Drugs + HLA types Flashcards
Give a name of a proton pump inhibitor
Lansoprazole
Omeprazole
Give a name of a H2 blocker
Ranitidine
Cimetidine
Give a name of a DMARD
Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine
Rituximab
Give an example of an ACE inhibitor
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Give an example of an angiotensin receptor blocker
Candesartane
Eprosartan
Give an example of a calcium channel blocker
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Give an example of an NSAID
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Salicyclic acid
Diclofenec
Give an example of beta blocker
Atenolol
Bisoprolol
Give an example of a thiazide like diuretic
Bendroflumethazide
Give an example of a potassium sparing diuretic
Spironolactone
How do PPIs work?
Irreversible inactivate protein pumps
How do some diuretics work?
Inhibit symporters in areas of the kidney nephron so that there is reduced reabsorption of salt from the filtrate
How does heparin work?
Anticoagulant, inhibits thrombin and factor X
How do CCBs work?
Increase cGMP and reduce intracellular Ca2+
How do statins work?
Block rate limiting step in cholesterol pathway
How does aspirin work?
Irreversible inactivation of cycloxygenase (COX)
How does ibuprofen work?
Completely inhibits arachidonic acid at the active site of COX
How does penicillin work?
Inhibits transpeptidases, preventing cross linking and inhibiting bacterial wall synthesis
How do corticosteroids work?
Up regulate anti-inflammatory genes and down regulate pro-inflammatory genes
Give an example of an SSRI
Fluoxetine
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Give an example of a tricyclic antidepressant
Amitryptilline
When should we give SSRIs?
Morning
When should we give tricyclic antidepressants?
Evening
What does LAMA/SAMA stand for?
Long/short acting muscarinic antagonist
What does LABA/SABA stand for?
Long/short acting beta-2-agonist
Give an example of a SABA
Salbutamol
Give an example of a SAMA
Ipratropium
Give an example of a LABA
Salmeterol
Give an example of a LAMA
Tiotroponin
How does warfarin work?
Blocks formation of vitamin K dependent clotting factors
What does an alpha blocker do in BPH?
Decrease smooth muscle tone of prostate and bladder
Give an example of an alpha blocker
Tamsulosin
What does a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor do in BPH?
Decreases testosterone conversion to dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen receptor agonist
Give an example of a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
Finasteride
What does an oral phosphodiesterase (PDE5) inhibitor do in ED?
Increases cGMP
Give an example of a PDE5 inhibitor
Sildenafil
What HLA type does T1DM have?
HLA DR3/4
What HLA type does coeliac disease have?
HLA DQ2/8
What HLA type do spondyloarthropathies have?
HLA B27
What HLA type does RA have?
HLA DR4/1
What HLA type does SLE have?
HLA B8/DR2/DR3
What HLA type does sarcoidosis have?
HLA DRB1/DQB1
In what condition is HLA B27 found?
Spondyloarthropathies
In what condition is HLA DR3 found?
T1DM, SLE
In what condition is HLA DQ8 found?
5% of coeliac disease
In what condition is HLA DQB1 found?
Sarcoidosis
In what condition is HLA B8 found?
SLE
In what condition is HLA DR4 found?
T1DM, RA
In what condition is HLA DQ2 found?
95% of coeliac disease
In what condition is HLA DRB1 found?
Sarcoidosis
In what condition is HLA DR2 found?
SLE
In what condition is HLA DR1 found?
RA
Give an example of an antiplatelet
Clopidogrel
How does clopidogrel work?
Irreversibly binds to ADP receptors (P2Y12) on the surface of platelets, preventing platelet aggregation
What does HLA stand for?
Human leukocyte antigen