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a-methyl-dopa (pro-drug)

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depletes NE in brainstem presynap ves inhibit NE release at cleft (negative feedback)

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acetylcholine

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decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation

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adenosine

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Increases K conductance decreases cAMP, Ca

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albuterol

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B2 at low dose bronchodilation vasodilation B1 at high dose

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amiloride

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block Na channel in collecting duct Prevent K loss

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amiodarone

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block K+ efflux channels rhythm control Increase AP duration, refractory period

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amlodipine

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decrease HR decrease contractility decrease periph resistance som reflex tachycardia

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amphetamine

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CNS stimulant releases NE at nerve terminal

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Atenolol

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B1 antagonist (decrease HR, contractility, reduce CO, O2 demand) inhibit renin release (reduce aldosterone, reduce volume) decrease CNS symp tone

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atomexitine

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CNS stimulant blocks NE reuptake

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atorvastatin

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors inhibit cholesterol synth increase LDL receptor expression increase LDL/VLDL clearance vasodilation (vis NO release stim)

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atropine

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blocks muscarinic receptors

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bethanechol

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decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation

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BiDil (hydralazine+ isosorbide dinitrate)

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arteriole dilator (hydralazine) (reduce afterload) venous dilatior (dinitrate) (reduce preload)

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botulinum toxin

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cleaves presynaptic SNAP25 (prevents ACh release)

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caffeine

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do NOT bind adren. receptors inhibit phospodiesterase (inhibit breakdown of cAMP) increase HR, contractility increase RR bronchodilation systemic vasodilation diffuse cortical stimulation

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candesARTan

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similar to ACE (block farther down)

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captopril

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inhibits ACE vasodilation reduce preload (reduce aldosterone) reduce afterload (reduce periph resis)

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carbachol

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decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation

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carvediLOL

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-inhibit cAMP and Ca release by blocking B1 receptors in heart -decrease contractility, HR -inhibit renin release A1 antagonist (vasodilation, decreased BP)

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cholestyramine

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binds bile acids and cholest metabolites not absorbed from gut increases cholestero > bile acids up-reg LDL receptors, LDL clearance

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Clonidine

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depletes NE in brainstem presynap ves inhibit NE release at cleft (negative feedback)

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cocaine

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CNS stimulant blocks NE reuptake

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digoxin

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inhibts Na/K ATPase increases Ca increases contractility decreases HR (increases vagal stim decreases SA node stim decreases AV conduction) decreased resting potential/conduction increased vagal effects

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diltiazem

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L-type Ca channel block rate control (in nodes and depolarized) decrease Ca decrease contractility decrease HR

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Dobutamine

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B1 stimulation increase contractility low/no effect on HR!!!

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donepezil

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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dopamine

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B1, B2, DA agonist high dose A1 agonist increase HR, contractility renal vasodilation (DA) low dose systemic vasodilation low dose vasoconstriction high dose

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enalaPRIL

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inhibits ACE vasodilation reduce preload (reduce aldosterone) reduce afterload (reduce periph resis)

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endrophonium

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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ephedrine

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weak alpha, beta stim

stim NE release

B2 at low dose, vasodilation

B1 at high dose

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epinephrine

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low dose B1, B2 agonist increase HR, contract, CO vasodilation (coronary aa) decrease glycogen synth high dose A1 agonist (vasoconstriction)

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eplerenONE

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inhibits aldosterone blocks Na retention protects against fibrosis

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Esmolol

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B1 antagonist (decrease HR, contractility, reduce CO, O2 demand) inhibit renin release (reduce aldosterone, reduce volume) decrease CNS symp tone

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Ezetimibe

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decreases absorption at intest. brush border cells

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flecainide

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blocks sick and healthy Na channels no effect on repolarization increase refractory

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furosemide

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reduce preload reduce stress reduce edema

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galantamine

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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gemfibrozil

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stimulate FA oxidation decrease Apo-CIII, VLDL and TAG clearance Increase HDL Increase LDL receptor expression

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Guanethidine

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Competes/depletes NE in presynap ves

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hexamethonium

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blocks nicotinic receptors locally disrupts NMJ transmission

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Hydralazine

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Vasodilation

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hydrochlorothiazide

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inhibts Na-Cl co-transport at DCT volume reduction decrease periph resistance

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ipratropium

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blocks muscarinic receptors

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isoprotenerol

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B1, B2 agonist increase HR, contractility periph vasodilation decrease BP increase CO

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isosorbide dinitrate

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prodrugs > NO increase cGMP decrease Ca vasodilation (low - venous high - arterial coronary aa)

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lidocaine

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blocks depolarized Na channels increase K+ permeability decrease Purkinje automaticity

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methylphenidate

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CNS stimulant

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metoprolol

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decrease SA rate and AV conduction -inhibit cAMP and Ca release by blocking B1 receptors in heart -decrease contractility -decrease HR -inhibit renin release

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mexiletine

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blocks depolarized Na channels increase K+ permeability decrease Purkinje automaticity

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milrinone

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increase cAMP via B1 and B2 increase contractility increase HR decrease periph resistance

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Minoxidil

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Activates K+ channel in smooth muscle

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neostigmine

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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niacin

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inhibits lipolysis in adipose decreases free FAs in circulation decreases VLDL synth inhibits LDL production decreases HDL catabolism

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nifedipine

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decrease contractility decrease HR

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nimodipine

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decrease contractility decrease HR

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NITroglycerin

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prodrugs > NO increase cGMP decrease Ca vasodilation low - venous high - arterial (coronary aa)

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norepinephrine

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B1 and A1 agonist No B2 effects! increase HR, contractility no effect on CO vasoconstriction, incr BP decrease glycogen synth

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phentolamine

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A1 antagonist (vasodilation decrease BP) A2 antagonist (increase NE at synapses)

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phenylephrine

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A1 agonist vasoconstriction increase BP reflex lower HR

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phenyloxybenzamine

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irreversivle A1 antagonist vasodilation

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physostigmine

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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pravastatin

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors inhibit cholesterol synth increase LDL receptor expression increase LDL/VLDL clearance vasodilation (vis NO release stim)

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Prazosin

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reversible A1 antagonist vasodilation, decrease BP relax bladder sm. muscle

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procainamide

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blocks sick and healthy Na channels prolongs repolarization increase refractory period

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Propanolol

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inhibit cAMP and CA release B1 antagonist (decrease HR, contractility, reduce CO, O2 demand) B2 antagonist (peripheral vasoconstriction) inhibit renin release (reduce aldosterone, reduce volume) decrease CNS symp tone

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quinidine

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blocks sick and healthy Na channels prolongs repolarization increase refractory period

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Reserpine

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Competes/depletes NE in presynap ves

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rivastigmine

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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sarin gas

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inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)

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Sodium nitroprusside

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low - veins high - aterioles

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sotalol

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block K+ efflux channels Increase AP duration, refractory period

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sprinolactONE

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inhibits aldosterone blocks Na retention protects against fibrosis

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succinylcholine

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blocks nicotinic receptors locally disrupts NMJ transmission

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terbutaline

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B2 agonist B1 at high dose

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theophylline

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do NOT bind adren. receptors inhibit phospodiesterase (inhibit breakdown of cAMP) increase HR, contractility increase RR bronchodilation systemic vasodilation diffuse cortical stimulation

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thiazide

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reduce preload reduce stress reduce edema

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Timolol

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specificity for B1 in eyes (inhibit aqu. hum. production)

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tubocurarine

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blocks nicotinic receptors locally disrupts NMJ transmission

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tyramine

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non-CNS in food, stims gut

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varenicline (Chantix)

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partial nicotinic agonist blocks nicotine

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vecuronium

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blocks nicotinic receptors locally disrupts NMJ transmission

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verapamil

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L-type Ca channel block rate control (in nodes and depolarized) decrease HR decrease contractility decrease periph resistance no reflex tachycardia

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