Cumulative Material Flashcards
What are the indications for use of a loop diuretics?
Edema, hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia, anion overdose (fluoride, bromide, iodide).
MOA of loop diuretics
Inhibits sodium/potassium/chloride transporter at the thick ascending limb of the loop of henle.
Which loop diuretic should be used when concerned about sulfonamide allergy (even though there is no cross reactivity between loops and sulfa abx)?
Ethacrynic Acid (Edecrin)
Indications for the use of Spironolactone
Primarily hypokalemia (px and tx); hyperaldosteronism, PCOS
What are Eplerenone, Triamterene, and Amiloride indicated for? (All potassium sparing diuretics)
Hypokalemia px and tx
What is Conivaptan indicated for?
CHF, SIADH
Drugs that induce ED
Beta blockers,Clonidine, methyldopa, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, thioridazine, Fluphenazine, SSRIs, SNRIs, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Silodosin, Opioids (esp Methadone), nicotine, excess alcohol
Onset and Duration of Sildenafil (Viagra)
onset in 30 m - 1 hour; duration 4 hours
MOA of PDE Inhibitors
inhibits phosphodiesterase enzymes, slowing the breakdown of cGMP and allowing for the depression of calcium, leading to smooth muscle relaxation, allowing erection (arteriodilation + venoconstiction)
MOA of Alprostadil (injectable PGE-1)
increases cAMP leading to a drop in calcium
meds that induce BPH
testosterone, alpha agonists (pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine), anticholinergics (antihistamines, phenothiazine, TCAs), large doses of diuretics
ADE of Tamsulosin (and other alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists)
dizziness, hypotension, syncope with first dose, muscle weakness, H/A, floppy iris syndrome
indication for Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor)
BPH
MOA of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
relax smooth muscle, decrease prostate size, halt disease process, and decrease PSA
What is the most commonly used herbal supplement in the tx of BPH?
Saw Palmetto
Drugs that cause/worsen Urinary Incontinence
diuretics, alpha receptor antagonists, sedation hypnotics, antidepressants, TCAs, alcohol, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
first-line agent in the tx of stress induced urinary incontinence
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
first-line tx for overactive bladder
Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
agents that cause vasodilation of the efferent arteriole
ACE-Is, ARBs, Diltiazem, Verapamil
drug class that affects blood/urine pH through the movement of H+ ions with K+ at the collecting duct
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
drug class that acts on the distal convoluted tubule and enhances calcium reabsorption into the blood stream
thiazide diuretics
Cholinesterase Inhibitor that is reversible and has specificity for only acetylcholine
Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept)
Cholinesterase Inhibitor that comes in capsule, solution, and patch forms
Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Tartrate (Exelon) ADE
N/V/D, dizziness, H/A, insomnia, depression, somnolence
What drug is FDA approved for the tx of moderate to severe AD?
Memantine (Namenda)
What should all Alzheimer’s patients receive?
ASA therapy to improve vascular function
Which drug used to tx Alzheimer’s Disease is considered medical food?
Caprylidene (Axona)
Caprylidene (Axona) ADE
risk of DKA in diabetics, may increase TGs
drugs that cause visual abnormalities
Carbamazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Locasamide, Lamotrigine, Oxcarbazepine, Phenytoin, Pregabalin, Tiagabine, Vigabatrin
Anticonvulsants that cause weight loss
Ethosuximide, Felbamate*, Topiramate, Zonisamide
Anticonvulsants that cause weight gain
Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Valproic Acid, Vigabatrin
Why does Cimetidine cause significant DI’s?
it is a CYP inhibitor
tx algorithm for early-established seizures
0-10 minutes: IV lorazepam (or diazepam)
10-30 minutes: IV phenytoin or fosphenytoin
30-60 minutes: additional dose of hydantoin 5 mg/kg, IV phenobarbital 20 mg/kg at a rate of 100 mg/min
treatment algorithm for refractory seizures > 60 minutes wit 10-15% GCSE
additional dose of phenobarbital 10 mg/kg every hour until sz stop
or
IV valproate 15-25 mg/kg followed by 1-4 mg/kg/hr
or
medically induced coma
only class that should be used in the elderly to tx sx of anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia in AD
Benzodiazepines (Lorazepam, Diazepam, Temazepam)
use of anticonvulsants (Carbamazepine, VA) in non-elderly AD pts
agitation or aggression
use of anitpsychotics (Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone) in non-elderly pts with AD
disruptive behavior, agitation, aggression
medications associated with memory loss
anticholinergics, benzos, other sedative hypnotics, opioid analgesics, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs, H2 receptor antagonists, digoxin, amiodarone, corticosteroids, antihypertensives (dizziness)
Indications for Rasgiline (Azilect - MAOB Inhibitor)
mono tx in early PD or adjunct to LD in advanced PD (typically first-line in early disease)
medication used for Parkinson’s that is an antiviral
Amantidine (Symmetrel)
drug used to tx PD for which tachyphylaxis may be expected in 4-8 weeks
Amantidine (Symmetrel)
drug of choice in PD if resting tremor is the initial presenting sx
Benztropine Mesylate (Cobentin) or Trihexylphenidyl* (Artane)
Pt population in which Benztropine and Trihexyphenidyl (Anticholinergics) should be avoided.
pts with cognitive deficits
MOA of Ergot Derivative Dopamine Agonists (Bromocriptine, Pergolide)
Moderate affinity for D2 and D3 receptors.
What needs to be done for patients who have renal issues and are taking Pramipexole (Mirapex)?
dose adjust
Drug class of Ropinerol (Requip)
Non-Ergot Derivative Dopamine Agonists
Indication for Rotigotine (Neupro - Non-Ergot Derivative Dopamine Agonist)
early stage idiopathic PD and advanced stages
Which Non-Ergot Derivative Dopamine Agonist comes in patch form?
Rotigotine (Neupro)
indication for Apomorphine (Apokyn)
rescue med for “delayed on”/”no on” or “freezing episodes” (PRN)
What prophylaxis is required when using Apomorphine (Apokyn)?
Trimethobenzamide 3 days prior
Indication for CD/LD
cornerstone of tx of PD, required by nearly all PD pts at some point in dz but use as first-line is controvertial d/t ADE