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Epinephrine in glaucoma moa, tox

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alpha-agonist, decreases humor synthesis via vasoconstriction; Tox: mydriasis–do NOT use in closed angle glaucoma

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brimonidine in glaucoma moa, tox

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alpha2-agonist; decrease aqueous humor synthesis; Tox: blurry vision, ocular hyperemia, foreign body sensation, ocular allergic reactions/pruritus

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Timolol, betaxolol, carteolol in glaucoma

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B blockers; decrease aqueous humor synthesis

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Acetazolamide in glaucoma

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diuretic; decrease aqueous humor synthesis via inhibiton of carbonic anhydrase

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pilocarpine, carbachol in glaucoma

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direct cholinomimetic; increase outflow of humor via contraction of ciliary muscle and opening of trabecular meshwork

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physostigmine, echothiophate in glaucoma

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indirect cholinomimetics

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use in emergencies glaucoma

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pilocarpine

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Tox of cholinomimetics in glaucoma?

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miosis, cyclospasm

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Latonoprost moa in glaucoma? Tox?

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prostaglandin that increases outflow of humor; darkens color of iris (browning)

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opioid MOA?

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opioid receptors to modulate synaptic transmission; open K channels, close Ca channels–>decrease synaptic transmission; inhibit release of ACh, NE, 5HT, glutamate, substance P

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opiate used for cough supression?

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dextromethorphan

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opiate used for diarrhea?

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loperamide, diphenoxylate

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butorphanol moa?

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Mu opioid partial agonist and kappa-opiod receptor agonist–>analgesia; can cause withdrawal symptoms if used with full opioid agonist

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tramadol moa? tox?

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very weak opioid agonst, inhibits serotonin and NE uptake; used in chronic pain; decreases seizure threshold, serotonin syndrome

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ethosuximide use? moa?

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1st line for absence seizures; blocks thalamic T-type Ca channels

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ethosuximide tox?

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EFGHIJ: fatigue, GI distress, Headache, itching, Stevens johnson syndrome

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benzodiazepines in epilepsy? moa?

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1st line for acute status epilepticus; increase GABA action

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1st line for eclampsia seizures?

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MgSO4, then benzos

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Phenytoin in seizures? moa?

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first line in tonic clonic, first line for status epilepticus prophylaxis; increased Na channel inactivation; zero order kinetics;

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phenytoin tox?

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nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia, sedation, gingival hyperplasia, hisutism, peripheral neuropathy, megaloblastic anemia, teratogenesis, SLE like syndrome, induction of CYP450, LAD, SJ syndrome, osteopenia

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drugs responsible for fetal dilantin syndrome?

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phenytoin, carbamazepine; intrauterine growth restriction with microcephaly and develop minor dysmorphic craniofacial features and limb defects including hypoplastic nails and distal phalanges

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carbamazepine in epilepsy? moa?

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first line for simple, complex, tonic/clonic seizures; increases Na channel inactivation;

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1st line for trigeminal neuralgia

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carbamzepine

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carbamazepine tox?

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diplopia, ataxia, blood dyscrasias (agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), liver toxic, teratogenesis, P450 induction, SIADH, SJ syndrome

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valproic acid uses?
1st line for tonic/clonic seizures; myoclonic disorders, bipolar disorder
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valproic acid moa?
increases Na channel inactivation, increases GABA concentration by inhibiting GABA transaminase;
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valproic acid tox?
GI distress, rare but fatal liver tox, neural tube defects in fetus (spina bifida), tremor, weight gain, contraindicated pregnancy
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measure before giving valproic acid?
LFTs (liver toxic
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Gabapentin uses?
simple, complex, tonic clonic seizures but not first line; also used in peripheral neuropathies, postherpetic neuralgia, migraine prophylaxis, bipolar disorder
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Gabapentin moa? tox?
inhibits high voltage Ca channels, designed as GABA analog; sedation, ataxia
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Phenobarbital in epilepsy?
1st line in neonates for simple/complex/tonic-clonic; increases GABA action; sedation, tolerance, dependence, P450 induction, cardiorespiratory depression
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topiramate moa?
blocks Na channels, increases GABA action
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topiramate tx?
sedation, mental dulling, kidney stones, weight loss
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lamotrigine moa? tox?
blocks voltage gated Na channels, SJ syndrome (titrate slowly)
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levetiracetam moa?
unknown, may modulate GABA and glutamate release
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Tiagabine moa?
increases GABA by inhibiting reuptake
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vigabatrin moa?
increases GABA by irreversibly inhibiting GABA transaminase
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which epilepsy drugs increase GABA action?
benzos, barbituates, valproic acid (inhibit GABA transaminase), topiramate, levetiracetam, tiagabine, vigabatrin
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which epilepsy drugs increase Na channel inactivation?
phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid, topiramate, lamotrigine
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which epilepsy drugs increase GABA action and increase Na channel inactivation?
valproic acid, topiramate
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which epilepsy drugs act on Ca channels?
ethosuximide (blocks thalamic T type); gabapentin (inhibits high voltage activated Ca 2+ channels)
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barbituate moa?
facilitates GABA-A action by increasing duration of Cl channel opening-->decr neuron firing
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barbituate contraindication?
porphyria; induces CYP450 and increases demand for heme metabolism-->toxic buildup of precursors
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benzos, barbs, EtoH all bind which receptor?
GABA-A receptor, ligand gated Cl channel
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moa of flumazenil
competitive antagonist at GABA benzo receptor
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zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone
non-benzo hypnotics that act via BZ1 subtype of GABA receptor; reversed by flumazenil
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anesthetics with low blood solubility...
rapid induction and recovery times
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anesthetics with high solubility in lipids...
high potency = 1/MAC
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halothane SEs
liver tox, malignant hyperthermia
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methoxyflurane SEs
kidney tox; malignant hyperthermi
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what can cause malignant hyperthermia?
all inhaled anesthetics except N2O, succinylcholine
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IV anesthetic that is effect terminated by redistribution into tissue and fat
barbituates (thiopental); high potency, high solubility, rapid entry into brain
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IV anesthetic associated with anterograde amnesia, post-op respiratory depression, low BP
benzodiazepine
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IV anesthetic associated with hallucination and bad dreams
arylcyclohexylamines (ketamine) PCP analogs, block NMDA receptors
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propofol moa?
potentiates GABA-A receptor
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which anesthetics increase cerebral blood flow?
inhaled anesthetics, ketamine
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which anesthetics decrease cerebral blood flow?
barbiturates
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local anesthetics moa?
block Na channels by binding to specific receptors on inner portion of the channel; preferentially bind to activated Na channels--most effective in rapidly firing neurons
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infected tissues need more or less anesthetic?
more anesthetic if alkaline anesthetic cannot penetrate membrane effectively
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what is the order of nerve blockade with local anesthetics?
small diamter > large diameter. Myelinated > unmyelinated. smaller size predominates. Loss of pain, temp, touch, pressure in order.
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local anesthetic that is cardio toxic?
bupivicaine
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succinylcholine moa? tox?
strong Ach receptor agonist-->sustained depolarization, prevents muscle contraction; hypercalcemia/hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia
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nondepolarizing nmj blockers? moa?
competitive antagonists that compete with Ach for receptors; reverse with neostigmine (given with atropine to prevent muscarinic effects like bradycardia) and other AchE inhibitors
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dantrolene moa?
prevents release of Ca2+ from sarcoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle
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Parkinson drug families?
dopamine agonists; increase dopamine release; prevent dopamine breakdown; curb excess cholinergic activity
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bromocriptine, pramipexole, ropinirole
dopamine agonists
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amantadine, L-dopa/carbidopa
increase dopamine levels
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selegiline
selective MAO type B inhibitor; preferentially metabolizes dopamine over NE and 5-HT; increases dopamine availability
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entacapone, tolcapone
COMT inhibitors--prevent L-dopa degradation; increased dopamine
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benztropine
anti-muscarinic that improves tremor/rigidity, does not affect bradykinesia
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carbidopa
peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor
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Alzheimer drugs:
memantine, donepezil/galantoamine/rivastigmine
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memantine moa?
NMDA receptor antagonist; prevents excitotoxicity mediated by Ca; Tox: dizziness/confusion/hallucinations
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donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine
AChE inhibitors; Tox: insomnia
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Huntington drugs:
Tetrabenzine + reserpine (limit VMAT; limit dopamine vesicle packaging and release); haloperidol: D receptor antagonist
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Sumatriptan moa?
5HT 1B/1D agonist; inhibits Trigeminal nerve activation; prevents vasoactive peptide release; induces vasoconstriction; 2 hr half-life; used in acute migraine, cluster headache attacks
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sumatriptan contraindication?
patients with CAD or prinzmetals angina because induces coronary vasospasm; mild tingling

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