• The present disclosure relates to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists and methods of treating or preventing allergic inflammation and/or methods of treating or preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. (justia.com)
  • GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists, such as liraglutide and exenatide are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). (justia.com)
  • Agonists Drugs such as dopamine that attach to and activate specific receptors. (nursekey.com)
  • Increasing the therapeutic potential and reducing the side effects of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists used to treat obesity require complete characterization of the central mechanisms that mediate both the food intake-suppressive and illness-like effects of GLP-1R signaling. (bvsalud.org)
  • The symptomatic effects of drug abuse are a result of alterations in the functioning of the following neurotransmitters or their receptors: acetylcholine, dopamine, γ-aminobutyric acid, norepinephrine, opioids and serotonin. (aafp.org)
  • What does activation of Dopamine D1 receptors do? (brainscape.com)
  • Dopamine receptors are a class of metabotropic G protein-coupled receptors that are important in the central nervous system. (proteopedia.org)
  • High levels of dopamine (DA) were described in human ovary and recently evidence for DA receptors in granulosa and luteal cells has been provided, as well. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It has been reported that monkey ( Macaca mulatta ) oocytes are able to take up DA and use it as precursor for the synthesis of noradrenaline (NE) [ 3 ], with the help of dopamine-β-hydroxylase (DBH), expressed by oocytes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dopamine (contracted from 3,4- d ihydr o xy p henethyl amine ) is an organic chemical of the catecholamine and phenethylamine families that plays several important roles in the brain and body. (alchetron.com)
  • There is evidence that schizophrenia involves altered levels of dopamine activity, and most antipsychotic drugs used to treat this are dopamine antagonists which reduce dopamine activity. (alchetron.com)
  • Similar dopamine antagonist drugs are also some of the most effective anti-nausea agents . (alchetron.com)
  • Disclosed herein are methods of treating allergic disorders and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections with a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist. (justia.com)
  • In some aspects, disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing an allergic disease in a subject who has, or is at risk of developing an allergic disease, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1Rt) agonist. (justia.com)
  • Rimonabant redux and strategies to improve the future outlook of CB1 receptor neutral-antagonist/inverse-agonist therapies. (jefferson.edu)
  • The maximum effect of the drug may be produced even if not all receptors are bound in the presence of which of the following: A. Full agonist B. Partial agonist C. Spare receptors D. Inert binding site E. Effector 7. (kupdf.net)
  • Clenbuterol is a substance that has steroid-like effects and is classified as a beta2-adrenergic agonist. (thejimlieboshow.com)
  • Clenbuterol is a type of medication that's a selective beta-2 agonist/antagonist and bronchodilator. (thejimlieboshow.com)
  • Antagonists Drugs such as naloxone (Narcan) that attach to a specific receptor and do not activate it but instead prevent an agonist or body chemical such as a neurotransmitter from stimulating the receptor. (nursekey.com)
  • Competitive Antagonist Occurs when the concentration of the antagonist is higher than the agonist concentration. (nursekey.com)
  • Q.1 Which one of the following drug is selective β1 receptor agonist? (pdfmedarticles.com)
  • Epinephrine has been the drug of choice for the treatment of cardiac arrest, primarily for its alpha-adrenergic effects. (medscape.com)
  • Alpha-blockers, also called alpha-adrenergic blockers, work by preventing a hormone called norepinephrine from tightening the muscles in the walls of arteries and veins. (alldaychemist.com)
  • Thus, there is concern primarily about use of epinephrine, lidocaine, and beta-blockers in the setting of acute cocaine toxicity. (medscape.com)
  • Beta blockers , which counter some of the effects of noradrenaline by blocking their receptors, are frequently used to treat glaucoma , migraine , and a range of cardiovascular problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Which of the following is therapeutic action of beta adrenergic receptor blockers in the treatment of angina pectoris? (kupdf.net)
  • At present, there are several medications prescribed as anti-anxiety treatments, both approved and off-label, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and beta-blockers, but none have been found to be entirely effective or without side effects, and the response to the medications varies from person to person [8] . (mentalhealth.com)
  • As such, further research is required to find the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders, as well as to determine the effectiveness and safety of beta-blockers, such as atenolol, for this use. (mentalhealth.com)
  • Alpha-blockers block the alpha receptors, which are present on cells in specific areas or organs in your body. (alldaychemist.com)
  • Before you take alpha antagonist drugs, inform your doctor of all the medications, such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or medications for erection disorders. (alldaychemist.com)
  • Such effect was completely reversed both by the opioid receptor antagonist naloxone and by the unselective muscarinic receptor antagonist atropine. (researchgate.net)
  • Regardless of how and where it is released, norepinephrine acts on target cells by binding to and activating adrenergic receptors located on the cell surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Drugs such as cocaine and methylphenidate act as reuptake inhibitors of norepinephrine, as do some antidepressants, such as those in the SNRI class. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cocaine inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine at the neuromuscular junction and results in sodium and potassium channel blockade [ 5 , 6 ]. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Anticholinergic drugs antagonize acetylcholine receptors. (aafp.org)
  • Psychedelic drugs stimulate serotonin release, and sedative-hypnotic drugs potentiate the γ-aminobutyric acid receptor. (aafp.org)
  • Rather, all known abused drugs affect a limited number of neurotransmitters by agonism or antagonism of a specific receptor site 2 ( Table 1 ) . (aafp.org)
  • As newer drugs of abuse are identified, physicians only need to know the affected neurotransmitter and receptor site to recognize the resultant signs and symptoms. (aafp.org)
  • Details of antihypertensive drug therapy and compliance, intake of over-the-counter (OTC) preparations such as sympathomimetic agents, and use of illicit drugs such as cocaine are important elements of the medication history. (medscape.com)
  • Two drugs act on the same tissue or organ via activation of different receptors in effects that are qualitatively the opposite of one another. (kupdf.net)
  • When you start taking alpha-antagonist drugs, you might develop low blood pressure or dizziness, making you faint when standing in a sitting or lying position. (alldaychemist.com)
  • Some alpha-antagonist drugs may also interact with citrus juices, alcohol, or other foods. (alldaychemist.com)
  • For clinical purposes, each receptor can be considered the site of action of only one specific neurotransmitter. (aafp.org)
  • A subclass of cannabinoid receptor found primarily on central and peripheral NEURONS where it may play a role modulating NEUROTRANSMITTER release. (jefferson.edu)
  • Acamprosate: enhances the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid on the GABA receptors by binding to a site that is distinct from the GABA binding site in the central nervous system. (academiaexp.com)
  • adrenergic receptor antagonists i.e. typically propranolol (Inderal) are used in management of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. (pharmacology2000.com)
  • Propranolol is a nonselective, beta-adrenergic receptor-blocking agent possessing no other autonomic nervous system activity. (ncats.io)
  • At dosages greater than required for beta blockade, propranolol also exerts a quinidine-like or anesthetic-like membrane action, which affects the cardiac action potential. (ncats.io)
  • Propranolol exerts its antiarrhythmic effects in concentrations associated with beta-adrenergic blockade, and this appears to be its principal antiarrhythmic mechanism of action. (ncats.io)
  • Strips of the artery were preincubated with [ 3 H]NE and then superfused with medium containing 3 × 10 −5 M cocaine, 4 × 10 −5 M corticosterone, and 4 × 10 −6 M propranolol. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • Individuals with cocaine overdose should be transported immediately to the nearest emergency department, preferably by ambulance in case cardiac arrest occurs en route. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with cocaine toxicity should receive initial evaluation and stabilization including attention to ABCs, oxygen, intravenous access, and cardiac and pulse oximetry monitoring. (medscape.com)
  • Vasopressin offers considerable theoretical advantage over epinephrine in cardiac arrest secondary to cocaine toxicity. (medscape.com)
  • Among the factors that may be involved in contributing to the antihypertensive action include: (1) decreased cardiac output, (2) inhibition of renin release by the kidneys, and (3) diminution of tonic sympathetic nerve outflow from vasomotor centers in the brain. (ncats.io)
  • Fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), characterized by fetal heart rate (HR) between 220 and 260 beats per minute (bpm) is a rare but most commonly encountered fetal cardiac arrhythmia in pregnancy that may be associated with adverse perinatal outcome [ 3 , 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If no underlying cardiac defects are present, medical management may be used with equivocal success, leading to levels of anxiety among pregnant women and treating physicians [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The β-1 adrenergic receptor (B1AR) increases cardiac output and secretion of rennin and ghrelin. (proteopedia.org)
  • Nifedipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow-channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist) and inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac muscle and smooth muscle. (nih.gov)
  • antagonism or inverse agonism at the cannabinoid CB1 receptor. (bvsalud.org)
  • A. Induction of metabolizing enzymes B. Displacement from serum albumin C. Inhibition of metabolizing enzyme D. Inhibition of uptake into adrenergic neuron 15. (kupdf.net)
  • The α-2 adrenergic receptor (A2AR) inhibits insulin or glucagons release. (proteopedia.org)
  • Cocaine self-administration abolishes associative neural encoding in the nucleus accumbens necessary for higher-order learning. (colorado.edu)
  • Direct intra-accumbal infusion of a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist abolishes WIN 55,212-2-induced aversion. (jefferson.edu)
  • Opiates act on both opioid and adrenergic receptor sites. (aafp.org)
  • The binding of nifedipine to voltage-dependent and possibly receptor-operated channels in vascular smooth muscle results in an inhibition of calcium influx through these channels. (nih.gov)
  • Because cocaine increases levels of catecholamines [ 8 ], any patient who presents for surgery with cocaine in their system could theoretically have anesthesia complications. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Mean increase in transmitter overflow after treatment with phenoxybenzamine and cocaine in relation to mean width of neuromuscular interval. (comprehensivephysiology.com)
  • By preventing reuptake of 5-HT presynaptically, SSRIs result in more 5-HT to stimulate postsynaptic 5-HT receptors. (msdmanuals.com)
  • They stimulate 5-HT 1 receptors, with antidepressant and anxiolytic effects, but they also stimulate 5-HT 2 receptors, commonly causing anxiety, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction, and 5-HT 3 receptors, commonly causing nausea and headache. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Cocaine abuse remains to be a significant anesthesia challenge making decision to proceed with anesthesia in patients in general and veterans in particular testing positive for cocaine quite controversial. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Review of the current literature regarding the decision making process to proceed with anesthesia and surgery in cocaine positive patients. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Small doses of a number of specific receptor-active medications affords the clinician the ability to rapidly induce anesthesia and promote a speedy emergence in order to meet the flow of surgical and scheduling requirements in today's modern operating environment. (nursekey.com)
  • Cocaine intoxication refers to the subjective, desired and adverse effects of cocaine on the mind and behavior of users. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medications commonly administered to treat pathophysiologic effects of cocaine may worsen other adverse effects of cocaine. (medscape.com)
  • SSRIs are selective to the 5-HT system but not specific for the different 5-HT receptors. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Q.3 Rofecoxib is selective cox-2 inhibitor that possess ………heterocyclic ring system. (pdfmedarticles.com)
  • Furthermore, cocaine prevents the reuptake of exogenously administered epinephrine. (medscape.com)
  • There must be 5 molecules of cobra toxin (red) to block the receptor (blue) as each molecule binds with an individual alpha chain on the acetylcholine receptor. (proteopedia.org)
  • It works as a postsynaptic neurotoxin binding to the receptor as an extracellular ligand by interacting with OH group leaving the acetylcholine channel open which releases ions used in creating an action potential. (proteopedia.org)
  • This means that it stimulates the beta2-adrenergic receptors in your throat. (thejimlieboshow.com)
  • Data of DAWN-reporting EDs may provide an impression of the degree of physiologic derangement in cocaine-toxic patients presenting to EDs. (medscape.com)
  • Perform routine pregnancy testing for appropriate patients as physiologic changes in pregnancy may increase cocaine toxicity. (medscape.com)
  • The net physiologic effect of beta-adrenergic blockade is usually advantageous and is manifested during exercise by delayed onset of pain and increased work capacity. (ncats.io)
  • A. Physiologic C. Irreversible antagonist B. Competitive D. Chemical antagonist 5. (kupdf.net)
  • addiction opiate dependence, substance dependence, alcohol depen- These women receive the message in early life that they are dence, cocaine, methamphetamine, human, review less worthy because they are women. (nomedicalcare.com)
  • There are a large number of TK enzymes in the body, including the insulin receptor. (keralapharmacist.com)
  • Cocaine may induce miscarriage, premature labor, or fetal toxicity, and modifications may be necessary for acute management. (medscape.com)
  • adrenergic receptor antagonists have also shown helpful in management of acute dissecting aortic aneurysm due to -blocker-mediated reduction in myocardial contractility and reduced rate of force development . (pharmacology2000.com)
  • Confronted with a patient whose history includes cocaine abuse, some surgical teams proceed whenever the patient presents without acute intoxication, while others order UDS immediately prior to surgery and proceed only if the test shows no evidence of recent cocaine usage. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Overt clinical signs of cocaine toxicity would be a much better indicator of the need to postpone elective surgery. (annexpublishers.co)
  • However, while there is concern that recent or past use of cocaine may increase the risk of hemodynamic instability and adverse outcomes, there is very little data to guide clinical practice. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Epilepsy classification systems are generally based upon: (1) clinical features of the seizure episodes (e.g., motor seizure), (2) etiology (e.g., post-traumatic), (3) anatomic site of seizure origin (e.g., frontal lobe seizure), (4) tendency to spread to other structures in the brain, and (5) temporal patterns (e.g., nocturnal epilepsy). (lookformedical.com)
  • The adrenergic receptors are metabolic G protein-coupled receptors. (proteopedia.org)
  • Therefore, spinal AMPA receptor phosphorylation contributes to the mechanisms underlying stress-induced pain transition. (jneurosci.org)
  • Patients with cocaine toxicity may be combative, aggressive, and disoriented, and have delusions of persecution or hallucinations. (medscape.com)
  • Past reports indicated that 52.2% of patients presenting to EDs with cocaine toxicity were treated and released, 44.2% were admitted, and 2.2% left against medical advice. (medscape.com)
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (jefferson.edu)
  • This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1" by people in this website by year, and whether "Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (jefferson.edu)
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  • Surprising outcomes in cannabinoid CB1/CB2 receptor double knockout mice in two models of ischemia. (jefferson.edu)
  • Brailoiu GC, Oprea TI, Zhao P, Abood ME, Brailoiu E. Intracellular cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors are activated by anandamide. (jefferson.edu)
  • Studies have shown that cocaine usage during pregnancy triggers premature labor and may lead to abruptio placentae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The β-2 adrenergic receptor (B2AR) triggers many relaxation reactions. (proteopedia.org)
  • Both self-induced and involuntary cocaine intoxication have medical and legal implications (even in absence of relevant adverse effects). (wikipedia.org)
  • Recurrent cocaine use and dependence to the drug inevitably leads to the reduction of the desired effects perceived by the users, while the occurrence of adverse effects of intoxication increase. (wikipedia.org)
  • The former are some of the desired effects of cocaine intoxication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Not having the normal use of mental faculties by reason of the introduction of cocaine is defined drug intoxication by the laws in America, Europe, and most of the rest of the World, and it is a serious crime in specific contexts (e.g., in drug-impaired driving). (wikipedia.org)
  • Death can be also be caused from an over intoxication of cocaine, especially if high doses are taken. (wikipedia.org)
  • Though, from 2010 to 2015 there has been an increase in the reported cases involving over cocaine Intoxication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Only six of these groups are important to family physicians involved in the treatment of intoxication, overdose and withdrawal states ( Table 3 ) . (aafp.org)
  • Most severe overdoses occur when users combine cocaine with other substances like alcohol or heroin, which increase the effects and heighten the chances of having a dangerous overdose. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anti-sialogue (anticholinergic) - reduces salivary and GIT secretions (pre-operative prep) due to widespread location of autonomic receptors side effects are common which both the clinician and patient should be aware of. (emedsa.org.au)
  • The effects of cocaine are generally short lived. (medscape.com)
  • However, epinephrine and cocaine have many similar cardiovascular effects. (medscape.com)
  • By recognizing symptomatic changes related to particular neurotransmitters and their receptors, family physicians can accurately determine the drug class and intervene appropriately to counteract drug-induced effects. (aafp.org)
  • Because of cocaine's cardiovascular effects, veterans with a history of cocaine abuse presenting for elective surgery are of particular concern to anesthesiologists and surgeons. (annexpublishers.co)
  • Because the effects may vary from one person to another, your healthcare specialist is the best source of information on how alpha 2 antagonists are most likely to affect you. (alldaychemist.com)
  • In comparison, phentolamine is occasionally used to treat cocaine-induced cardiovascular complications. (alldaychemist.com)
  • M1, M3, M5 receptors are coupled with G q proteins, while M2 and M4 receptors are coupled with G i/o proteins. (proteopedia.org)
  • If a drug is repeatedly administered at dosing intervals equal to its elimination half-life, the number of doses required for the plasma concentration of the drug to reach the steady state is: A. 2 to 3 D. 8 to 9 B. 4 to 5 E. 10 or more C. 6 to 7 4. (kupdf.net)
  • Atenolol, also known as Tenormin, is a beta-blocker typically used for the treatment of various heart conditions. (mentalhealth.com)