Drug List; Drug is Answer Flashcards
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- Calcineurin inhibitor that binds to cytoplasmic receptor proteins.
- inhibits calcineurin, & decreases expression of IL-2 and other cytokines necessary for T-cell activation.
Cyclosporine
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- Similar to cyclosporine but used topically
Tacrolimus
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- Janus Kinase inhibitor
- Inhibits activity of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-4, IL-6, IL13, IL-31*).
Oclacitinib & Apoquel
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- prodrug that is metabolized to a purine analog (6-mercapto purine).
- Interferes w/ incorporation of purines or pyrimidines into DNA
Azathioprine
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- alkylate DNA that causes chemical cross-links to occur in DNA
- interferes w/ DNA replication.
- None labeled for use in veterinary medicine.
Cyclophosphamide & Chlorambucil
Immunemodulator
Mech of Action
- inhibits type II isoform of inosine-5’-monophosphate dehydrogenase present in activated lymphocytes.
- inhibits synthesis of guanosine nucleotides.
- may also suppress dendritic cell maturation and monocyte recruitment.
Mycophenolate mofetil & Mycophenolic Acid
- Immunemodulator
- Anti-inflammatory used for reactive airway Dz (smooth muscle relax)
Corticosteroids
used for pulmonary hypertension
Mech of Action
- type V phosphodiesterase inhibitor
- produces nitric oxide mediated vasodilation
Slidenafil
Anti-inflammatory used for reactive airway Dz
MOA
- interferes w/ Ca transport across cell membrane
- inhibits mast cell degranulation
Cromolyn
Antitussive
MOA
- depresses cough center in medulla via mu or kappa receptor
Morphine, codeine, & hydrocodone
Expectorant
MOA
- stimulate gastric mucosa & vagus
- increase GI & bronchial secretions
Saline Expectorants
anti-tussive
MOA
- depresses cough center in medulla via mu or kappa receptor
- partial Mu agonist
Butorphanol
antitussive w/ seretonin & alpha-2 activity
Tramadol
stimulate resp center in emergency
MOA
- stimulatory affects on carotid & aortic chemoreceptors
Doxapram
bronchodilator
MOA
- inhibition of PDE ->
- inhibits breakdown of cAMP ->
- decreased release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells ->
- anti-inflammatory & bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.
- ALSO adenosine receptor antagonists ->
- avoid bradycardia and bronchoconstriction.
Methylxanthines