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Insulin

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Stimulates glucose uptake from circulation into tissues, glycogen, lipid and protein synthesis. Inhibits gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis

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Sulphonylureas (Gliclazide)

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Stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion by blocking ATP-dependant K+ channels causing depolarisation and opening of voltage gated Ca2+ channels

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Biguanides (Metformin)

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Increases response to insulin - suppresses hepatic glucose production, increases uptake and utilisation and suppresses intestinal absorbtion

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Thyroxine

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Replace endogenous hormones

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Anti-Thyroid (Carbimazole)

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Pro-drug metabolised to thiamazole to inhibit organification of iodine and coupling of iodothyronine which suppresses synthesis of thyroid hormone

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Bisphosphonates (Alendronate)

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Reduce bone turnover by inhibiting osteoclasts

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Mineralocorticoid (Fludrocortisone)

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Activates mineralocorticoid receptor to increase ion and H2O transport to raise extracellular volume and BP - lowering K+ levels

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NAIDs (Diclofenac)

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Inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid by inhibiting COX enzyme

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Opiates (Codeine)

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Metabolised in the liver to produce morphine which agonises Opioid U-receptors

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Morphine

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Activates Opioid U-receptors in CNS to reduce neuronal excitability.
Blunts response to hypoxia and hypercapnia in the medulla.
Reduce cardiac work and O2 demand

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Paracetamol

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Not Understood - weak COX 1 inhibitor

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Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor (Allopurinol)

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Inhibits X-O to reduce metabolism of Xanthine to uric acid

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Alpha-Blockers (Doxazocin)

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Selective for a-adrenoreceptors found in smooth muscle cells to cause vasodilation and fall in BP

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5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride)

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Reduce the size of the prostate by inhibiting intracellular 5a-reductase enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone which stimulates pancreatic growth

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Penicillins (Amoxicillin)

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Inhibit the enzymes responsible for cross linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell wall

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Cephalosporins (Cephradine)

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Inhibit the enzymes responsible for cross linking peptidoglycan in bacterial cell wall

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Trimethorpim

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Inhibit bacterial folate production

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Nitrofurantoin

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Metabolised by nitrofuran reductase to active component that damages bacterial DNA

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`Tetracyclines (Doxyclycline)

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Bind to 30s ribosome to inhibit protein synthesis and tRNA unable to bind to mRNA

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Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)

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Irreversibly bind to 30s ribosome to inhibit bacterial synthesis

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Macrolides (Erythromycin)

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Bind 50s ribosome to block translocation

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Quinolones (Ciprofloxacin)

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Inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis

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Anaerobic - Metronidazole

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Passive diffusion into cell, then reduced to produce nitroso free radical which bind to DNA and reduces synthesis. (Aerobic bacteria unable to reduce metronidazole)

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Glycopeptides (Vancomycin)

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Inhibits growth and cross linking of peptidoglycan chains

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Antacids (Gaviscon)

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Buffer the stomach

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H2-antagonists (Ranitidine)

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Antagonise histamine receptors in parietal cells which secrete H+ into stomach

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PPI (Omeprazole)

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Irreversibly inhibit H+/ATP-ase in parietal cells

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Anti-diarrhoea (Loperamide)

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Opioid that doesn’t penetrate CNS - agonist of opioid u-receptors in GI tract to increase non-propulsive and decrease propulsive movements - slower transport of bowel contents

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Laxative (Senna)

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Increase water and electrolyte secretion, increasing colonic content and stimulating peristalsis

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Aminosalicylate - (Mesalazine)

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Releases 5-aminosalicylic acid which has anti-inflammatory effects

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Anti-emetics (Metoclopramide)

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Blocks dopamine receptors to reduce smooth muscle and LOS relaxation along with inhibiting the ‘vomiting centre’ in the medulla

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Loop Diuretics (Furosemide)

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Inhibit the Na+/K+/2Cl- transporter on the descending loop of Henle to reduce absorption and therefore water absorption.

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Thiazide Diurects (Bendroflumathiazide)

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Inhibit Na+/Cl- co-transporter in distal convoluted tubule to prevent reabsorption of Na and associated water - this is compensated for in the long term but does cause vasodilation

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Potassium Sparing Diuretics (Spironolactone)

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Competes with aldosterone which increases Na+ and H2O excretion and K+ retention

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Beta-Blockers (Atenolol)

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Block B1-adrenergic receptors on the heart to reduce force of contraction and speed of conduction

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Calcium Antagonist (Diltiazem)

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Block Ca2+ entry into cardiac cells, causing relaxation and vasodilation in arterial smooth muscle - reduces arterial pressure and myocardial contractility. Also slows contraction across the AV node

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ACE Inhibitors (Ramipril)

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Blocks conversion of AT1 to AT2 which blocks the action of the vasoconstrictor and reduces aldosterone secretion

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AT1 Blockers (Losartan)

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Block the action of AT2 on the AT1 receptors which reduces peripheral vascular resistance - work particularly on the efferent glomerular arteriole

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Nitrates (Isorbide Mononitrate)

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Converted to Nitric Oxide which increases guanosine monophosphate synthesis and reduces intracellular Ca2+ in vascular smooth muscle cells - causing relaxation

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Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)

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Increases Vagal tone to reduce contraction at the AV node and inhibits Na+/K+ ATP-ase pumps causing accumulation of Na+ in cells which causes accumualtion of Ca2+ which increases contractile strength

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Anti-dysrhythmics (Amiodarone)

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Blocks Na+/Ca2+/K+ channels along with antagonism of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors which reduces spontaneous depolarisation, slows conduction velocity and increases resistance to AV node depolarisation.

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Aspirin

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Irreversibly inhibits COX to reduce production of the pro-aggregatory factor Thromboxane from Arachidonic acid - reducing platelet aggregation

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Clopidogrel

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Irreversibly binds to Adenosine Diphosphate receptors on the surface of platelets to reduce aggregation (Process is synergistic with aspirin)

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Thrombolytics (Tissue Plasminogen Activator)

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Cleaves Zymogen Plasminogen at the Arg561-Val562 bond to convert it to plasmin which breaks down clots

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Heparins (Enoxaparin)

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Enoxaparin - Inhibits the action of Thrombin and Factor Xa to prevent formation of blood clots
Fondaparinux - Only FXa

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Novel Anticoagulants (Rivaroxaban)

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Direct Factor Xa inhibitor

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Oral Anticoagulants (Warfarin)

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Inhibits hepatic production of vitamin K dependant coagulation factors by inhibiting the enzyme vitamin K epoxide reductase to prevent Vit K from being reduced to its active form

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Statins (Simvastatin)

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Inhibit 3-hydroxy-3methyl-glutaryl co-enzyme A reductase which is used in making cholesterol. Also decrease hepatic production and increase clearance from the blood of LDL.

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Beta-2-agonists (Salbutamol)

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B2 receptors are in smooth muscle of bronchi, GI tract, Uterus and blood vessels - stimulation causes smooth muscle relaxation.
Also stimulates Na+/K+ ATP-ase pumps causing a shift of K+ into cells (Treat Hyperkalaemia)

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Anticholinergics (Tiotropium)

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Bind to muscarinic receptor to inhibit acetylcholine to reduce smooth muscle tone and secretions

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Corticosteroids (Prednisolone)

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Bind to cytosolic glucocorticoid receptors which then translocate to the nucleus and bind to glucocorticoid-response elements which regulate gene expression - Up-regulate anti-inflammatory genes and down-regulate pro-inflammatory genes

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Mucolytics (Carbocysteine)

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Reduce goblet cell hyperplasia and prevent conversion of serous cells to mucus cells

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Theophylline

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Xanthine derivative that relaxes smooth muslce to cause bronchodilation

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Oxygen

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Accelerates reabsorbtion of gas in Pneumothorax by reducing the fraction of N2 in the aveoli, increasing its diffusion out of the body

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L-dopa (Modapor/Sinemet)

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L-dopa can cross the BBB to increase conc and act as a dopamine receptor agonist and provide stimulation

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Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin)

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Reduces neuronal excitability and electrical conductance among brain cells by appearing to bind Na+ channels in their inactive state

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Carbamazepine

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Inhibits neuronal Na+ channels, stabilising their resting potentials and also blocks synaptic transmission in the trigeminal nucleus

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Sodium Valproate

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Appears to be a weak inhibitor of Na+ channels and also increases brain contents of y-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter

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Lamotrigine

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Na+ channel blocker that inhibits sustained firing of neurons and inhibits release of glutamate

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Levitaracetam

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Interacts with the synaptic vesicle protein 2A

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Tricyclics (Amitryptilline)

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Inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline from the synaptic cleft, increasing their availability for neurotransmission by blocking muscarinic, histamine, a-adrenergic and dopamine receptors

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SSRI’s (Citalopram)

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Inhibit neuronal reuptake of serotonin but not noradrenaline

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Benzodiazepines (Diazepam)

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Target the y-aminobutyric acid type A receptors (GABA(a)) which is a chloride channel that opens in response to binding by GABA - the main inhibitory neurotransmitter - reducing neuronal excitability

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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (Donepezil)

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Inhibits the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of acetylcholine which causes an increase in availability in the synapses of the brain allowing for greater conduction and brain activity.

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