Exam 1 Flashcards
Do not crush
SR, LA, ER, XL, XR, CR, DR: absorption into the body will be too quick
Routes of drug entry
Oral- slowest entry
Inhalation- fastest to brain
Injection- takes effects in seconds
Transdermal- released into blood stream over several hours
Intramuscular- Epi pens, vaccines
Drug half life
Time for concentration of drug to be 50%
If drug drug half like is 6 hrs and it is given at 10 am, at 8 pm 25% will be left in the blood stream
Agonist vs antagonist
Accelerates or slows normal cell processes- agonist
Blocks a response- antagonist
On receptor drugs
Antacids, osmotic diuretics, several anti cancer drugs, and mental chelating agents
Person related variables that effect drug actions
Age, body composition, genetics, ethnicity, sex, pre- existing conditions, psychological considerations, tolerance, and cross tolerance
Prostaglandin- found in most body tissues
Cox 1- protect GI, platelets, kidneys, and smooth muscle
Cox 2- increase inflammation ( vasoconstriction edema, pain, fevers
Salicylates: aspirin
Act centrally and peripherally to block the transmission of pain impulses and inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
- reduces fever, diminishes inflammation, low doses suppress platelet aggression
Low doses help to manage: ischemic stroke, trasnsient ischemic attack, angina, and acute MI
CONTRADICTIONS: children and adolescents (Reyes syndrome), high potential for toxicity in older adults
Adverse effects: epi gastric distress, GI symptoms common, increased risk of GI bleed or ulcer
Signs of aspirin overdose
Headache, confusion, drowsiness, vertigo, sweating, early respiratory alk, later respiratory acid, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, nausea, vomiting, fever
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Nonnarcotic analgesic antipyretic
- lacks anti inflammatory activity
- no n/v/GI bleeding like aspirin
Use: pain or fever
Action: fever relieved through action in the hypothalamic heat regulating center or pain from pain receptors in periphery
Contradictions: liver failure, other products containing acetaminophen
Caution: metabolized in the liver, overdose can result in liver damage
May cause liver damage in those how abuse alc, liver disease, chronic malnutrition, and renal impairment
Pharmacokinetics vs pharmacodynamics
Kinetics- study of drugs movement through the body
Dynamics- what the drug does to the body
Absorption (1)
Drug dissolves to cross cell membranes, drug moves into small intestine, and crosses cell membranes into the blood stream
Bioavailability
Drugs taken orally metabolized by the liver (most are any route)
Only part of the drug is distributed to rest if the body in unchanged form- this is called bioavailability
I’ve drugs are 100% bioavailable
Metabolism of drugs
Most metabolized in the liver CYP 1,2,3 metabolize drugs
Excretion of drugs
Kidneys (biggest), feces, liver, or sweat/lungs
Ibuprofen ( Motrin/advil)
Analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory
Uses: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, fever, headache
Action: inhibits formation of prostaglandins by inhibiting COX, suppresses inflammation
Contradictions: GI ulcer or bleed, pregnant women, and post CABG
Black box warning: risk MI or stroke
Caution: renal insufficiency
Interactions: anticoagulant, codeine/oxy, and corticosteroids
Adverse effects: dyspepsia, anorexia, nausea and vomiting