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Exam I Drugs Flashcards

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donepezil (aricept)

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  • acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor
    • increases ACh
  • alzheimers disease
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phenelzine

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  • MAOI
  • mood disorders
  • autonomic side effects
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tramadol (ultram)

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  • non-opioid analgesic
  • neuropathic pain
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methyltrexate

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  • anti-inflammatory
  • multiple sclerosis
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tamsulosin (flomax)

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  • alpha 1 antagonist
  • multiple sclerosis - bladder dysfunction
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indomethacin

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  • COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
  • potent with many side effects, rarely used
  • rheumatoid arthritis and gout
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modafinil

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  • considered a non-stimulant, but is actually a minor stimulant
  • multiple sclerosis - fatigue
  • ADHD and ADD, also narcolepsy
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meperidine (demerol)

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  • opioid
  • moderate pain
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entacapone

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  • COMT inhibitor
    • increases DA, NE, and Epi
  • parkinson’s disease
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trihexyphenidyl

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  • anticholinergic
    • used to control sialorrhea
  • parkinson’s disease
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benztropine

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  • anticholinergic
    • used to control sialorrhea
  • parkinson’s disease
  • side effect: xerostomia
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metamucil (psyllium)

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  • multiple sclerosis - bowel dysfunction
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pramipexole

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  • D2 agonist
  • parkinson’s disease
    • used early in disease (before L-DOPA)
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meloxicam

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  • COX-2 > COX-1
    • less GI effects, but more CV effects
  • pain
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buprenerphine

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  • opioid - mixed agonist/antagonist
  • treat opioid abuse
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hydromorphone

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  • opioid
  • 1.5mg
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selegiline

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  • MAOI
    • increases DA, NE, 5HT
  • parkinson’s disease, mood disorders (depression)
  • side effect: bruxism
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ketoprofen

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  • more potent form of ibuprofen
    • 50mg
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morphine

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  • opioid narcotic
  • 10mg
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ibuprofen

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  • COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
  • pain - 400mg
  • inflammation - 800mg
  • CV side effects
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naloxone

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  • “narcan”
  • µ opioid antagonist
  • treat opioid overdose, fast acting
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methadone

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  • opioid
  • moderate/severe pain
  • treats opioid dependence
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prednisone

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  • steroid, anti-inflammatory
  • multiple sclerosis
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nortryptyline

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  • antidepressant - block NE uptake
  • 1st line tx for neuropathic pain
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fentanyl

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  • opioid (most potent)
  • 0.1mg
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oxycodone

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  • opioid
  • 20mg
  • percodan = 20mg aspirin + oxycodone
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naprosyn/naproxen

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  • aleve
  • longer lasting, slower acting form of ibuprofen
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celecoxib (celebrex)

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  • COX-2 selective inhibitor
  • lacks GI and antiplatelet effects
  • CV warning
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codeine

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  • opioid
  • 200mg
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gabapentin (“lyrica” or “neurontin”)

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  • ASD, neuropathic pain, affects GABA systems
  • multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, pain, fibromyalgia
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oxymorphone

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  • opioid
  • 1.0mg
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salicylates (aspirin)

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  • COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
  • pain - 600mg
  • inflammation - 1000mg
  • anti-clotting/anti-platelet effects
  • side effects - GI irritation, tinnitus, respiratory alkalosis, reye syndrome
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interferon

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  • anti-inflammatory
  • multiple sclerosis
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L-DOPA + carbidopa

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  • precursor to DA
  • parkinson’s disease
  • side effects: xerostomia, glossitis, pigmentation, bruxism, can develop dyskinesias
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hydrocodone + acetaminophen

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  • “lortab” or “vicodin”
  • opioid
  • 30mg
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clonazepam

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  • benzodiazepine, classic ASD
  • multiple sclerosis - tremors; sedative
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duloxetine (cymbalta)

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  • antidepressant - mixed NE/5HT transport blocker
  • neuropathic pain, mood disorders (depression)
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piroxican (feldene)

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  • ibuprofen-like
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desipramine

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  • tricyclic antidepressant
  • mood disorders
  • side effects: anticholinergic effects
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fluoxetine (prozac)

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  • SSRI - antidepressant
  • mood disorders, multiple sclerosis, eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia)
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phenothiazines

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  • ex. chlorpromazine, thioridizine
  • typical antipsychotic - D2 antagonist
  • schizophrenia, psychosis
  • side effects: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, xerostomia, extrapyramidal effects (less than butyrophenones)
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quetiapine

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  • atypical antipsychotic - D2 antagonist, 5HT2A antagonist
  • shizophrenia
  • fewer side effects
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pentazocine (talwin)

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  • opioid - mixed agonist/antagonist
  • moderate pain
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amytriptyline

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  • tricyclic antidepressant
  • mood disorders
  • side effects: anticholinergic effects, drowsiness
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olanzapine

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  • atypical antipsychotic - block 5HT2A presynaptic receptors to alter DA synthesis
  • huntington’s disease, schizophrenia (negative symptoms)
  • side effects: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, xerostomia, extrapyramidal effects
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haldol (haloperidol)

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  • butyrphenones - D2 antagonist (antipsychotic)
  • huntington’s disease, schizophrenia
  • side effects: tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism, extrapyramidal effects
  • lacks anticholinergic effects
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diflunisal

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  • related to salicylates
  • good for bone pain
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venalafaxine

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  • mixed NE/5HT uptake blocker
  • mood disorders
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doxepine

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  • tricyclic antidepressant
  • mood disorders
  • side effects: anticholinergic effects
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sertraline (zoloft)

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  • SSRI
  • mood disorders, phobia disorders
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lithium carbonate

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  • alters 2nd messenger systems
  • bipolar disorder
  • side effects: weight gain, edema, kidney damage, tremors
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clozapine

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  • atypical antipsychotic - blocks 5HT2A receptors in addition to D2 antagonism
  • schizophrenia
  • side effects: serous agranulocytosis
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ether

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  • volatile compound
    • low vapor pressure, high boiling point
  • general anesthesia - provides hypnosis, amnesia, immobility (not any others)
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nitrous oxide

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  • volatile compound
    • low vapor pressure, high boiling point
  • low blood:gas partition coefficient
    • not very soluble in blood
    • need higher concentration for effects
    • rapid induction and recovery
  • incomplete anesthesia
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halothane

enflurane

isoflurane

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  • volatile compound
    • low vapor pressure, high boiling point
  • high blood:gas partition coefficient
    • soluble in blood
    • requires lower concentration
    • moderate induction and recovery phases
  • complete anesthesia
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flumazenil

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  • benzodiazepine antagonist
  • reverses effects of benzodiazepines for emergency or quick recovery after a procedure
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benzodiazepines used in anesthesia

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  • diazepam
  • lorazepam (ativan)
  • midazolam (versed)
  • mid-long acting (10-30hrs)
  • inhibits polysynaptic reflexes and skeletal neuromuscular junction at high doses
  • good amnestic and anxiolytic, not good analgesic (on its own)
  • side effects: synergizes with other sedatives
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phenobarbital

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  • barbiturate - enhances GABA
  • long-acting
  • treats seizures
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propofol

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  • replaced barbiturates
  • increases GABA activity
  • hypnotic, not analgesia, so must be given with other substances for GA
  • general anesthesia
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buspirone

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  • anxiolytic - some NE agonist action
  • non-sedating, low abuse potential
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paxil

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  • SSRI
  • panic attacks
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venlafaxin

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  • antidepressant
  • panic attacks
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adderal

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  • amphetamine - stimulant
  • ADHD and ADD
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ritalin

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  • methylphenidate - stimulant
  • ADHD and ADD
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atomoxetine (straterra)

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  • NE uptake inhibitor - non-stimulant
  • ADHD and ADD
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what is the treatment of autism spectrum disorders?

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  • atypical antipsychotics and SSRIs
  • behavioral management
67
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triazolam (halcion)

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  • benzodiazepine
  • hypnotic - shorter acting
  • chronic, moderately severe anxiety
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lorazepam (ativan)

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  • benzodiazepine
  • hypnotic - shorter acting
  • chronic, moderately severe anxiety
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diazepam (valium)

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  • benzodiazepine
  • sedative - longer acting
  • chronic, moderately severe anxiety
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alprazolam (xanax)

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  • benzodiazepine
  • sedative - longer acting
  • chronic, moderately severe anxiety
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zolpidem (ambien)

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  • benzodiazepine-like
  • sleep aid
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pentothal

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  • barbiturate - short acting
  • enhances GABA
  • anesthesia induction
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M1 agonists

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ACh, bethanechol, pilocarpine

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M1 angatonists

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atropine, scopolamine

75
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M2 agonists

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ACh, bethanechol, pilocarpine

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M2 antagonist

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atropine, scopolamine

77
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M3 agonists

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ACh, bethanechol, pilocarpine

78
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M3 antagonists

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atropine, scopolamine

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Nm agonists

80
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Nm antagonist

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succinylcholine, d-tubocurarine

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Nn agonist

82
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Nn antagonist

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mecamylamine, trimethaphan

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alpha1 agonists

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Epi > NE

phenylephrine, methoxamine

84
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alpha1 antagonist

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prazosin, terazosin

85
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alpha2 agonist

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Epi > NE

clonidine, guanfacine

86
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alpha2 antagonist

87
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beta1 agonist

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Epi = NE

isoproterenol, dobutamine

88
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beta1 antagonist

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propanolol, atenolol, metoprolol

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beta2 agonist

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Epi >> NE

isoproterenol, albuterol, terbutaline

90
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beta2 antagonist

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propanolol

91
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beta3 agonist

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physostigmine

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  • cholinesterase inhibitor
  • glaucoma, antidote for atropine poisoning
93
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sarin

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  • cholinesterase inhibitor
  • nerve gas
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mechanism of succinylcholine

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desensitizes the NM endplate by depolarizing it, so more ACh doesn’t do anything

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mechanism of tubocurarine

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  • competitive, so it prevents access of ACh to receptor, so the endplate doesn’t depolarize
  • skeletal muscle relaxant (Nm antagonist)
96
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mechanism of botox

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blocks the release of ACh at NM juntion

97
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cevimelin

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  • cholinergic agonist
  • xerostomia in sjogren’s patients
98
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pilocarpine

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  • cholinergic agonist
  • xerostomia after radiation therapy
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phenytoin

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  • classic ASD
  • partial seizures (simple, complex, secondarily generalized, tonic-clonic)
  • side effect: gingival hyperplasia, hirsuitism, rare hepatitis
100
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carbamazepine

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  • classic ASD
  • partial seizures (simple, complex, secondarily generalized, tonic-clonic)
  • side effects: rare hepatitis
101
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ethosuximide

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  • classic ASD
  • uncomplicated absence seizures
102
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valproic acid (valproate)

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  • classic ASD
  • partial seizures (simple, complex, secondarily generalized, tonic-clonic), generalized onset tonic-clonic, absence + tonic-clonic
  • side effects: rare hepatitis, alopecia
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diazepam

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  • ASD
  • status epilepticus
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topiramate

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  • newer ASD
  • partial seizures (simple, complex, secondarily generalized, tonic-clonic), generalized onset tonic-clonic
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prostigmine

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  • acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  • myasthenia gravis
106
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neostigmine

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  • acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
  • myasthenia gravis
107
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treatment of guillain-barre syndrome?

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plasma exchange and/or steroids

108
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thiopental/methohexital

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  • barbiturate - short acting
  • no analgesia
  • avoid intermittent porphyria (red blood cell disease - porphyrin accumulation in brain)
  • thiopental - antiseizure
  • methohexital - used in electro-convulsive therapy
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ketamine

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  • NMDA antagonist (some DAT inhibition)
  • dissociative analgesic - eyes remain open in a stare
  • antidepressant effects
  • side effects: hallucinations, abused
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spasmolytics

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  • relieve spasmotic involuntary action of muscles
    • back spasms
  • diazepam-BDZ receptors
  • baclofen - GABAB receptors (less sedation than BDZs)
  • botulinum toxin
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rocuronium

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  • skeletal muscle relaxant
  • competitive antagonist - prevents access of ACh to receptor
  • immobility
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sugammadex

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reverses rocuronium (acts as a scavenger)

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disulfiram (antabuse)

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  • inhibits ALDH with resulting increase in acetaldehyde
  • treats alcoholism
114
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naltrexone

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  • µ opioid receptor antagonist
  • treats alcoholism
    • thought to decrease feelings of reward associated with drinking alcohol
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acamprosate (campral)

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  • weak NMDA antagonist
  • activates GABAA receptors which may decrease feeling of a need for alcohol
  • treats alcoholism
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phenylephrine

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alpha 1 agonist

117
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pseudoephedrine

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alpha 1 agonist

118
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prazosin

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alpha 1 antagonist

119
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terazosin

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alpha 1 antagonist

120
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phenoxybenzamine

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alpha 1 antagonist

alpha 2 antagonist

121
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phentolamine

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alpha 1 antagonist

alpha 2 antagonist

122
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clonidine

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alpha 2 agonist

123
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guanfacine

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alpha 2 agonist

124
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yohimbine

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alpha 2 antagonist

125
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isoproterenol

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beta 1 agonist

beta 2 agonist

126
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dobutamine

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beta 1 agonist

127
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propranolol

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beta 1 antagonist

beta 2 antagonist

128
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atenolol

A

beta 1 antagonist

129
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metoprolol

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beta 1 antagonist

130
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albuterol

A

beta 2 agonist

131
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terbutaline

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beta 2 agonist

132
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pilocarpine

A

muscarinic agonist

133
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cevimeline

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muscarinic agonist

134
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bethanechol

A

muscarinic agonist

135
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carbachol

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muscarinic agonist

136
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atropine

A

muscarinic antagonist

137
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scopolamine

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muscarinic antagonist

138
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propantheline (probanthine)

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muscarinic antagonist

139
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trihexyphenidyl

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muscarinic antagonist

140
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succinylcholine

A

nicotinic antagonist

141
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d-turbocurarine

A

nicotinic antagonist

142
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mecamylamine

A

nicotinic antagonist

(ganglion blocker)

143
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sarin

A

acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

144
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physostigmine

A

acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

145
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donepezil

A

acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

146
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edrophonium

A

acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

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