Pharm IV Drug And MOA Flashcards
What is the MOA and Clin use of Anithistamines
Mechanism of Action:
Competitive H1 antagonist, or an inverse agonist, of the early response
Nonselective (1st generation or sedating) Peripherally selective (2nd generation or non-sedating)
Exhibits anticholinergic and some α1 antagonist properties (1st generation) and may have some anti-inflammatory action
Clinical Use: temporarily relieves symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies and common cold, sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itchy throat and nose
Brompheniramine
Antihistamine
Preferred by ACOG in pregnancy
Chlophenirmamine
Antihistamine
Perferred by ACOG in pregnancy
Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine
Very sedative with high anticholinergic effect
CAt B preg
Promethazine
Antihistamine
Very sedative high Anticholinergic effect
Used primarily for N/V
Hydroxyzine
Antihistamine
Used primarily for urticaria and itching
Meclizine
Antihistamine
Used primarily for vertigo
Cyproheptadine
Antihistamine
Used for anti-serotonin effects to combat serotonin syndrome
Fexofenadine
2nd gen antihistamine
Non sedating
Loratadine
2nd gen antihistamine
Non sedating
Claritin
Desloratadine
2nd gen antihistamine
Non sedating loratadine metabolite
Cetirizine
2nd gen antihistamine
Low sedation, but can still cause slight
Levocetirizine
2nd gen antihistamine
Azelastine
Instranasal antihistamine
Can Crosses the BBB
Olopatadine
Intranasal antihistamine
Selective H1 with low ADE
What is the MOA of Decongestants
Sympathomometics
Direct and indirect α1 agonists producing vasoconstriction of respiratory mucosa
Relieves congestion (no effect on itching, sneezing, or rhinorrhea)
Relaxation of the bronchioles
Increased heart rate and contractility
Pseudoephedrine enters the CNS readily
MOA and C/U for phenylephrine
Mechanism of Action:
Direct-acting, synthetic α1-agonist
Increases BP (SBP & DBP), dilates the pupil, constricts engorged ocular, nasal, and rectal vasculature to decrease redness and congestion, and shrinks hemorrhoids
Clinical Use:
Treatment of hypotension/vascular failure 2º shock
Mydriatic for eye procedures
Relief of eye redness, hemorrhoids, and nasal congestion
MOA and C/u for Oxymetazoline
Mechanism of Action:
Direct-acting α1 and α2 agonist
Eye drops or nasal spray produces vasoconstriction that decreases blood flow resulting in decreases ocular redness and nasal congestion
Clinical Use: ocular and nasal vasoconstrictor (relief of redness and congestion)
MOA and C/U fro pseudoephedrine
Mechanism of action: direct-acting α and β agonist (α>β), while also displacing norepinephrine from storage sites
Clinical Use: relief of nasal congestion (i.e., decongestant)
C/U for Coricidin
Marketed for people who are unable to take decongestants (high blood pressure)
Multiple combination products that exclude decongestants
—Chlorpheniramine is the typical ingredient found in these products
Coricidin HBP Cough & Cold (Dextromethorphan and Chlorpheniramine) Tablets
MOA and C/u for montelukast
Mechanism of Action: inhibits cysteinyl leukotriene, an inflammatory mediator released by the mast cell (i.e., anti-inflammatory properties), on target cells (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)
(Leukotrine antagonist)
Clinical Use: comparable efficacy to the antihistamines, but less than intranasal steroids
MOA and C/U for intranasal saline
Mechanism of Action: irrigates and cleanses the nasal passages of mucous and allergens reducing inflammation
Clinical Use: may be recommended in all patients including infants and pregnant women unless directed otherwise
MOA and C/U instranasal steroids
Mechanism of Action: anti-inflammatory agents that inhibits the mediators released in both the early and late phase reaction
Clinical Use: most effective drugs for allergic rhinitis relieving all four symptoms
NOTE: short course of ‘oral burst’ therapy (i.e., prednisone 40 mg daily for adults and 1-2 mg/kg/day for children QAM x 5-7 days) may be used for severe, debilitating allergic rhinitis
Beclomethasone
I/N steroid
May exert significant systemic effects and decrease growth velocity
Low incidence of local side effects
Budesonide
I/N steroid
Preferred INS if pregnant (Cat B)
Fluticasone propionate
I/N steroid
Flunidolide
I/N steroid
May exert significant systemic effects and decrease growth velocity
Mometasone
I/N steroid
Triamcinolone
I/N steroid
MOA and C/U of Azelatine HCL plus Fluticasone
Azelastine: antihistamine
Clinical Use:
Approved to treat symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in people 6 years of age and older who need treatment with both azelastine HCL and fluticasone propionate
Effective reduces stuffy nose, runny nose, itching, and sneezing
MOA of Anticholinergics
muscarinic antagonist, results in decreased nasal mucous secretion
Ipatropium
Atrovent
Anticholinergic
Preg Cat B
Mechanism of Action:
Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA)
Anticholinergic agent that appears to inhibit vagally-mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine
Anticholinergics prevent the increases in intracellular concentration of Ca2+ which is caused by interaction of acetylcholine with the M3 receptor on bronchial smooth muscle
Clinical Use:
Use for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm assisted with COPD
Not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasms where rescue therapy is required for rapid response
Cromolyn Sodium
Mechanism of Action: inhibits mast cell degranulation, which prevents the release of histamine and leukotrienes after contact with an antigen
Best used as preventative measure of symptoms
Preferred initial DOC during pregnancy for rhinorrhea and sneezing
Clinical Use: are extremely safe, but generally considered less efficacious than other therapies
Azelastine
H1 receptor antagonists decreases itching and vasodilation (tearing & swelling)
Non selective ocular antihistamine
Levocabastine
H1 receptor antagonists decreases itching and vasodilation (tearing & swelling)
Non selective ocular antihistamine
Ketotifen
Selective ocular antihistamine
OTC
Mechanism of Action: 2nd generation competitive H1 antagonist
Clinical Use:
Popular and likely the most effective agent
Combines fast-acting antihistamine relief with prophylactic actions
Olopatadine
Selective ocular antihistamine
RX! No OTC
Mechanism of Action: 2nd generation competitive H1 antagonist
Clinical Use:
Popular and likely the most effective agents
Combines fast-acting antihistamine relief with prophylactic actions
MOA of Ocular decongestants
Mechanism of Action: α-agonist that constricts conjunctival vessels thereby reducing redness & swelling
Naphazoline
Ocular decongestant
Most potent
Oxymetazoline
Ocular decongestant
Can cause rebound hyperemia
LONG acting
Tetrahydrozoline
Ocular decongestant
Intermediate acting
Lodoxamide
Ocular mast cell stabilizer
Mechanism of Action: stabilizes mast cells preventing degranulation and release of histamine and inflammatory mediators (e.g., leukotrienes, etc.)
Clinical Use:
The onset of action of ocular mast cell stabilizers is slower than other agents (i.e., prophylactic)
Therefore, it is most often used in combination with an ocular antihistamine
Nedocromil
Ocular mast cell stabilizer
Mechanism of Action: stabilizes mast cells preventing degranulation and release of histamine and inflammatory mediators (e.g., leukotrienes, etc.)
Clinical Use:
The onset of action of ocular mast cell stabilizers is slower than other agents (i.e., prophylactic)
Therefore, it is most often used in combination with an ocular antihistamine
Ketorolac
NSAID can be used in the eyes
Mechanism of action: decrease prostaglandin production resulting in relief of pain, inflammation, and ocular itching
Loteprednol
Ocular steroid
Can increase the risk of cataract formation
It is the only ocular steroid approved for use in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
Albuterol
SABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
L:evalbuterol
SABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Pirbuterol
SABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Formoterol
LABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Arformoterol
LABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Salmeterol
LABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Olodaterol
LABA
Mechanism of Action:
Act locally on β2 receptors in the bronchial to cause bronchodilation
Beta-adrenergic stimulation increase cycle AMP levels
Resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles and inhibition of the release of mediators from mast cells
Indacaterol
Ultra long acting BA
Indacaterol and glycopyrrolate capsule
Ultra long acting BA
Tiotropium Bromide
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)
Anticholinergic agent that appears to inhibit vagally-mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine
Anticholinergics prevent the increases in intracellular concentration of Ca2+ which is caused by interaction of acetylcholine with the M3 receptors on bronchial smooth muscle
Clinical Use:
Long-term, once daily maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Not indicated for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasms
Aclidinium
LAMA
Umeclidinium
LAMA
Theophylline/ Aminophyline
Mechanism of Action:
Methylxanthine (~caffeine)
Causes bronchodilation, diuresis, CNS and cardiac stimulation, and gastric acid secretion
Blocks phosphodiesterase (PDE) which increases tissue concentrations of cyclic adenine monophosphate (cAMP) which in turn promotes catecholamine stimulation of lipolysis, glycogenolysis, and gluconeogenesis and induces release of epinephrine from adrenal medulla cells
Clinical Use:
Adjunct to inhaled β2 selective agonists and systemically administered corticosteroids for the acute exacerbations of asthma and chronic lung diseases
Less effective and less well tolerated than inhaled LABA
Not recommended if long-acting bronchodilators are available and affordable
Some symptomatic benefit compared with placebo in stable COPD
Theophylline plus salmeterol produces greater increase in FEV1 and improve breathlessness post-bronchodilator lung function
Roflumilast
Mechanism of Action:
PDE4 inhibitor that reduces inflammation through inhibition of the breakdown of intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
No direct bronchodilator activity
Clinical Use:
Daily treatment to reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations in patients with severe COPD (FEV1<50% of predicted) associated with chronic bronchitis and a history of frequent exacerbations
—COPD GOLD 3 and 4 patients
—History of exacerbations
—Chronic Bronchitis
—Reduces exacerbations treated with oral glucocorticosteroids
Omalizumab
Mechanism of Action:
Anti-IgE Monoclonal Anti-body:
Binds to circulating IgE, preventing it from binding to the high-affinity (FcRI) receptors on basophils and mast cells
Decreases mast cell mediator release from allergen exposure
Clinical Use:
Long-term control and prevention of symptoms in adults (12 yrs old) who have moderate or severe persistent allergic asthma inadequately controlled with ICS
Administered every 2 to 4 weeks; dependent on body weight and IgE level
Montelukast / Zafirlukast
Mechanism of Action: inhibits cysteinyl leukotriene, an inflammatory mediator released by the mast cell (i.e., anti-inflammatory properties), on target cells (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)
Clinical Use:
Long-term control and prevention of symptoms in mild persistent asthma for patients
May be used with ICS as combination therapy in moderate persistent asthma
Zileuton
Mechanism of Action:
5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor
Inhibits the production of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid
Clinical Use
Long-term control and prevention of symptoms in mild persistent asthma
Considered 2nd line agents (less effective anti-inflammatory agents than ICS)
May be used with ICS as combination therapy
May allow reduction in corticosteroid doses in some patients
Bupropion
Mechanism of Action: dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake (at high doses) inhibitor with minimal activity on serotonin
Clinical Use:
Smoking cessation
Brand Name Wellbutrin indicated for Depression
Varenicline
Mechanism of Action:
Partial neuronal α4 β2 nicotinic receptor agonist; prevents nicotine stimulation of mesolimbic dopamine system associated with nicotine addiction
Varenicline stimulates dopamine activity but to a much smaller degree than nicotine does, resulting in decreased craving and withdrawal symptoms
Clinical Use: smoking cessation
Glucocorticoids
Effects on intermediary metabolism and immune function
Major glucocorticoid is cortisol (also called hydrocortisone)
Has some mineralocorticoid effects
Mineralocorticoids
Primarily, sodium-retaining activity
Mineralocorticoids also act in the feedback regulation of pituitary
Cortiocotropin
Major mineralocorticoid is aldosterone
Clobetasol propionate
Very High Potency Steroid
Augmented betamethasone 0.05% Ointment and Gel
Very High potency Steroid
Fluocinonide 0.1%
Very High Potency Steroid
Augmented betamethasone 0.05 lotion and cream
High potency steroid