Drugs Flashcards
MOA of mannitol
osmotic diuretic - increased tubular fluid osmolarity, producing increase urine flow, decreases intracranial/intraocular pressure
- uses : drug overdose, and increased ICP/IOP
ADE of mannitol
pulmonary edema, dehydration,
- CI in anuria and CHF
MOA of Acetazolamide
CA inhibitor causing self limited NaHCO3 diuresis and decreases total body HCO3- stores
- uses: glaucoma, urinary alkalinization, metabolic alkalosis, altitude sickness, pseudotumor cerebri
ADE of acetazolamide
Hyperchloremia metabolic acidosis, parethesias, NH3 toxicity, sulfa allergy
MOA of loop diuretic (furosemide, ethancrynic acid, torsemide)
inhibitis NaK2Cl cotransporter in thick ascending limb
- abolishes hypertonicity of medulla, preventing concentration of urine
- stimulates PGE release (vasodilatory effect on affferent arteriole)
- increases Ca excretion (loops lose Ca)
ADE of furosemide
OH DANG - otoxicity, hypokalemia, dehydration, allergy (sulfa), nephritis (interstitial), gout
use of ethacrynic acid
Diuresis in pts allergic to sulfa drugs. It’s a phenoxyacetic acid derivative.
- NEVER use to treat gout
MOA of HCTZ
Thiazide diuretic - inhibits NaCl reabsorption in early distal tubule.
- decreases diluting capacity of nephron, decreases Ca excretion
- uses: HTN, CHF, idiopathic hypercalciuria, nephrogenic DI, osteoporosis (saves Ca)
ADE of HCTZ
-GLUC
hypokalemia metabolic alkalosis, hyponatremia
- hyperGlycemia, hyperLipidemia, hyperUricemia, hyperCalcemia
- sulfa allergy
MOA of Spironolacton and eplerenone
competitive aldosterone receptor antagonists in cortical collecting tubule
MOA of triamterene and amiloride
block eNa Channels in CCT
ADE of K sparing diuretics
Hyperkalemia (can lead to arrhythmias)
Endocrine effects w/ spironolactone (gynecomastia and antiandrogen effects)
Diuretics and effect on urine NaCl
all increase urine NaCl except acetazolamide, serum NaCl may decrease as a result
Diuretics and effect on urine K
- increases w/ loop/thiazides
serum K may decrease as a result
Diuretics and effects on blood pH
- decrease (acidemia) - CA inhibitors and K sparing diuretics
- increase (alkalemia) - loop and thiazides
mechanism via which loops/thiazides causes blood alkalemia
- volume contraction - increases ATII = increases Na/H exchange in PT = increase HCO3- reabsorption
- K loss leads to K exiting all cells in exchange for H entering cells
- low K state, H is exchanged for Na in cortical collecting tubule = alkalosis and paradoxical aciduria
Diuretics and effects on urine Ca
- increase in loop b/c of decreased paracellular Ca reabsorption
- decrease w/ thiazide - enhanced paracellular Ca reabsorption in DT
MOA of ACE inhibitors
- decreases ATII and GFR by preventing constriction of efferent arterioles.
- levels of renin increase, prevent inactivation of bradykinin (potent vasodilator)
ADE of ACE inhibitor
Cough, Angioedema, Teratogen (renal malformations), increase Creatinine, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension
- CI in C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
- avoid in bilateral renal artery stenosis b/c it will further decrease GFR and lead to renal failure
MOA of ARBs
ATII receptor blockers
- no increase in bradykinin so no cough or angioedema
MOA of CCB
block voltage dependent L type calcium channels of cardiac and SM = decrease contractility
- Vascular SM think dihydropyridine
- Heart think verapamil > dilitazem
What are dihydropyridine CCB’s used for?
- HTN
- Angina - including Prinzmetal
- Raynaud
What are the non-dihydropyridine CCB’s used for?
- HTN
- Angina
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter
What is Nimodipine used for?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage - prevents cerebral vasospasm
ADE of CCBs
Cardiac depression, AV block, peripheral edema, flushin, dizziness, hyperPRL, constipation
MOA of Hydralazine
Increase cGMP = SM relaxation. Vasodilates arteriole > veins
- decreases afterload
When is hydralazine used?
severe HTN, CHF
- First line therapy for HTN in pregnancy, w/ methyldopa
- usually co-administered w/ a beta blocker to prevent reflex tachycardia
ADE of hydralazine
Compensatory tachycardia (contraindicated in angina/CAD) Fluid retention, Nausea, HA, angina, SLE syndrome
What is commonly used to treat hypertensive emergeny?
Nitroprusside, nicardipine, clevidipine, labetalol, and fenolodpam
MOA of nitroprusside
short acting; increases cGMP via direct release of NO
- worry about cyanide toxicity (treat w/ sulfur)
MOA of fenolodopam
D1 receptor agonist = coronary, peripheral, renal, and splanchnic vasodilation
- decreases BP and increases natriuresis
MOA of nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate
Vasodilate by increasing NO in vascular SM - increase cGMP and SM relaxation.
- likes to dilate veins»_space; arteries. Decreases preload
uses for nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate
angina, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary edema
ADE of Nitroglycerin and isosorbide nitrate
- reflex tachycardia (treated w/ beta blocker), hypotension, flushing, HA
- development of tolerance for vasodilating action during work week and loss of tolerance over the weekend leads to tachycardia, dizziness, and HA upon reexposure
What is the goal for antianginal therapy?
reduce myocardial O2 consumption by decreasing
- EDV
- BP
- HR
- contractility
What effects do nitrates have on the body?
- decrease EDV, HR, ejection time, MVO2
1. increase contractility and HR - both reflex exposure
What effect do beta blockers have on the body?
- decrease contractility, BP, HR, MVO2
2. increase EDV and ejection time
What effect do nitrate combined w/ beta blockers have on the body?
- decrease BP, HR, and MVO2
2. not a huge effect on EDV, contractility, ejection time
What beta blockers are contraindicated in angina?
pindolol and acebutolol - both are partial Beta agonists
MOA of statins
inhibit conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate (cholesterol precursor)
lipid effects of statins
decreases LDL mainly
increases HDL
decreases TG
ADE of statins
Liver toxicity (increased LFTS) rhabdomyolysis (especially when used w/ fibrates and niacin)
MOA of Niacin (vitamin B3)
inhibits lipolysis in fat tissue, decreases hepatic VLDL synthesis
lipid effects of niacin
decrease LDL and increase HDL
slight decrease in TG
ADE of niacin
red, flushed face - decreased by aspirin or long term use
Hyperglycemia (acanthosis nigricans)
Hyperuricemia (worsens gout)
MOA of bile acid resins - cholestryramine, colestipol, colesevelam
Prevents intestinal absorption of bile acids; liver must use cholesterol to make more
Lipid effects of bile acid resins
decrease LDL
slightly increases HDL and TG
ADE of bile acid resins
bad taste, GI discomfort, decreases absorption of fat soluble vitamins, cholesterol gallstones
MOA of ezetimibe
prevent cholesterol absorption at small intestine brush border
lipid effects of ezetimibe
decreases LDL
ADE of ezetimibe
rare increase in LFT, diarrhea
MOA of fibrates (gemfibrozil, clofibrate, bezafibrate, fenofibrate)
upregulates LPL = increases TG clearance
- Activates PPAR-alpha to induced HDL synthesis
lipid effects of fibrates
decreases TG a lot
decrease LDL, increase HDL
ADE of fibrates
myositis, liver toxicity (LFTs), cholesterol gallstones (esp w/ concurrent bile acid resins)
Pharmacokinetics of digoxin
75% bioavailable
20-40% protein bound
half life = 40 hours
urinary excretions
MOA of digoxin
- direct inhibition of NaKATPase = indirect inhibition of NaCa exchanger = increases IC Ca => positive inotropy. Stimulates vagus nerve = decreases HR
clinical use of digoxin
CHF to increase contractility
Atrial fibrillation - decrease conduction at AV node and depression at SA node
ADE of digoxin
- cholinergic = N/V, diarrhea, blurry yellow vision
- ECG = increase PR, decrease QT, ST scooping, T wave inversion, arrhythmia, AV block
- hyperkalemia indicates poor prognosis
What factors predispose to digoxin toxicity
- renal failure = decreased excretion
- hypokalemia - allows digoxin to bind to K site at NaKATPase
- Verapamil, amiodarone, quinidine (decrease digoxin clearance, displaces it from tissue binding site)
Antidote for digoxin toxicity
slowly normalize K, cardiac pacer, anti-digoxin Fab fragments, Mg
What are the classes of antiarrhythmics?
No Bad Boys Keep Clean
- class I - Na channel blockers
- class II - Beta blockers
- class III - K channel blockers
- class IV - CCB
What do type I antiarrhythmics do?
- slow or block conduction especially in depolarized cells
- decrease slope of phase 0 depolarization and increase threshold for firing of abnormal pacemaker cells
- hyperkalemia causes increased toxicity for all class I drugs
What are the class IA antiarrhythmics and their toxicities?
DQP - disopyramide, quinidine, procainamide
- Disopyramide: heart failure
- Quinidine - cinchonism
- Procainamide - SLE syndrome
- Thrombocytopenia, torsades de pointes due to increase QT interval
MOA of Class IA antiarrhythmics
increase AP duraion, increase ERP, increase QT interval
- used to treat atrial and ventricular arrhythmia especially re-entrant and ectopic SVT and VT
What are the class IB antiarrhythmics and their ADEs?
- Lidocaine
- Mexiletine
- Phenytoin
- Tocainide
- CNS stimulation/depression, CV depression
Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Pickles
MOA of class IB antiarrhythmics
decrease AP duration
- perferentially affect ischemic or depolarized Purkinije and ventricular tissue
- used to treat acute ventricular arrhythmias (especially post MI), digitalis induced arrhythmias
What are the class IC antiarrhythmics and ADEs?
- Flecainide
- Propafenone
- Fries Please
- proarrhythmic, especially post MI (contraindicated, also CI in structural and ischemic heart disease)
MOA of Class IC antiarrhytmics
- significantly prolongs refractory period in AV node
- minimal effect on AP duration
- used to treat SVTS, including atrial fibrillation
- last resort in refractory VT
MOA of Class II antiarrhythmics
Beta blockers
- decrease SA and AV nodal activity by decrease cAMP, decreases Ca current. Suppress abnormal pacemakers by decreasing slope of phase 4.
- AV node is particularly sensitive = increase PR interval
- esmolol is very short acting
- used to treat SVT, slowing ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
ADE of Class II antiarrythmics
impotence, exacerbation of COPD and asthma
- CV effects (bradycardia, AV block, CHF)
- CNS effects (sedation, sleep alterations)
- may mask signs of hypoglycemia.
Metoprolol can causes dyslipidemia
Propranolol can exacerbate vasospasm in Prinzmetal angina.
- Beta blockers are contraindicated in cocaine users (risk of unopposed alpha adrenegic receptor agonist activity).
- treat overdose w/ glucagon
What are you Class III antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone, Ibutilide, Dofetilide, Sotalol (AIDS)
- used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia (amiodarone, sotalol)
MOA of class III antiarrhythmics
Increase AP duration, increase ERP
- used when other antiarrhythmics fails
- increase QT interval
ADE of Sotalol
torsades de pointes, excessive beta blockade
ADE of Ibutilide
torsade de pointes
ADE of amiodarone
pulmonary fibrosis, liver toxicity, hypo/hyperTH - check LFT, PFT, and TFT
- corneal deposits, skin deposits (blue/gray) resulting in photodermatitis, neuro problems, constipation
- CV Effects (bradycardia, heart block, CHF)
MOA of class IV antiarrhythmics
-Verapamil and dilitiazem
decreases conduction velocity, increase ERP, increase PR interval
- used to prevent nodal arrhythmias, rate control in atrial fibrillation
ADE of class IV antiarrhythmics
constipation, flushing, edema,
- CV effects = CHF, AV block, sinus node depression
MOA of adenosine
increase K out of cells = hyperpolarizes cell and decreases Ca current.
- DOC of dx of SVT.
- Very short acting
ADE of adenosine
flushing, hypotension, chest pain
What can block the effects of adenosine?
theophylline and caffeine
MOA of Mg
effective in torsades de pointes and digoxin toxicity
MOA of leuprolide
GnRH analog w/ agonist properties when used in pulsatile fashion
- antagonist when used in continuous fashion = downregulates GnRH receptors in pituitary = decreased FSH and LH
uses of leuprolide
infertility (pulsatile) Prostate cancer (continuous - use w/ flutamide) uterine fibroids (continuous) Precocious puberty (continuous)
ADE of leuprolide
antiandrogen, N/V
MOA fo estrogens
binds estrogen receptors
- used for hypogonadism/ovarian failure, menstrual abnormalities, HRT in postmenopausal women,
- used in men w/ androgen dependent prostate cancer
ADE of estrogens
increase risk of endometrial cancer, bleeding in postmenopausal women, clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina in females exposed to DES in utero, increased risk of thrombi.
What are contraindications for estrogens?
ER positive breast cancer, history of DVTs
MOA of clomiphene
antagonists at E-receptors in hypothalamus
- prevents normal feedback inhibition and increases release of LF and FSH from pituitary = stimulates ovulation.
What is clomiphene used to treat
infertility due to anovulation (PCOS)
ADE of clomiphene
hot flashes, ovarian enlargement, multiple simultaneous pregnancies, and visual disturbances
MOA of tamoxifen
antagonist on breast tissue
Agonist at uterus and bone - associated w/ endometrial cancer and thromboemolic events
Tamoxifen use
treat and prevent recurrences of ER + breast cancer
MOA of raloxifene
Agonist on bone - hence used to treat osteoporosis b/c decreases bone resorption
Antagonist at uterus
- worry about thromboembolic events
Uses of hormone replacement therapy
relief of prevent menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis
- unopposed estrogen replacement therapy increases risk of endometrial caner so progesterone is added.
- possible increased CV risk
MOA of anastrozole/exemestane
Aromatase inhibitors used in postmenopausal women w/ breast cancer
MOA of progestins
bind progesterone receptors to decrease growth and increase vascularization of endometrium
- used in OCP and treatment of endometrial cancer and abnormal uterine bleeding
MOA of mifepristone
competitive inhibitor of progestins at progesterone receptos
- used to terminate pregnancy, usually gived w/ misoprostol (PGE1)
ADE of mifepristone
heavy bleeding, GI effects, ab pain
MOA of oral contraceptions
E and Progestin inhibit LH/FSH and thus prevent estrogen surge. No E surge = no LH surge = no ovulation.
1. Progestins causes thickening of cervial mucus limiting acess of sperm to uterus. Also inhibits endometrial proliferation, making endometrium less suitable for the implantation of embryo.
what are OCP contraindications
Smokers >35 years old, pts w/ history of thromboembolism and stroke, pts w/ history of E-dependent tumor
MOA of terbutaline
Beta 2 agonists that relaxes the uterus, used to decrease contractions frequency in women during labor
MOA of Danazol
synthethic androgen that acts as partial agonist at androgen receptors
- used to treat endmetriosis and hereditary angioedema
ADE of danazol
wt gain, edema, acne, hirsutism, masculinization, decreased HDL levels, liver toxicity
MOA of Testosterone and methylT
agonist at androgen receptors
- treats hypogonadism and promotes development of secondary sexual characteristics, stimulates anabolism to promote recovery after burn or injury
ADE of T and methyl-T
causes masculinization of females
- decreases intratesticular T in males by inhibiting release of LH (via negative feedback) = gonadal atrophy
- premature closure of epiphyseal plates
- increases LDL and decreases HDL
MOA of finasteride
5 alpha reductase inhibitor (less DHT conversion)
- useful in BPH
- also promotes hair growth so used to treat male pattern baldness
MOA of flutamide
nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of androgens at the T receptor
- used in prostate carcinoma
MOA of ketoconazole
inhibits steroid synthesis - inhibits 17,20 desmolase
MOA of spironolactone for repro
inhibits steroid binding, 17alpha hydroxlase and 17,20 desmolase
What are uses of ketoconazole and spironolactone for repro
PCOS and prevents hirsutism
- both have side effects of gynecomastia and amenorrhea
MOA of tamsulosin
alpha 1 antagonist used to treat BPH by inihibiting SM contraction. Selective for alpha 1A,D receptors found on prostate va vascular alpha 1B receptors
MOA of sildenafil and vardenafil
inhibit PDE 5 = increases cGMP = SM relaxation in corpus cavernosum, increases blood flow and penile erection
ADE of sildenafil and vardenail
HA, flushing, dyspepsia, impaired blue-green color vision
- RISK of life threatening hypotension in patients taking nitrates
What is the treatment strategy for DM1 and DM2? gestational DM
DM1 - low sugar diet, insulin replacement
DM2 - dietary modification and exercise for wt loss, oral agents, non-insulin injectables, insulin replacements
Gestational DM - dietary modifications, exercise, insulin replacement if lifestyle modification fails
What are the rapid acting insulins?
Lispro
Aspart
Glulisine
MOA of rapid acting insulins?
bind insulin receptor
- liver = increase glucose stored as glycogen
- muscle = increase glycogen, protein synthesis, and K uptake
- Fat = increase TG storage
ADE of rapid acting insulins?
hypoglycemia, rare HSR rxn
What are the uses for regular insulin and intermediate insulin (NPH)?
- regular - DM1, 2, GDM, DKA (IV), hyperkalemia (+ glucose), stress hyperglycemia
- DM1, DM2, GDM
What are the long acting insulins?
Glargine and detemir
- used for DM1, 2, and GDM (basal glucose control)
MOA of biguanides (metformin)
decreases gluconeogenesis
increases glycolysis
increase peripheral glucose uptake (insulin sensitivity)
- 1st line therapy for DM2. can be used in pts w/out islet function
ADE of metformin
GI upset Lactic acidosis (contraindicated in renal failure)
What are you sulfonylureas?
1st Gen = tolbutamide, chlorpropamide
2nd Gen = glyburide, glimepiride, glipizide
MOA of sulfonylureas
Close K channel in beta cell membrane = cell depolarizes triggering insulin release via increase Ca influx
- stimulates release of endogenous insulin in DM2, requires islet function so can’t be used in DM1
ADE of sulfonylureas
risk of hypoglycemia increases w/ renal failure
- 1st gen have disulfiram like effects
= 2nd gen have hypoglycemia
MOA of glitazones/thiazolidinediones
increase insulin sensitivty in peripheral tissue
- binds PPAR-gamma nuclear transcription regulator
- used on monotherapy in DM2 or combined
ADE of glitazones/thiazolidinedions
wt gain, edema, liver toxicity, heart failure
MOA of alpha glucosidase ihibitors = acarbose, miglitol
inhibits intestinal brush border alpha glucosidase
- delayed sugar hydrolysis and glucose absoprtion = decrease postprandial hyperglycemia
ADE = GI disturbances
MOA of Amylin analog = pramlintide
decrease gastric emptying , decrease glucagon
MOA of GLP-1 analog = Exenatide, Liraglutide
MOA of DPP-4 inhibitors = Linagliptin, saxagliptin, sitagliptin
Increase insulin and decrease glucagon release
ADE of pramlintide
hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea
ADE of exenatide and liraglutide
N/V, pancreatitis
ADE of gliptins
mild urinary and respiratory infxns
MOA of PTU and methimazole
blocks thyroid peroxidase = inhibits oxidation of I, organification of I = inhibits TH synthesis
- Know that PTU also blocks 5’deiodinase which decreases peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
- used in HyperTH
Also know that PTU is used in pregnancy
ADE of PTU and methimazole
Skin rash, agranulocytosis (rare), aplastic anemia
- PTU = liver toxicity so check LFTs
- Methimazole = teratogen - can cause aplastic cutis