Table 2.
Biological Target | Classification | Associated Deleterious Effects | Mode of Pharmacology | Example Ligand(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
5-HT2A | GPCR | Hallucinations, psychedelic-experiences, changes in perception20–22 | Agonism | LSD Psilocin |
5-HT 2B | GPCR | Pulmonary arterial hypertension, valve disease 37,38 | Agonism |
Fenfluramine
Norfenfluramine MDMA |
μOR | GPCR | Bradypnea, hypoxemia39 | Agonism | Morphine Fentanyl Carfentanil |
M2 | GPCR | Reduction in heart rate23,40 | Agonism | Oxotremorine M (non-selective) |
hERG | Ion Channel | LQTS31–36 | Inhibition | Cisapride |
CaV1.2 | Ion Channel | LQTS, Brugda Syndrome25 | Inhibition | Verapamil (non-selective) |
CYP3A4 | Cytochrome P40 | Various drug-drug interactions26,41 | Inhibition | Mibefradil |
MDR1 (ABCB1) | Efflux Pump | Multiple drug resistance (chemotherapy)42,43 | Efflux substrate | Verapamil (inhibitor) Paclitaxel (substrate) |