Pharm 2/4 Cram Flashcards
TCAs
3: ADICT
Amitriptyline Doxepine Imipramine Clomipramine Trimipramine
2: DNP
Desipramine Nortriptyline Protriptyline
MOA of TCAs
How long for them to create an effect?
What are they used for
Block reuptake of S, H, A, NorEpi and Monoamines
2-4wks
Depression Anxiety
Off label: Pain syndrome, Migraine prophylaxis
S/e of TCAs
C/i in ? PTs
If d/c suddenly, what Sxs are experienced?
Most common used in OD
SI CVDz Glaucoma BPH
Flu-like
SSRIs
PFCS EF
Paroxetine Fluoxetine Citalopram Sertraline Escitalopram Fluvoxamine
Other: Vilazodone Vortioxetine
MOA of SSRI
How long do they take to create an effect?
Uses of SSRIs?
Inhibit serotonin reuptake w/out affecting reuptake of NorEpi or Dopamine in presynaptic neuron
3-8wks
PAP PODS
PMDD Anxiety PTSD Panic OCD Depression Social
SSRI w/ longest t1/2
SSRI w/ shortest t1/2
Fluoxetine
Fluoxemine
All SSRIs interact w/ CYP450 except for ?
Which SSRIs are most and least activating?
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine Sertraline
Fluvoxamine Peroxetin
Which SSRI has the worst weight gain?
What s/e is common for SSRIs and what are 3 less common s/e?
Paroxetine
Sex dysfuntion- switch to Bupropion or add Sildenafil
Serotonin syndrome
EPS
SIADH
Which SSRI has the worst EPS Sxs?
How is Serotonin Syndrome treated?
Paroxetine
Benzo
Cooling bath
Cyproheptadine
Which SSRI can be d/c abruptly w/out fear of s/e?
SSRIs have ? drug interactions?
Fluoxetine
NSAID
ASA
MAOI
Use for Fluoxetine
Use for Sertraline
Use for Paroxetine
PTSD MDD PMDD
PTSD MDD
PTSD, MDD Panic, Hot flashes
What SSRI can’t be used in kids or pregnancy?
Use for Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine- inc S/is
Cardiac septal defect
OCD
SSRI w/ QTC prolongation warning?
Alternate med that doesn’t have as much prolongation effect?
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Use of Vortioxetine
What happens if it’s d/c quickly?
MDD
HA, Muscle tension
SNRIs
Duloxetine
Venlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine
Levomilnacipran
Milnacipran
MOA of SNRIs
Adverse effect of these?
Inhibit reuptake of 5HT and NorEpi
Inc DBP
MOA of Venlafaxine
Uses
Adverse
Dose related effect Serotonin or NorEpi
TRD GAD PTSD
Unique MOA for use when SSRIs have failed
GI BP Withdrawal
Use of Desvenlafaxine
Adverse
2nd line for MDD
GI BP Withdrawal
MOA of Duloxetine
Uses
Adverse
C/i
SNRI w/ dose dependent NE reuptake inhibition
TRDs Diabetic neuropathy
MSK pain Fibromyalgia
HTN Sweating
Liver/Renal insufficiency
MOA of Levomilnacipram
Use
Adverse
Stronger NorEpi inhibitor
Depression only
HypoNa
BP
Bleed risk
Milnacipram is only approved for use of ?
Fibromylagia
NDRI
Use
Adverse
C/i
Buproprion
Smoking, Ped ADHD, MDD
Seizure, Dec weight
Seizure, Eating d/o, Withdrawal
SRAntagonists
Mirtazapine
Nefazodone
Trazadone
MOA of Trazadone
Use
Adverse
Less inhibition than SSRIs
Depression
Sleep aid w/ SSRI
Drowsy
MOA of Mirtazapine
Use
Adverse
No reuptake inhibtion
MDD
Sleep w/ SSRI
Sedative
Modify if CrCl <30ml
MOA of Nefazodone
Use
Adverse
Inhibit NASH
Anxious depression
BBW: Liver failure
MAOIs
MOA of class
Use
Adverse
PST
Phenelzine
Selegiline
Tranylcypromine
Stop degradation of DNA
Atypical depression: hypersomnia, hyperphagia mood reactivity
Inc tyramine= HTN crisis
Which MAOI is a MAO-B inhibitor
What two drugs cause less sex dysfunction
Selegiline Transdermal
Buproprion
Mirtazapine
What two antidepressants don’t cause weight gain?
Which ones cause somnolence?
Buproprion
Fluoxetine
TCA Mirtazapine Paroxetine Trazodone
What antidepressants cause increased energy?
Which ones increase anxiety?
Buproprion
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Buproprion
Which antidepressants can cause a reduction of pain?
Duloxetine or Venlafaxine for depression and fibromyalgia
Amytriptyline and Imipramine for diabetic neuropathy
Anticonvulsants used for Bipolar?
Which antipsychotics can be used?
Val TLC Valproic Avid Topiramate Lamotrigine Carbamezapine
All atypicals except: Closapine, Iloperiodone
MOA of Lithium
Use
Neuroprotection, reduced transduction
Manic depression as a mood stabilizer, use antipsychotic/benzo as bridge
Pre-Lithium lab work
S/e of Lithium
CURE PET
CBC UA Renal E+ Pregnancy ECG Thyroid
Dec thyroid funciton
Nephrogenic DI
Edema/weight gain
What drugs/situations can cause Lithium to increase to toxic levels?
How is this toxicity Tx?
ACE/ARB
NSAID
Diuretics
Na restriction/crash diet
Hydrate, Gastric lavage, +3mEq= dialysis
Use of Valproic acid
Adverse
Acute/prophylactic management
DOC manic episodes
Preferred for rapid cyclers
Neurotoxic
Alopecia
Spina bifida- Preg Cat D
Use for Carbamzaepine
Screening req’d prior to use
Adverse
Acute mania/maintenance
Added to Lithium when complete therapy isn’t reached
1502
SJS
Agranulocytois
SIADH
HypoNa
What 3 benzos can be used in Bipolar?
Antipsychotics/Neuroleptics that can be used?
Lorazepam
Diazepam
Clonazepam- for behavior sx relief
Haldol/Olanzapine- agitation or psychosis
Aripirazole/Olanzapine- mono therapy maintenance
Quetiapine- depression and maintenance
What two TCAs cause weight gain?
What TCA can be used for childhood enuresis or adult MDD
Nortryptiline
Amytiptiline
Imipramine
What TCA is for depression and insomnia?
What TCA is used for OCD?
Doxepin
Clomipramine
Drugs that can induce Parkinson Sxs?
What Dz can cause these Sxs?
Antipsychotics
Antiemetics
Metoclopramide
Viral encephalitis
Parkinson Tx for young PTs
Parkinson Tx for older PTs
MAOI
Dopamine agonist
LDopa
COMT inhibitor
LDopa
MAOI
COMT inhibitor
Parkinson PT have dyskinesia during Tx is corrected by ?
PT have severe motor fluctuations depsite max PO therapy is managed w/ ?
PTs w/ severely resistant tremors or severe motor fluctuations is managed w/ ?
Reduce L-Dopa, add Amantadine
Apomorphine or Duodopa
Deep brain stimulation
What is the first line agent for Parkinson PTs w/ Sxs?
? med has the greatest effect on bradykinesia
What class is most useful for PT tremors
Dopamine agonist
L-dopa
Anticholinergics
If Parkinson is experiencing Sxs/dyskinesia caused by L-dopa/Dopamine agonists can be given?
What dopamine agonists are used for Parkinson’s?
NMDA receptor inhibitor
BroRAP Bromocriptine Ropinirole Apomorphine Pramipexole
Dopamine analogs used in Parkinsons?
What are the muscarinic antagonists used?
Levodopa
Carbidopa
Benztropine
Trihexyphenidyl
What are the COMT inhibitors used in Parkinson to decrease catabolism?
What MAO-Bs are used?
TEC
Tolcapone Entacapone C/L/E combo
Selegilline
Rasagilline
MOA of dopamine agonists
Use caution when using these in ? PT populations?
Direct acting on post-synaptic dopamine receptors
Pyschosis
Dementia
What are the two non-selective dopamine agonists?
What are s/e of these?
Bromocriptine- semisynthetic ergot derivative
Rotigotine- non-ergot transdermal
CV/Pulm fibrosis
Halllucinations
Cramps
What are the two selective dopamine agonists?
These two have an FDA approval for use in ?
Pramipexole
Ropinirole
RLS
What are c/i for using dopamine agonists?
Use of Pramipexole
Use of Ropinirole
Psychotic illness, recent MI, active peptic ulcer
Monotherapy for mild/adv Parkinsons w/ neuroprotective ability
Monotherapy for mild dz
MOA of Apomorphine
Use
Adverse
C/i
Dopamine receptor agonist
Tx of “off” episodes
N/V in 98% of PTs, pre-Tx w/ Trimethobenzamide
5-HT3 antagonist: -setron
IV use
Sulfite sensitivity
MOA of Carbidope
MOA of Levodopa
AAAD inhibitor that doesn’t cross BBB, preventing peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine
Dopamine precursor that crosses BBB
Improvement on disability and MORTALITY
Best for: bradykinesia, rigidity
Less: tremor, instability
S/e of dopamine analogs
How are “wearing off” phenomenons managed?
Dyskinesia- tx w/ dec levodopa dose or add anticholinergic (B/T) or Amantadine
Add dopamine agonist
Add MAO-B inhibitor
Add COMPT inhibitor
Shorten dosing interval
How are Parkinson “on-off” phenomenons managed?
Levodopa is a precursor to ? and can activate this
Add dopamine agonist
Add MAO-B inhibitor
Add COMPT inhibitor
High protein diet to reduce Levodopa absorption
Skin melanin
Malignant melanoma
What are MAO-B inhibitors used for in Parkinsons?
PTs need to avoid meds that can cause ?
Sx control of mild/mod Dz
Serotonin Syndrome
MOA for Selegilline
Use
Adverse
Irreversible inhibition of doapmine metabolism w/ inhibiting MAO-A for a lower risk of HTN crisis
Monotherapy for mild Dz
Conjucntion w/ Ldopa
Metabolized into amphetamine
MOA of Rasagiline
Difference about this one
Adverse
Unknown, Sx relief and neuroprotection
5x more poetent but not metabolized to amphetamine
Avoid tyramine
MOA of COMT inhibitors
Use
Adverse
Prevent dopamine breakdown to inc L-Dopa crossing BBB
Wearing off effect
Other Tx failure
Orange urine (Entacapone)
Adverse on Tolcapone
Use of Entacapone
Hepatoctoxic- written/signed consent from PT. Get LFTs at baseline
Used in Entacapone failure
Must be used w/ Levodpoa/Carbidopa
No BBB crossing
What is the triple combo pill for COMT inhibition?
Anticholinergic use in Parkinson is best for? and the DOC for?
Use of Benztropine
Stalevo- Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone
Tremor, rigidity
Drug induced parkinsonism
EPS d/o control
MOA of Amantadine
Use
Adverse
Inc synthesis and release of dopamine
Reduces dyskinesia
Livedo reticularis
CNS
Most parkinson PTs will experience hallucinations, d/c drugs in ? order
What two antipsychotics are used in Parkinson PTs?
Anticholinergic Amantadine Selegiline Dopamine agonist Levo/Carbidopa
Quetiapine
Cloxapine
When can a seizure PT attempt to withdraw pharmaceutical therapy?
MOA of anticonvulsants
Seizure free 2-5yrs
Single seizure type
Normal neuro exam/IQ
Normal EEG w/ meds
Enhance GABA
Reduce excitation of glutamate
Modify conduction of Ca/Na
MOA of Phenytoin
Use
Adverse
Fast Na blocker
Tonic clonic
Simple/complex
Status epilepticus
Sex dysfuntion
Hirsutism
Gingival hyperplasia
Dose related: nystagumus blurred vision, thick tongue
What drugs does phenytoin interact w/?
What dietary changes affect Phenytoin?
Anticoagulants inc Phenytoin concentration
Reduce OCP efficacy
Dec protein causes inc in free drug
MOA of Fospenytoin
Use
Advantage
Phenytoin prodrug, fast Na blocker
Status epilepticus
Parenteral for loading/maintenance in leu of Phenytoin
Preferred for parenteral use, mixed w/ NS/D5W
MOA of Carbamzepine
Use
Adverse
Fast Na blocker
Only PO form available
Tonic clonic
Simple, complex partial
Rash HypoNa BOMS Bone marrow suppression Osteomalacia Multi organ hypersensitivity SJS
What monitoring is need when taking Carbamazepine
MOA of Oxcarbazepine
Use
CBC LFT- monitor for aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
1502 pre-screen
Fast Na blocker
Less potent, no epoxide metabolite
For PTs can’t tolerate Carbamazepine
General tonic-clonic
Trigeminal neuralgia
Bipolar
Adverse events of Oxcarbenzapine use
What drug interactions does it have?
HypoNa more likely
Reduces OCP, CCBs
What two anticonvulsants increase GABA Cl influx
When are they used?
Primidone- metabolized into phenobarbital, alternate for general tonic-clonic sezure
Essential tremors
Phenobarbital- tonic clonic, simple, partial or complicated seizures
Adverse effects of Phenobarbital
Adverse of Primidone
Sex dysfunction
Ataxia, sedation
Adverse effects of Benzos
What 3 anticonvulsants inhibit voltage gated Ca channels?
Sedation
High dose= ataxia, behavior changes
Pregabalin
Ethosuximide
Gabapentin
Gabapentin use and adverse
Pregabalin use and adverse
Partial onset seizure
Spasmolytic
Diabetic neuropathy
Adv: Drowsy, fatigue, weight gain
Partial onset seizure RLS Neuropathic pain Social phobia Spinal injury Adv: Dizzy, weight gain, Angioedema, Inc creatine kinase
What is the DOC and second line choice for absence seizures?
What is the adverse and required monitoring for this drug?
Ethosuximide
2nd: Valproic acid
Transient leukopenia
GI
Monitor CBC- neutropenia, leukopenia
MOA of Valproic Acid and derivatives
Use
Adverse
Block T-type Ca and Na channels
Inc GABA production
Dec GABA degredation
Generalized non-convulsive seizure
2nd choice for absence seizures
Parenteral use
Alopecia
Interferes w/ platelet aggregation
BBW: liver failure, monitor LFTs
Why are Valproic acid and derivative Preg Cat X?
If a PT ODs, what can be used to reverse?
Spina bifida
Naloxone
MOA of Lamotrigine
Uses
Adverse
Dec glutamate/aspartate release
Delays repetitive firing
Blocks fast Na channels
General tonic clonic
Lenox Gataut
Bipolar 1
SJS
BBW: rashes
MOA of Topiramate
Use
Adverse
“Dope-a-max”
Fast Na blocker
Inc GABA activity
Absence seizures
Lenox Gastaut
Sex dysfunction
Memory impairment
Metabolic acidosis