Drug Bomb - Test 3 Flashcards
Why is a drug given Topically
it is too toxic to give IV
4 stages of a Grand Mal?
Aura, Tonic, Clonic, Sleep
Buspirone
anxiolytic MOA- 5HT1a agonist - partial
what is beta amyloid?
extracellular plaques
Sevoflurane
Inhalable Anesthesia Tx: anesthesia, very potent, ropic onset and recovery Benefits: low airway irritation - very commonly used
What drugs are given adjuvant to anesthetics?
benzodiazepine, barbiturates, anlagesics, scopolamine, antichhoingrgics, NMJ blocking agents
Trihexyphenidyl
Anticholinergic TX: parkinson MOA: ++GABA SE: dry up - anticholinergic
fentanyl
lipophilic opioid (TRANSDERMAL PATCH long acting ), 100xs stronger than morphine, sufentanyl is 5xs stronger than fentanyl
nalorphine
opioid
Chloroprocaine
Local Ester Anesthetic TX: epidural agent for labor (lower risk of toxcity than bupivacaine)
Effects of estrogen in Alzheimers disease
women over 75 years old that have been on estrogen replacement therapy have seen a 4X decrease in alzheimers
what is huntingtons protein?
intranuclear protein
butorphanol
opioid
Name this seizure: rapidly recurring seizures, need acute treatment
status epilepticus
What are EPS
Extrapyramidal Syndrome, sx’s include: parkinson like, akathesia (muscle restlessness), dystonia, tardive dyskinesia (irreversible movt of face and mouth, seen more in the elderly)
metabolism of opioids
through the liver, large 1st pass effect, heroin and codein are metabolized to morphine
dextromethorphan
COUGH SUPRRESSANT (as well as codeine)
Inclusions that we see in parkinsons and ALS?
lewy bodies
what is the date rape drug
flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine
Caffeine
Methylxanthine TX: apnea of prematurity, resotre alertness MOA: –CNS Suppression via A1 antagonism
Theophylline
Methylxanthine TX: COPD, Asthma MOA: –CNS Suppression via A1 antagonism
barbiturate are long acting except for
thiopental
Venlafaxine
SNRI MOA: – SERT and NET TX severe depression
Carbidopa
–Dopa decarboxylase in the periphery = ++Ldopa to cross BBB
What are the 4 main anxiolytic/hypnotic drugs
Benzodiazepine, Barbituates, Melatonin agonists, 5HT agonists
what are the main uses of sedative hypnotics
TX of anxiety, insomnia, balanced anesthesia, epilepsy, withdrawal, muscle relaxation
haloperidol
typical antipsychotic, most potent
MOA of huntingtons dis
loss of dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia
effects of DA and Ach on GABA?
DA cause – GABA,, Ach ++GABA
How does disulfiram work?
–ALDH (aldehyde dehydrogenase) and causes an unpleasant reaction to alcohol ingestion
levorphanol
opioid
Ethanol
Alcohol CNS Depressant MOA: has a linear slope of action (more likely to cause death)
Name for this seizure: no losss of consciusness, minimal spread, localized?
simple partial seizure
Lamotrigine
TX: all seizures SE: Stevens Johnson syndrom MOA: –Na, and Ca2+ channels
orlistat
–GI fat absorption
Amphetamine salts (Adderall)
Tx: ADAD, narcolepsy Amphetamine Schedule 2 controlled substance
Most common forms of ADHD
Combined>Predominantly inattentive>predominantly hyperactivity
clonidine
alpha 2 agonists TX: ADHD
Mirtazapine
MOA++5HT and NE, while –presynaptic alpha2 receptors TX: antidepressant SE: antiemetic (–5HT), sedation and weight gain (–H1)
What are false beliefs?
delusions
Midazolam
Benzodiazepine for Adjuvant to Anesthesia Tx: sedation, amnesia, anxiolytic, sedation for painful procedures, high risk pt’s
What drug treats spasticity?
Baclophen (++GABAb agonist)
Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Oxycodone
Opioids RR addiction 4 Highly euphoric
what treats tonic clonic seizures?
carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic Acid
name this seizure: tonic spasms, convulsion, LOC
Tonic-Clonic or grand mal
Sedatives or Hypnotics cause calming effects mainly?
sedative anxionlytics. Hypnotics cause sleep.
Cardinal Sx of parkinsons?
Bradykinesia, muscular rigidity, resting tremor, postural instability
loperamide
opioid, antidiarrheal
MOA for alzheimers tx?
increase Ach, –AchE, –ButyrylchE (converts Ach to choline and acetate)
what does opium mean?
coming from poppy seeds - morphine and codeine
Analeptic that is an analgesic
caffeine (excedrine)
excitalopram
SSRI
ascending pain pathway
opioid receptors on presynaptic nerve causes – in excitability. Post synaptically, opening of K+ channels
Thioridazine
typical antipsychotic, middle potent
Lithium
TX: manic depression - maintanence (bipolar) MOA: unsure but it is mood stabilizing SE: Tremor, hypothyroidism, Nephrogenic DI, skin reactions CI: Thiazides (NCCI) and Loop diuretics (NKCCI)
what three areas of the brain are affected in ADHD
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and the caudate/putamen
What are the three MOA for anticonvulsants?
–Na+ and Ca2+ voltage gated ion channels, ++GABA or it’s effects
what treats before and after medical procedures?
midazolam, diazepam, lorazepam
Alchohol abuse
sedative, hypnotic, RR adiction is 3 mild euphoria, reducing inhibitions completely absorbed in the stomach fetal alcohol concentration is the same as the mothers metabolized by ADH in the liver (some in lungs and kidney) follows 0 order kinetics (enzyme limited - only 1 cup per hour) MOA: ++GABA at GABAa receptors, –NMDA (NMDA is used in learning, cognition, etc) Low doses: slurred speech, ataxia High dose: amnesia, blackouts, respiratory distress CONTRAINDICATED:BARBITURATES, BENZODIAZEPINES, MARIJUANA, COCAINE (LIVER MAKES COCAETHYLENE) SE: wernicke korsakoff syndrome (–Vit B1 thiamin) wet brain; Fetal alcohol syndrome (up to 50%, mental retardation, hyperactivity, antisocial behavior); alcoholic fatty liver syndrome = cirrhosis = liver failure
Duloxetine
SNRI MOA: – SERT and NET TX: Chronic pain (better than TCA’s)
what barbiturate causes a medically induced coma?
pentobarbital
Name this seizure: sudden onset, abrupt cessation, brief LOC
Absence seizure, or petit mal
what is an opiate (meaning)?
extracted from poppy seeds
Mu2
receptor for opioids - brainstem and spinal cord
Valproic acid, carbamazepine
TX: MDD acute sx’s of mania
adding a benzodiazepine with what drugs could cause additive CNS depression
ethanol, opioids, anticonvulsants, phenothizine, antihistamine, TCA’s
Amphetamines (meth, dexamphetamine, methylphenidate, cocaine, modafinil)
Sympathomimetic Amides Metabolized by liver, avoid MAOI and SSRI Duration of action is usually short MOA: ++ synaptic monoamines by –DAT; –VMAT = more DA to be released from presynaptic neuron
paroxetine
SSRI Short half life - see SE with sudden discontinuation
Whats is used more, atypical or typical antiphsychotic agents?
atypical are used more
Amantadine
Antiviral TX: parkinsons MOA: increase DA release, only works for 12 motnhs
intermediate druation benzodiazepines
Lorazepam
what treats narcolepsy
modafinil
Valproic acid
MOA: –T type Ca2+ channels, – GABA transaminase Tx: petit mal (absence seizure) SE: hepatotoxic syndrome, teratogenic
Fluoxetine
SSRI Longest half life of the SSRI, –P450
what is cross tolerance
seen in opioid tolerance, tolerance to one drug is tolerance to many others
What drug treats spasms
Diazepam (by ++GABA)
Phenytoin, Fospenytoin
Class: cyclic ureides Dose dependent (zero order kinetics)- low dose = linear, high dose = non linear MOA: –Na channels (keeping in inactive state), – release of Glutamate, ++GABA TX: – Seizure propagation - Grand Mal, partial seizures, status epilepticus SE: nystagmus, ataxia, gingival hypertrophy, Fetal hydantoin syndrome (teratogenic) Fosphenytoin (more soluble, better for IV) ASA increase free phenytoin (causes protein dissociation)
surgical tx for parkinsons
Fetal DA grafts, deep brain stimulation, thalamtomy (–tremors)
tx seizures
diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, chlorazepate
L-Dopa
most common drug for Parkinsons, L-dopa can cross the BBB SE: dyskenesias - use with a drug holiday (helps –on-off phenomenon by stopping medication for a short time), GI, Cardio prx.
tramadol
TX: pain, opioid
propranolol (beta Blockers)
TX: sympomatic relief of anxiety (tremors, sweat)
Benzocaine
Local Ester anesthetic TX: topical only (great lipid solubility) SE: may induce methemoglobin
what is also affected in parkisnons beside motor?
cognition via the hippocampus and cerebral cortex
risperidone
atypical antipsychotic
Flumazenil
used as an antidote to benzodiazepine and newer hypnotics
What are two neurolytics
Ethyl alcohol and Phenol
Tiagabine
TX: anticonvulsant MOA –GABA reptake
quetiapine
atypical antipsychotic
Name this seizure: starts local but spreads to a generalized seizure
partial becoming generalized
Pramipexole
DA receptor agonist TX: Parkinson
naloxone
TX OPIOID OVERDOSE IMMEDIATELY
Modafinil
NOT FOR USE IN CHILDREN TX: ADHD
what treats myoclonic Seizures?
clonazepam, valproate
What is the worst drug interaction with opioid?
MAOI!!! causes htn, mostly with meperidine
meperidine
active metaboilte, opioid
MOA of schizophrenia
excessive mesolimbic/mescortical Dopamine
descending pain pathway
opioids block the inhibitory GABA neurons = –of nociceptive processin
Rivastigmine
Tx: alzheimers MOA: –AchE and BchE CAN HAVE TRANSDERMAL Patch
tx for panic attacks
alprazolam
do opioids experience sensitization?
yes
can antidepressants be used in tx of ADHD?
yes
what are lewy bodies?
intracellular alpha synuclein
Gabapentin, Pregabalin
GABA analog - but –presynaptic Ca2+ channels TX: grand mal (tonic clonic), partial seizures, Neuropathic pain
Codeine
Metabolized to morpine in the liver
SE of anticonvulsants:
Sedation, Diplopia, nystagmus, ataxia, GI upset, withdrawal, –oral contraceptive effectiveness, teratogenic (except phenobarbital)
SE of Stimulants
Euphoria, dysphoria, insomnia, irriability, tremor, loss of appetite, Cardio risks (MI and Stroke), Addiction, No long term affect on growth
benzodiazepine that treats bipolarism
clonazepam, lorazepam
what causes most of the SE of the antipsychotics?
the Dopamine antagonists
what drug interaction is bad with antiAlzheimers?
TCA, AVOID THEM, orthostatic hypotension
Alprazolam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam
Anxiolytic, benzodiazepine, anxiolytic TX: anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic
atomexetine
NE reuptake inhibitor TX: ADHD no abuse potential