Drugs from every unit in random order Flashcards
Methotrexate pharmacodynamics
Act on specific enzymes
Propranolol
Tx: arrythmias (Class II)
Mech: B1 blocker
Decreases pacemaker firing rate
SE:
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- B2 effects-asthma
Niacin
aka Vit B3
aka Nicotinic acid
Tx: Hyperlipidemia
Mech:
- Inh. enzyme essential for VLDL synth
- May also bind to receptor that decreases VLDL synth
Effects:
- Decrease VLDL
- Increase HDL–strongest increase of any drug
SE:
- Cutaneous flushing and itching (prevented by aspirin)
- Increase uric acid–>gout
- Increase incidence of diabetes
Calcium channel blockers
“-ipine”s
Inhibit Ca influx into vascular smooth m
Prevent vasoconstriction
SE:
- Heartburn
- May worsen heart failure
Hydralazine
Act directly on smooth muscle
Arterial vasodilator
Increase in cGMP→relaxes smooth m
SE:
- Slow acetylators→lupus like syndrome
Acetazolamide
Carbonic anydrase inhibitors (enzyme inhibitor)
Inhibits HCO3- resorption in PCT
Short term effect
Not used primarily as diuretic
Other uses:
- Treats open angle glaucoma
- Mountain sickness (by lowering CSF volume)
- Epilepsy
- May be due to pH in CNS
Infliximab pharmacodynamics
Act on specific enzymes
Anagrelide
Tx: Anticoagulant
Mech: Platelet inhibitor
Platelet count reducer
Decreases platelet formation, maturation, and #
Antipsychotic drugs used to treat mania
Phenothiazine
Haloperitol
Benzos
Lidocaine
Tx: arrythmias (Class Ib)
*also LA
Mech: Na channel blocker
Route: Given IV
Kinetics: First pass effect
Toxicity: Low
SE:
- Less likely to cause arrythmias but can enter CNS
- Tremors
- Seizures
Mannitol
Osmotic diuretic
Not metabolized
Given IV
Mech: Draws H20 into tuble and is excreted w/ H20
Clinical use: Used to maintain renal flow after renal damage
Decreases intracranial pressure
Cyclopentolate
Antimuscarinic agent
Blocks muscarinic receptor
Used to dilate pupils
Inhibitors of Na transport in DCT and collecting tubule mech
K sparing diuretic
Prevent Na from getting into the exchanger by blocking Na ion channel
-Effects more rapid and predictable than spironolactone
Minoxidil pharmacodynamics
Agents that act on ion channels
Phenobarbital
Tx: All seizures EXCEPT petit mal
Class: Barbituate
Mech: Act. GABA
SE:
- Sedation
- Induces P450
Topiramate
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Act. GABA
Sarin
Nerve gas-direct cholinergic agonist
Irreversible AChE inhibitors
Pralidoxime
If given early can reduce any perm. damage caused by organophosphate AChE inhibitors
Sotalol
Tx: arrytmhias (Class III)
Mech: K+ channel blocker
Also a beta blocker
Argatroban
Tx: Anticoagulant
Peptide from hirudin-diff structure, similar mech
Clinical use: when patient has HIT
Skin grafts and reattaching body parts
Route: Injection
Fomepizole
Specific inhibitor of alcDH
Prolongs effects of alcohol
Aldosterone antagonists
K sparing diuretics
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Insulin
Agents that act on cell membrane receptors
Inhibitors of Na transport in DCT and collecting tubule
Triamterene
Amiloride
Other tx of bipolar
Most are antiseizure:
- Valproic acid
- Carbamazepine
- Limotripene
Acetazolamide
Aripripazole-anti-psychotic
Lamotrigine
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Inh. Na
Diazoxide
Acts directly on smooth muscle
Opens K channels→hyperpolarization
Inhibits insulin release from B cells in pancreas
Aliskiren
Renin inhibitor
SE:
- Fetal damage
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Angioedema
Procaine pharmacodynamics
Agents that act on ion channels
High ceiling diuretics
Furosemide, ethacrynic acid, bumetanide, torsemide
- Orally or parenterally
Specific B1 receptor blockers
“olol”s
Metoprolol
Acebutolol
Alprenolol
Atenolol
Esmolol
Betaxolol
Nebivolol
These decrease HR
High Ceiling diuretics mechanism
Mech of action:
- Inhibit Na and Cl resorbtion from Asc. loop of Henle
More efficacious than thiazides
Mirtazapine
Antidepressant
Methylxanthines
Caffeine
increase glomerular filtration rate
ACE inhibitors
“-pril”s
ACE responsible for A1→A2
ACE responsible for bradykinin breakdown
Leads to decreased aldosterone secretion
SE:
- Rash
- Dry cough that cant be treated with suppressants
- Angioneurotic edema-swelling of nose, throat, resp tract
- Taste alteration
- Fetal damage
Aldosterone antagonists clinical use
- Used w/ other diuretics to prevent K loss
- To treat excess aldosterone production
Rocuronium
Antinicotinic agent
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
Most common one
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers that are antinicotinic agents are derived from?
curare
Fluvoxamine
2nd gen antidepressant
Mech: SSRIs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Duloxetine
Third Generation Antidepressant
Mech: SNRIs
Inhibit reputake of 5HT and NE
*Third generations have the -faxine drugs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Cardiovascular stimulation
*SE same as 2nd gen +cardio stim.
Aldosterone antagonists mech
Blocks aldosterone receptor
Aldosterone is responsible for synth of Na-K exchanger
Takes days to be effective
Heroin
Narcotic analgesic- semisynthetic
Originally to cure morphine addiction
5x stronger than morphine
Agents that activate B2 receptors
“Nols and rols”
Metaproterenol
Terbutaline
Fenoterol
Albuterol
Tx: asthma
Causes bronchodilation
Olestra
Fake fat
SE: Butt leakage
Orlistat
Tx: Hyperlipidemia
Mech: Inh GI and pancreatic lipase
Decrease fat absorption from gut
SE: Loose stool
Vorapaxar
Tx: Anticoagulant
Mech: Platelet inhibitor
Thrombin receptor blocker on platelet
SE: Use carefully w/ pts w/ history of intracranial bleeding
Cocaine pharmacodynamics
Acts on transport systems
Bumetanide
High ceiling diuretics
Orally or parenterally
Mech of action:
Inhibit Na and Cl resorbtion from Asc. loop of Henle
More efficacious than thiazides
Clinical use:
Pts who dont respond to thiazides
Life threatening edema (pulmonary or cerebral)
Compromised renal fxn
Side effects:
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
—Used w/ K supplements or K sparing diuretics
Increased Ca excretion→Hypocalcemia
Decreased uric acid excretion→gout
Auditory nerve damage esp. if used w/ other ototoxic agents
Paroxetine
2nd gen antidepressant
Mech: SSRIs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Phenytoin
Tx: Gran mal and others NOT petit mal
Mech:
- Inh. Na channels in brain
- Slows recovery rate of neuron
- Generally not a CNS depressant
Pharmakokinetics:
- Low TI
Toxicity:
- Acute
- Resp. depression
- Cardiovascular collapse
- Nausea
- Ataxia
- Chronic
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Vestibular effects
- Diplopia
- Ataxia
- Blurred Vision
- Some sedation
- Teratogenic-fetal hydantoin syndrome
- Life threatening rash-Stevens Johnson syndrome
Lacosamide
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Inh. Na
Fenoldopam
Activate D1 receptors
Given IV for HT emergencies
Dobutamine
Tx: CHF
Class: Inotropic agents
Mech: Beta1 agonist
Effects: Increase force of contraction
Isocarboxazid
Antidepressant-MAO inhibitor
Mech: Irreversibly inhibits metab of NE and 5HT (via inhibition of MAO)
Kinetcs: Slow onset
Toxicity:
Insomnia
Agitation
Hallucination
Seizure
Liver toxicity
Weight gain
Hypotension
Great increase in likelihood of suicide in children
Drug interactions:
Indirect acting amines→Hypertensive crisis
Some foods contain tyramine (smoked foods, aged cheeses, wine)
Atropine
Antimuscarinic agent
Blocks muscarinic receptor
Lasts 7-10 days
Aldosterone antagonists SE
- hyperkalemia
- Spironolactone is a steroid and can have anti-androgenic effect (breast growth,etc)
- Eplerenone-fewer interactions w/ steroid receptors
Neostigmine
Indirect cholinergic agonist
Lasts for several hours
Inhibit AChE
“-xaban”s
Tx: Anticoagulant
Mech: Factor Xa inhibitor
Think -xaban=_Ban_s factor Xa
Route: Oral
Kinetics: Rapid onset
SE: Bleeding after spinal tap or spinal injurty
Pregabalin
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Acts on Ca channels
Naphazoline
Adrenergic agonist
Activates alpha1 receptors
Tx: congestion
Taken intranasally
Desvenlafaxine
Third Generation Antidepressant
Mech: SNRIs
Inhibit reputake of 5HT and NE
*Third generations have the -faxine drugs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Cardiovascular stimulation
*SE same as 2nd gen +cardio stim.
Epinephrine
Works on all adrenergic receptors
Causes increased HR, etc. etc.
Dipryridamole
Tx: Anticoagulant
Mech: Platelet inhibitor
Inhibits phosphodiesterase
Inh. enzyme that breaks down cAMP
Increased cAMP→Decrease platelet agg.
“Poetin” and “Pegin”
Epoietin alfa
Darbepoietin
Peginesatide
Tx: Anemia due to chronic renal failure or chemotherapy
Toxicities: Due to excess RBCs
- Increase BP
- Increase clotting
- MI
- Stoke
Icosapent
Tx: Hyperlipidemia
Mech: Inhibit enzyme responsible for Trig synth
Not clear though
Levetiracetam
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Unknown
Edrophonium
Indirect cholinergic agonist
Doesn’t last very long
Inhibit AChE
More selective B blockers
Metoprolol
Acebutolol
Atenolol
Betaxolol
Nebivolol
SE:
- Fewer CNS effects
- Bradycardia
- Fatigue w/ exercise
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
Tx: Thrombolytic agent
(dissolve formed clots)
Mech:
- Urine plasminogen activator=Enzyme activator
- Plasminogen→plasmin
- Plasmin:
- hydrolyzes fibrin
- degrades fibrinogen
- degrades factors V and VII
Route: IV
SE: May prolong bleeding time
Venlafaxine
Third Generation Antidepressant
Mech: SNRIs
Inhibit reputake of 5HT and NE
*Third generations have the -faxine drugs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Cardiovascular stimulation
*SE same as 2nd gen +cardio stim.
Acamprosate
Decreased craving for ethanol
Ipratropium
Antimuscarinic agent
Blocks muscarinic receptor
Hirudin
Tx: Anticoagulant–found in leech saliva
Mech: Directly inhibits thrombin
Enzyme inhibitor
Diltiazem
Tx: Arrythmias except vent. arrythmias (class IV)
Mech: Ca channel blockers
Increase refractory period
Mipomersen
Tx: hyperlipidemia
Antisense oligonucleotide
Mech: Binds to mRNA of ApoB
Prevents Apo from being synth
*(Apolipoprotein)*+cholesterol→VLDL
Must be given by injection
Amiodarone
Tx: arrytmhias (Class III)
DOC for cardiac arrest–most effective anti-arrythmic
Mech: K+ channel blocker
Acts like all 4 classes of anti-arrythmic
SE:
- Potentially fatal pulmonary fibrosis
- Replaces lung tissue w/ fiber composites
- Liver damage
- Corneal deposits-optic neuritis
- Deposits in skin-blue/gray skin coloration
- GI upset
*Iodine responsible for some deposits
Cimetidine pharmacodynamics
Agents that act on cell membrane receptors
Methadone
Narcotic analgesic- synthetic
Orally effective-liquid
Less euphoric
Given to wean off morphine
Same strength as morphine
Procainamide
Tx: All arrythmias (Class Ia)
- Also LA
Mech: Na channel blocker
- Like quinidine but does not get into CNS
- Quinidine:*
- Depresses all mm fxn
- Anti-cholinergic effects (antivagal effects)
- *Vagal innervation slows HR–Quinidine will speed it up
SE:
- Lupus like syndrome in slow acetylators
Sufentanil
Narcotic analgesic- synthetic
500-600x stronger than morphine
Malathion
Insecticide-cholinergic agonist
Irreversible AChE inhibitors
Nitroprusside
Acts directly on smooth muscle
Drug of choice in hypertensive emergencies
Acts w/in seconds–given IV
Dilates art and veins→drop in BP
increases cGMP→relaxation
Rapidly degrades in soln into cyanide
Glyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerin) (GTN)
Tx: Angina
Mech:
GTN→NO→Act. guanylate cyclase→cGMP→vasodilation
Rapidly dilates all blood vessels, including coronary art.
Route: Given sublingually–1st pass effect
Effects last 30-60min
Rapid tolerance so cannot take continuously
SE:
- Hypotension
- Skin flushing
- Headache-opening blood vessels in brain, feel pulsing
*Nitroglycerin is unstable and explosive in some conditions
High Ceiling diuretics SE
- Dehydration
- Hypokalemia
- Used w/ K supplements or K sparing diuretics
- Increased Ca excretion→Hypocalcemia
- Decreased uric acid excretion→gout
- Auditory nerve damage esp. if used w/ other ototoxic agents
Imipramine
First generation antidepressant
Tricyclic antidepressants
Mech: Inhibit NE reuptake
Act on multiple receptors
SE:
Most likely to cause SE
Sedation
Weight gain
Anticholinergic effect (dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation)
Cardiovascular effects
Arrythmias
Drop in BP (alpha1 block)
Orthostatic hypotension
“-rudin”s
Bivalirudin
Desirudin
Tx: Anticoagulant
Synthetic analogs of hirudin
Clinical use: when patient has HIT
Skin grafts and reattaching body parts
Route: Injection
Angina definition and general tx methods
Not enough BF to heart
Causes chest pain (m becomes anoxic)
We usually have chest pain after we work out b/c we need more O2
But if at rest it is unstable angina
Tx by increasing BF or decreasing O2 demand
Tx:
- Behavioral
- Diet
- Exercise
- Creates collateral circulation (more blood vessels) in heart
- Stop smoking
- Drugs
Zonisamide
Tx: Partial seizures
Mech: Inh. Na
Acetazolamide
Tx: Seizures
Mech: May increase CO2 in brain→Decrease activity
Vortioxetine
2nd gen antidepressant
Mech: SSRIs
SE:
GI upset
Nausea
Insomnia
Headache
Decreased libido
Hydromorphone
Narcotic analgesic- semisynthetic
10x stronger than morphine
“Dilaudid”
Clonidine
Central alpha-2 agonist
SE:
Depression
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Impaired Ejac.
Unlabeled uses:
- Fibromyalgia-unspecified neuronal pain
- Insomnia
- Tourettes
- Opiate withdrawal