Which of the following are examples of agonist-antagonists?
A) dobutamine and insulin
B) pentazocine and meperidine
C) norethindrone and dobutamine
D) antihistamine and naloxone
B) pentazocine and meperidine
Pentazocine and meperidine are examples of agonist-antagonists, which are agonists that produce weaker or less effective responses than endogenous chemicals. They are also known as partial agonists, and have only slight intrinsic activity. Pentazocine has much lower pain-relieving actions than a full agonist such as meperidine.
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