Drugs Flashcards
Trimetaphan
Ganglionic blocker (blocks transmission of Ach)
used for CVS (lowers BP) + hypertension
[side effects]
-Tachycardia
-Reduced secretions
-Pupil dilation
-Sexual dysfunction
Metirosine
Inhibits initial enzyme (tyrosine hydroxylase) in synthesis of NA
Possible use in catecholamine-secreting tumour
[side effects]
-Headaches
-Heavy sweating
-Tachycardia
-High BP
-Pale face/being sick
-Anxious/panick
Cardidopa
Inhibits synthesis of DOPA to dopamine DOPA decarboxylase
Parkinson’s disease
- reduces metabolism in periphery = reduced sympathetic effects of levodopa (high BP and racing heart)
-doesn’t cross BBB (increases levodopa availability in CNS)
methyldopa (Aldomet)
Metabolised to methyl-NA = false precursor molecule
A2 agonist
Inhibits DOPA decarboxylase
Treat pregnancy-induced hypertension andd pre-eclampsia
Guanethidine
Transported via same mechanism as NA
Blocks adrenergic neurons that releases NA
[side effects]
Bradycardia
Digestive disorders
Nasal congestion
Sexual dysfunction
Reserpine
Inhibits VMAT -> prevents transport of NA into vesicles (vesicular levels fall)
hypertension treatment
[side effects]
- hypotension
- bradycardia
- digestive disorders
- nasal congestion
- sexual dysfunction
phenylephrine
Selective alpha-1 agonist
used as …
- Decongestant
- Pupil dilation
- Increase BP
- Relieve hemorrhoids
clonidine
Selective alpha-2 agonist
Prevents NA release
Reduces BP – treat hypertension
[side effects]
- Drowsiness
- Oedema
isoprenaline
beta agonist
asthma treatment
[side effects]
- tachycardia
- dysthymia
dobutamine
Beta-1 agonist
Treats cardiogenic shock + severe heart failure by increases cardiac contractility
[side effects]
Dysrhythmia
Salbutamol
Selective beta-2 agonist
Treats asthma by relaxing smooth muscle
[side effects]
- Tachycardia
- Dysrhythmia
- Tremor
Clenbuterol
Beta-2 agonist
Treats chronic breathing disorders (e.g. asthma) -> bronchodilator
mirabegron
beta-3 agonist
treats overactive bladder syndrome
amphetamine
Indirect acting sympathetic agonists
Reverses NET and VMAT
= NA release from vesicles
Narcolepsy
Obesity
ADHD
[side effects]
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Dependence
ephedrine
beta agonist
causes NA release
used as a decongestant
[side effects]
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Dependence
cocaine
blocks NET = synaptic NA release
[side effects]
- hypertension
- abuse / dependence
phenoxybenzamine
Alpha-antagonist
NET inhibitor
[side effects]
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- nasal congestion
phentolamine
alpha antagonist
[side effects]
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- nasal congestion
Prazosin, tamsulosin, doxazosin
Alpha-1-antagonist
treats:
- hypertension
- prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
[side effects]
- ejaculation failure
Yohimbine
alpha-2 antagonist
labetalol
Alpha/beta antagonist
Hypertension in pregnancy
[side effects]
Bronchoconstriction
Postural hypotension
carvediol
alpha/beta antagonist
treats heart failure and hypertension
[side effects]
-Bronchoconstriction
-Postural hypotension
-renal failure
propranolol
beta antagonist
treats:
- angina
- hypertension
- cardiac dysrhythmia
- glaucoma
[side effects]
-Bronchoconstriction
-Cardiac failure
-Cold extremities
-Fatigue
-Depression
-Hypoglycaemia
atenolol
beta-1-antagonist
treats angina, hypertension and dysthymias
[side effects]
-Bronchoconstriction
-Cardiac failure
-Cold extremities
-Fatigue
-Depression
-Hypoglycaemia
timolol
beta-1-antagonist
treats glaucoma
methacholine
Muscarinic and nicotinic agonist
Bronchial provocation test
bethanechol
Muscarinic and nicotinic agonist – via M3
treats bladder hypotonia
atropine
Non-selective competitive muscarinic antagonist
treats:
-CNS depression/excitation
-anticholinesterase poisoning
-GI hypermotility (anti-spasm)
- lazy eye (has long-lasting mydriasis effect; put on good eye to blur vision and strengthen weak eye)
hyoscine (scopolamine)
Non-selective competitive muscarinic antagonist
TREATS:
GI relaxant (treat bowel pain)
CNS depression/excitation
Sedating
Motion sickness - blocks transmission from vestibular apparatus to vomiting centre
Pirenzepine
M1 selective antagonist – inhibits vagus-induced histamine release (no direct effect on smooth muscle)
treats peptic ulcers
Darifenacin, oxybutynin & tolterodine
M3 selective antagonists
Inhibits involuntary bladder contraction and micturition
[side effects]
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- constipation
Iptatropium
Quaternary ammonium compound
TREATS:
- Irritant induced bronchospasm
-Asthma
-bronchitis
-COPD
Curare / d-tubocurarine
Non-depolarising agent
binds to nicotinic receptor at NMJ as an antagonist
blocks neuromuscular nerve transmission but not nerve conduction/muscle contractility
causes paralysis
Alpha-bungarotoxin
Irreversible binding to nACh receptors at NMJ
Inhibits post-synaptic Ach binding
SIDE EFFECTS:
Hypotension - due to ganglionic blockade
Histamine release from mast cells
Bronchospasm in sensitive individuals
Respiratory failure - assisted ventilation used
Gallamine / pancuronium
M2 blockade (blocks Ach transmission/binding)
used as anaesthetic
side effects:
- tachycardia
Suxamethonium
mimicks Ach at neuromuscular junction
hydrolysis = much slower so depolarisation is prolonged = neuromuscular blockage
USES:
- Intubation – paralyses larynx
- Surgery during pregnancy/caesarean
- Doesn’t cross BBB
- Doesn’t affect newborn respiration - Electroconvulsive therapy
- Lethal injection
SIDE EFFECTS:
- Bradycardia
- Potassium release + hyperkalemia (increase in permeability at end plate -> net loss of K+)
- Post-operative pain
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Prolonged paralysis
Neostingmine
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Raises Ach in synapse
Quaternary ammonium compound -> competes with Ach
USES:
Reverses non-depolarising block at end of anaesthesia
Sugammadex
Chelates amino-steroid non-depolarising blockers
Avoids use of cholinesterase inhibitors/depolarising agents
USES:
Reverses non-depolarising block at end of anaesthesia
Tropicamide
Non-selective muscarinic antagonist -> causes pupil dilation
Used for ocular examination
Dipivefrin
Adrenoceptor agonists (due to lipophilicity, it penetrates anterior chamber of eye more easily than epinephrine)
reduces AH production
Brimonidine
Alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist
treats glaucoma by reducing AH formation
Brinzolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Decreases intracellular bicarbonate (required for AH formation)
Treats glaucoma
Carbachol; Pilocarpine
Miotics - Muscarinic agonists
Improves drainage of AH through trabecular network
Treats glaucoma and dry eyes
Latanoprost
PGF2α analogue
Improves drainage through uveoscleral outflow
Verteporfin
Used in combination with photodynamic therapy
treats wet AMD