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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