[M8] Part 2: Toxicology Flashcards
Enumerate the therapeutic drugs
- Salicylates
- Acetaminophen
Other name for Salicylates
Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin
Common analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant
Salicylates
Relieves pain
Analgesic
Anti-fever
Antipyretic
Blocks cyclooxygenase reducing thromboxane and prostaglandins
Salicylates
Salicylates
Blocks _______ reducing _______ and _______
cyclooxygenase
thromboxane
prostaglandins
Salicylates
important for blood coagulation
Thromboxane and prostaglandins
Salicylates
Adverse effects:
→ Platelet aggregation inhibition
→ Gastrointestinal function interference
→ Rye Syndrome in Children
→ Viral infection
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Serum level of _____ ingestion denotes toxicity
> 90 mg/dL
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Enumerate the Acute ingestion (high doses)
→ Metabolic acidosis
→ Respiratory alkalosis
→ Inhibits Kreb’s cycle
→ Ketone formation
→ Death
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Occurs because salicylates are acids
Metabolic acidosis
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Salicylate has direct stimulation respiratory center = hyperventilation
Respiratory alkalosis
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Respiratory alkalosis:
Salicylate has direct stimulation _______ = ______
respiratory center
hyperventilation
Salicylate (Toxicity)
Increasing lactate and pyruvate formation
Inhibit Kreb’s cycle
Salicylate (Toxicity)
Inhibits Kreb’s cycle:
Increasing _____ and_____ formation
lactate
pyruvate
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Inhibit Kreb’s cycle:
The increase in lactate and pyruvate formation could lead to ____
muscle cramps
Salicylates (Toxicity)
Treatment:
→ Neutralization and Elimination
→ Maintaining electrolyte imbalance
Salicylates
Mention the method used in its Analysis
● Gas Chromatography
● Liquid Chromatography
● Chromogenic Assay
Salicylates (Analysis)
highest analytical sensitivity
Liquid Chromatography
Salicylates (Analysis)
What type of Reaction is used in Chromogenic Assay
Trinder reaction
Salicylates (Analysis)
Chemical reaction of Chromogenic Assay
Salicylate + ferric nitrate —> colored complex
Salicylates (Analysis)
Reagent used in Chromogenic Assay
Ferric nitrate
Salicylates (Analysis)
Chromogenic assay is measured _______
spectrophotometrically
Acetaminophen a.k.a
Paracetamol
Paracetamol is what type of Therapeutic drugs
Acetaminophen
Famous US brand of Acetaminophen
Tylenol
Common analgesic
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
common ____
analgesic
Overdose is associated with severe hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
Overdose is associated with _______
severe hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen
Overdose value:
300 ug/mL 2 hours after ingestion
predicts acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage based on serum concentration at a known time after ingestion
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
Acetaminophen
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
predicts acetaminophen-induced ______ based on ________ at a known time after ingestion
hepatic damage
serum concentration
Acetaminophen
A graphical presentation
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
Acetaminophen
If the toxic concentration is reached, it it subjective of acetaminophen induced hepatic damage
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
Acetaminophen
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram:
If the toxic concentration is reached, it it subjective of_________________________
acetaminophen induced hepatic damage
Acetaminophen
Should NOT be used among ethanol abused patients.
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
Acetaminophen
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram:
Should NOT be used among ______ patients.
ethanol abused
Acetaminophen
Why is Rumack-Matthew Nomogram not used among ethanol abused patients?
They metabolize acetaminophen at rapid rate
Acetaminophen
Enumerate the methods used in Analysis
Immunoassay
HPLC
Acetaminophen (Analysis)
Commonly used
Immunoassay
Acetaminophen (Analysis)
Reference method
HPLC
Enumerate the drugs of abuse
- Amphetamines
- Ecstasy
- Anabolic Steroid
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
- Sedatives-Hypnotics
Its most common form is Shabu
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Most common form _____
Shabu
Used for treatment for narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Used for treatment for ______ and __________
narcolepsy
attention deficit disorder
uncontrolled sleeping
Narcolepsy
Has low therapeutic dose
Amphetamins
Very close to toxic dose
Amphetamines
Develops tolerance → Has high potential abuse
Amphetamins
Drug for reducing weight
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Drug for reducing weight → It may induce ________
Anorexia nervosa
Blocks dopamine receptors in the brain
Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Blocks _______ in the brain
Blocks dopamine receptors in the brain
Examples of Amphetamines
→ Amphetamines
→ Methamphetamines
→ Methylphenidate
→ Benzphenidate
→ Diethylpropion
Amphetamines (Examples)
shabu/ice
Methamphetamins
Amphetamines
Methamphetamines a.ka
shabu/ice
Poor man’s ecstasy
Amphetamines (Examples)
Drug used for treatment hyperactive children
Methylphenidate
Amphetamines
Examples of Amphetamine-like compounds
→ Ephedrine
→ Pseudoephedrine
→ Phenylpropanolamine
Amphetamines (Amphetamine-like compounds)
Content of a chinese drug said to be effective against COVID-19
Ephedrine
What is the Chinese drug whose content is Ephemerine
lianhua qingwen
Amphetamines (Amphetamine-like compounds)
May elicit hypertension
Ephedrine
Amphetamines
Initial effect:
increased mental and physical capacity
Amphetamines (Initial effect)
Why is increased mental and physical capacity the initial effect of Amphetamines
Because it blocks dopamine receptors in the brain
Amphetamines
Subsequent effects
restlessness
irritability
psychosis
Amphetamines
Subsequent effects develops ____
Dependence
An amphetamine derivative
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
The amphetamine derivative (long name)
3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine
A designer drug
Ecstasy
Ecstasy
What does a designer drug mean?
A modified form of the available drug of abuse
Ecstasy
Effects
→ Hallucinations
→ Euphoria
→ Emphatic and emotional response
→ Increased visual
→ Tactile sensitivity
Ecstasy
What effect is the wear off effect
Adverse effect
Ecstasy
Enumerate the Adverse effects
→ Headaches
→ Nausea
→ Vomiting
→ Anxiety
→ Agitation
→ Impaired memory
→ Violent behavior
→ Tachycardia
→ Hypertension
→ Respiratory depression
→ Seizure
→ Hyperthermia
→ Multiple organ toxicity
Testosterone derivatives
Anabolic Steroid
Anabolic steroid
______ derivatives
Testosterone
Developed as treatment for male hypogonadism
Anabolic steroid
Anabolic steroid
Developed as treatment for _______
male hypogonadism
Anabolic steroid:
Recent study shoes it (inc/dec) ______
Increase
Muscle mass
Steroids used by athletes are ____
anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroid
Enumerate the chronic use effects
→ Toxic hepatitis
→ Accelerated atherosclerosis
→ Abnormal platelet aggregation
→ Cardiomegaly
→ Testicular atrophy
→ Sterility and impotence
Group of psychoactive marijuana
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids
Group of ______ found in ______
Psychoactive compounds
Marijuana
CNS stimulant
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids
most potent and abundant compound of marijuana
Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)
Cannabinoids
A lipophilic substance
THC
Cannabinoids (THC)
A ____ substance
lipophilic
Cannabinoids
Rapidly distributed to hydrophobic compartments
THC
Cannabinoids (THC)
Rapidly distributed to _________
hydrophobic compartments
Cannabinoids (THC)
Examples of hydrophobic compartments
Brain
Fats
Cannabinoids
Can reach the brain within 30 seconds upon exposure
THC
Cannabinoids (THC)
Can reach the brain within ______ upon exposure
30 seconds
Cannabinoids
A hallucinogen
THC
Naturally-derived drug
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids
Naturally-derived drug from the leaves of _____
Cannabis sativa
Cannabinoids
Enumerate the effecs:
→ Sense of well-being
→ Euphoria
Extreme happiness
Euphoria
Cannabinoids (THC)
Adverse effect:
memory and intellectual impairment
Cannabinoids
Toxic Effects:
→ Paranoia
→ Disorientation
→ Altered physical senses
→ Bronchopulmonary disorders
Cannabinoids
What is the major urinary metabolite
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
What major urinary metabolite of cannabinoids is detected in drug testing
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
T/F: 11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) CANNOT be detected in urine
FALSE: CAN be detected in urine
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
Detected in urine:
______ - single THC use
Up to 3-5 days
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
Detected in urine:
______ - chromic users
Up to 4 weeks
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
Detected in urine:
Chronic use : ______ (some books)
Up to 45 days
Cannabinoids are in ____ (lipophilic substances).
adipose tissue
Cannabinoids are in adipose tissue (_______).
lipophilic substances
T/F: Cannabinoids are NOT readily excreted in the urine (slow elimination)
True
They are eliminated if fats are metabolized
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids
Methods:
→ Immunoassay (screening)
→ GC-MS (confirmatory)
a.k.a Crack
Cocaine
Cocaine
a.k.a _____
Crack
An alkaloid salt
Cocaine
Cocaine
An alkaloid salt (_____)
ecgonine
Effective local anesthetic for nasopharyngeal surgery
Cocaine
Cocaine
Effective local anesthetic for ___________
nasopharyngeal surgery