DM Medications & Toxins Flashcards

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Saproterin

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Structural analogue of BH4.

Used to treat PKU II (deficiency of BH4 synthesis or BH2-reductase)

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2
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Orlistat

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Pancreatic lipase inhibitor.

Weight loss drug

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3
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Nitisinone

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Inhibits 4-OH-Phenylpyruvate dioxygenase (PDO)

Used to treat Tyrosinemia Type 1 (Tyrosinosis)

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4
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Acetadote (N-acetyl cysteine)

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Binds NAPQI and helps replenish glutathione

Used to treat acetaminophen overdose

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5
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Antabuse (Disulfuram)

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Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase

Historically used to treat alcohol dependence by causing higher levels of aldehyde when drinking –> stronger hangover symptoms

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6
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Isoniazid

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TB medication

Inactivates pyridoxine as a side effect- B6 supplements need to be given with this medication to prevent PLP deficiency.

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7
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Amytal

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Barbiturate

Inhibits Complex 1 of ETC

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8
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Rotenone

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Insecticide

Inhibits Complex 1 of ETC

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9
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Piercidin A

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Bacterial Antibiotic

Inhibits Complex 1 of ETC

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10
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Antimycin A

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Antibiotic

Inhibits Complex 3 of ETC

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11
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Cyanide

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Inhibits Complex 4 of ETC

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12
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Azide

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Inhibits Complex 4 of ETC

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13
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Hydrogen Sulfide

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Inhibits Complex 4 of ETC

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14
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Carbon monoxide

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Inhibits Complex 4 of ETC

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15
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Oligomycin

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Antiobiotic

Inhibits ATP Synthase

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16
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Atractyloside

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Toxic glycoside from plant

Inhibits ATP/ADP antiporter in inner mitochondrial membrane by binding the inter-membrane space facing portion (outward).

Similar effect to Oligomycin

17
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Bongkrekic Acid

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Toxin from contaminated coconuts

Inhibits ATP/ADP antiporter in inner mitochondrial membrane by binding the matrix facing portion (inward)

Similar effect to Oligomycin

18
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DNP (2,4-dinitrophenol)

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Synthetic uncoupler of ETC

19
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Aspirin (ASA)

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Synthetic uncoupler of ETC

20
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Gramicidin

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Channel forming ionophore

Uncouples ETC

21
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Valinomycin

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Mobile carrier, makes inner membrane permeable to K+

Uncouples ETC

22
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UCP1 (thermogenin)

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Protein

Purposefully uncouples ETC for thermogenesis