Final Meds Flashcards
Propylthiouracil PTU
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Anti Thyroid Meds
block organification by competing
w/ thyroglobulin for Iodide
SE:
low WBC, hepatotoxicity
Goiter
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Longer 1/2 L, QD Dose
>potent =< SE
Propylthiouracil
Also inhibit conversion in periphery
short 1/2 L
SE: Bleeding
TX: Thyroid Storm
B Blocker
Endo Effect
Block T4 -> T3
+ symptom tx
Esmolol for thyroid storm
Prednisone or Methylprednisone
Endo Effect
Block T4- T3 conversion
symptom Tx
Iodide Salts
Lugol’s solution
Block T4 -> T3 Conversion
+ < vascularity of Thyroid gland
temporary prompt block of TH release from gland
Levothyroxine
Synthesized T4
Long 1/2 L (7 day)
T3 Liothyronine (Cytomel)
Use for myxedema coma
faster onset, shorter 1/2 L (1 day)
Cortisol (Hydrocortisone) Cortisol Succinate (solu-cortef)
corticosteroid
equal G & M effects
DOA 8-12 hr
Cortisone
corticosteroid
less potent, last 8-36 hr
but equal G & M effects
Prednisolone
corticosteroid
M & G effects
(4x G effects)
last 18 -26 hr
Dexamethasone
Betamethasone
Corticosteroids
no M effect,
25x G Effect (most)
last 36-54 hr
Somatostatin
GI Regulatory peptide
E 1/2 = 3min
Glucagon
polypeptide hormone
vasodilates, > CO, biliary dilation
Octreotide
Somatostatin analogue Inhibit production + release of GI hormones USE: carcinoid crisis E 1/2 = 2.5 hr (longer)
Arginine Vasopressin
Exogenous antidiuretic hormone
+ vasoconstricter
E1/2 = 10-20 min
Desmopressin DDAVP
Synthetic analogue of AVP
E 1/2 = 2.4-4 hr
NItroglycerine
Organic Nitrate
convert to NO = SM relaxation
E 1/2 L= 1.5 min
Isosorbide
Organic Nitrate,
venodilator
long E 1/2 T
Atenolol
B1 Antagonist
water soluble
Metoprolol
B1 Selective Antagonist
lipid soluble
DOA 3-4 hr
Verapamil
Phenylalkylamine CCB
< HR/Contractility
Nifedipine
Amlodipine
Nicardipine
Felodipine
Dihydropyridine CCB
Vasc relaxation,
Diltiazem
Modified Benzothiazepines
Vasc + Cardiac selectivity