Pharm High Yield Flashcards
Desmopressin stops bleeding in pts with VWD–>release of vWF from Endothelial cell Weibel-Palade Bodies
Can also be useful in Hemophilia A.
Nimodipine is a CCB used to prevent vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage (usually 2-3 days post hemorrhage)
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Atropine will NOT TX paralysis in organophosphate/Anticholinergic poisoning (no effect on nicotinic R–>Nm receptors)
Atropine + Pralidoxime.
Foscarnet (PP analog vs. CMV and HSV) can chelate Ca and Mg–>Seizures and nephrotoxicity
Does NOT require activation by viral or host enzymes.
Potassium Iodine prevents radiation mediated Thyroid disease (Wolffe-Chaikoff Effect)
Also treats Sporothrix.
Triazolam, Oxazapam, Alprazolam, and Midazloam are SHORT acting benzodiazepines–>less hangover
Flurazepam, diazepam, and chlordiazepoxide are long acting.
Vancomycin should be used for blood infection (valves) with Staph Epidermidis–>Common methicillin resistance
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Jimson weed (gardening) has the same effects as atropine (block sludge)
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Protease inhibitors (-navir) in HAART cause hyperglycemia and fat redistribution (Cushing-like rxn) and are strong CYP inhibitors
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Amiodarone causes pulmonary fibrosis, hypothyroidism, and liver damage –>check Lung, liver, and thyroid function
40% Iodine by weight.
Halothane (anesthesia) and Valproic acid can cause hepatic necrosis (also amanita phalloides mushroom and acetaminophen)
Amantinin blocks RNA Pol II (mRNA synthesis).
C. diff pseudomembranous colitis is especially likely with Clindamycin, ampicillin and cephalosporins
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Gray Baby Syndrome– Chloramphenicol–hypotension, ashen discoloration, vomiting, flaccidity
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Red man syndrome–> Vancomycin (histamine mediated)–>slow infusion rate or pretreat w/ antihistamines
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The hypersensitivity reaction associated with Niacin is prostaglandin mediated; BEST drug to increase HDL
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Do NOT give vitamin B6 with Levodopa–>increases metabolism; Absorption blocked by Leucine/isoleucine (don’t take w/ meals)
Do give B6 w/ isoniazid.
Fibrates (dec TG) and Statins both cause myopathy–> can cause Acute Tubular Necrosis due to myoglobinurea, especially when used together
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Tetracyclines and sulfonamides cause photosensitivity; also 5-FU and amiodarone
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Allopurinol can cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome (also penecillin, sulfas, and anti-epileptics–Lamotrigine)
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Bupriopion has a high risk of seizures in Bulemia, anorexia, and other eating disorders
Blocks NE and DA reuptake, also used for SAD and smoking.
Lithium causes Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus and Ebstein’s Anomaly; Also hypothyroidism (Constipation, hair loss, weight gain, bradycardia)
Demeclocycline can also cause Nephro DI–>blocks ADH receptors (TX for SIADH).
Expired tetracycline use and Tenofovir causes Fanconi Syndrome–>nothing reabsorbed in proximal tubule
Also Wilson’s disease.
Giving Mesna with cyclophosphamide blocks hemorrhagic cystitis (cyclophosphamide is a prodrug–acrolein + mustard)
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Pulmonary Fibrosis–> Bleomycin, Busulfan, Amiodarone, and Methotrexate
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