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III - Topnotch Pharma Flash Cards - Drugs for Smooth Muscles

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more likely to block autonomic receptors

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1st Generation antihistamines (TOPNOTCH)

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Reversible blockade of histamine H1-receptor sites on tissues No sedation and antimuscarinic effects

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2nd Generation antihistamines (TOPNOTCH)

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may cause arrhythmia due to blockade of cardiac potassium channels

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acrivastine, astemizole, cetirizine, loratadine, and terfenadine (TOPNOTCH)

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reduction of nocturnal acid secretion in gastirc and duodenal ulcer

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H2 antagonists (TOPNOTCH)

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True or False: H2 antagonists have H1-blocking effect

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FALSE (TOPNOTCH)

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True or False: Ranitidine is a CYP450 inhibitor

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TRUE, but weak inhibitor only (TOPNOTCH)

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Agonist at the 5HT1D receptor in the blood vessels causing vasocontriction ; 1st line treatment for Acute migraine and cluster headache attacks

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5HT1D receptor agonist: Sumatriptan, Naratriptan, Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan (TOPNOTCH)

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Selectively block 5HT3 receptors ; For antiemesis in patients post-chemotherapy or post-operation

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5HT3 receptor antagonist: Ondansetron, Granisetron, Dolasetron, Alosetron (TOPNOTCH)

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can inc QRS and QT (proarrhythmic effect) duration so never use in patients with heart disease

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Dolasetron (TOPNOTCH)

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SE: gangrene (sec to Ischemia) in overdose, unusual hyperplasia of the retroperitoneal, retropleural or subendocardial cavity –> hydronephrosis, cardiac valvular and conduction system malfunction

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Ergotamine (TOPNOTCH)

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uterus becomes more sensitive to ergots during pregnancy, produce very powerful and long-lasting contraction leading to decreased bleeding, Never give before delivery of placenta

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Ergonovine (TOPNOTCH)

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PGE1 analogue, causes increased HCO3 and mucus secretion in stomach and uterine contraction

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Misoprostol, Gemeprost (TOPNOTCH)

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may also be used together with Mifepristone or Methotrexate as safe abortifacient

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Misoprostol (TOPNOTCH)

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Low concentrations contract, higher concentrations relax uterine and cervical smooth muscle, soften cervix at term before induction with oxytocin

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Dinoprostone, Sulprostone (TOPNOTCH)

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PGF2a analogue, increases outflow of aqueous humor thus reduces intraocular pressure; For glaucoma

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Prostaglandin F2a analog: Latanoprost, Arboprost, Bimatoprost, Travoprost, Unoprostone (TOPNOTCH)

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used primarily for pulmonary hypertension

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Prostaglandin I2 analog: Epoprostenol, Beraprost, Iloprost, Treprostinil (TOPNOTCH)

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SE: Tachycadia, Nervousness, tremors, restlessness, arrythmias when used excessively, loss of responsiveness (tolerance, tachyphylaxis)

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Beta2-selective agonist (short-acting): Albuterol/Salbutamol, Levalbuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol, Procaterol, Fenoterol (TOPNOTCH)

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Increase asthma mortality when used alone; May precipitate arrhytmias; usual DOA: 12hrs

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Beta2-selective agonist (long acting): Salmeterol, Formoterol, Cleneterol, Bambuterol (TOPNOTCH)

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More effective and less toxic than beta agonists ith COPD

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Muscarinic receptor antagonist: Ipratropium, Tiotropium (TOPNOTCH)

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, Adenosine receptor antagonist, causes bronchodilation and inc. strength of contraction of diaphragm; For asthma esp in nocturnal attacks

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Methylxanthines: Theophylline, Aminophylline, Pentoxifylline (TOPNOTCH)

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Antidote in overdosage is BB. Higher clearance in adolescents and smokers. Narrow therapeutic window

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Methylxanthines: Theophylline, Aminophylline, Pentoxifylline (TOPNOTCH)

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Prevents calcium influx and stabilizes mast cells, preventing degranulation and release of histamine, leukotrienes and mediators; for Asthma prophylaxis and allergies

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Mast cell Stabilizer: Cromolyn, Nedocromil, Lodoxamide (TOPNOTCH)

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DOC for Asthma prophylaxis, First line treatment for moderate to severe BA, COPD

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Corticosteroid: Fluticasone, Beclomethasone, Budesonide, Flunisolide, Mometasone, Triamcinolone, Ciclosenide (TOPNOTCH)

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For status asthmaticus

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use IV prednisolone or hydrocortisone (TOPNOTCH)

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active metabolite of prednisone

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prednisolone (TOPNOTCH)

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Inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase. Reduces synthesis of leukotrienes. Prevents airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction; For asthma prophylaxis

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Zileuton (TOPNOTCH)

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No bronchodilator action, not recommended for acute BA attack

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Zileuton, Montelukast, Zafirlukast, Pranlukast (TOPNOTCH)

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Binds IgE antibodies on sensitized mast cells and prevents activation by BA triggers and subsequent release of inflammatory mediators; For prophylaxis of severe, refractory asthma not responsive to all other drugs

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Anti-IgE antibody: Omalizumab (TOPNOTCH)

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