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Please tell me about some drugs that can cross the blood brain barrier?
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Any drug that is designed to be given orally, i.m. s.c. or i.v. and acts on the brain MUST cross the blood-brain barrier.
E.g. Opiates, anxiolytics, SSRI's, anti-psychotics
Drug needs to be lipid (fat) soluble to cross the BBB.
E.g. Opiates, anxiolytics, SSRI's, anti-psychotics
Drug needs to be lipid (fat) soluble to cross the BBB.
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