Alcohol Flashcards by Gillian Miller

Q

What does acamprosate help?

A

Maintains abstinence

Reduces cravings so given as an adjunct

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How does naltrexone work?

A

Stops lapse becoming relapse

Reduces pleasure from alcohol use

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How doe nalemfene work?

A

Reduces alcohol consumption

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Q

How does disulfiram work?

A

Maintains abstinence

Induces an unpleasant reaction after alcohol consumption

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Q

Acamprostate mechanism of action

A

Reduces glutaminergic activity

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Naltrexone mechanism of action

A

Opiod receptor antagonist

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Nalmefene mechanism of action

A

Opioid receptor agonist/antagonist

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Disulfiram mechanism of action?

A

Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

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