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Neuro Drugs Flashcards

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Epinephrine is an…

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alpha-agonist that decreases aqueous humor synthesis via vasoconstriction. (use for open-angle glaucoma)

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Side effects of Epinephrine

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mydriasis (do NOT use in closed-angle glaucoma)

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Brimonidine is an…

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alpha2-agonist that decreased aquous humor synthesis (glaucoma)

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Brimonidine side effects

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-blurry vision -ocular hyperemia -foregin body sensation -ocular allergic rxn and pruritis

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Timolol, betaxolol and carteolol are…

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beta-blockers that decrease aqueous humor synthesis. (glaucoma)

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Acetazolamide is a…

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diuretic that decreases aqeous humor synthesis via inhibition of carbonic anhydrase.

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Pilocarpine and Carbachol are…

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direct cholinomimetics that increase outflow of aqueous humor via contraction of ciliary muscle and opening of trabecular meshwork. (glaucoma)

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Side effects of Pilocarpine and Carbachol

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miosis and cyclospasm (contraction of ciliary muscle)

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Physostigimine and Echothiophate are..

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indirect cholinomimetics that can be used in emergencies and are very effective at opening meshwork into the canal of Schlemm.

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Latanoprost is a…

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PGF2alpha agonist that increases outflow of aqueous humor.

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Latanoprost side effect

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darkens color of iris

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Opioid analgesics (8)

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  1. morphine 2. fentanyl 3. codeine 4. loperamide 5. methadone 6.meperidine 7. dextromethorphan 8. diphenoxylate
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Opioids mechanism

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act as agonists at opioid receptors to modulate synaptic transmission (open K+ channels and close Ca2+ leading to decreased synaptic transmission); this inhibits release of ACh, NE, 5-HT, glutamate and substance P

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opiod receptors

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mu = morphine delta = enkephalin kappa = dynorphin

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Clinical use of opioids (5)

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pain cough suppression diarrhea (loperamide and diphenoxylate) acute pulmonary edema maintenance for heroin addicts (methadone)

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Toxciity of opioids

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-addiction -respiratory depression -constipation -miosis -additive CNS depression

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Butorphanol MOA

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mu-opioid partial agonist and kappa-opioid agonist; produces analgesia

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Use of Butorphanol

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-severe pain

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Butorphanol can cause opioid withdrawal symptoms if…

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pt is also taking full opioid agonist.

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Tramadol MOA

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weak opioid agonist; also inhibits serotonin and NE reuptake

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Use of Tramadol

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chronic pain

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Toxicity of Tramadol

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-similar to opioids -decreases seizure threshold -serotonin syndrome

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Ethosuximide use

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absence seizures (first line)

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MOA of Ethosuximide

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blocks thalamic T-Type Calcium channels

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Side effects of Ethosuxamide

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EFGHIJ -fatigue -GI distress -Headache -Itching -stevens-Johnson syndrome

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Benzodiazepines (2)

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  1. Diazepam 2. Lorazepam
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Use of Diazepam and Lorazepam

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status epilepticus

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MOA of Benzodiazepines

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increase GABAa action (can also be used for eclampsia seizures)

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SE of Benzodiazepines

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sedation, tolerance, dependence, respiratory depression

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Phenytoin Use

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Simple partial seizures complex partial seizures tonic-clonic seizures status epilepticus

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Phenytoin MOA

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increase Na+ channel inactivation; zero-order kinetics

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Phenytoin side effects

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-nystagmus -diplopia -ataxia -sedation -gingival hyperplasia -hirsutism -neuropathy -megaloblastic anemia -teratogenesis -SLE-like syndrome -induces CYP450s -Stevens Johnson -osteopenia

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Carbamazepine use

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simple and complex partial seizures tonic-clonic seizures (1st line use for trigeminal neuralgia)

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Carbamazepine MOA

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increased Na+ channel inactivation

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Side effects of Carbamazepine

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-diplopia -ataxia -blood dyscrasias -liver toxicity -teratogenesis -induces CYP450s -Stevens Johnson -SIADH

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Valproic Acid uses

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simple and complex partial seizures tonic-clonic seizures absence seizures (also for myoclonic seizures and bipolar disorder)

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Valproic Acid MOA

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-increased Na+ channel inactivation -increased GABA concentration by inhibiting GABA trasmaminase

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Valproic Acid Side Effects

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-rare but fatal hepatotoxicity (need to meausre LFTs) -neural tube defects (spina bifida) -tremor -weight gain

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Gabapentin uses

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-partial and complex partial seizures -tonic-clonic seizures (also for peripheral neuropathy, postherheptic neuralgia, migraine prophylaxis and bipolar disorder)

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Gabapentin MOA

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primarily inhibits high-voltage-activated Ca2+ channels; designed as GABA analog

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Gabapentin SE

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-sedation -ataxia

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Phenobarbital uses

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-simplex and complex partial seizures -tonic-clonic seizures (1st line in neonates)

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Phenobarbital mechanism

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increased GABAa action

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Phenobarbital side effects

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-sedation -tolerance -dependence -CYP450 induction -cardiorespiratory depression

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Topiramate uses

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-simple and complex seizures -tonic-clonic seizures (also for migraine prophylaxis)

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Topirimate MOA

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blocks Na+ channels and increases GABA action

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Topirimate SE

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-sedation -mental dulling -kidney stones -weight loss

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Lamotrigine uses

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-simple and complex partial seizures -tonic clonic seizures -absences seizures

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Lamotrigine MOA

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-blocks voltage-gated Na+ channels

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Lamotrigine SE

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Stevens-Johnson

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Levetiracetam uses

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-simple and complex seizures -tonic-clonic seizures

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Levetiracetam MOA

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unknown; may modulate GABA and glutamate release

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Tiagabine uses

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simple and complex partial seizures

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Tiagabine MOA

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increase GABA by inhibiting re-uptake by GAT-1

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Vigabatrin uses

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simplex and complex partial seizures

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Vigabatrin MOA

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Increases GABA by irreversibly inhibiting GABA tramsaminase

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome is…

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a prodrome of malaise and fever followed by rapid onset of erythematous/purpuric macules. Skin lesions progress to epidermal necrosis and sloughing.

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Barbituates (4)

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  1. Phenobarbital 2. Pentobarbital 3. Thiopental 4. Secobarbital
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Barbituates MOA

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facilitate GABAa action by increasing the duration of Cl- channel opening, thus decreasing neuron firing

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Barbiturates are contraindicated in…

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Use of Barbituates

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-sedative for anxiety -seizures -insomnia -induction of anesthesia (thiopental)

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Barbituate toxicity

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-respiratory and CV depression -CNS depression -dependence -drug interactions

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OD of barbituates treatment is…

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supportive (assist respiration and maintain BP).

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Benzodiazepines (8)

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  1. Dizaepam 2. Lorazepam 3. Triazolam 4. Temazepam 5. Oxazepam 6. Midazolam 7. Chlordiazepoxide 8. Alprazolam
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Benzodiazpeines MOA

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facilitate GABAa action by increasing frequency of Cl- channel opening; decrease REM

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Most BDZs have long half-lives and active metabolites except…

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triazolam, oxazepam and midazolam which are short acting and have higher abuse potential.

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Use of BDZs

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-anxiety -spasticity -status epilepticus -night terrors -detoxification -sleepwalking -general anesthetic -insomnia

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Toxicity of BDZs

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-dependence -additive CNS depression w/ alcohol (less risk of respiratory depression than barbituates)

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Treatment of BDZ overdose

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Flumazenil (competitive antagonist at GABA benzodiazepine receptor)

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Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics (3)

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  1. Zolpidem 2. Zaleplon 3. esZopiclone
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MOA of Zolpidem, Zaleplon, and Eszopiclone

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act via the BZ1 subtype of GABA receptor

72
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use of zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone

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Drugs with decreased solubility in the blood have…

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rapid induction and recovery times.

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Drugs with increased solubility in lipids have…

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increased potency = 1/MAC. (MAC = minimal alveolar concentration required to prevent 50% of subjects from responding to noxious stimuli)

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Neuromuscular blocking drugs are used for…

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muscle paralysis in surgery/mechanical ventilation. Selective for motor nicotinic receptor.

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Succinylcholine is a strong…

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ACh receptor agonist that produces sustained depolarization and prevents muscle contraction.

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Phase II of the succinylcholine blockade can be reversed by…

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cholinesterase inhibitors (these potentiate the block in phase I).

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Complications of Succinylcholine include…

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hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia and malignant hyperthermia.

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Tubocurarine, Atracurium, Mivacurium, Pancuronium, Vecuronium and Rocuronium are…

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competitive antagonists for the ACh receptor.

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Reversal of nondepolarizing blockade of ACh receptors is with…

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neostigmine (give w/ atropine to prevent bradycardia), edrophonium.

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Dantrolene MOA

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prevents release of Ca2+ from the SR of skeletal muscle

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Dantrolene use

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malignant hyperthermia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Parkinsonism is due to…

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loss of dopaminergic neurons and excess cholinergic actiivty.

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Dopamine agonists (3)

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Bromocriptine Pramipexole Ropinerole (for Parkinsonism)

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Parkinson drugs that increase dopamine

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Amantadine (also used as an antiviral for influenza A and rubella) L-dopa/carbidopa

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Parkinson drugs that prevent the breakdown of dopamine

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Selegiline (selective MAO-B inhibitor) Entacapone/Tolcapone (COMT inhibitors)

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Parkinson drugs that curb excess cholinergic activity

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-Benztropine (antimuscarinic; improves rigidity and tremor but not bradykinesia)

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Levodopa Mechanism

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increases the level of dopamine in the brain because it can cross the BBB (unlike dopamine) and is then convernted to DA by dopa decarboxylase; used for Parkinson

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Carbidopa is a…

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peripheral decarboyxlase inhibitor given with L-dopa to increase the availability of L-dopa in the brain and decrease peripheral side effects

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Toxicity of L-dopa

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arrhythmias from increased peripheral formation of catecholamines; alternating dyskinesia and akinesia

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Selegine MOA

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selectively inhibits MAO-B which metabolizes dopamine

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Alzhemier drugs (4)

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Memantine Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine

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Memantine MOA

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NMDA receptor antagonist; helps prevent excitotoxicity

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Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine MOA

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AChE inhibitors

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Toxicity of Memantine

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dizziness, confusion, hallucinations

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Toxicity of donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine

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nausea, dizziness, insomnia

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Huntington drugs (3)

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Tetrabenazine, reserpine Haloperidol

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Tetrabenazine and Reserpine

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inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT); limits dopamine vesicle packaging and release

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Haloperidol is a…

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dopamine receptor antagonist

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Sumatriptan MOA

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5-HT1b/1d agonist that inhibits trigeminal nerve activation; prevents vasoactive peptide release; induces vasoconstriction

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Toxicity of sumatriptan

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coronary vasospasm (contraindicated in pts with CAD or Prinzmetal angina)

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