pharm Flashcards
drugs that cause hyperprolactinemia (3)
antidepressant/antipsychotics
estrogen
h2-receptor blocker
treatment for prolactinoma
dopamine agonist
transphenoidal resection
radiation (rarely needed)
Bromocriptine MOA
dopamine agonist that suppresses synthesis and secretion of prolactin
ADR of bromocriptine and cabergoline
nausea
lightheadness
congestion
name the two meds that can be used to treat prolactinomas
bromocriptine and cabergoline
both are dopamine agonists
name the three phosphodiesterase inhibitors
end with “-afil”
sildenafil (viagra)
vardenafil
tadalafil
contraindication for phosphodiesterase inhibitors
taking nitrates
caution if taking alpha blockers (don’t take at same time)
contraindication for prostaglandin vasodilator
how do phosphodiesterase inhibitors work?
block effect of PDE5 to cause vasodilation
how do prostaglandin vasodilators work?
increases cAMP and causes smooth muscle relaxation/vasodilator
its a penile injection
two classes of meds used to treat ED
phosphodiesterase inhibitors
prostaglandin vasodilators
contraindication for SU & meglitinides
type 1 DM
SU MOA
closing Katp to stimulate insulin secretion
ADR of SU & meglitinides
hypoglycemia
wt gain
name the two meglitinides meds
nateglinide
repaglinide– safer in chronic renal dz
MOA of meglitinides
stimulate beta cell insulin secretion leading to increased postprandial insulin
when do you take meglitinides
before meals
what other condition can metformin be used to treat?
PCOS
MOA of biguanide
block gluconeogenesis to decrease hepatic glucose output
increase glucose uptake which decreases insulin resistance
ADR of biguanide
GI issues
VB12 deficiency
lactic acidosis
benefits of biguanide
decrease Tg & LDL & risk of cancer
wt loss
improves endothelial fx
contraindication for metformin
eGFR < 30
severe CHF
IV contrast
acidosis
when should you take metformin
with food