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Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine resulting in euphoria etc
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Is Pamelor an maoi?
No. It's an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), a "safer" class of antidepressants than MAOIs (monoamine oxidase). Paxil acts on one specific neurotransmitter in the brain (serotonin) wereas MAOIs act on several neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and other amines).
Is lactose a noncompetitive inhibitor?
No, lactose is not a noncompetitive inhibitor. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that can act as an inducer for the lactose operon in bacteria, but it does not act as an inhibitor in enzyme kinetics.
Can Chlorpheniramine maleate and venlafaxine be taken together?
I wouldn't recommend it. Unlike other allergy medications, chlorpheniramine maleate can act as a mild seratonin reuptake inhibitor, and it could interact negatively with Effexor. I'd strongly urge you to speak with your physican first.
What gland secretes dopamine?
the glands that secrete dopamine are the hypothalamus and also the adrenal medulla. the dopamine secreted from the hypothalamus act as the lactrothrope inhibiting hormone and also known as cathecolamine
Trazodone show as a barbiturate in urine test?
Trazodone is not a barbiturate, it is a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) used to treat depression and anxiety. It should not typically show up as a barbiturate in a urine test, as barbiturates are a separate class of drugs that act on the central nervous system in a different way.
What classification of drug is dopamine agonists?
Dopamine agonists are classified as medications that act on dopamine receptors to mimic the effects of dopamine in the brain. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.
What is 8 grams of meth equal to in other illegal drugs?
Methamphetamine works very differently with respect to other drugs. It has very potent effects in terms of displacing and causing the release of dopamine and norepinphrine (both are catecholamines). It also has some selective catecholamine receptor binding affinity. However, you cannot really compare this to other stimulant drugs on an equivalent basis, because many other drugs work differently. Cocaine and Ritalin (methylphenidate) act as dopamine reuptake inhibitors, which is a completely different mechanism.
What type of drug is Lexapro?
No, it is an SNRI. SNRIs act to both serotonin and norepinephrine whilst SSRIs only to serotonin. Venlafaxine (Effexor) is thought to be stronger than SSRIs but may have more side effects due to its double action. In doses over 225mg, it has some moderate action to dopamine.
What inhibitor has a structure that is so similar to the substrate that it can bond to the enzyme just like the substrate?
A competitive inhibitor has a structure that closely resembles the substrate, allowing it to bind to the enzyme's active site in a similar manner. This competition between the inhibitor and substrate for the active site directly affects the enzyme's ability to catalyze reactions.
What is a anaerobic inhibitor?
An anaerobic inhibitor is a substance that prevents or inhibits the growth of anaerobic bacteria by disrupting their metabolic processes in the absence of oxygen. These inhibitors are often used to control microbial growth in environments where oxygen levels are low or absent.
Is dopamine a vasodilator?
Yes, dopamine can act as a vasodilator. At lower doses, dopamine binds to specific receptors causing vasodilation in various blood vessels, including renal, mesenteric, and coronary arteries. This vasodilatory effect is important in increasing blood flow to certain tissues and organs.
Opiate drugs occupy the same receptor sites as dopamine?
Opiate drugs typically bind to opioid receptors rather than dopamine receptors. Opioids act on the brain and nervous system to produce pain relief and feelings of pleasure, whereas dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in reward and pleasure pathways in the brain.
