Drugs Flashcards
Dipyridamole
o Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor → ↑ cAMP → COX inhibition (↓ TXA2 → ↓ platelet aggregation) -AND- ↑ PKA/PKG activity (→ ↑ MLCP → ↓ MLC → vasodilation)
o Inhibition of adenosine deaminase → ↑ adenosine → ↑ coronary vasodilation
Dipyridamole Side Effects
Dizziness
Elderly – Orthostatic Hypotension and GI Issues
Cilostazol
Oral Antiplatelet AND Vasodilator
MOA – Phosphodiesterase III inhibitor → ↑ cAMP → ↓ platelet aggregation and ↑ vasodilation
Cilostazol Side Effects
Headache
GI Side Effects (diarrhea, abnormal stools, pain)
POSITIVELY alters the lipid profile (decreases plasma triglycerides; increases HDL)
Contraindicated w/ any congestive heart failure
Catecholamines
Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine
Always have a benzene ring with 2 hydroxyl groups
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Selectively inhibits ADP binding to platelet receptor and subsequent ADP-mediated activation of glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation
Reduce atherosclerotic events
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Side Effects
Dermatologic: Rash (4%), pruritus (3%)
Hematologic: Bleeding (major 4%; minor 5%), purpura/bruising (5%), epistaxis (3%)
Alprostadil
Prostaglandin E1. Causes smooth muscle dilation, inhibition of platelet aggregation, intestinal and uterine smooth muscle stimulation (may stimulate upregulation of cAMP). Specifically keeps the Ductus Arteriosus patent in cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Alprostadil Side Effects
Apnea, fever, sepsis and seizures have been reported.
Indomethacin
NSAID that reversibly inhibits COX. Used for acute gouty arthritis as well as close a Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Indomethacin Side Effects
Headache and GI Issues
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilation via mitochondrial conversion to NO → guanalyl cyclase → cGMP → PKG → phospho of MLCP → dephospho of MLC → relaxation
Nitroglycerin Side Effects
Hypotension, Bradycardia, Increased intercranial pressure
Baby Aspirin
o Inhibits platelet COX-1 synthesis of prostaglandins → decreased thromboxane A2 → decreased platelet aggregation
o Dosing not high enough to inhibit COX-2 in endothelial cells → continued production of PGI2 (prostacyclin) → vasodilation still intact
Baby Aspirin Side Effects
Bleeding, Erosive Gastritis, Ulcers, Renal Function, Gout (affects that transporter)
Aspirin
o Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 → decreased prostaglandin synthesis → decreased thromboxane A2 and PGI2 (prostacyclin) → decreased platelet aggregation and decreased vasodilation
o Endothelial cells will upregulate COX-2 to increase PGI2 production
Aspirin Side Effects
Bleeding, Tinnitus, Erosive Gastritis, Ulcers, Renal Function, Gout (affects that transporter)
Ramipril
Undergoes liver saponification → ramiprilat → binding of ACE → ↓ angiotensin II → ↓ vasoconstriction, ↓ aldosterone, AND ↓ Na+ resorption in distal convoluted tubules → ↓ H2O resorption → ↓ BP
Atorvastatin
Inhibits HMG-CoA Reductase → ↓ de novo synthesis of cholesterol → ↑ LDL receptors → ↑ uptake of serum LDL → ↓ serum LDL
Atorvastatin Side Effects
Increased Hb A1c, Hepatotoxicity, Auto-immune related myopathy, Rhabdomyolysis
Ramipril Side Effects
↑ bradykinin → cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, hypotension / syncope
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Sildenafil (cGMP - Viagra)
Dipyridamole (cAMP)
Cilostazol (cAMP)
Sildenafil
Phosphodiesterase Type V (PDE 5) inhibitor → ↑ cGMP → vasodilation in corpus cavernosum and pulmonary arterioles
Cardiac Side Effect of Erythromycin
Blocks rapid K+ channel (IKr current) → prolongation of QT Interval and possible Torsades de Pointes if have genetic LQTS
Specifically may trigger M Cell depolarization in left ventricular wall due to differences in the electrical activity of these cells