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Body metabolizes drugs, to make them more polar, so that they are water soluble and capable of being eliminated out in the _________

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urine

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Drugs need to be water soluble in order to have a high degree of ______

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renal excretion

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Many drugs are Lipid-soluble (Non-polar, uncharged) and will need to be converted to a more ___________________________

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water-soluble (polar, charged) compound in order to concentrate in the renal filtrate (urine)

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Phase I metabolism:

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“Refers to the enzyme catalyzed transformation reactions that take place in the intestine and liver.”
-Oxidation reactions
- CYP450 enzymes
CYP3A4, CYP2C9/8, CYP2D6, CYP1A2, etc

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Phase II metabolism:

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“Refers to the enzyme catalyzed transformation reactions that take place in the intestine and liver.”

-primarily involves Conjugation reactions, which further increases a compounds water-solubility.

-involves UGT enzymes
-involves- NAT enzymes
-other reaction types: acetylation

*Phase II metabolism only happens to a small percent of drugs.

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Ultra -rapid Metabolizer:

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breaks down substrates/drugs ~2x as fast

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Poor Metabolizer:

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lacks specific functional enzyme or enzymes

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CYP450 enzymes vary among individuals by:

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ethnic race

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**With most drugs, INDUCERS make/activate _____________ which ______

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more enzymes

decreases active drug

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**With Prodrugs, more enzyme due too an inducer will _________

** remember enzyme makes active drug** its opposite with prodrugs

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make more active drug

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With most drugs, INHIBITORS ____________ enzymes, which will

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inactivate

increase active drug

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**With Prodrugs, less enzyme due to an inhibitor will make _______

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decrease active drug

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** remember Prodrugs are inactive, then once it is catalyzed by an enzyme becomes active.

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Prodrugs are used often to _____________

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extend the dosing interval

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Valacyclovir is a prodrug to ______

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acyclovir

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Vyvanse is a prodrug to ________

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d-amphetamine

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Primidone is the Prodrug of ________

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phenobarbital

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Enzyme Inducers decrease the _________

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concentration of the substrate drugs

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InDucers = Decreased levels/effects of substrate

” Decrease level of substrate unless the substrate is ______”

unless ______________

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It is a Prodrug

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Some big drugs that are Inducers:

remember PS PORCS

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Phenytoin
Smoking

Phenobarbital & Primidone
Oxcarbazepine
Rifampin/Rifabutin/Rifapentine
Carbamazepine
St. John’s Wort

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Dilantin, Infatabs, Phenytek

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phenytoin

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Sezaby

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phenobarbital

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Mysoline

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primidone

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Oxtellar XR, Trileptal

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oxcarbazepine

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Rifadin

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rifampin

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Mycobutin

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rifabutin

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Priftin

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rifapentine

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Epitol, Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR

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carbamazepine

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Enzyme inhibitors _____________ the concentration of the drugs UNLESS it is a ___________

remember

G <3 PACMAN———————–(learn brand names)

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Increase

Prodrug

Grapefruit
<3
Protease Inhibitors
Azole antifungals - fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, isavuconazonium
Cyclosporine/Cobicistat/Cimetidine
Macrolides- clarithromycin, erythromycin BUT NOT azithromycin
Amiodarone & dronedarone
Non-DHP CCB- diltiazem, verapamil

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Lag time for enzyme induction:

-induction most often requires additional enzyme production, which __________

  • when an inducer is stopped, it could take _________
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-takes time

-2-4 weeks for the induction effects to disappear completely, the excess enzymes will degrade based on their own half-lives.

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(P-gp) P-Glycoprotein efflux pumps (transporters)

P-gp transports drugs and their metabolites ______________

OATP is another _________

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out of the body by pumping them into the gut, where they can be excreted in the stool.

drug transporter.

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When a drug blocks/inhibits P-gp, a drug that is a substrate for P-gp will have _____________ absorption (since less of the drug will be pumped into the gut) and the substrate drug level will __________

A

increased

increase

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Common Drug classes that are Substrates for P-gp:

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-
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-Anticoagulants: (apixaban, rivaroxaban) edoxaban, dabigatran

-Cardiovascular drugs: (digoxin, diltiazem, verapamil) carvedilol, ranolazine)

  • Immunosuppressants: (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), sirolimus
  • HIV drugs: (dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, sofosbuvir
  • Others: (colchicine) atazanavir, dolutegravir, posaconazole, raltegravir, saxagliptan
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Common Drug Inhibitors of P-gp

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  • Anti-infectives: (clarithromycin, itraconazole, posaconazole)
  • Cardiovascular drugs: (amiodarone, diltiazem, verapamil), carvedilol, dronedarone, conivaptan, quinidine
  • HIV drugs: (cobicistat, ritonavir)
  • HCV drugs (ledipasvir, paritaprevir)
    -Others: (cyclosporine, fibanserin, ticagrelor)
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Common Inducers of P-gp

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-

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  • carbamazepine
  • phenobarbital
  • phenytoin
  • rifampin
  • St. John’s wart

dexamethasone, tipranavir

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There is no Such thing with Prodrugs and P-gp pumps.

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38
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Enterohepatic recycling:

After a drug has been metabolized, it can be transported through the __________ back to the gut.

From the gut, the drug can be reabsorbed again (primarily though the __________, where most drugs are absorbed) and then enter into the _____________ and travel back to the ________.

A

bile

small intestine

portal vein

liver

39
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The recycling of an already metabolized drug is called _________, which increases the duration of action of many drugs.

ex: Zetia

A

enterohepatic recycling

40
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P-gp inhibitor:

A

amiodarone

41
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substrate for the P-gp enzyme

A

digoxin (Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin)

42
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Drugs that interact with each other:

Amiodarone + Warfarin

-these agents can be used together for atrial fibrillation treatment:

amiodarone for rhythm control
warfarin to reduce clot risk

What is the risk?

If using amiodarone 1st and adding warfarin: ____________

If using warfarin 1st and adding amiodarone: ____________

A
  • “Amiodarone inhibits multiple enzymes including CYP2C9, which is the enzyme that metabolizes the more potent warfarin isomer. This decreases warfarin metabolism and causes an increase in INR and increased bleeding risk”
  • start warfarin at a lower dose of < or = to 5mg

-decrease warfarin dose by 30-50%, depending on the INR

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Drugs that interact with each other:

Amiodarone + Digoxin

  • these agents can be used together for atrial fibrillation treatment:

amiodarone for rhythm control
digoxin for rate control

What is the risk?

If adding amiodarone 1st and adding digoxin

if using digoxin 1st and adding amiodarone

When taking both amiodarone and digoxin:

A

-Amiodarone inhibits P-gp
Digoxin is a substrate for P-gp
So, the excretion of digoxin is decreased, which increases the ADR/toxicity risk profile. Amiodarone and digoxin both decrease HR & this increases risk for bradycardia, arrhythmia, fatality.

  • start oral digoxin at a low dose, such as 0.125mg daily
  • decrease oral digoxin dose 50% (change 0.25mg to 0.125mg daily or if patient taking 0.125mg daily then have them take 0.15mg every other day)
  • instruct patient to monitor for symptoms of digoxin toxicity: nausea, vomiting, vision changes; if present contact provider

-Monitor HR; normal 60-100 BPM) can be lower based on patients’ history and physical status. Check for other medications that lower HR: beta-blockers, clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil, dexmedetomidine.

  • if digoxin is being used for rate control, inform prescribers to consider beta-blockers or non-DHP CCBs instead
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Drugs that interact with each other:

Digoxin + Loop diuretic

  • can be given together for heart failure treatment:
    Digoxin for symptom improvement
    Loop Diuretic to alleviate symptoms due to fluid overload

What is the risk?

When taking digoxin & a loop diuretic:

A

Loop diuretics decrease K, Mg, Ca, and Na.
Low K, Mg, or Ca will worsen arrhythmias.
**Digoxin toxicity risk is increased with low K and Mg levels and increased Ca levels.

Caution: Heart Failure & renal impairment often occur together. Digoxin is cleared by P-gp and excreted by the kidneys; renal impairment (which can be exacerbated by loop diuretics) increases digoxin levels and toxicity risk.

  • monitor electrolytes and correct if abnormal
  • renal impairment: decrease digoxin dose or frequency, or discontinue
45
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Drugs that decrease Heart Rate

diltiazem/verapamil or beta blockers for Rate Control; clonidine and beta-blockers to lower blood pressure

what’s the risk?

Actions to take;

A

Additive effects when drugs that decrease HR are used together, including amiodarone, digoxin, beta-blockers, clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil, and dexmedetomidine (Precedex).

Monitor HR: normal 60-100 BPM (can be lower, based on patients’ history and physical state)

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Drugs that interact with each other:

Statins + Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

What is the risk?

Action to take:

A

Increased of CYP3A4 substrates: (lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin).
Increased myopathy risk; if severe (with high CPK), can cause rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure.

(Simvastatin & Lovastatin are Contraindicated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors) recommend a statin that is not metabolized by CYP3A4 **pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin. **

47
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What are the STRONG CYP3A4 inhibitors?

remember G <3 PACMAN

A

Grapefruit juice
<3
Protease inhibitors: ritonavir, but many PIs are potent inhibitors.

Azole Antifungals: fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, isavuconazonium

Cyclosporine & Cobicistat

Macrolides: clarithromycin & erythromycin

Amiodarone & dronedarone

Non-DHP CCBs: diltiazem & verapamil

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Drugs that interact with each other:

warfarin + CYP2C9 inhibitors & CYP2C9 inducers

What is the risk with CYP2C9 inhibitors?

What is the risk with CYP2C9 inducers?

Action to take:

A
  • increase levels of warfarin (increase INR AND increases bleeding risk) with CYP2C9 inhibitors
  • decrease levels of warfarin (decreases INR AND increases clotting risk) with CYP2C9 inducers
  • Monitor INR; therapeutic range is 2-3 for most conditions, (2.5-3.5 for some high-risk indications, such as mechanical mitral valve)

Some drugs (amiodarone) require prophylactic warfarin dose adjustment when started.

49
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CYP2C9 inhibitors:
remember
** SAM TAG AEIOV ***

A

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/trimethoprim,
AMIODARONE
METRONIDAOLE

Tamoxifen
Azole antifungals (etc FLUCONAZOLE, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
Gemfibrozil

Atazanavir
Efavirenz
Isoniazid
Oritavancin
Valproic acid

50
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CYP2C9 inducers:
remember
PS PORrCSa

A

Phenytoin
Smoking

Phenobarbital, primidone
Oxcarbazepine
Rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, ritonavir
Carbamazepine
St. Johns wart, aprepitant

51
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CYP3A4 inducers:

remember
PS PORCS

A

Phenytoin
Smoking

Phenobarbital, primidone
Oxcarbazepine
Rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine,
Carbamazepine
St. Johns wart

52
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CYP1A2 inducers:

remember
PS PORCS

A

Phenytoin
Smoking

Phenobarbital, Primidone
OOOoooooo
Rifampin, ritonavir
Carbamazepine
St. Johns Wart

53
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which electrolytes when low cause the digoxin level to increase?

what are the normal ranges for these electrolytes?

A

K & Mg

54
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which electrolytes when high, cause the digoxin level to increase?

what is the normal range for these electrolytes?

A

Ca

55
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What are some important medications in each of the classes that are substrates for CYP3A4?

  • Analgesics:
  • Anticoagulants:
  • Cardiovascular drugs:
  • Immunosuppressants:
  • Statins:
  • Key HIV drugs:
  • PDE-5 inhibitors:

-Others:

A
  • Analgesics:
  • Anticoagulants:
  • Cardiovascular drugs:
  • Immunosuppressants:
  • Statins:
  • Key HIV drugs:
  • PDE-5 inhibitors:

-Others:

56
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CYP2C19 inhibitors:

A
57
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Which medications specifically include instructions NOT to take with grapefruit juice?

A

Amiodarone
Nifedipine
Tacrolimus
Simvastatin
Lovastatin

58
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remember, inhibitors of a particular CYP, will increase substrate drug levels which are normally metabolized by that CYP, unless the drug is a Prodrug.

CYP3A4 inhibitors + CYP3A4 substrates (many)

  • includes opioids, fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone (major)
A
  • With strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, there is a decrease in metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates, and this will cause an increase in drug levels and an increase in (ADR) Adverse Drug Reactions/toxicity.
  • if an opioid is a substrate, sedation will increase, followed by respiratory depression, which can quickly cause fatality.
  • Do Not use a CYP3A4 inhibitor with an opioid metabolized by CYP3A4
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60
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Drugs that interact with each other:

Valproate + Lamotrigine

What is the risk?

Action to take.

A

**Valproate is an inhibitor of Lamotrigine metabolism

  • valproate decreases lamotrigine metabolism and this causes lamotrigine concentrations to increase, which causes increased risk of serious skin reactions, including SJS/TEN (can be fatal).
  • initiate lamotrigine using starter kit that begins with lower lamotrigine doses. Titrate carefully every 2 weeks.
  • Counsel patients to get emergency help if rash develops
61
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CYP2D6 inhibitors

A

duloxetine/fluoxetine/paroxetine/fluvoxamine/amiodarone

62
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Nexterone

A

amiodarone

63
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Pacerone

A

amiodarone

64
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Luvox

A

fluvoxamine

65
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Drugs that interact with each other:

MAO inhibitors +

  • drugs that increase (Epi) epinephrine, (NE) norepinephrine, (DA) dopamine

OR

  • drugs that increase serotonin (5-HT)

What is the risk?

Action to take:

A

remember The MAO enzyme breaks down catecholamines Epi, NE, and DA. When an MAOI is used, it blocks the enzyme from carrying out catabolism of these catecholamines, which causes increased concentrations instead.

When additional drugs are added on that can increase levels in addition to an MAO inhibitor, there is an increased risk for certain adverse drug reactions.

  • High Epi, NE, and DA can cause Hypertensive Crisis.
  • High serotonin can cause Serotonin Syndrome.
    • Do Not use together. Use a 2-week washout period when switching between drugs with MAO inhibition or serotonergic properties (except with fluoxetine, wait 5 week!!!
66
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List of agents that increase Epi, NE, DA:

A

SNRIs
TCAs
bupropion
levodopa
stimulants including amphetamines.
tyramine rich foods (foods have been aged, pickled, fermented or smoked, including aged cheeses, air dry meats, sauerkraut, some wines and beers)

67
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Tyramine is metabolized by the Monoamine oxidase enzyme.

A
68
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Drugs that increase serotonin:

A

SSRIs
SNRIs
TCAs
mirtazapine
trazodone

fentanyl
methadone
tramadol

buspirone
dextromethorphan (when taken in high doses as a drug od abuse)
lithium
St. John’s wort

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71
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Drugs that are MAO inhibitors:

which are selective and which are nonselective?

A

isocarboxazid

phenelzine (Nardil)

tranylcypromine (Parnate)

rasagiline (Azilect)

selegiline (Emsam, Zelapar)

linezolid

methylene blue

72
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Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs)

drugs examples of this class include:

A

tacrolimus

cyclosporine

73
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mTOR kinase inhibitors

drug examples of this class include:

A

sirolimus

everolimus

74
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Drugs that interact with each other:

What is the risk?

A
75
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Digoxin is a narrow therapeutic drug.

0.125mg is equal to how many ng?

A

125000ng

1mg = 1000000ng

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1 grain is equal to how many mg?

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