Buprenorphine acts by following mechanism________________?
Correct answer: C. Mu receptor partial agnoist
- A. Mu receptor antagonist
- B. Kappa receptor antagonist
- C. Mu receptor partial agnoist
- D. Kappa receptor partial agonist
Explanation
Buprenorphine is a high-affinity partial agonist at mu opioid receptors, producing analgesia with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression. It is not primarily a kappa partial agonist or a mu antagonist.
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