Pharm 103 Test 2 Flashcards
Initial 4 drug combo for TB
Reduces MDRTB: isoniazid rifampin pyrazinamide ethambutal not as common-streptomycin
prophylaxis drugs for TB for ppd + HCWs
isoniazid or rifampin
INH action
inhibit cell wall synthesis
some lack liver enzyme to metabolize
isoniazid
AEs of isoniazid
hepatotoxicity (monitor liver function) peripheral neuritis B6 deficiency (take supplement)
rifampin action
inhibit protein synthesis
causes orange/brown discoloration of body fluids
rifampin
General TB med AEs
Hepatotoxicity (INH, PZA, rifampin)
Kidney issues (INH, Rif, esp streptomycin)
GI upset (take with snack)
eye problems (ethambutol especially: optic neuritis and decreased visual acuity, red-green color
INH)
non-opioid antitussive
dextromethorphan
potential for abuse
antitussive action
suppress cough reflex in medulla to reduce annoying, nonproductive cough
AE of high dose of dextromethorphan
dizziness and sedation
opioid antitussive
codeine
very effective but can be habit forming
AEs of codiene
constipation, sedation, hypotension
antihistamine and antitussive
diphenhydramine
AEs of diphenhydramine
drowsiness, dry mouth, anorexia
alpha 1 adrenergic receptors-location and function
mostly in peripheral arteries and veins; cause vasoconstriction when stimulated
alpha 2 adrenergic receptors-location and function
located on nerve membranes; modulate NE release to prevent overstimulation
beta 1 adrenergic receptors-location and function
mostly heart,some kidney; increase HR, contractility, automaticity, AV conduction and renin release from kidneys
beta 2 adrenergic receptors-location and function
lungs; cause bronchiole smooth muscle relaxation, resulting in bronchodilation
Decongestants-Action
sympathomimetic; shrink engorged nasal mucosa by stimulating alpha receptors of bvs in nasal mucosa causing vasoconstriction, reducing swelling and secretions
systemic effects of decongestants
especially in fragile pts.
cardiac stimulation-irregular rhythm, increased HR
CNS stimulation-DZNS, HA, irritable
Increase BS in DM
decreased sphincter contraction, decreased voiding
Avoid decongestant use in these pts
heart disease, HTN
Hyperthyroid
DM
to avoid systemic effects of decongestants, use
topical nasal spray to avoid cardiac stimulation; steroid nasal spray or mast cell stabilizers to avoid all
nonselective adrenergic agonist
epinephrine
very effective bronchodilator but multiple AEs since stimulates alpha, B1 and B2: jittery, increased HR, increased BP, HA, HTN
only used in acutely ill pt-anaphylaxis
B2 adrenergic agonists-action
mostly stimulate B2 receptors in lungs causing bronchodilation by increasing cAMP; in lg frequent dose can stimulate B1 (increase HR)
AE of B2 agonists
tremors, anxiety, minimal tachycardia and increased bp, arrhythmia in some pts.
fast acting B2 agonists–rescue meds in MDI or neb
albuterol (duration 3-4h) and levalbuterol (longer duration-8h)
long-acting B2 agonists (bid)
Brovana (neb)
salmeterol (Serevent)
formoterol (Foradil)
B2 agonist that can be used to stop preterm labor
terbutaline (Brethine)
Advair diskus
Dry powder inhaler-B2 agonist and steroid
salmeterol (Serevent) and fluticasone
daily use-bid
Combivent inhaler
ipratropium (Atrovent) and albuterol
used in COPD
DuoNeb in nebulizer
Symbicort
budesonide and formaterol
similar to Advair- steroid and long acting B2 agonist
two MDIs that combine a steroid and a long-acting B2 agonist
Advair diskus and Symbicort
PSNS stimulation in lungs causes
bronchoconstriction–need anticholinergic med
anticholinergic bronchodilators
ipratropium (Atrovent)–short acting and duration
tiotropium (Spiriva)–longer acting (qid)
Leukotriene receptor antagonists-action and examples
leukotrienes cause bronchoconstriction–these meds stop that part of the inflammatory process
Long term preventative of acute asthma problems
montelukast (Singular)
many interactions, not 1st choice
Xanthine bronchodilators-action and examples
stop cAMP from breaking down, promoting bronchodilation
oral theophylline/aminophylline
related to caffeine, AEs: tachycardia, nervousness
monitor blood levels, can become toxic
Inhaled Corticosteroids used for long term prevention in asthma and COPD (not rescue)
fluticasone (Flo-vent)
budesonide (Pulmicort)
triamcinolone (Asmacort)
beclomethasone (Beclonase)
inhaled steroids used for asthma instead of oral/IV because
less systemic AE
may use oral or IV in acute situation
Mast cell stabilizers-action and examples
prevent mast cells from releasing inflammatory mediators
cromolyn (Intal)
nedocromil (Tilade)
three functions of respiratory aerosols
Decongest, liquify secretions
Bronchodilate, topical med admin
moisten, heat or cool resp mucosa
DPIs
dry powder inhalers
Advair and Spiriva
Effects of histamine release in inflammation
dilates and increases permeability of nasal capillaries causing edema
constricts smooth muscle in lungs
increases GI secretions
anti histamines action
block histamine receptors so histamine can’t bind-don’t effect already bound histamine
1st vs 2nd generation antihistamines
1st gen-Benadryl AEs:drowsiness, decreased coordination, allergic rxns, n/v
2nd gen-nonsedating antihistamines
Secondary uses for diphenhydramine
n/v, vertigo, sleep aid
muco-kinetic vs. muco-lytic
muco-kinetic: thins mucus for better ciliary action (ex. aerosolized saline, water)
muco-lytic: chemically breaks down mucus
guanifenesin, Mucomyst
3 uses for acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
- To reduce tenacity and viscosity of thick secretions, esp. in CF
- Antidote for tylenol OD-blocks livery toxicity from tylenol
- Protects kidneys from damage when IV contrast is used in pt with renal dysfunction
Quick relief agent bronchodilators
albuterol MDI/neb
ipratropium (Atrovent) MDI
oral prednisone (not as much)
anticholinergic bronchodilators (2)
ipratropium (Atrovent)
tiotropium (Spiriva)
alpha adrenergic blockers-action
HTN med; block alpha 1 receptors in peripheral arteries and veins that cause vasoconstriction; preventing stimulation dilates arteries and veins, decreasing arterial pressure and venous return to the heart, decreasing CO and bp
there are selective and nonselective
selective alpha adrenergic blockers
HTN med; block only alpha 1 receptors -sin prazosin (Minipress) terazosin (Hytrin) doxazosin (Cardura)
alpha adrenergic blocker that can be used in treatment of BPH
terazosin (Hytrin)
nonselective alpha adrenergic blockers
block E and NE, alpha 1 and alpha 2 used to treat HTN d/t pheochromocytoma tumor of adrenal medulla in which too much E and NE are released phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) phentolomine (Regitine) used in treat
nonselective alpha blocker used to treat increased alpha activity disorders (Raynauds, frostbite) where there is too much vasoconstriction
phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)