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Final all Drugs Flashcards

1
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Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-a (PPAR-a) agonists

Upregulate apo A-I, A-II
Downregulate apo C-III

lowers LDL

increases HDL

A

Gemfibrozal

Fenofibrate

“fibrates”

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HMGcoA reductase inhibitors

upregulate hepatocyte LDL receptors

decrease triglycerides

A

statins

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Decreases catabolism of apo AI and reduces VLDL secretion

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Niacin

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Binds bile acids in gut –> excretion

Liver takes more cholesterol out of circulation to make more bile

lower LDL

A

Colestipol

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5
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Blocks sterol transporter NPC1L1 in intestine brush border

decreases cholesterol absorbed

lower LDL

A

Ezetimibe

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irreversible COX I and II inhibitor. Stops the synthesis of thromboxane, which is responsible for platelet activation.

A

aspirin

***Baby ASA preferentially inhibits TXA production, leading to an overall vasodilatory effect (PGI2 is vasodilatory and is not inhibited at 81mg dose).

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7
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o MOA: activation of K+ channels and inhibition of L-type Ca2+ channels

Used for converting SVT

A

Adenosine

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8
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 Inhibits Na+/K+/ATPase pump

reverses NCX pump –> increased intracellular Ca2+

increased contractility, SV, CO

decreased HR

A

Digoxin

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9
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selective peripheral vascular Ca2+ blockers

relax VSM

risk of reflex tachycardia

A

dihydropyridines

”—pine”

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10
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selective myocardial Ca2+ blocker

reduce mycordial O2 demand

Tx: angina, arrhythmias

A

Verapamil

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11
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blocks both VSM and myocardial Ca2+ channels

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Diltiazem

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Binds P.B.P. and blocks transpeptidation of

peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls.

A

Ceftriaxone

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13
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Binds D-ala-D-alanine to prevent NAM/NAG-peptide subunits into peptidoglycan. BLOCKS TRANSGLYCOSYLATION

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Vancomycin

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Beta-Lactam: Binds P.B.P. and blocks transpeptidation of

peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls.

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Penicillin G

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AMINO-Beta-Lactam: Binds P.B.P. and blocks transpeptidation of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls.

A

Amoxicilin

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Converts plasminogen to plasmin thus increasing breakdown of fibrin clots

A

t-PA

Alteplase

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17
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Acts on mu receptors in three locations

analgesic

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Morphine

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18
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Forms free radical NO

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Nitroglycerin

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19
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Blocks ADP receptors on platelets

inhibits platelet activation

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Clopidogrel

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20
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increases Activity of antithrombin III

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Heparin

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21
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Binds GPIIb/IIIa receptor on activated platelets

inhibits binding of fibrinogen

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Eptifibitide

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22
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Suppresses RAAS system by inhibiting conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.

A

lisinopril

enalapril

ACE inhibitors

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23
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Same mechanism as nitroglycerine – longer half life

A

isosorbide dinitrate

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24
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Increases NO synthesis in endothelium.

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Hydralazine

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25
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Inhibits NKCC2

diuretic

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Furosamide

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26
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Blocks aldosterone action.

Diuretic

A

Spirinolactone

Eplerenone

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27
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Alteplase

A

thrombolytic

plaminogen –> plasmin

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28
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NTG

A

vasodilator

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29
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Clopidogrel

A

anti-coagulant

blocks ADP receptors

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30
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heparin

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anti-coagulant

activates anti-thrombin III

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31
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Eptifibitide

A

anti-coagulant

binds GIIb-IIIa

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32
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Lisinopril

A

ACE inhibitor

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33
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Enalapril

A

ACE inhibitor

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34
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-statins

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

decrease LDL

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35
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Metoprolol

A

selective B-1 blocker

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36
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Propanolol

A

non-selective Beta blocker

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37
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Isosorbide dinitrate

A

long acting nitro

vasodilation

38
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Hydralazine

A

increases NO

more effect on ARTERIOLES

39
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furosamide

A

diuretic

inhibits NKCC pump

40
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eplerenone

A

angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

41
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spironolactone

42
Q

Digoxin

A

Na+/K+/ATPase pump inhibitor

increased intracellular Ca2+ –> inc. contractility

decreased HR

43
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cocaine

A

blocks NE reuptake

axoplasmic pump

44
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Imipramine

A

blocks NE reuptake

axoplasmic pump

45
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Reserpine

A

inhibits accumulation of catecholamines in vesicles

46
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Guanethidine

A

releases NE from vesicles –> degraded by MAO

47
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pargyline

A

MAO inhibitor

48
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tyramine

A

releases catecholamines

cheese, wine, beer

49
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dobutamine

A

selective B-1 agonist

positive inotrope

used in CHF/MI with HF

50
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dopamine

A

positive inotrope at B-1

vasodilation in renal and mesenteric vessels at low dose

a1 agonist at high dose

used in shock

51
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phenylephrine

A

a1 agonist

52
Q

metaproterenol

A

B-2 selective agonist

bronchodilation

53
Q

terbutaline

A

B-2 selective agonist

delays labor

54
Q

albuterol

A

selective B-2 agonist

bronchodilation

55
Q

ritodrine

A

selective B-2 agonist

delays labor

56
Q

salmeterol

A

selective B-2 agonist

bronchodilation

57
Q

isoproterenol

A

non-selective Beta agonist

vasodilates at B-2

tachycardia at B-1

58
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norepinephrine

A

vasoconstricts at a1

increased HR at B-1

59
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epinephrine

A

vasoconstricts at a1

bronchodilation at B-2

increased HR at B-1

60
Q

terazosin

A

a1 blocker

61
Q

amphetamine

A

releases NE from nerves

62
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ephedrine

A

releases NE

indirect activation of a1, B1

also vasodilates at B2 (direct effect)

63
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pseudoephedrine

A

similar to ephedrine

64
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guanadrel

A

releases NE from vesicles for degradation by MAO

65
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procaiamide

A

Class IA

slows upstroke of AP (Na+ blocker), prolongs ERP (non-specific K+ blockade)
can cause:

torsades

lupus

66
Q

quinidine

A

Class IA

has anti-muscarinic (anti-PNS) effects

can cause:

torsades

67
Q

disopyramide

A

Class IA

NO loading doses –> precipitates HF

68
Q

Lidocaine

A

Class IB

treats Vtach and Vfib after cardioversion

NO prophlaxis

69
Q

mexiletine

A

Class IB

oral version of lidocaine

chronic pain too

70
Q

Tocainide

A

Class IB

lidocaine analog

71
Q

flecainide

A

Class IC

slow unblocking kinetics (but does not prolong AP or QT)

72
Q

propafenone

A

Class IC

weak Beta blocker

73
Q

moricizine

A

Class IC

not sold in US so prob not on test

74
Q

propanolol

A

non-selective Beta blocker

don’t give if asthma (B2 block–> bronch spasm)

treats SVT w/o AV blocks (can exacerbate)

75
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Acebutolol

A

non-selective Beta blocker

treats HTN and SVTs

76
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esmolol

A

short acting, selective B-1 blocker

77
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sotalol

A

Beta blocker at low dose

K+ antiarrhythmic at high dose

78
Q

enoxaparin

A

low molecular weight heparin

79
Q

amiodarone

A

Class III (and I, II, IV)

treats Vtach, Vfib, Afib, Aflutter

PULM toxicity

LOOONG half life

iodine buildup

80
Q

dofetilide

A

Class III

very selective K+ blocker

Contraindicated in long QT, bradycardia, hypokalemia

81
Q

ibutilide

A

Class III

K+ blocker and slow inward Na+ ACTIVATOR

82
Q

dihydropyridines

A

Class IV

smooth muscle Ca2+ channel selective

**reflex tachycardia, don’t use in angina

83
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verapimil

A

Class IV

cardio selective Ca2+ blocker–preference for frequently firing tissue

treats angina and arrhythmia

reduces myocardial O2 demand

don’t use in WPW!!!

84
Q

Diltiazem

A

Class IV

BOTH cardiac depressant and vasodilatory

no reflex tachycardia

85
Q

adenosine

A

activates K+
inhibits Ca2+
hyperpolarization and suppression of Ca2+ dependent APs (SA and AV tissue)

used for SVTs

don’t use in 2 and 3 AV block

86
Q

nifedipine

A

Class IV dihydropyridine

vaso seletive Ca2+ blockage

used in angina

also HTN

87
Q

gemfibrozil

A

PPAR-a agonist

decreases VLDL secretion

88
Q

fenofibrate

A

PPAR-a agonist

decreases VLDL secretion

89
Q

niacin

A

Blocks adipocyte lipolysis.

Decreases catabolism of apo AI and reduces VLDL secretion.

90
Q

colestipol

A

binds bile acid

91
Q

ezetimibe

A

Blocks sterol transporter NPC1L1 in intestinal brush border

CRRAB 1 (17 decks)

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