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CNS Pharmacology
Lecture 7
Pain Pathways:
Tissue injury can lead to cellular changes involving release of
chemicals (e.g., histamine) that start or quicken neuronal impulses
that are interpreted as pain
Pain Pathways(2)
A descending system of opioid (endorphins, enkephalins), 5-HT
(e.g., from raphe nuclei), and noradrenergic (e.g., from locus
ceruleus) pathways can lessen afferent signals
Local Anesthetics
Modified from: Trevor and Katzung. Pharmacology Examination & Board Review 10th ed. 2013
Modified from: Trevor and Katzung. Pharmacology Examination & Board Review 10th ed. 2013
Elimination from brain and exhalation from lungs stop effect of drug
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CNS Pharmacology
Lecture 7
THE END
Lectures/discussions to follow:
8. Analgesics
9. Drugs of Abuse