Nervous system drugs Flashcards
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Epinephrine
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- IM/SubQ indication: allergic reaction (analphylaxis)
- IV: cardiogenic shock (cardiac arrest) NOT USED UNLESS NEEDED
- aerosol: airway obstruction (bronchspasm)
side effects: high risk for extravasation
- see table for other s/s
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Atropine (anticholinergic)
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- IV: for symptomatic bradycardia
- PO drop: reduce saliva
- ophthalmic drop: produce mydriasis and cycloplegia
- IM: for reversal for cholinergic OD (OD with MG drugs)
- Side effects/adverse reactions: bear side effects
- contraindications: glaucoma, BPH, MG
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methylphenidate (amphetamine-like)
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- PO, transdermal patch, schedule 2
- MOA: increase dopamine, norepinephrine, increase attention span and cognitive performance
- indication: ADHD, narcolepsy
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modafinil and armodafinil (amphetamine-like)
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- schedule 4
- indication: narcolepsy, jet lag, ADHD, sleep apnea
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theophylline (analeptics)
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- respiratory stimulant and bronchodilator
- MOA: stimulation of brain stem, reverse corticosteroid resistance
- IV: neonatal apnea, emergency respiratory depression (anesthetic recovery)
- IV/PO: bronchodilator (asthma, COPD, severe asthma)
- side effects: diuresis (diuretic effect), restlessness, tremors, twitching, insomnia, seizure, tinnitus, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmia, dependence, withdrawal, hyperglycemia, GIB
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barbiturates (sleepy chicken)
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- schedule 4
- MOA: GABA stimulation (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
- indication: anti-epileptic, sedative, hypnotic
NO REVERSAL AGENT - respiratory depression, bradycardia, ataxia, dependence and tolerance, vivid dreams, hangover effect, skin abrasion, constipation, paradoxical effects, decreases effect of oral contraceptives
- contraindications: pregnancy, with other sedatives-hypnotics (alcohol and opiods)
- short term use (2 weeks)
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benzodiazepines (sleepy chicken)
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- -pams and -lams (schedule 4)
- MOA: GABA stimulation
- indications: sedative (prevent DTs), epilepsy, spasms, insomnia, anesthesia induction
- PO/IM/IV
- chlordiazepoxide is exception to pam lams*
- IV: given for desired response and dose adjustments need to be made due to cross-tolerance
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zolpidem (nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic)
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schedule 4
- MOA: GABA enhancer
- PO/SL
- indication: short term use (less than 10 days) only PRN for insomnia
- duration: at least 8 hours (give early)
- side effects: hypotension, hangover effect, lightheadedness, fall
- contraindication: sleep-apnea, chronic respiratory disorders, children, pregnancy, breastfeeding, concurrent use with other CNS depressant
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Inhalation anesthetics
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Nitrous oxide - inhaled gas flurane - inhaled volatile liquids Adverse effects: anesthesia awareness overdose, HA, confusion, N/V, shivering, chills, malignant hyperthermia
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IV Anesthetics
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- etomidate
- propofol
high risk of infection (use vial within 6 hours)
contraindication: allergy to egg/soybean - ketamine
side effects: paradoxical effects
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caine
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MOA: prevent conduction of nerve impulses at injection site
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carbidopa-levodopa (dopaminergic)
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- MOA: dopamine replacement, gradual lower effectiveness after 5 years of treatment
- short duration (4-5 hr 1/2: 50 min)
- for parkinson’s
- side effects: dystonia, dyskinesia, akathisia, psychosis, anticholinergic effects, harmless brown urine and sweat
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amantadine (bear)
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- MOA: improve dopamine action (also for flu A)
- side effects: livedo reticularis, anticholinergic effects
- drug tolerance develops
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benztropine (anticholinergic)
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- centrally acting (for brain)
- MOA: inhibit release of acetylcholine in CNS
- side effect: may affect PNS, dystonia, contraction, twisting, distortions, spasms
- contraindications: alzheimer or MG
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donepezil and memantine (alzheimer’s)
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- MOA: cholinesterase inhibitors, improve cognitive function
- side effects: dizziness, insomnia, HA, anorexia, muscle cramps
