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Enzyme Systems/ MAO inhibitors/Hypertensive crisis/Serotonin Syndrome Flashcards

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Acetylcholinesterase:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - breaks down (ACh) acetylcholine

drugs- donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
drug class- acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
“These drugs block the enzyme and prevent it from breaking down the acetylcholine”

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(ACh) acetylcholine

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - takes Angiotensin I and transforms it into Angiotensin II

drugs- lisinopril/enalapril/ramipril

drug class- ACE inhibitors
“ These drugs block the ACE enzyme and prevent formation of Angiotensin II and prevent vasoconstriction”

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Renin is released from the _______

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Kidneys

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Angiotensinogen is released from the ________

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Liver

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Angiotensin II is ______________

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a potent vasoconstrictor

&

increases aldosterone secretion which leads to retention of Na and H2O

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catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT):

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - breaks down Levodopa

drugs- entacapone
tolcapone? works across bbb?

drug class- COMT inhibitors
“ prevent the breakdown of Levodopa in the peripheral circulation, allowing more to cross the blood brain barrier”

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Monoamine oxidase:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - is responsible for the breakdown of catecholamines (neurotransmitters)

drugs- Tranylcypromine/Phenelzine/Selegiline/Isocarboxazid/Rasagiline/

-Linezolid & Methylene Blue also have activity

drug class- MAO inhibitors

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There are MAO inhibitors that are selective and nonselective:

which drugs are selective?

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MAO inhibitors when used in combination with other MAO inhibitors or other medications that work in similar pathways can result in adverse effects including:

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Hypertensive Crisis

Serotonin Syndrome

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Xanthine oxidase:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - responsible for the production of Uric acid in the purine metabolism pathway

drugs- Allopurinol, Febuxostat

drug class- Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors

  • inhibit enzyme and decrease Uric acid production, which brings down Uric acid levels
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Goal Uric acid level in someone with Gout?

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Hypoxanthine gets converted into Xanthine with what enzyme?

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Xanthine Oxidase

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Xanthine gets converted into Uric acid with what enzyme?

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Xanthine Oxidase

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Cyclooxygenase 1 & 2:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - takes Arachidonic acid and converts it to Prostaglandins (are involved in inflammation processes& symptoms of pain) and Thromboxane A2 (stimulates platelet aggregation, specifically for Cardiovascular system)

drugs- (ibuprofen/naproxen/aspirin)
Block COX enzymes and prevent formation

drug class-NSAIDs

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Phosphodiesterase:

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - is responsible for the breakdown of (cGMP) Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate

drugs- Viagra/Cialis

drug class- PDE-5 inhibitors

prevent the breakdown of cGMP by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme

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(cGMP) Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate causes:

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Smooth Muscle relaxant

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Vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR):

Endogenous effect of enzyme -

what drugs/drug class inhibit?

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Endogenous effect of enzyme - Converts Vitamin K into its active form “reduced Vitamin K”. This is needed to activate inactive clotting factors

drugs- warfarin

drug class- VKORC1 inhibitor

warfarin impairs the ability to activate clotting factors 2,7,9 & 10. Which helps to treat and prevent blood clots.

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carboxylase:

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takes the inactive clotting factors 2, 7, 9, & 10 and uses reduced Vitamin K (the active form which is required) and puts them in there active state

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Dopamine acts as a substrate for the enzyme _________ to be changed into _____________

A

MAO & COMT

NE

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(NE) Norepinephrine acts as a substrate for the enzyme __________ to be changed into ____________

A

MAO

Epi = Epinephrine

22
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Serotonin (5-HT) is broken down into harmless metabolites by what enzyme?

A

(MAO) Monoamine oxidase

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(MAO) Monoamine Oxidase is responsible for the breakdown of ___________

A

catecholamines

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When MAO inhibitors are used with other medications that increase NE & Epi, there is an increased risk for ___________

A

Hypertensive Crisis (medical emergency)

increases BP, HR rapidly

25
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what drugs can contribute to increases in the catecholamines NE and Epi?

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bupropion
SNRIs
TCAs
amphetamines/stimulants (decongestants and other meds to Tx ADHD)
Linezolid
Methylene Blue
Tyramine-rich foods (aged/fermented/smoked foods including cheeses, pickled harring, wines and beers and air/dried meats) - these are problematic because Tyramine is also broken down by the MAO enzyme.

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The risk of Hypertensive Crisis when switching from one MAO agent to another can be prevented/decreased by having _______

A

a washout period

27
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When multiple drugs are taken that can increase Serotonin, there is increased risk for ___________

A

Serotonin Syndrome

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what drugs can increase the risk for Serotonin Syndrome when multiple agents are taken?

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SSRIs
SNRIs Methadone
TCAs Meperidine
mirtazapine Centrally acting analgesics - tapedolol, tramadol
trazodone
St. Johns wart
Opioids
tramadol
Antiemetics (ondansetron)
Buspirone
Lithium - drug activates serotonin receptors
Triptans
ergotamines
dextromethophan (if abused)

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Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms

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  • Diaphoresis
  • Agitation = altered mental status
  • Tachycardia
  • Mydriasis = pupil dilation
  • Autonomic instability & hypertension
  • Diarrhea & hyperactive bowel sounds
  • Hyperreflexia
    -Tremor
    -Clonus = muscle contractions

can progress with delirium and seizures, which can be fatal.

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Triptans like Sumatriptan are __________

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Serotonin agonists

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CYP2C19

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CYP2C9

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CYP2CP

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CYP2D6

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CYP2D6

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CYP3A4 inducers:

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CYP3A4 inhibitors:

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