABA signaling?
In neuronal communication, what is the role of astrocytes in the degradation of glutamate?
In neuronal communication, what is the role of astrocytes in the degradation of glutamate?
What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates and benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates and benzodiazepines on GABAA receptors?
What is the primary role of GABA transporters in neuronal communication?
What is the primary role of GABA transporters in neuronal communication?
Which type of receptors are GABA receptors, with different clinical uses and mechanisms of action?
Which type of receptors are GABA receptors, with different clinical uses and mechanisms of action?
What is the main effect of Flumazenil?
What is the main effect of Flumazenil?
How are barbiturates and benzodiazepines differentiated in their binding to GABAA receptors?
How are barbiturates and benzodiazepines differentiated in their binding to GABAA receptors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of barbiturates on GABAA receptors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of barbiturates on GABAA receptors?
Which drug is an antagonist of benzodiazepine action and can reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?
Which drug is an antagonist of benzodiazepine action and can reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose?
What is the hormone that promotes sleep and binds to melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2)?
What is the hormone that promotes sleep and binds to melatonin receptors (MT1 and MT2)?
Which neuropeptide promotes arousal and vigilance by binding to orexin receptors (OX1 and OX2)?
Which neuropeptide promotes arousal and vigilance by binding to orexin receptors (OX1 and OX2)?
Which type of drugs primarily act on the central nervous system (CNS) and have active metabolites with varying durations of action?
Which type of drugs primarily act on the central nervous system (CNS) and have active metabolites with varying durations of action?
What is the role of antiepileptic drugs, such as benzodiazepines, in relation to GABAA receptors?
What is the role of antiepileptic drugs, such as benzodiazepines, in relation to GABAA receptors?
Which sedative class binds allosterically to GABAA receptors and keeps the channel open longer than GABA alone?
Which sedative class binds allosterically to GABAA receptors and keeps the channel open longer than GABA alone?
What is the primary enzyme that degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
What is the primary enzyme that degrades l-dopa in the periphery and is not inhibited by carbidopa?
What is the suspected mechanism of action of Ethosuxamide?
What is the suspected mechanism of action of Ethosuxamide?
What type of seizures can evolve to generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
What type of seizures can evolve to generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
Which antiepileptic drug aims to inhibit abnormal neuronal discharges, prevent seizures from occurring, and act at inhibitory GABAergic synapses?
Which antiepileptic drug aims to inhibit abnormal neuronal discharges, prevent seizures from occurring, and act at inhibitory GABAergic synapses?
Which drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels and inhibit GABA degradation or uptake?
Which drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels and inhibit GABA degradation or uptake?
Which antiepileptic drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels?
Which antiepileptic drug is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels?
Which neurotransmitter inhibitor targets specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation?
Which neurotransmitter inhibitor targets specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation?
Which antiepileptic drug exhibits non-linear pharmacokinetics?
Which antiepileptic drug exhibits non-linear pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary target of Gabapentin and Pregabalin to limit depolarization?
What is the primary target of Gabapentin and Pregabalin to limit depolarization?
Which antiepileptic drug blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake?
Which antiepileptic drug blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake?
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Study Notes
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Epilepsy is a disease characterized by abnormal neuronal discharges leading to seizures.
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Antiepileptic drugs, also known as anticonvulsants, aim to inhibit these abnormal discharges and prevent seizures.
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Two primary neurotransmitters in the Central Nervous System (CNS) are GABA (inhibitory) and Glutamate (excitatory).
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Glutamatergic activity inhibitors, such as Felbamate and Perampanel, target specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation.
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Antiepileptic drugs can inhibit excitability by targeting various aspects of action potential propagation.
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Phenobarbital's mechanism of action is debated, but it is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels.
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Phenytoin and Lamotrigine inhibit voltage-gated sodium channels in a voltage-dependent and use-dependent manner.
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Inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels slows down repetitive firing, which can prevent seizure activity.
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Phenytoin and fosphenytoin (its prodrug) have non-linear pharmacokinetics.
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Antiepileptic drugs can inhibit excitatory glutamatergic synapses through several mechanisms.
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Gabapentin and pregabalin limit depolarization by inhibiting Ca2+ entry into the neuron.
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Retigabine promotes repolarization by opening voltage-gated potassium channels.
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Levetiracetam inhibits the release of glutamate from synaptic vesicles.
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Ethosuxamide is suspected to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels but the exact mechanism is unknown.
-
Valproic acid blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake.
-
Valproic acid is also debated to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels and NMDA-receptor activation.
-
Epilepsy is a disease characterized by abnormal neuronal discharges leading to seizures.
-
Antiepileptic drugs, also known as anticonvulsants, aim to inhibit these abnormal discharges and prevent seizures.
-
Two primary neurotransmitters in the Central Nervous System (CNS) are GABA (inhibitory) and Glutamate (excitatory).
-
Glutamatergic activity inhibitors, such as Felbamate and Perampanel, target specific types of glutamate receptors to prevent their activation.
-
Antiepileptic drugs can inhibit excitability by targeting various aspects of action potential propagation.
-
Phenobarbital's mechanism of action is debated, but it is believed to impact presynaptic voltage-gated sodium channels.
-
Phenytoin and Lamotrigine inhibit voltage-gated sodium channels in a voltage-dependent and use-dependent manner.
-
Inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels slows down repetitive firing, which can prevent seizure activity.
-
Phenytoin and fosphenytoin (its prodrug) have non-linear pharmacokinetics.
-
Antiepileptic drugs can inhibit excitatory glutamatergic synapses through several mechanisms.
-
Gabapentin and pregabalin limit depolarization by inhibiting Ca2+ entry into the neuron.
-
Retigabine promotes repolarization by opening voltage-gated potassium channels.
-
Levetiracetam inhibits the release of glutamate from synaptic vesicles.
-
Ethosuxamide is suspected to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels but the exact mechanism is unknown.
-
Valproic acid blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels and inhibits GABA degradation or uptake.
-
Valproic acid is also debated to inhibit T-type Ca2+ channels and NMDA-receptor activation.
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