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Bethanechol

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mAChR agonist
Tx: xerostomia
MOA: stimulates salivation from parotid, submandibular, and sublingual mucous and serous acinar cells

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Carbacol

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mAChR agonist

Tx: Glaucoma (eyedrops)

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Pilocarpine

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mAChR agonist
Tx: xerostomia
Se: drowsiness, xerosomia, urinary retention

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Scopolamine

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mAChR antagonist
Tx: motion sickness
Pre-anesthetic
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles - widens airway

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Atropine

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mAChR antagonist
Pre-anesthetic
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles - widens airway

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Neostigmine (Prostigmin)

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AChE inhibitor (reversible)
Tx: Myasthenia Gravis
MOA: acts at degradation step

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Organophosphates

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AChE inhibitor (irreversible)
Tx: Pesticide and n. agents in chemical warfare
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D-Tubocurarine

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Neuromuscular blocker (nAChR) antagonist
Effect ANS & SNS
Tx: General anesthesia
MOA: acts at receptor-binding step
Se: skeletal paralysis
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Succinycholine

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Neuromuscular blocker (nAChR); antagonist
Effect ANS & SNS
Tx: fast paralysis - trauma

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Prazosin (Minipress)

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Selective a1 adrenergic antagonist
Tx: HTN
MOA: Directly inactivate adrenergic receptors on BV causing vasculature dilation to lower BP
Se: nasal congestion/ortho-hypo/syncope

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Metoprolol (Loniten)

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Selective b1 adrenergic antagonist
Tx: HTN/angina/ arrhythmia
MOA: block beta-1 receptors on myocardial cells, slows automaticity and slows conduction velocity across myocardium. Also reduce contractility.
Se: bradycardia, hypotension

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Nadolol (Corgard)

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Non-selective b adrenergic antagonist
Tx: HTN/angina
Interactions: EPI

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Propranolol (Inderal)

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Non-selective b-adrenergic antagonist (blocker)
Tx: HTN/angina/Arrhythmia
MOA: block beta-1 receptors on myocardial cells, slows automaticity and slows conduction velocity across myocardium. Also reduce contractility.
Se: bradycardia, hypotension
Interactions: EPI

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Guanethidine (Ismelin)

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Indirectly acting adrenergic antagonist
Tx: archaic HTN
Se: Diarrhea/ Hypotenstion

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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

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Non-selective adrenergic agonist
Tx: LA/asthma/cardiac shock
(Sympathetic drug in dentistry)

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Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

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Selective a1 adrenergic agonist

Tx: nasal decongestant

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Clonidine (Catapres)

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Selective a1 & a2 adrenergic agonist
Tx: HTN/insomnia
MOA: activate adrenergic receptors in CNS, cause neg. feedback to reduce symp. activity in order to lower BP

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Dobutamine (Dobutrex)

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Selective b1 adrenergic agonist

Tx: congestive HF

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Albuterol

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Selective b2 adrenergic agonist

Tx: asthma (bronchodilator)

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Amphetamine

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Indirectly acting adrenergic agonist

MOA: Stimulate release of biogenic amines from n. endings

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Cocaine

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Indirectly acting adrenergic agonist

MOA: Selectively blocks NET (increase NE in synapse); blocks Serotonin reuptake & Dopamine

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Mecamylamine (Inversine)

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nAChR ganglionic blocker
Tx: HTN
MOA: Blocks most symp. activity to lower BP

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Beta Blockers (-olol)

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Beta adrenergic antagonist
Tx: HTN/CHF/angina/arrhythmia
MOA: decrease sympathetic activity to lower BP
Se: acute b2 antag. contraindication with asthmatics/peripheral vasc. disease/diabetics

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Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Tx: HTN
MOA: Ca++ required for smooth m. contraction to lower BP

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Minioxidil (Loniten)
Tx: HTN MOA: Activates K channels to minimize Ca++ influx Se: Toxicity (for severe HTN pts only)
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Na Nitroprusside (Nipride)
Tx: HTN emergencies MOA: Nitric oxide (NO) decreases Ca++ and relaxation of vasc. smooth m.; Cyanide releases after decombustion
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Ca Channel Blockers (Verapamil; Diltiazem)
Tx: HTN/ arrhythmia/angina MOA: Block Ca influx through Ca channels leading to vasodilation; relax vasc smooth m to lower BP Se: bradycardia, hypotension, gingival hyperplasia
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Dihydropyridines (-pines)
Ca Channel Blocker Tx: HTN MOA: decrease intracellular Ca levels in smooth m.; only affect vasculator
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Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
``` Thiazide diuretic (in Distal convoluted tubule) Tx: HTN/CHF MOA: change Na and H2O balanace to lower BP; Inhibition of the Na+/Cl- co-transport system Se: Hypokalemia (K deficiency) Interaction: best for maintaining K levels when combines with Triamterene ```
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ACE inhibitors (-pril)
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Tx: HTN/CHF MOA: Block formation of angiotensin II to lower BP (increase angiotensin I levels) Se: coughing; hyperkalemia; hypotention in salt-depleted pts (neg. inotropic effect on heart) Contraindicated: 2nd/3rd prego trimesters
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Losartan (Cozaar)
Competitive antagonist at Angiotensin II to lower BP | Tx: HTN/ CHF
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Mannitol (Osmitrol)
``` Osmotic diuretic (proximal tube) MOA: hinders H2O reapsorption in proximal tubule (major site), the descending loop, and collecting tubules ```
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Usea (Ureaphil)
Osmotic diuretic (proximal tube) - hinders H2O reapsorption in proximal tubule (major site), the descending loop, and collecting tubules
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Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (proximal tube) MOA: Inhibit carbonic anhydrase that converts HCO3- (bicarbonate), into H2O and CO2, and back NET effect: prevent re-absorption of H2O, Na+ and HCO3- Tx: glaucoma
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Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diuretic Tx: CHF MOA: Inhibition of the coupled Na+/Cl-/K+ transport system in thick ascending loop of Henle. NET effect: increased excretion of Na+, Cl-, Ca++, Mg++ Tx: Edema w/ congestive HF/HTN
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)
K sparing diuretic (collecting tube) MOA: Inhibition of Na+ and K+ channels (decreased Na+ absorption, K+ excretion) in the collecting duct. NET effect: Increased Na+ excretion, decreased K+ excretion; Seldom used alone (low potency and risk of hyperkalemia), used in combination with K+ depleting agents; esp. in HTN therapy.
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Triameterene (Dyrenium)
K sparing diuretic (collecting tube) MOA: Inhibition of Na+ and K+ channels (decreased Na+ absorption, K+ excretion) in the collecting duct. NET effect: Increased Na+ excretion, decreased K+ excretion; Seldom used alone, valuable in combination with K+ depleting agents, esp. in HTN
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HMG CoA Inhibitors (-statins)
Tx: LDL-Cholesterol(1st)/Triglyceridemia/CHF/ prevent CAD (by slowing atherosclerosis) MOA: inhibit HMG-CoA reductase in the liver Se: myositis (skeletal m. inflammation) potentially progressing to rhabdomyolysis (Lysis of skeletal muscle cells, necrosis) and leading to renal failure Interactions: Drugs that inhibit the metabolism of statins increase the risk of muscle toxicity from statins (antifungals/bacterials)
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Niacin
Tx: Cholesterole/ raising HDL and lowering VLDL (triglycerides) Se: liver toxicity
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Bile acid-binding resins
Tx: cholesterol Se: bloating/ flatulence; Interactions: Penicillins; tetracyclines; NSAIDs; Corticosteroids; anticoagulants
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Fibric acid (Gemfibrozil; Fenofibrate)
Tx: Triglyceridemia
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Fish oil
Tx: Triglyceridemia
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Quinidine; Procainamide; Disopyramide
Na Channel blocker Tx: Arrhythmia MOA: slow conduction; prolongs action potential
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Lidocaine
Na Channel blocker Tx: Arrhythmia MOA: slow conduction; shortens AP Se: Can cause arrhythmias itself as adverse effect of local anesthesia
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Flecainide
Na Channel blocker Tx: Arrhythmia MOA: slow conduction; no AP effect
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Atenolol
Selective b1 adrenergic antagonist (blocker) Tx: Arrhythmia/angina MOA: block beta-1 receptors on myocardial cells, slows automaticity and slows conduction velocity across myocardium. Also reduce contractility. Se: bradycardia, hypotension Interactions: EPI
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)
K channel blocker Tx: arrhythmia MOA: block k channels in myocardial cells - prolongs refractory period of heart Se: bradycardia, hypotension, photosensitivity (to dental light).
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Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Tx: arrhythmia MOA: blocks NaK ATPase Se: creates new arrhythmias or worsens existing ones; Interactions: EPI
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Nitroglycerin
Organic nitrate (potent vasodilators) Tx: angina MOA: increasing nitric oxide (NO) production; --> activates guanylate cyclase to increase formation of cyclic GMP --> dephosphorylation of myosin light chain --> relaxes vascular smooth muscle
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Aspirin
Anti-coagulant, anti-platelet MOA: inhibits blood clotting by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme, which converts the fatty acid (arachidonic acid) to Thromboxane A2
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Warfarin
Anti-coagulant | MOA: decreases activity of coagulation cascade to inhibit blood clot formation
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Acetaminophen
Anti-coagulant | Tx: relief of pain in pt taking warfarin as an anti-coagulant
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Alfalfa & St. John's Wort
Herbal | MOA: decrease serum level of warfarin or decrease anti-blood clotting effect of warfarin
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Clopidogrel
MOA: Inhibit platelet activation and aggregation by blocking ADPr
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Digitalis glycosides
Tx: CHF MOA: positive inotropic effects

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