Neuro Pharm Flashcards
Epinephrine for eye. Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
alpha-agonist. Decreases aqueous humor synthesis due to vasoconstriction. SE: mydriasis, stinging; do not use in closed-angle glaucoma.
Brimonidine. Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
alpha-agonist. Decreased aqueous humor synthesis. SE: no pupillary or vision changes.
Timolol, betaxolol, carteolol Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
beta-blockers. Decrease aqueous humor secretion SE: no pupillary or vision changes.
Acetazolamide Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
Diuretic. Decrease aqueous humor secretion due to decreased HCO3- (via inhibition of carbonic anhydrase) SE: no pupillary or vision changes.
Pilocarpine, carbachol, physostigmine, echothiophate Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
Cholinomimetics. Direct (pilocarpine, carbachol) and Indirect (physostigmine, echotiophate). Increase outflow of aqueous humor; contract ciliary muscle and open trabecular meshwork; use pilocarpine in emergencies; very effective at opening canal of Schlemm. SE: Miosis, cyclospasm.
Latanoprost (PGF-2alpha) Class of drug? Mechanism? SE’s?
Prostaglandin. Increases outflow of aqueous humor. SE: darkens color of iris (browning).
Opioid analgesics (7)
Morphine Fentanyl Codeine Heroin Methadone Meperidine Dextromethorphan
Mechanism of opioid analgesics (morphine, fentanyl, codeine, heroin, methadone, meperidine, dextromethorphan, diphenoxylate)
Act as agonists at opioid receptors (mu = morphine, delta = enkephalin, kappa = dynorphin) to modulate synaptic transmission – open K+ channels, close Ca2+ channels, leading to decrease in synaptic transmission. Inhibit release of ACh, NE, 5-HT, glutamate, substance P.
Clinical toxicity of opioid analgesics
Pain, acute pulmonary edema
dextromethorphan: cough suppression
loperamide and diphenoxylate: diarrhea
methadone: addicts maintenance program
Toxicity of opioid analgesics
Addiction, Respiratory depression, Constipation, Miosis (pinpoint pupils ), additive CNS depression with other drugs. Tolerance does not develop to miosis and constipation. Toxicity treated w/ naloxone or naltrexone (opioid receptor antagonist).
Mechanism of butorphanol
Partial agonist at opioid mu receptors, agonst at kappa receptors.
Clinical use of butorphanol
Pain; causes less respiratory depression than full agonists.
Toxicity of butorphanol
Causes withdrawal if on full agonist.
Mechanism of tramadol
Very weak opioid agonist; also inhibits serotonin and NE reuptake (works on multiple neurotransmitters – “tram it all “ in).
Clinical use of tramadol
Chronic pain.
Toxicity of tramadol
Similar to opioids. Decreases seizure threshold.
Phenytoin. Mechanism and Uses.
Used in partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for Tonic-clonic seizures. 1st line drug for prophylaxis of status seizures. Mechanism: use-dependent blockade of Na+ channel; increase refractory period; inhibition of glutamate release from excitatory presynpatic neuron. Also class IB antiarrhythmic (shorten AP)
Fosphenytoin for parenteral use.
Used in partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for Tonic-clonic seizures. 1st line drug for prophylaxis of status seizures. Mechanism: increased Na+ channel inactivation. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Phenytoin
Carbamazepine. Mechanism and Uses.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases Na+ channel inactivation. *Also 1st line drug for trigemnial neuralgia.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases Na+ channel inactivation. *Also 1st line drug for trigemnial neuralgia. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Carbamezepine
Lamotrigine. Mechanisms and Uses.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: blocks VG-Na+ channels.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: blocks VG-Na+ channels. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Lamotrigine
Gabapentin. Mechanisms and Uses.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases GABA release. *Also used for peripheral neuropathy.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases GABA release. *Also used for peripheral neuropathy. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Gabapentin
Topiramate. Mechanisms and Uses.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: blocks Na+ channels, increases GABA action;
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: blocks Na+ channels, increases GABA action What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Topiramate
Phenobarbital. Mechanisms and Uses.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases GABA-A action. *1st line in pregnant women, children.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). May be used for tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism: increases GABA-A action. *1st line in pregnant women, children. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Phenobarbital
Valproic Acid. Mechanisms and Uses
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for tonic-clonic seizures. May also be used in absence seizures. Mechanism: increases Na+ channel inactivation, increases GABA concentration. *Also used for myoclonic seizures.
Used for partial seizures (simple and complex). 1st line drug for tonic-clonic seizures. May also be used in absence seizures. Mechanism: increases Na+ channel inactivation, increases GABA concentration. *Also used for myoclonic seizures. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Valproic acid
Ethosuximide. Mechanisms and Uses
1st line drug for absence seizures. Mechanism: blocks thalamic T-type Ca2+ channels.
1st line drug for absence seizures. Mechanism: blocks thalamic T-type Ca2+ channels. What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Ethosuximide
Benzodiazepines (specifically diazepam or lorazepam). Mechanism and Uses.
1st line for acute status seizures. Mechanism: increase GABA-A action. *Also used for seizures of eclampsia (1st line to prevent seizures of eclampsia is MgSO4)
1st line for acute status seizures. Mechanism: increase GABA-A action. *Also used for seizures of eclampsia (1st line to prevent seizures of eclampsi is MgSO4) What epilepsy drug does this describe?
Benzodiazepines (diazepam or lorazepam)
Benzodiazepines (diazepam or lorazepam). Toxicity
Sedation Tolerance Dependence
Carbamazepine. Toxicity
Diplopia Ataxia Blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia) Liver toxicity Teratogenesis Induction of cytochrome P-450, SIADH, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Ethosuximide. Toxicity
GI distress Fatigue Headache Urticaria Stevens-Johnson syndrome (“EFGH = E thosuximide, F atigue, G I, H eadache”)
Stevens-Johnsons syndrome. What is it and which epileptic drugs?
Prodrome of malaise and fever followed by rapid onset of erythematous/purpuric macules (oral, ocular, genital). Skin lesions progress to epidermal necrosis and sloughing.
Carbamazepine, Ethosuximide, Lamotrigine
Phenobarbital. Toxicity
Sedation Tolerance Dependence Induction of cytochrome P-450
Phenytoin. Toxicity
Nystagmus Diplopia Ataxia Sedation Teratogenesis (fetal hydantoin syndrome) SLE-like syndrome Induction of cytochrome P-450.
Chronic use produces gingival hyperplasia in children, peripheral neuropathy, hirsutism, megaloblastic anemia (decreased folate absorption).