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Drugs - Mechanisms I Flashcards

1
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methotrexate

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inhibits dihydrofolate reducatase in humans

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Class IC antiarrhythmic contraindication

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ischemic and structural heart disease

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3
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amiodarone

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Class III antiarrhythmic (K channel)

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-navir drugs

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protease inhibitors

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Tizanidine

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alpha 2

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Pilocarpine

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mimics ACh (but AChE resistant) –> constricts ciliary muscle

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Ethambutol

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blocks arabinosyltransferase –> decreased carbohydrate polymerization in cell wall

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Cylcosporine

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binds cyclophilin –> Calcineurin inhibition –> no IL-2

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-glitazone

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thiazolidinediones, activate PPAR gamma –> increase insulin sensitivity and adiponectin levels

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Sacubitril

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neprilysin inhibitor –> prevents degradation of bradykinin, ANP, BNP, A2

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Milrinone

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PDE3 inhibitor (used in acute decomp HF with shock)

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2,4-dinitrophenol

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increased mitochondrial membrane permeability –> uncoupling

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13
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Solifenacin

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antimuscarinic (bladder)

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14
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Carbapenems

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block peptidoglycan cross linking

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15
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Tacrolimus

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binds FK506 –> caclineurin inhibition –> no IL-2

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Norepinephrine

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alpha 1 > alpha 2 > beta 1 –> increased BP –> reflex decreased HR

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17
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Terbinafine

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blocks Lanosterol synthesis (squalene epoxidase)

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18
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phentolamine

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reversible nonselective alpha blocker

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19
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Carvedilol anf Labetalol

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non selective alpha and beta antagonists

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20
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NPH

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intermediate acting insulin

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21
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Sirolimus (Rapamycin)

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mTOR inhibitor, binds FKBP –> no IL-2 response

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Class IB antiarrhythmics

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Weak Na channel blockade –> preferentially decrease AP duration in ischemic tissue (use post MI)

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Glucocorticoids

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inhibit NF-kappaB –> decreased cyokines and increase T cell apoptosis

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Niacin

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inhibits lipolysis in adipose tissue and reduces hepatic VLDL synthesis –> LDL down, HDL up, TG somewhat down

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Enfuvirtide

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binds gp40 –> blocks HIV viral fusion

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Cephalosporins

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block peptidoglycan cross linking

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Class IC antiarrhythmics

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Strong Na channel blockade –> selectively prolongs AP ERP in AV node and accessory tracts

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28
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edrophonium

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anticholinesterase

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29
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Echinocandins

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blocks fungal cell wall synthesis (beta-glucan)

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30
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detemir

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long acting insulin

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31
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Ipratropium

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antimuscarinic

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32
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Foscarnet

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DNA pol inhibitor

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33
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PCSK9 inhibitors

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block LDL receptor degradation –> removal of LDL from bloodstream (and some tg)

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34
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Acyclovir

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guanosine analog

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35
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metformin (a biguanide)

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inhibits mGDP –> inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis

increases glycolysis and insulin sensitivity

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36
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Dantrolene

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blocks Ca release from sarcoplasmic reticulum

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37
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Dapsone

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block PABA –> DHF (folate synthesis)

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38
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Monobactams (aztreonam)

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block peptidoglycan cross linking

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39
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Chloroquine

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blocks heme –> hemozoin detoxification –> heme is toxic to plasmodia

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40
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febuxostat

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xanthine oxidase inhibitor

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41
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Name the bile acid resins

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cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam

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42
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Carbachol

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mimics ACh (but AChE resistant)

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43
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Dipyradimole

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inhibits platelet aggregation (nonspecific PDE inh)

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44
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Ribovirin

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blocks guanine synthesis

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45
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Class II antiarrhythmics

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beta blockers –> decrease cAMP and Ca in SA and AV nodes

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46
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Palivizumab

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anti RSV F protein monoclonal

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47
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trimethoprim

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inhibits dihydrofolate reducatase in bacteria

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48
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Oligomycin

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ETC complex V (ATPsynthase) inhibitor

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49
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Secukinumab

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anti IL-17 monoclonal

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50
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Methacholine

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Cholinomimetic –> activates muscarinics in the airway

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51
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galantamine

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anticholinesterase

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52
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regular insulin is…

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short acting

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53
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Linezolid

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Targets 50S subunit

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54
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Daptomycin

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disrupts membrane integrity (gram +)

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55
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antiarrhythmic channel target pneumonic

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they’re in order of molecular number (1, 3, 4 = Na, K, Ca)

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56
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Isoproterenol

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beta 1 = beta 2 –> decreased BP, increased HR and CO (can worsen ischemia)

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57
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Pembrolizumab

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anti PD-1 monoclonal

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58
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Omalizumab

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anti IgE monoclonal

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59
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Oxybutynin

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antimuscarinic (bladder)

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60
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-tegravir drugs

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integrase inhibitors

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61
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Clindamycin

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Targets 50S subunit

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62
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glycopyrrolate

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antimuscarinic

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63
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Lispro

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Rapid insulin

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64
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Verapamil

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nondihydropyridine Ca channel blocker –> acts on heart (Type IV anti-arrhythmic)

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Phenylephrine

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alpha 1 > alpha 2 –> increased BP –> decreased HR

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66
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Sulfonamides

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block PABA –> DHF (folate synthesis)

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67
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Dofetilide

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Class III antiarrhythmic (K channel)

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68
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Rifampin

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inhibits RNA pol

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69
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epinephrine

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low dose: beta > alpha –> increased HR and CO
high dose: alpha > beta –> increased BP
(stronger beta 2 than norepi)

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70
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Theophyline

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nonspecific PDE inhibitor –> increased cAMP –> smooth muscle relaxation –> bronchodilation

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Quinidine

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Class IA antiarrhythmic (moderate Na channe block)

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72
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leflunomide

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inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase –> blocks pyrimidine synthesis

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73
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Ibutilide

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Class III antiarrhythmic (K channel)

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74
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Lidocaine

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Class IB antiarrhythmic (weak Na channel block)

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75
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Rotenone

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ETC complex I inhibitor

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76
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Fibrates

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activate PPAR-alpha –> upregulate LPL –> increased TG clearance (also LDL loss and HDL synthesis)

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77
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Mirtazapine

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selective alpha 2 blocker

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78
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Roflumilast

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PDE4 inhibitor –> increased cAMP (used in COPD)

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79
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Eculizumab

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anti Complement C5 monoclonal

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80
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Ezetimibe

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Prevents cholesterol absorption at the brush border

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81
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Tolterodine

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antimuscarinic (bladder)

82
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Gesulkumab

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anti IL-23 monoclonal

83
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Albuterol, Salmeterol, and Terbutaline

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beta 2 > beta 1

84
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-asvir

A

Hep C NS5A inhibitors

85
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Lubiprostone

A

causes chloride efflux into lumen –> Na and water follow –> laxative effect

86
Q

-buvir

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Hep C NS5B inhibitors

87
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Ipilimumab

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anti CTLA-4 monoclonal

88
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guanfacine

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alpha 2

89
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Metronidazole

A

free radical DNA damage

90
Q

Bacitracin

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blocks peptidoglycan synthesis

91
Q

Glulisine

A

Rapid insulin

92
Q

Bethanechol

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mimics ACh (but AChE resistant) –> activates bladder smooth muscle

93
Q

Maraviroc

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binds CCR5 –> blocks HIV viral attachment via gp120

94
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Isoniazid

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blocks mycolic acid synthesis

95
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Just for fun name the Aminoglycocides

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Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin, Tobramycin, Streptomycin

96
Q

name the 2nd gen Sunfonylureas

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Glipizide, Glyburide

97
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Mebendazole

A

inhibits microtubules in helminths

98
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Class IV antiarrhythmics

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nondyhdropyramidine Ca channel blockers –> decrease conduction velocity and increase ERP and PR interval

99
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Ixekizumab

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anti IL-17 monoclonal

100
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Penicillins

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block peptidoglycan cross linking

101
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Ivabrandine

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inhibits funny Na channels –> prolongs phase IV

102
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Dobutamine

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beta 1 > beta 2, alpha –> increased HR and CO

103
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Etanercept

A

Decoy TNF-alpha receptor

104
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-stigmine

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anticholinesterase

105
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Bile Acid Resins

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prevent reabsorption of bile acids –> liver uses cholesterol to make more –> decrease in LDL

106
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organophosphates

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irreversible AChE inhibitors

107
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Nivolumab

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anti PD-1 monocolonal

108
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Azoles

A

block ergosterol synthesis (14-alpha-demethylase. a CYP450 enzyme)

109
Q

disulfuram

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blocks acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

110
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6-mercaptopurine

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inhibits de novo purine synthesis

111
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cardiac glycosides (digoxin and digitoxin)

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inhibit Na/K ATPase –> indirect inhibition of Na/Ca exchange –> increased intracellular Ca and contractility

112
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Penytoin

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Class IB antiarrhythmic (weak Na channel block)

113
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fomepizole

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blocks alcohol dehydrogenase

114
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Polymyxins

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disrupts membrane integrity (gram -)

115
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ribavirin

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inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase –> blocks IMP to GMP conversion (purines)

116
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Scopolamine

A

antimuscarinic

117
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Statins

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HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors –> increased LDL receptor recycling –> large decrease in LDL, small increase in HDL and decrease in TG

118
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Tetracyclines

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Targets 30S subunit

119
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remdesivir

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adenosine analog

120
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hyoscamine

A

antimuscarinic

121
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Vedolizumab

A

anti alpha4 integrin monoclonal

122
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Diltiazem

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nondihydropyridine Ca channel blocker –> acts on heart (Type IV anti-arrhythmic)

123
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hydralazine

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increased cGMP –> smooth muscle relaxes –> dilation of arterioles (–> compensatory tachycardia)

124
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Polyenes (ampho B and nystatin)

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binds erogosterol and forms pores –> disrupt fungal cell membrane integrity

125
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Propafenone

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Class IC antiarrhythmic

126
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Bentropine

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antimuscarinic

127
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Denosumab

A

anti RANKL monoclonal

128
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ephedrine

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indirect general agonist and releases stores

129
Q

-dipine

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dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker (L type) –> act on vascular smooth muscle

130
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Ranolazine

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inhibits late phase of inward Na –> reduced diastolic wall tension and O2 consumption

131
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Aminoglycocides

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Targets 30S subunit

132
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allopurinol

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xanthine oxidase inhibitor

133
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Baloxavir

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Endonuclease inhibitor (RNA pol)

134
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Basiliximab

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anti-IL2R monoclonal

135
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Vancomycin

A

blocks peptidoglycan synthesis

136
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Class IA antiarrhythmics

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moderate Na channel blockade –> increased AP duration, ERP –> increased QT interval

137
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Digoxin

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direct inhibition of Na/K ATPase –> increased intracellular Ca

138
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Natalizumab

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anti alpha4 integrin monoclonal

139
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name the 1st gen Sulfonylureas

A

chlorpropamide

140
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Streptogramins (-prisins)

A

Targets 50S subunit

141
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-afil

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PDE5 inhibitors –> increased cGMP –> increased NO

142
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Fluoroquinolones

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inhibit DNA Gyrase

143
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Disopyramide

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Class IA antiarrhythmic (moderate Na channel block)

144
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Cilastozol

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inhibits platelet aggregation (PDE3 inhibitor)

145
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clonidine

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alpha 2 –> lower BP

146
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Glycyclines (Tigecycline)

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Targets 30S subunit

147
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Rifamycins (Rifampin)

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Inhibit DNA-dependent RNA pol

148
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5-FU

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inhibits thymidylate synthase

149
Q

alpha-methydopa

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alpha 2

150
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Adenosine

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increased K efflux –> hyperpolarization –> decreased AV node conduction (very rapid)

151
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mycophenylate

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inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase –> blocks IMP to GMP conversion (purines)

152
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Oseltamavir/Zanamivir

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Neuraminidase inhibitors

153
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Midodrine

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alpha 1 –> increased BP, decreased HR

154
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nitrates

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vasodilation via NO (preferentially veins)

155
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Procainamide

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Class IA antiarrhythmic (moderate Na channel block)

156
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Mirabegron

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beta 3

157
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Antimycin A

A

ETC complex III inhibitor

158
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Flavoxate

A

antimuscarinic (bladder)

159
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azothioprine

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6-MP prodrug –> inhibits de novo purine synthesis

160
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Ustekinumab

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anti IL-12/23 monoclonal

161
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Magnesium

A

effect in torsades de pointes

162
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Fenoldopam

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D1 –> vasodilation and natriureses –> decreased BP, increased HR and CO

163
Q

Adalimumab

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anti TNF-alpha monoclonal

164
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Praladoxime

A

regenerates AChE (if given early)

165
Q

glargine

A

long acting insulin

166
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pentostatin

A

Inhibits ADA

167
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infliximab

A

anti TNF-alpha monoclonal

168
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Phenoxybenzamine

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irreversible nonselective alpha blocker

169
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Sotalol

A

Class III antiarrhythmic (K channel)

170
Q

Cocaine

A

indirect general agonist and reuptake inhibitor (don’t give with a beta blocker –> unrestrained alpha)

171
Q

-olol and starts with A-M

A

beta 1 selective blocker

172
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Cidofovir

A

DNA pol inhibitor

173
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Emecizumab

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anti factor X and IX monoclonal –> mimics factor VIII

174
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Class III antiarrhythmics

A

Target K channels –> increased AP duration, ERP, and QT interval

175
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Macrolides (azithro-, clarithro-, and erythromycin)

A

Targets 50S subunit

176
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Dopamine

A

low dose: D > beta > alpha –> increased HR and CO

high dose: D > alpha > beta –> increased BP

177
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Atropine

A

antimuscarinic

178
Q

hydroxyurea

A

inhibits ribonucleotide reductase

179
Q

Flucytosine

A

blocks fungal DNA synthesis

180
Q

Mexiletine

A

Class IB antiarrhythmic (weak Na channel block)

181
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amphetamines

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catecholamine reuptake inhibitors and releases stores

182
Q

Aspart

A

Rapid insulin

183
Q

Flecainide

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Class IC antiarrhythmic (strong Na channel block)

184
Q

Nitroprusside

A

cGMP –> NO –> short acting vasodilator

185
Q

For fun name the NNRTIs

A

Delaviridine, Efavirenz, Nevirapine

186
Q

propantheline

A

antimuscarinic

187
Q

Ganciclovir

A

guanosine analog

188
Q

pyrimethamine

A

inhibits dihydrofolate reducatase in protozoa

189
Q

propylthiouracil

A

inhibits thyroid peroxidase and peripheral T4 conversion

190
Q

-previr

A

Hep C NS3/4A inhibitors

191
Q

capecitabine

A

5-FU prodrug –> inhibits thymidylate synthase

192
Q

-osin

A

selective alpha 1 blocker

193
Q

cladribine

A

Inhibits ADA

194
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Griseofulvin

A

interferes with michotubule function

195
Q

Donepezil

A

anticholinesterase

196
Q

-olol and starts with N-Z

A

nonselective beta blocker

197
Q

Chloramphenicol

A

Targets 50S subunit

198
Q

Methimazole

A

inhibits thyroid peroxidase

199
Q

Sulfonylureas

A

Close K channels on Beta cells –> depolarization –> insulin release via increased Ca influx

200
Q

aspirin overdose

A

increased mitochondrial membrane permeability –> uncoupling

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