8.4 Pharmacological Profile Flashcards
What’s the action of long acting barbiturates?
- sedative
- hypnotic
- anti convulsant properties
- depress sensory cortex
- decrease motor activity
- altar cerebellar function
- produce drowsiness
What are the subdivisions of anti anxiety drugs?
- Benzodiazepines (short term only)
- non- benzodiazepines
What are the classes of antidepressants?
- Tricyclic (TCAs)
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake (SSRI)
- Serotonin-norepinephrine (SNRI)
What are the actions of TCA?
Increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin by inhibiting their reuptake and blocking the action of acetylcholine
What is the action of MAOI?
inhibits the activity of monoamine oxidase resulting in increased endogenous neuro-hormones
What is the action of SSRI?
Increase serotonin by inhibiting neuronal uptake to CNS
When shouldn’t you give TCA’s
- hypersensitivity to formulation
- within 14 days of MAOI’s administration
- acute recovery from MI
What receptors do Antipsychotics block?
- dopamine receptors in the brain
Use of Stimulants
Treatment of narcolepsy and as adjunctive treatment in the management of ADHD
Examples of Anticonvulsives
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
- Midazolam
- Clonazepam
- Phenytoin
What medication acts as an antiemetic mainly by diminishing motion sickness?
Meclizine
Examples of Antiemetics
- Prochlorperazine
- Chlorpromazine
- Metoclopramide
- Ondansetron
- Prochlorperazine
- Promethazine
Examples of Antivertigo medications
- Meclizine
- Diphenhydramine
- Benzodiazepines
What is the action of Local Anesthetics?
Inhibits transport of ions across neuronal membranes, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of normal nerve impulses
Action of Ketamine
Non competitive antagonist of glutamate, causing neuro-inhibition and anesthesia where the patient is dissociated form the surrounding
Examples of Local Anesthesia
- lidocaine
- bupivacaine
Example of general anesthesia
ketamine
What are the classes of analgesics
- salicylate
- non- salicylate
- NSAID
- urinary analgesics
Action of salicylates
- dilates peripheral blood vessels (cools body)
- prolongs bleeding by inhibiting aggregation of platelets
Uses of salicylates
- relief of mild to moderate pain
- reduction of body temp
- inflammatory conditions
- decreases risk of MI
- prevention and treatment of blood clots
Contraindications of salicylates
- pregnancy
- bleeding disorders
Examples of salicylates
ASA
Adverse effects of non salicylates
- severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease
Contraindications of non salicylate
- Hepatoxicity: acute liver failure
- do not exceed 4g daily
Patient management of non-salicylate
- can be administered w/o food
- safe for pregnancy
- asses alcohol use
Examples of non salicylates
- acetaminophen
- benzocaine- menthol
Action of NSAIDs
Inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 (non selective) or Cox-2 (selective) which is responsible for prostaglandin synthesis
- anti-inflammatory
- analgesic
- antipyretic
Adverse effects of NSAIDs
- Nausea, vomiting
- increase risk of heart attack or stroke
Contraindication for Celecoxib
Sulfa allergy
Contraindication for Ibuprofen
- peptic ulcer
- GI bleed
- HTN
When should you stop NSAIDS?
- prolonged bleeding
- dark stools
Examples of NSAIDs
- Ibuprofen
- Ketorolac
- Naproxen
- Celecoxib
- Meloxicam
Examples of COX2 inhibitor NSAIDS
- celecoxib
- meloxicam
Action of narcotic analgesics
Bind to opiate receptors in the CNS where they act as agonists of endogenously occurring opioid peptides. The result is alteration to perception of and response to pain
Use of Narcotic analgesics
short term management of moderate to severe pain
Adverse effects of narcotic analgesics
- constipation
- respiratory depression
When shouldn’t you give narcotic analgesics
- head injury
- ICP
Patient management of narcotic analgesics
- avoid use of narcotics and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible
Examples of narcotic analgesics
- codeine
- fentanyl
- morphine
Action of Naloxone
- competitive antagonist that bind to the opioid receptors with higher affinity than agonist but does not activate the receptor.
- This effectively blocks the receptor, preventing the body from responding to opiates and endorphins
Withdrawal sx of opioids
pain, tachycardia, HTN, fever, sweating, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, agitation and irritability
Contraindications for naloxone
- hypersensitivity to naloxone
- CAD
- pregnant women
- opioid dependent patients
How do H1 antihistamines work?
binds to histamine H1 receptors in mast cells
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd generation antihistamines
- 1st generation has more side effects such as drowsiness
- 2nd generation has few CNS side effects
Use of H1 antihistamines
- treat allergic reactions
- insomnia
- motion sickness
- vertigo
Use of H2 antihistamines
- binds to H2 receptors in upper GI tract
- treats gastric acid conditions
- some relief of Parkinson-like reaction
Contraindications/warnings of antihistamine
- pregnancy
- counseled on operating heavy machinery
Examples of 1st generation antihistamine
- diphenhydramine
- hydroxyzine
- promethazine
Examples of 2nd generation antihistamine
- cetirizine
- fexofenadine
- loratadine
How do decongestants work?
Induces vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the nose, throat and paranasal sinuses
Active ingredients in decongestants
- pseudoephedrine
- phenylephrine
What adverse effect can decongestants cause due to vasoconstriction
- HTN
- paired with antihistamines, may lessen effect but do not cancel each other out
Contraindications/ warnings of decongestants
- not recommended for pregnancy
- over use of topical can cause rebound nasal congestion
Examples of decongestants
- oxymetazoline (afrin, don’t use for more than 3 days)
- pseudoephedrine
- phenylephrine
Action of beta2 agonist (bronco dilators)
Beta2 receptors are in bronchial smooth muscle and when stimulated cause relaxation (dilation) of bronchioles
What can beta2 agonists be used for?
Reversible air way obstruction caused by:
- bronchial asthma
- exercise induced bronchospasm
- emphysema
Excessive use of beta2 agonists may cause what?
- excessive use may result in paradoxical bronchospasm
- tachycardia
Contraindication/ Caution/ Warnings of beta2 agonists
- cardiac arrhythmias
- beta blockers my inhibit the effect of beta2 agonists
- caution with DM, may cause increase blood glucose
Patient management of beta2 agonists
Provide a spacer and face mask
muscarinic antagonists relieve sx and manage what?
- Relief of bronchial asthma
- management of COPD
Adverse effects of anticholinergic
- Red as a beet (flushed face/sleepy)
- blind as bat (blurred vision)
- stuffed as a pipe (stuffed as a pipe)
- mad as a hatter (confusion)
- Hot as a hare (increased HR/body temp)
- Dry as bone (dry mouth)
Contraindication/warning of muscarinic antagonist/anticholinergics
- arrhythmias
- use in pregnancy if potential benefit outweighs risk
Examples of muscarinic antagonist/anticholinergics
- ipratropium
- tiotropium
What is Leukotriene?
What does a leukotriene antgonist result in?
- Leukotriene is a broncho constrictive substance released by body during inflammation
- Antagonist results in bronchodilation
Mast cell stabilizer stop the release of a substance that causes what in the respiratory tract?
- bronchoconstriction
- inflammation
What conditions do Leukotriene Antagonist and Mast Cell stabilizer treat?
- treatment of asthma
- treatment of COPD
Contraindication/warning/caution of leukotriene antagonist and mast cell stabilizer
- acute asthma/bronchospasms
- ASA sensitive asthmatics
Action of Inhaled Corticosteroids
- suppressing inflammation
- decrease inflammatory process in the air way through inhibiting multiple different inflammatory cytokines
What is a common condition caused from inhaled corticosteroids?
How do you prevent it?
- Candida Albicans (yeast infection)
- patient should rinse mouth with water after using inhaler
Contraindication of inhaled corticosteroids
caution with compromised immune system
Action of antitussives
- central acting: depresses cough center
- peripheral acting: anesthetize stretch receptors
What does an antitussive do?
relieves non productive cough
Adverse effects of codeine
- respiratory depression
- euphoria
- sedation
Contraindication/warnings/caution of antitussives
- persistent cough (greater than 2 weeks)
- codeine with respiratory disorders
Examples of Antitussives
- benzonatate
- codeine sulfate
Action of mucolytic
- loosens and mobilize thick mucus from respiratory system
How does an expectorant work?
reduces viscosity of tenacious secretions by increasing respiratory tract fluid
Contraindications of mucolytic and expectorants
persist cough
Example of expectorant
guaifenesin
How do antiarrhythmics work?
Decrease symptomatology, increases hemo-dynamic performance
Action of Class 1 Antiarrhythmic
depresses myocardial excitability to electrical stimuli thus decreasing pulse rate
Action of Class 2 Antiarrhythmic
Beta blockers block stimulation of beta receptors of the heart
How does Amiodarine affect the heart? What class antiarrhythmic is it?
- Amiodarone blocks potassium channels in the heart.
- This is used for ventricular dysrhythmias and atrial fibrillation
- Class 3 antiarrhythmic
Action of Class 4 Antiarrhythmic
Verapamil blocks calcium channels which are critical in the production of muscle contraction and electrical conduction
Use of antiarrhythmics
treats cardiac arrhythmias
Examples of antiarrhythmic
- lidocaine
- amiodarone
- metoprolol
Action of nitrates
Direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle of blood vessels
Contraindications/warning of nitrates
postural hypotension
When should you not give nitrates
- BP below 100 systolic, do not give
- do not use with dick meds
Examples of nitrates
Nitroglycerin
HTN guidelines
Normal: 120/80 Elevated: 120-129/80 Stage 1: 130-139/80-89 Stage 2: 140/90 Higher value between systolic and diastolic determines the stage
Step care regimen for HTN
- Step 1: Life Style Changes
- Step 2: Use of thiazide diuretic
- Step 3: Increase dose of drugs or combine 2
- Step 4: combine 2-3 of step 3
Which medication is used to control 80% of patients with HTN
diuretics
How do Ace Inhibitors/ARBs lower blood pressure?
- by dilating or increasing the size of the arterial blood vessels
Adverse effects of Ace Inhibitors
- postural or orthostatic hypotension
- Angioedema in african american patients
- dry, hacking cough in 5-20% of patients
Examples of ace inhibitors
- lisinopril
- captopril
- enalapril
- ramipril
Examples of ARB
- losartan
- telmisartan
Action of calcium channel blocker
act by causing peripheral vasodilation
What are the 2 types of calcium channel blockers
- Dihydropyridines
- Non-dihydropyridines
Use of dihydropyridines
- potent vasodilators that have little or no negative effect upon cardiac contractility or conduction
- primarily for HTN
Use of non-dihydropyridines
-less potent vasodilators but have a greater depressive effect on cardiac conduction and contractility
Patient management of calcium channel blockers
- much more effective in older and in black patients with HTN
Use of beta blocker
- HTN
- angina pectoris
Should you stop beta blockers abruptly
Absolutely not
Examples of beta blockers
Ends in (-olol)
- metoprolol
- propranolol
- atenolol
When should diuretics be administered?
How often will patient need to void?
- administer early in the day to prevent nocturnal diuresis
- need to void often the first few weeks
Contraindications/warning of diuretics
- sulfa allergy
- kidney disease
- electrolyte imbalance
Examples of loop diuretics
- Furosemide
Examples of thiazide diuretics
- HCTZ
- chlorthalidone
Most commonly prescribed antihyperlipidemics
Statins
How do antihyperlipidemics work?
Reduction of blood lipids
Labs for patients on anti hyperlipidemics
- LFT
- Lipid Panel
- Chemistry
Examples of statins
- atorvastatin
- simvastatin
Action of antacids
- neutralize or reduce acidity
Adverse reactions of antacids
- laxative effect and produce diarrhea
Contraindications/ warning of antacids
- Sodium Containing: Patients with cardiovascular problems such as HTN or CHF
Examples of antacids
- aluminum hydroxide gel
- magnesium hydroxide
- calcium carbonate
H2 receptors are located where?
How do H2 antagonists affect the body?
- H2 receptor cells are in stomach
- reduces secretion of gastric acid
H2 antagonist treats what conditions
gastric and duodenal ulcers
Examples of H2 antagonists
- Cimetidine
- Famotidine
- Ranitidine
Action of proton pump inhibitors
- blocks final step in production of gastric acid
Uses of proton pump inhibitors
- GERD
- heart
- Ulcers w/ H pylori
How are proton pump inhibitors administered?
30-60 minutes before a meal
before breakfast and before dinner
proton pump inhibitors has a risk of causing what condition
- risk of osteoporosis resulting from high dose
Examples of proton pump inhibitors
- esomeprazole
- omeprazole
- pantoprazole
Action of anti diarrheal
decrease intestinal peristalsis which is usually increased with diarrhea
Examples of antidiarrheal
- loperamide
Action of anti-flatulents
defoaming action disperses and prevents formation of mucus surrounded gas pockets in intestine
What do anti-flatulents help relieve?
- excess gas
examples of anti-flatulents
Simethicone
Adverse reactions of laxatives
obstruction of esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon may occur
Examples of bulk forming laxatives
- psyllium
- methylcellulose
Examples of emollient laxatives
- mineral oil (enema)
Examples of fecal softener
Docusate calcium
Examples of hyperosmolar
- glycerin
- polyethylene glycol
Example of Irritant or stimulant laxative
- Bisacodyl
- senna
examples of saline laxative
magnesium citrate
Adverse effect of hemorrhoid agents
- may lead to atrophy of affected tissues
Examples of hemorrhoid agents
- hydrocortisone
- proctocream
Use of insulin
- controlling type 1 DM
- can be used for type 2 DM
Adverse reactions of insulin
Hypoglycemia- too much insulin with not enough glucose
How can a patient become hypoglycemic
- Pt eats too little food
- Insulin dose is incorrectly measured
- increase in physical activity
- Infection may change dose requirement
Sulfonylureas (antidiabetic) stimulate what organ to do what?
Stimulating beta cells of pancreas to make more insulin, lowering blood glucose
Adverse reactions of antidiabetics
- GI upset
- Hypoglycemia
What hormone influences every organ and tissue in the body?
Thyroid
What should you consider when giving thyroid medicine
- overdose
- hyperthyroidism
How long will efforts of thyroid hormone replacement take?
- may not be apparent for 6 weeks, early effects may be apparent as soon as 48 hours
Examples of thyroid medication
levothyroxine
Use of male hormones
Replacement therapy for testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)
Actions of contraception’s
inhibits ovulation
Difference between progestin and progesterone
Progestin= synthetic Progesterone= natural
Examples of oral contraceptives
- Progestin only pills (POP)
- norethindrone
- Drospirenone
- Combined estrogen-progestin (COC)
- Monophasic (COC): fixed dose of estrogen and progestin through cycle
- Biphasic and Triphasic (COC) delivers hormones similar levels of naturally produced
Uses of oral contraceptives
- prevents pregnancy
- regulation of menstrual cycle
- dysmenorrhea
- reduce acne
Adverse reaction of oral contraceptives
-Venous thromboembolism (COC)
Define Bactericidal
Drugs that kill bacteria
Define Bacteriostatic
Drugs that slow or retard the multiplication of bacteria
Define broad spectrum antibiotic
effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria
Define super infection
bacteria or fungal microorganism not affected by antibiotic being used for treatment
Use of sulfonamides
- UTIs caused by e coli
- staphylococcus aureus
- MRSA
What condition and allergy should you consider with sulfonamides
- caution with G6PD
- Sulfa allergy
Examples of drugs containing sulfonamide
- celecoxib
- furosemide
Contraindications for sulfonamide
- not used near end of pregnancy
- caution with bronchial asthma
- contraindicated for patients with allergy and G6PD
What medication is similar to PCN but will work if its PCN resistant?
Cephalosporines
What age should tetracyclines not be given?
9 years and younger, could cause permanent teeth discoloration
Examples of tetracyclines
Doxycycline
What medication class is an alternate to PCN for strep and treats chlamydia?
Macrolides
Examples of macrolides
- azithromycin
- erythromycin
fluoroquinolone should only be used to treat what conditions if no other treatment is available?
- UTI
- bacterial bronchitis
- bacterial sinusitis
What tendon might rupture while taking fluoroquinolones?
Achilles
Examples of fluoroquinolones
ciproflaxin
What are aminoglycosides used for?
primarily gram negative bacteria
Adverse reactions to taking aminoglycosides
ototoxicity
Examples of aminoglycosides
gentamycin
Uses of carbapenems
- hospital acquired pneumonia
- meningitis
- pyelonephritis
Contraindications/warnings of carbapenems
- seizure disorder
- steven johnson syndrome
- renal impairment
Examples of carbapenems
ertapenem
Uses of amebicides, antiprotozoal and nitroimidazole
gynecologic infections: bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis including treatment of asymptomatic partners
What should not be used with Amebicide, Antiprotozoal, and Nitroimidazole?
- use of alcohol or propylene glycol containing products during or within 3 days of therapy discontinuation
Example of Amebicide, Antiprotozoal, and Nitroimidazole
- metronidazole
Lincosamide Is considered bacteriostatic but is bactericidal against what?
- some strains of staphylococci
- streptococci
- anaerobes such as Bacteroides fragilis
Examples of lincosamide
clindamycin
How do antivirals work?
How many infections do they work against?
- inhibit viral replication
- have limited use because they are effective against small number of specific vital infections
What viruses do antivirals treat?
- herpes
- HIV
- influenza
- Hep C
Examples of antivirals
- acyclovir
- valacyclovir
- oseltamivir
Antifungals may be what 2 things?
- may be fungicidal or fungistatic
What tests must you perform while using antivirals?
periodic liver function tests
Absorption of ketoconazole is impaired when drug is taken with what?
- histamine antagonist
- antacids
Examples of antifungals
- clotrimazole
- tolnaftate
- ketoconazole
- terbinafine
What do muscle relaxers do?
- relieve acute painful MSK conditions attributed to sedative effect
How does cyclobenzaprine reduce muscle spasms?
effects on muscle tone
What is the exact mode of diazepam in terms of MSK conditions?
- unknown but does have sedative effects
Examples of muscle relaxers
- cyclobenzaprine
- methocarbamol
- diazepam
- baclofen
Action of corticosteroids
- anti-inflammatory action
What disorders can corticosteroids help with?
- auto immune disorders
What happens if you stop corticosteroids abruptly
- could be potentially life threatening as administration shuts off pituitary release of hormones
Examples of corticosteroids
- hydrocortisone
- prednisone
- dexamethasone
Action of antimigraine
acts on intracranial blood vessels and trigeminal system; causes vasoconstriction and reduces neurogenic inflammation
What conditions should be considered when giving anti migraines?
- arrhythmias
- Wolff-Parkinson-White disease
examples of antimigraine
sumatriptan
Action of scabicide
- paralysis and death of pests
Examples of scabicide
permethrin
Where should you not use topical steroids?
face, groin or axilla
What growths are keratolytics used for?
- epidermis growths such as warts
Contraindications keratolytic
- warts with hair
- genital or facial warts
- mucous membrane
- infected skin
examples of keratolytic
- podofilox
- salicylic acid
Types of Nicotine replacement therapy
- patch
- gum
- inhaler
- nasal spray
- lozenge