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Pharmacology General 33754b78

Baclofen acts as -

A
GABAA receptor agonist
B
GABAB receptor agonist
C
GABAA receptor antagonist
D
GABAB receptor antagonist
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., GABAB receptor agonist There are two types of GABA receptors. 1. GABAA receptor - Intrinsic ion channel --> increases Cl- conductance, blocked by bicuculline, facilatated by benzodiazepines. 2. GABAB receptor - G protein coupled receptor; hyperpolarizes neurones by increasing IC conductance and altering Ca' flux, bicuculline has no effect, blocked by saclofen. o Baclofen acts as an agonist on GABAB receptor.

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