Final Flashcards
Term for hormone like substances that are synthesized and fxn in a localized area.
Autacoids
What are the 2 biogenic amines?
histamine and serotonin
What autacoids are polypeptides?
angiotensin and kinins
Term for histamine release caused by things other than IgE?
anaphylactoid
What are the 3 main causes of histamine release?
local injury, immune mediated, drugs, etc
What is the role of the H1 receptor?
smooth muscle contraction, vascular dilation and permeability, sedation
What is the role of the H2 receptor?
gastric acid and pepsin secretion, vasodilation
What is the “triple response” of histamine intradermally?
redness, flare, wheal
What is the MOA of first and second generation anti-histamines?
reversible competitive inhibitors of histamine
What are the other receptors first generation antihistamines act on?
antimuscarinic, alpha adrenergic
What is a potent antagonist of serotonin?
cyproheptadine
What generation of anti histamines penetrate BBB?
first gen
What is the primary and secondary tx of systemic anaphylaxis?
primary - epinephrine
secondary - antihistamines
What are the 4 H2 receptor antagonists (systemic antacids)?
cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine
What H2 antagonist is a potent CYP450 inducer?
cimetidine
What drug stabalizess membrane and prevents release of histamine from mast cells?
cromolyn sodium
What 2 cells store pre-made histamine in the body?
mast cells - tissue
basophils - blood
What 2 tissues continually synthesize histamine?
GI tract (enterochromaffin like cells of stomach)
CNS (axons)
(both are non mast cell pool)
Where is serotonin produced and stored in the body?
GI tract - enterochromaffin cells (90%)
CNS
Blood - stored in platelets
What are the physio effects of serotonin in muscles?
contracts non vascular smooth muscle (uterine, gastric, intestinal, bronchial)
What are the 5 effects of serotonin in the body?
- contract non vascular smooth muscle
- Emesis (via CRTZ)
- stimulates nerve endings
- regulates behavior
- local vasoconstriction and hemostasis
What serotonin antagonist is an appetite stimulant in cats only?
cyproheptadine
What serotonin agonist is used in tx of gastric empyting disorders and other motility disorders?
cisapride
What are the 3 5-HT3 receptor antagonists that are used for cancer chemo induced emesis?
ondansetron, dolasetron, ganesetron
What are examples of selevtive serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, nefazodone
What are the MOA of TCAs like clomipramine, amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine?
block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
What are the 2 common mechanisms of ectopic dysrhythmias?
reentry phenomenon
enhanced automaticity
What are examples of selevtive serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, nefazodone
What are the MOA of TCAs like clomipramine, amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine?
block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
What are the 2 common mechanisms of ectopic dysrhythmias?
reentry phenomenon (piece is damaged) enhanced automaticity
What is the goal of treating supraventricular arrythmias?
control conduction velocity through AV node
What is the goal of tx ventricular arrythmias?
decrease excitability
What is the goal of tx of re-entry arrythmias?
decrease conduction velocity or prolong refractory period
What is the goal of tx of all arrythmias?
decrease excitability by sympathetic outflow, correct electrolytes
What are the 4 classes of antidysrhythmic drugs and their MOA?
class 1 - NA channel blocker Class 2 - beta blocker class 3 - K channel blocker class 4 - calcium channel blocker
What is the main usage of quinidine in VM? What else does it treat?
atrial fibrillation in horses
txs acute and chronic supraventricular dysrhythmias
What are the two class 1a antiarrythmic drugs?
Procainamide and quinidine
What are the 3 different subclasses of class 1 antiarrythmic drugs? What effect do they have on refractory period?
1a - lengthen AP and refractory period
1b - shorten AP and refractory period
1c - decrease rate of phase 0 depolarization
What are the 2 class 1b antiarrythmic drugs?
lidocaine, mexiletine
What arrythmias does lidocaine treat?
acute control of ventricular dysrhythmias
What drug can be used long term is and called “oral lidocaine”?
mexiletine
What beta blocker is non-selective?
propranolol
What are the 3 clinical inications of beta blockers as anti-arrythmics?
rate control of supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrythmias
excessive sympathetic tone (hyperthyroid)
anti-hypertension
What is the half life order of the 3 beta blockers?
atenolol>propranolol>esmolol
What are the 3 adverse effects of beta blockers?
exacerbation of HF or nodal dysfunction
bronchoconstriction
prevention of glycogenolysis (not good in diabetes)
What is the MOA of class III antiarrythmic drugs?
decrease proportion of cardiac cycle where muscle is excitable (prolong cardiac depolarization and refractory period of muscle)
What anti-arrythmic drug has a wide spectrum of activity on refractory supra and ventricular tachydysrhytmias?
amiodarone
What is sotalol used for?
sustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular or atrial fibrillation (non selective B blocker at lower doses)
What are the 2 adverse effects of sotalol?
mild negative inotrophy (caution CHF)
exacerbate nodal dysfunction (beta blocker)
What is the MOA of class IV anti arrythmic drugs?
inhibit L type calcium channels - decrease slow inward current
What drug is used to control hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats and supraventricular tachyarrythmias?
diltazem
What 2 drugs are Class IV anti arrythmic drugs?
diltiazem
verpamil (more potent)
What are the 3 drugs used for acute tx of VPCs or V tachs?
lidocaine
procainamide
esmolol
What are the 4 drugs used for acute tx of supraventricular arrythmias?
procainamide
diltiazem
esmolol
lidocaine?
What are the 2 drugs used for acute tx of combined supraventricular and ventricular tachydysrhtymias?
procainamide
esmolol
What is the preferred cox2/cox1 ratio for an NSAID?
less than 1 = more specific for cox2
What are the 5 main pharmacological actions of NSAIDs?
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
analgesic (NOT severe visceral pain and broken bones)
anti-platelets
What 2 NSAIDs have improved absorption when given with food?
tepoxalin and deracoxib
Are NSAIDs weak acids or bases?
weak acids (well absorbed from stomach)
What is the Vd of NSAIDs?
small –> binds to albumin (caution in dehydrated animals)
What are the 7 shared SE of NSAIDs?
GI ulceration protein losing enteropathy CNS despression Sodium and fluid retention renal damage increase bleeding time hepatotoxicty
What 4 drug classes do NSAIDs interact with?
Fursomide (diminishes CV effects)
ACE inhibitors
Fluoroquinolones (seizures)
Antacids (interefere with absorption)
What are the 3 therapeutic uses of NSAIDs?
musculoskeletal disorders
spetic and endotoxic shock
pain and inflammation
What is the difference of effect of acetaminophen versus other NSAIDs?
no anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet activities
What does acetominophen toxicity cause in cats? dogs?
cats - heinz body anemia
dogs - hepatotoxicity
What is the antidote of acetominophen?
N-acetylcysteine
What NSAID is used for soft tissue problems in horses?
naproxen
What NSAID is used for musculoskeltal disorders, visceral pain, and inflammation in horses and also helps in cattle with respiratory dz and endotoxemia?
flunixin meglumine