Drugs Flashcards
HEPARIN: heparin is not absorbed through
gastrointestinal mucosa
HEPARIN: heparin is a naturally occurring anticoagulant released from
mast cells
HEPARIN: heparin binds reversibly to
antithrombin III
HEPARIN: antithrombin III inactivates coagulation enzymes
thrombin (factor IIa) and factor Xa
HEPARIN: heparin accelerates rate of inactivation of coagulation factors
thrombin (factor IIa) and factor Xa
HEPARIN: Heparin also prevents the conversion of … to …
fibrinogen to fibrin
HEPARIN: heparin inhibits formation of stable fibrin clot by inhibiting activation of
fibrin stabilising factor
TICAGRELOR: Ticagrelor is a platelet ….. inhibitor
adhesion
TICAGRELOR: Ticagrelor blocks ………. ……….. receptors
adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
TICAGRELOR: Ticagrelor is an …….. antagonist as it has a different binding site to ADP
allosteric
TICAGRELOR: blockage of ADP receptors is ….
reversible
TICAGRELOR: ticagrelor does not require ….. activation
hepatic
TICAGRELOR: 5 side effects include
nosebleeds, bruising, shortness of breath, bleeding, headache/dizziness
BISOPROLOL: competitive, cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic …..
antagonist
BISOPROLOL: prevents activation of …… ………… receptors by adrenaline which would increase heart rate and blood pressure
beta-1 adrenergic
BISPROLOL: prevents release of ….
renin
BISOPROLOL: at higher does, bisoprolol competitively blocks ….. ……… receptors in bronchial and vascular smooth muscle vasodilation and …….
beta-2 adrenergic; bronchospasm
BISOPROLOL: 5 side effects
slow HR, headaches, nausea, tiredness, changes in bowel movements
ATORVASTATIN: competitive inhibitor of
HMG-CoA reductase
ATORVASTATIN: HMG-CoA reductase is involved in the rate determining step of ………… biosynthesis
cholesterol
ATORVASTATIN: HMG-CoA reductase catalyses HMG-CoA to …..
mevalonate
ATORVASTATIN: Atorvastatin acts primarily on
liver
ATORVASTATIN: 5 side effects
back/ joint pain, constipation, indigestion, headaches, nausea
ASPIRIN: 4 properties
analgesic, antipyretic, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory
ASPIRIN: analgesic, antipyretic, antirheumatic and anti-inflammatory by inhibiting synthesis and release of
prostaglandins
ASPIRIN: antipyretic because of inhibiting synthesis and release of prostaglandins and due to action on hypothalamus to produce ….
vasodilation
ASPIRIN: inhibits which two enzymes directly and irreversibly to decrease formation precursors of prostaglandins and …….
COX1 and COX2, thromboxanes
ASPIRIN: different to other NSAIDS as is
irreversible
ASPIRIN: has greater effect on which enzyme
COX1
ASPIRIN: inhibits production of thromboxane leads to ………. …………. inhibiting effect
platelet aggregation
ASPIRIN: irreversibly inhibits ….., modifies activity of …..
COX1, COX2
ASPIRIN: low dose, long term irreversibly blocks formation of thromboxane ….. (platelets) which has inhibitory effect on ………. ………. and therefore reduces chance of MI
A2, platelet aggregation
ASPIRIN: 5 side effects
indigestion, nausea, tinnitus, gastrointestinal bleeding, bruising
AMPLODIPINE: long-acting …. …. …….. blocker
calcium ion channel
AMPLODIPINE: decreased ….. ….. ….. contractility
arterial smooth muscle
AMPLODIPINE: inhibits calcium ion influx through …. ….. calcium channels by stabilising channels in …. …..
L-type; inactive form
AMPLODIPINE: normally calcium ions bind to ….. which activates myosin …. ….. ….. which catalyses to myosin
calmodulin; light chain kinase
AMPLODIPINE: inhibits vascular smooth muscle …. …… … ….. which causes a cellular pH increase
carbonic anhydrase I activity
AMPLODIPINE: 5 side effects:
peripheral oedema, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, dyspepsia
CHLORTHALIDONE: ……-like diuretic
thiazide-like
CHLORTHALIDONE: different from other thiazide-likes as …… ….. ….. incorporated into structure
double ring system
CHLORTHALIDONE: inhibits ….. …… transport across …. ….. ….. in …… limb of loop of Henle
sodium ion; renal tubular epithelium; ascending
CHLORTHALIDONE: increases sodium ion delivery to …. renal tubule
distal
CHLORTHALIDONE: indirectly increases …… ion excretion via sodium/ potassium ion exchange mechanism
potassium ion
CHLORTHALIDONE: vasodilatory effect due to inhibiting of vascular ….. …… activity and vascular ion channels
carbonic anhydrase
Which is the only diuretic currently recommended by NICE?
chlorthalidone
CHLORTHALIDONE: 5 side effects:
weakness, diarrhoea, chest/abdominal pain, blood in urine/stools, fever
CANDESARTAN: ….. receptor blocker
angiotensin
CANDESARTAN: antagonises which system?
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
CANDESARTAN: competes with …………. for binding to ……. angiotensin II receptor (AT1 subtype) and prevents BP increase
angiotensin II; type 1
CANDESARTAN: AT1 is a _-_____ coupled receptor which mediates the ………………… and ………….. …………. effects of angiotensin II
G-protein; vasoconstrictive and aldosterone secreting
CANDESARTAN: has no … ….. side effect
dry cough
CANDESARTAN: inhibition of aldosterone secretion may increase … and …. excretion and decrease …. excretion
sodium ion and water; potassium ion
CANDESARTAN: 5 side effects:
dizziness, headache, chest infection, hyperkalaemia, decreased kidney function
ACE breaks down …… (vasodilator)
bradykinin
bradykinin accumulation in upper respiratory tract/lung leads to release of
prostaglandins
the accumulation of bradykinin and consequent release of prostaglandins striggers stimulation of …. …. ….. > nociception > cough
vagal C fibres
FUROSEMIDE: potent loop …… > inhibits water reabsorption in nephron
diuretic
FUROSEMIDE: blocks …………………. (NKCC2) in …… limb of loop of Henle
sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter; ascending
FUROSEMIDE: blocks sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter by …………. inhibition of ………. binding site
competitive; chloride
FUROSEMIDE: prevents transport of …. from loop of Henle lumen to basolateral …… making lumen …… which lowers the osmotic gradient
sodium ion; interstitium; hypertonic
FUROSEMIDE: 4 side effects
diarrhoea, urticaria, vomiting, pancreatitis
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: Vasodilator used in treatment of ….. …., congestive heart failure associated with …. and perioperative hypertension
angina pectoris; MI
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: (1) glyceryl trinitrate converted to ….
NO
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: (2) NO activates guanylate cyclase which promotes synthesis of…
cGMP
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: (3) cGMP activates series of protein kinase dependent phosphorylations in ……. …… cells
smooth muscle
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: (4) phosphorylations in smooth muscle cells > dephosphorylation of myosin-light chains > release of …
calcium ions
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: (5) release of calcium ions triggers smooth muscle …. and …..
relaxation and vasodilation
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE: side effects (4)
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, faster HR
DIGOXIN: positive ….. effects and negative …. effects
inotropic; chronotropic
DIGOXIN: controls …. contraction in atrial fibrillation and is involved in the management of congestive heart failure
ventricular
DIGOXIN: cardiac …..
glycoside
DIGOXIN: (1) inhibits ………… > increase in intracellular sodium ion concentration
sodium-potassium-ATPase membrane pump
DIGOXIN: (2) increase in intracellular sodium ion concentration > …. …. …. (NCX) tried to counter > influx of ….. > increased contraction
sodium-calcium exchanger; calcium ions
DIGOXIN: increases slop of …. … ….. > shortens action potential duration > decreases maximal diastolic potential
stage 4 depolarisation
DIGOXIN: 5 side effects
diarrhoea, dizziness, vomiting, blurred vision, urticaria
CARVEDILOL: non-selective
beta-blocker
CARVEDILOL: used in the treatment of (2)
heart failure, hypertension
CARVEDILOL: blocks … … and …. …… receptors
beta1, beta2 and alpha1 adrenergic
CARVEDILOL: beta1 and beta2 blockage prevents binding of ….. and ….. > negative …. and ….. effects > decrease of BP
adrenaline and noradrenaline; inotropic and chronotropic
CARVEDILOL: blocks binding of …… to alpha1 adrenoceptors of blood vessels > prevents …. > decrease BP
adrenaline; vasoconstriction
CARVEDILOL: 5 side effects
dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, diarrhoea, bradycardia
RAMIPRIL: ACE inhibitor (competitive). ramipril metabolised to ….. by liver (and kidneys)
ramiprilat
RAMIPRIL: involved in the treatment of (4)
hypertension, congestive heart failure, MI, stroke
RAMIPRIL: inactive ….
prodrug
RAMIPRIL: inhibits rapid conversion AT1>AT2 which reduces renin> angiotensin > aldosterone which ….. BP
increases
RAMIPRIL: inhibits deactivation of …… (vasodilator) which maintains …. and decreased BP
bradykinin; vasodilation
RAMIPRIL: 5 side effects
bronchitis, chest pain, headache, diarrhoea, indigestion
WARFARIN: Type of coumarin. Prevents blood clots forming and …..
migrating
WARFARIN: Able to cross …. barrier
placental
WARFARIN: Inhibits …….-dependent synthesis of clotting factors
Vitamin-K
WARFARIN: Mixture of …. isomers
2
WARFARIN: Inhibits ……….. > depletion of reduced form vitamin K (vitamin KH2)
vitamin K reductase
WARFARIN: Inhibits synthesis of vitamin K dependent coagulation factors (4) and anticoagulant proteins (2)
II, VII, IX, X; C and S
WARFARIN: depression of coagulation factors II, VII and X > decreased ….. levels > decreased ….. generated and bound to fibrin
prothrombin; thrombin
WARFARIN: 5 side effects
haemorrhage, haemoptysis (coughing up of blood), bruising, bleeding from nose/gums, blood in urine or stools
WARFARIN: drug which may decrease warfarin metabolism = ……. because NSAIDs interact with ……..
ibuprofen, coumarins
WARFARIN (INR): measures how well ….. is working
warfarin
WARFARIN (INR): if INR too high > blood clotting is …… > bruising and increased bleeding risk
slow
WARFARIN (INR): if INR too low > blood clots could ……
still form
WARFARIN (INR): measures how ….. blood clots
quickly
WARFARIN (INR): testing INR requires blood sample and a chemical (2) which allows blood to clot (Prothrombin > thrombin = …… time) > compared with normal person to give INR
sodium citrate and calcium; prothrombin
WARFARIN (INR): normal INR (not taking warfarin) =
0.8-1.2
WARFARIN (INR): normal INR (warfarin users) =
2.5-3.5
LIDOCAINE: works mainly on …. receptors
pain
stays in local area due to …. causing …..
adrenaline; vasoconstriction
LIDOCAINE: 5 side effects:
red/warm skin, itching, swelling at site of application, small red/purple dots on skin, bruising
LIDOCAINE: blocks fast voltage gated … channels preventing …. of postsynaptic neuron
sodium ion; depolarisation
CEFUROXIME: broad spectrum …. antibiotic
cephalosporin
CEFUROXIME: resistant to
beta-lactamase
CEFUROXIME: used in treatment of
bacterial infections
CEFUROXIME: interferes with ….. synthesis of wall by inhibiting final ….. needed for cross links
peptidoglycan; transpeptidation
CEFUROXIME: bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
bactercidal
CEFUROXIME: 5 side effects
diarrhoea, fever, headache, sweating, itching
CLARITHROMYCIN: semi-synthetic ….. antibiotic
macrolide
CEFUROXIME: broad spectrum …. antibiotic
cephalosporin
CEFUROXIME: resistant to
beta-lactamase
CEFUROXIME: used in treatment of
bacterial infections
CEFUROXIME: interferes with ….. synthesis of wall by inhibiting final ….. needed for cross links
peptidoglycan; transpeptidation
CEFUROXIME: bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
bactercidal
CEFUROXIME: 5 side effects
diarrhoea, fever, headache, sweating, itching
CLARITHROMYCIN: semi-synthetic ….. antibiotic
macrolide
CLARITHROMYCIN: inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to bacterial …… ribosomal subunit > inhibits ……… activity and interferes with amino acid translocation
50S; peptidyl transferase
CLARITHROMYCIN: bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
either, depends on organism and drug concentration, but usually BACTERIOSTATIC
CLARITHROMYCIN: 5 side effects
headaches, nausea, sweating, fever, diarrhoea
Inhaled corticosteroids deposition into lung %
10-25%
BECLOMETHASONE: unbound corticosteroids cross cell membrane and bind with high affinity to specific cytoplasmic receptors > 4 effects
inhibit leukocyte infiltration at inflammation site; interference in function of inflammatory response mediators; suppress humoral immune response; reduce oedema/scar tissue
BECLOMETHASONE: anti-inflammatory actions involve (2)
lipocortins > prostaglandins and leukotrienes; phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins
BECLOMETHASONE: 4 side effects
headaches, pharyngitis, difficulty speaking, Cushing’s (long term)
Propanolol = antagonist of
salbutamol
Propanolol competes with catecholamines for ….. adrenergic receptors in heart > inhibits …… stimulation
beta1; sympathetic
SALBUTAMOL: …….. adrenergic …..
beta2; agonist
SALBUTAMOL: increases ….. production by activating adenylate cyclase > increased activity of …….. `
cAMP; protein kinase A
SALBUTAMOL: inhibits phosphorylation of ….. and lowers intracellular calcium concentration > broncho…..
myosin; dilation
SALBUTAMOL: 3 other effects of salbutamol
enhances mucociliary clearance, inhibits microvascular leakage, inhibits release of bronchoconstricting agents from mast cells
SALBUTAMOL: 3 side effects
tachycardia, headaches, TREMORS
BETA2 ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS (1) Activation of beta2 adrenoceptors is via ……. coupled receptor
G-protein
synthetic beta2 agonists and …… bind to beta2 adrenceptors
noradrenaline
BETA2 ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS (2) alpha subunit of G-protein activates …….. > catalyses production of cAMP
adenylyl cyclase
BETA2 ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS (3) in lung, cAMP causes decrease in intracellular ….. concentration
calcium
BETA2 ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS (4) decrease in intracellular calcium activates ….. which inactivates myosin light chain ….. and activates myosin light chain ….
protein kinase A; kinase; phosphatase
BETA2 ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS 3 methods of smooth muscle relaxation and bronchodilation
decreased intracellular calcium, increased membrane potassium conductance, decreased myosin light chain kinase activity
THEOPHYLLINE: ……. inhibitor
phosphodiesterase
THEOPHYLLINE: cAMP activates protein ….. > protein phosphorylation > muscle relaxation
kinase A
Theophylline is used with steroid when
response to beta2 agonist is inadequate
THEOPHYLLINE: 5 side effects
tremor, stimulate heart, nausea, anorexia, sleep disturbances
MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: main drug used =
ipratropium
MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: used when beta2 agonist and …. insufficient
steroid
MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: blocks action of endogenous ….. at muscarinic receptors
acetylcholine
MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: low levels of acetylcholine released from cholinergic nerves in airways > few muscarinic receptors activated > smooth muscle …
relaxed
LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: prevents which 2 types of asthma
exercise induced and aspirin allergic
LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: acts at ….. leukotriene receptors and prevents actions of LTC4 and LTD4 whch are bronchial …. and stimulants of mucus secretion
cysteinyl; spasmogens
LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS: 2 unwanted side effects
headache, GI disturbance
glucocorticoids reduce production of (3)
cytokines, spasmogens, leukocyte chemotaxins
glucocorticoids bind to ….. receptors (GRalpha and GRbeta) > alter gene transcription
intracellular
cromoglicate =
mast cell stabiliser
OMALIZUMAB: binds to …. and inhibits binding of IgE to receptor (FcRI) on mast cells and …. > inhibits IgE asthma cascade
IgE; basophils
OMALIZUMAB: 2 side effects
anaphylaxis; malignancies
AGONIST stabilises receptor in
active form
more receptors end up in … form when agonist present
active
ANTAGONIST binds with …… to receptors in active and inactive states
equal affinity
ANTAGONIST stabilises receptors in …. state
inactive
ANTAGONIST preserves ….. between states
original drug free equilibrium
PARTIAL AGONIST has a …. maximum response than agonist
lower
PARTIAL AGONIST binds more tightly to …. form but still has appreciable affinity for … form
active; inactive
INVERSE AGONIST binds more tightly to …. form of receptor
inactive
INVERSE AGONIST measurable spontaneous activity of receptors will … in presence of inverse agonist
decrease
when inverse agonist present, receptors end up almost entirely in …. state
inactive
VARENICLINE: nicotine receptor ……. of alpha4 and beta2 subtype
partial agonist
VARENICLINE: …. inhibits binding of nicotine
competitively