Caffeine 101: What type of Phase I metabolism could caffeine potentially undergo up to THREE times? [blank1]

Recalling the term “ADME” … When a drug is administered to a patient, the concentration of the drug in the blood increases, and then falls with time. Question: Which of the four terms (A, D, M, or E) would most likely cause an INCREASE in the concentration of the drug in a patient’s blood?

Select the in vitro conditions/parameters that can affect the ability of an enzyme to function properly. (select all that apply)…

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Enzymes and Receptors are similar in the sense that both are composed of: [blank1]

Caffeine 101: Caffeine’s mechanism of action in the body involves binding to and inhibiting the _____ receptor.

The reaction shown here depicts a drug (used in the treatment of overactive bladder) being converted to its active form. As a result of the reaction shown, the product of the reaction is more _____ than the reactant.  

Caffeine 101: Caffeine has a pKa of 14. At pH = [blank1], caffeine will be 90% Ionized

The drug shown here can be used unaltered from its plant (yew tree) derived natural structure to treat cancer. *** The drug contains [blank1] hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) groups.

Bonus up to 2 pts: The free phenol group of morphine is important in binding to opioid receptors to relieve pain. Codeine’s phenolic group is masked by a methyl ether. However, when taken orally and absorbed in vivo, useful analgesic properties (i.e., pain relief) is observed. What must be happening to this drug in vivo? Explain…