Exam 2: Step 2 Mechanism of Action Flashcards
fluoxetine
blocks SERT to increase serotonin
alteplase
binds fibrin in a fresh clot, then activates plasminogen to dissolve the clot
lamotrigine
inactivate Na channel
inhibit Ca channel
duloxetine
blocks SERT and NET
rasagiline
inhibits degradation of dopamine by MAO-B
valproic acid
inactivate Na channel
inhibit T-type Ca channel
inhibits breakdown of GABA
carbamazepine
inactivate Na channel
potentiate GABA response
ergotamine (PO) and dihydroergotamine (IV, IM, nasal, PR)
cerebral vasoconstriction
5-HT agonist in trigeminal nerve
phenytoin
inactivate Na channel
sumatriptan
selective agonist at 5-HT1B,D,F receptors
B - blood vessels - constrict
D - peripheral neurons - inhibit CGRP release
F - central neurons - inhibit neurotransmission
sertraline
blocks SERT
selegeline and rasagiline
inhibit DA degradation by MAO-B (which is mostly in the striatum)
ramelteon
melatonin receptor agonist
zonisamide
inactivate Na channel
inhibit T-type Ca channel
celecoxib
COX-2 inhibitor
benztropine
muscarinic antagonist on GABA-ergic neuron (for Parkinsonism tremor)
misoprostol
inhibits gastric acid secretion
carbidopa
inhibits peripheral L-AAD (decarboxylase enzyme) from converting of L-DOPA to DA
tolcapine
inhibits peripheral AND central COMT (methyltransferase enzyme) from converting L-DOPA to 3-O-MD
entecapone
inhibits peripheral COMT (methyltransferase enzyme) from converting L-DOPA to 3-O-MD
aspirin
IRREVERSIBLE COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
levetiracetam
interfere w/ glutamate vesicle fusion (SV2A ligand) in presynaptic terminal
ethosuximide
inhibit T-type Ca channel in thalamic neuron
T-type Ca channels involved in absence seizures
primidone
inactivate Na channel
ibuprofen
reversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor
phenytoin
inactivate Na channels
naproxen
reversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor
acetaminophen
COX-2 and COX-3 inhibitor
vigabatrin
inhibits GABA transaminase (to increase GABA)
metabolite is phenobarbital (but ? importance)
phenobarbital
binds to site on GABA-A receptor, enhancing duration of chloride influx
at high doses, can DIRECTLY open channel
benzodiazepines
bind to site on GABA-A receptor to enhance chloride influx
Needs GABA to function, cannot directly open channel
clozapine
olanzapine
risperidone
5HT2 block»_space;> D2 block (opposite of typical antipsychotics)
5-HT2 antagonist which facilitates dopamine release in cortex = less negative symptoms
D2 antagonist selectively in mesolimbic pathway = less positive symptoms without causing EPS
flumazenil
competitive ANTAGONIST at BZ site on GABA-A receptor
reverses effects of BZs and BZ agonists