mechanism Flashcards
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a-methyl-dopa (pro-drug)
depletes NE in brainstem presynap ves inhibit NE release at cleft (negative feedback)
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acetylcholine
decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation
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adenosine
Increases K conductance decreases cAMP, Ca
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albuterol
B2 at low dose bronchodilation vasodilation B1 at high dose
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amiloride
block Na channel in collecting duct Prevent K loss
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amiodarone
block K+ efflux channels rhythm control Increase AP duration, refractory period
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amlodipine
decrease HR decrease contractility decrease periph resistance som reflex tachycardia
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amphetamine
CNS stimulant releases NE at nerve terminal
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Atenolol
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
CNS stimulant blocks NE reuptake
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atorvastatin
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
blocks muscarinic receptors
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bethanechol
decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation
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BiDil (hydralazine+ isosorbide dinitrate)
arteriole dilator (hydralazine) (reduce afterload) venous dilatior (dinitrate) (reduce preload)
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botulinum toxin
cleaves presynaptic SNAP25 (prevents ACh release)
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caffeine
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
similar to ACE (block farther down)
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captopril
inhibits ACE vasodilation reduce preload (reduce aldosterone) reduce afterload (reduce periph resis)
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carbachol
decrease HR, contractility stim at SA node, atria no effect on ventricles! small bl vessel dilation
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carvediLOL
-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
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
depletes NE in brainstem presynap ves inhibit NE release at cleft (negative feedback)
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cocaine
CNS stimulant blocks NE reuptake
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digoxin
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
L-type Ca channel block rate control (in nodes and depolarized) decrease Ca decrease contractility decrease HR
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Dobutamine
B1 stimulation increase contractility low/no effect on HR!!!
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donepezil
inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)
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dopamine
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
inhibits ACE vasodilation reduce preload (reduce aldosterone) reduce afterload (reduce periph resis)
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endrophonium
inhibits Ach-erase in synapses incr Ach in synapse low dose muscarinic (parasymp) high dose nicotinic (skeletal muscle)
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ephedrine
weak alpha, beta stim
stim NE release
B2 at low dose, vasodilation
B1 at high dose
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epinephrine
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
inhibits aldosterone blocks Na retention protects against fibrosis