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Here is a sample list of our questions. Our format consists of 9 quizzes followed by a score and detailed explanation Which of the following drugs bind to AAG (α1-acid glycoprotein)? A. AlfenatnilB. BupivicaineC. FentanylD. LidocaineE. All of the above To provide pain relief...
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Fentanyl Metabolism and excretion It interacts with opiate receptors decreasing pain impulse transmission at the spinal cord level and higher in the CNS. Fentanyl is a potent µ-opiate receptor agonist. Also causes peripheral vasodilation increasing venous capacitance and decreases ...
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Propofol Metabolism and excretion Propofol is highly protein-bound in vivo and is metabolised by conjugation in the liver. (1) The half life of elimination of propofol has been estimated at between 2 and 24 hours. Its duration of clinical effect is much shorter, because propofol...
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Immunosuppressant drugs Classification 1. Calcineurin inhibitors (Specific T cell inhibitors) Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus 2. m-TOR inhibitors ...
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