Drugs - FA Flashcards
Leuprolide
GnRH analog
Anastrazole, Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
Exemestane
Aromatase inhibitor
Ulipristal
Progesterone antagonist
Terbutaline
Beta-2 agonist (relax uterus)
Ritodrine
Beta-2 agonist (relax uterus)
Danazol
Partial agonist at androgen receptors
Flutamide
Competitive inhibitor at androgen receptors
Ketoconazole (androgens)
Inhibits 17,20 desmolase (steroid synthesis)
Spironolactone (androgens)
Inhibits steroid binding, 17-alpha hydroxylase, and 17,20-desmolase
Minoxidil
Use?
Direct arteriolar vasodilator
Androgenic alopecia
1st generation antihistamines - inhibits what?
H1 (sedation), muscarinic, alpha-adrenergic
Guaifenesin
Expectorant - thins respiratory secretions
N-acetylcysteine (lungs)
Mucolytic - liquefies mucus by disrupting disulfide bonds
Dextromethorphan
Side effects?
Antitussive (antagonist at NMDA)
Serotonin syndrome, opioid effects
Pseudoephedrine vs. Phenylephrine - neuro
Pseudoephedrine - CNS agitation
Bosentan
SE?
Antagonizes endothelin receptors
Hepatotoxic
Epoprostenol, Iloprost - SEs (2)
Flushing, jaw pain
LABAs - SEs (2)
Tremor, arrhythmia
Fluticasone
Inactivate NF-kB (inhaled corticosteroid)
Budesonide
Inhaled corticosteroid
Ipratropium
Muscarinic antagonist (competitive)
-lukast
Best for what?
CysLT1 receptor blockers
Aspirin-induced asthma
Zileuton
SE?
5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
Hepatotoxic
Theophylline - SEs
MOA
Blocks what?
Cardiotoxic (HTN, tachy), Neurotoxic (seizure)
PDE inhibitor
Blocks adenosine actions
Bulimia nervosa
SSRIs
GAD
SSRIs, SNRIs
OCD
SSRIs, Venlafaxine, Clomipramine
Panic disorder
SSRIs
PTSD
SSRIs
Tourette’s
Fluphenazine, Pimozide
Tetrabenazine
Amphetamines - other uses besides ADHD (2)
Narcolepsy, Appetite control
Trifluoperazine
Typical antipsychotic (high potency)
Thioridazine
Typical antipsychotic (low potency)
Lithium - side effects
LMNOP - movement (tremor), NDI, hypOthyroid, Pregnancy problems (Ebstein)
NMS - symptoms
Treatment?
FEVER - fever, encephalopathy, vitals unstable, enzymes increased, rigidity
Dantrolene, D2 agonists (Bromocriptine)
Serotonin syndrome - symptoms
Treatment?
AAA - activity (clonus, hyperreflexia), autonomic (hyperthermia, sweating, diarrhea), agitation
Cyproheptadine (5-HT2 antagonist)
Risperidone - SE
Hyperprolactinemia (like typicals)