'Cross tolerance' presentation slideshows

Drug-Induced Seizures (in 15 minutes or Less)

Drug-Induced Seizures (in 15 minutes or Less). 800-222-1222. Robert S. Hoffman, MD Director, NYC Poison Center Associate Professor Emergency Medicine and Medicine NYU School of Medicine. Why Do People Seize?. Impaired inhibition GABA A antagonism GABA B agonism Adenosine antagonism

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Interazione tra cannabinoidi ed oppiacei: prospettive terapeutiche Daniela Parolaro

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Mechanisms of tolerance & models of Dependence

Mechanisms of tolerance & models of Dependence. Tolerance. Definition: Diminished drug effectiveness or potency resulting from repeated (chronic) use. Decreased efficacy Downward shift Decreased potency Rightward shift. Cross Tolerance.

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Drugs & Neurotransmitters

Drugs & Neurotransmitters. At a substrate level ~ Tryptophan increases serotonin substrate ? potentiation of other serotonergic meds Nerve condution ~ Role ions; Ca ++ & ?Mg + to stabilise ? One site of Li action ? subsequent reduced neurotransmitter release Presynoptic Autoreceptors

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