Opioid receptor

3 DRUG PROFILE 3.1 ETODOLAC Etodolac (ETD) belongs to a class of drug called non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSADs). Other members of this class include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, etc.), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and numerous others. 3.1.1 Physical Characteristics: - (Brittain et al, 2002), (Dollary, 1999). IUPAC name : 1,8-Diethyl -1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4,-b] indole-1- acetic acid…

Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and Phenobarbital (Luminal) belongs to a group of medication called anticonvulsants. Tegretol is prescribed to control epilepsy, prevents facial pan from trigeminal, and act as a mood stabilizer to control mania in patients that have episodes of over activity. The medication decreases the synaptic transmission in the central nervous system affecting the sodium channels in neurons (Deglin, Vallerand, & Sanoski, 2014, p. 265). Similarly, Luminal is prescribed to patients…

During the psychedelic rock movement of the 1970s, there was without a doubt no shortage of artists looking to have their big chance to set the trends in the genre. Although many bands have come and went, few of these classic rocks bands were able to break musical boundaries; let alone make waves in the industry. While there were several psychedelic bands that broke out and managed to change our perception of the psychedelic rock genre, the most notable band of this movement would be no other…

Have you ever heard about crystal meth? Crystal meth is a drug that does many unhealthy things to your body and mind. Crystal meth also has many different forms and can be taken differently. People may ask the same question I do how is crystal meth made well keep reading and I will tell you. Crystal Meth is a drug that can do many unhealthy stuff to the body or mind. Crystal meth is short for Crystal Methamphetamine. Crystal meth is a crystalline white powder that is odorless and can get you…

While Pb may act almost immediately KBr can take months to exert its effects. In other words, KBr has a longer half-life. Once absorbed KBr acts on GABA receptors also known as the receptor that depresses the actions of certain neurons that it attaches to. Both KBr and Pb are GABA receptor agonists, as opposed to antagonists. KBr may regulate seizures through neuronal hyperpolarization, leading to a higher threshold towards seizures. In this case, it is the act of impeding…

Fahrenheit 451 is full of indirect social commentary about social and political issues today. Ray Bradbury made it so that the dystopian society is parallel to our society today in ways such as technology, substance abuse, lack of feelings and compassion in a relationship, and social media causing people to not communicate with one another and making it able for people to easily forget and ignore what’s around them. Technology nowadays is a distraction. “And in her ears the little seashells, the…

amphetamines, is the most dangerous and deadliest aspects anyone under the influence can endure. Legal drugs and illegal drugs have a great effect on a person’s perception and consciousness. Psychedelic drugs, like marijuana affect thinking and reactions. Opioid pain medications and other psychoactive drugs have similarities; it even becomes addictive after a built of tolerance. Almost every night, an adult or teen is killed by a drunk driver or under the influence drug driver every minute or…

Drug Addiction as an Important Element in Victorian Novels: A Brief Discussion with reference to The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins The consumption of drug has always been a common part in the lives of people. People consume different type of drugs for several reasons. Some take it for medical reasons while some others take it for pleasure. The addiction towards a certain drug can have great influence on one’s life both physically and mentally. While talking about drug addiction we mainly refer to…

INTRODUCTION: Losartan Potassium (LSP)[FIG.1.A], 2-n-butyl-4-chloro-1-[p-(o-1Htetrazol- 5-ylphenyl) benzyl]-imidazole-5 methanol monopotassium salt is a highly selective, orally active, non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It has a more potent active metabolite (II, 2-n-butyl-4-chloro-1-[2- (1H-tetrazol-5 yl) biphenyl- 4-yl) methyl] imidazole-5- carboxyl acid)[1]. The determination of Losartan has been carried out in tablets by HPLC,…

All American EFX Kre-Alkalyn (pH-Correct Creatine) This is the brand that started is all on June 4th, 2002 when Kre-Alkalyn® was awarded United States manufacturing patent #6,399,661. Kre-Alkalyn® EFX is "buffered" creatine that does not convert into creatinine prior to reaching skeletal muscle tissue. It is packaged in a purple capsule that can be administered orally. Kre-Alkalyn® EFX is manufactured exclusively by All American Pharmaceutical Corporation. Why a critical adjustment to…