3 Kruse DSA's - 8/3 Kruse Flashcards
What is the chemical modification of lipophilic, unionized, or large compounds to terminate their actions and facilitate elimination called?
Biotransformation
What is an example of Biotransformation activation?
Active -> active compound?
Inactivation?
L-dopa -> dopamine
Diazepam -> oxazepam
Aspirin -> acetic acid + salicylate
Major site of Biotransformation?
Additional sites?
Liver
Gi tract, lungs, skin, kidneys
What is described by the process by which oral drugs are absorbed in the small intestine and transported into the liver via the hepatic portal system, undergoing extensive metabolism?
1st-pass effect
Phase I reactions include what kinds of reactions?
PCONS oxidation
Reduction hydrolysis
Less commonly: hydroxylation, epoxidation, dealkylation, deamination, desulfuration, dechlorination
What carries out Phase 1 reactions?
CYP
FMO
mEH, sEH
Where are phase I enzymes located?
Phase 2?
Lipophilic ER membranes of liver
Liver
What is the most important CYP subtype?
What do all CYPs contain?
CYP3A4
Molecule of heme that is noncovalently bound to the polypeptide chain
What do P450s need to carry out oxidation of substrates?
NADPH (O2 and H+)
Name the most common enzyme inducers
Phenytoin Ethanol Benzo[a]pyrene Rifampin Phenobarbital ST John's wort
What effect does grapefruit juice have on drugs taken orally?
Irreversibly inhibit intestinal CYP3A4
What effect does allopurinol have on mercaptopurine?
Prolongs the action of mercaptopurine and enhances its chemotherapeutic and toxic effects by inhibiting xanthine oxidase
What predisposes neonates to drug toxicity?
Poorly developed BB barrier
Weak Biotransforming activity
Immature excretion mechanisms
Toxic doses of acetaminophen can lead to what?
Why?
Hepatotoxicity
GSH is depleted to quickly
What are the most common enzyme inhibitors?
Amiodarone Cimetidine Grapefruit juice Azole anti fungal Ritonavir (HIV protease inhibitor)
What are the P-GP inhibitors?
Verapamil
Mibefradil
Grapefruit juice
What drugs are expelled by P-gp and more toxic when given with a P-gp inhibitor?
Digoxin
Cyclosporine
Saquinavir