Pharma Flashcards
QT Prolongating Drugs
Class Ia antiarrhythmics (eg, quinidine)
Class III antiarrhythmics (eg, dofetilide, sotalol
Macrolides & fluoroquinolones
Antiemetics (eg, ondansetron)
Azoles (eg, fluconazole)
Antipsychotics, TCAs & SSRIs
Some opioids (eg, methadone, oxycodone)
Sulfonylureas
Meglitinides
Glubyride, Glipizide, Glimeperide, Chlorpropramide
Mechanism of action
↑ Insulin secretion by inhibiting β-cell K+ ATP channels and Ca+2 influx
S/E
Hypoglycemia
Weight gain
Biguanides
Metformin
Stimulate AMPK & inhibit mitochondrial gluconeogenesis, ↓ hepatic glucose production & ↑ peripheral glucose uptake, Increases insulin senstivity.
S/E
Diarrhea
Lactic acidosis
Thiazolidinediones
Pioglitazone
Activate transcription regulator PPAR-γ, ↓ insulin resistance
S/E
Fluid retention/heart failure
Weight gain
GLP-1 agonists
Exenatide
Liraglutide
↑ Glucose-dependent insulin secretion, ↓ glucagon secretion, delayed gastric emptying
S/E
Pancreatitis
Weight loss
DPP4 inhibitors
Sitagliptin
Saxagliptin
↑ Endogenous GLP-1 & GIP levels
S/E Nasopharyngitis
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Canagliflozin
Dapagliflozin
↑ Renal glucose excretion
S/E
Urinary tract infections
Hypotension
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
tamoxifen, raloxifene
MOA Competitive inhibitor of estrogen binding
Mixed agonist/antagonist action
S/E Hot flashes
Venous thromboembolism
Endometrial hyperplasia & carcinoma (tamoxifen only)
Uterine sarcoma (tamoxifen only)
Bisphosphonates
alendronate, risedronate
are used to treat osteoporosis and act by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.
Denosumab
Binds RANKL & inhibits binding to RANK
Reduces differentiation & survival of osteoclasts
Used in Osteoporosis
Recombinant PTH analog (Teriparatide)
(teriparatide)
Stimulates maturation of preosteoblasts into bone-forming osteoblasts
Increases gastrointestinal calcium absorption & renal tubular calcium reabsorption
Statins
HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitor , LDL receptor upregulation
Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin
Dec LDL
Inc HDL
Dec S.TG
Pravastatin is only statin that undegoes renal excretion
B-Blockers Overdose
Treat with Glucagon
Activates G-protien coupled receptors on cardiac myocytes causing activation of adenalyl cyclase & raising intracellular cAMP results in Ca+2 release and Increase SA node firing rate.
Bupropion
Inhibit reuptake of NE and dopamine.
Used to treat MDD(1st line)
No sexual side effects
increase dosage have high risk for siezure
C/I seizure disorder, bulemics and anorexia
Ramelteon
Melatonin agonist
used for insomnia in elderly, it has lowest side effects among all the sedatives.
Ipratropium
Muscarinic Antagonist
Competitively block muscarinic receptor to prevent bronchoconstriction
used in Asthma
Beclomethasone, Prednisone
Corticosteroids
Inhibit Leukotriene Synthesis
reduce inflammation leads to bronchodilation
used in COPD & Asthma
S/E: Osteoporosis, Cushingoid reaction, glucose intolerance, infection ,HTN, cataracts
Methylxanthines
Theophylline
Inhibits PDE > dec cAMP Hydrolysis (inc cAMP) promoting bronchodilation
Used for Asthma
S/E: Cardiotoxicity, Neurotoxicity
Cromolyn
Prevent release of mediators from mast cells
used in asthma prophylaxis
Zileuton , Zafrilukast, Montelukast
Anti-leukotrienes
5-lipoxygenase inhibitor > inhibit conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes > prevents bronchoconstriction & inflammatory cell infiltrate
used for aspirin induced asthma
Diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine
1st gen H-1 blockers
reversible inhibitor of H-1 histamine receptor
used for allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
S/E: Sedation, Antimuscarinic (Hot as Hare), anti alpha adrenergic (sudden drop in BP)
Guaifenesin
Expectorant
removes excess sputum but does not suppress cough reflex
Used for minor URI, Common cold w/cough
N-acetyl cysteine
Expectorant
loosens mucus plugs by breaking di sulfide bonds
used for Cystic fibrosis, antitode for Acetaminophen OD
Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Desloratadine, Cetirizine
2nd Gen H-1 blockers
less sedating than 1st gen cuz dec entry into CNS
Used for Allergy
Bosentan
Competitively antagonizes endothelium-1 receptors decreasing pulmonary vascular resistance
Used for Pulmonary HTN
Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine
Sympathomimetic alpha-agonists,
nasal decongestants
Pseudoephedrine is is alpha-1 specific
Reduces Hyperemesis. Edema, Nasal Congestion and opens obstructed Eustation tubules
S/E: HTN, CNs stimulation/Anxiety
Salmeterol
B-2 agonist : relaxes bronchial smooth muscles
Long Acting (LABA) used for prophylaxis of Asthma/COPD
S/E: Tremor & Arrhythmia
Albuterol
B-2 agonist : relaxes bronchial smooth muscles
Used for Acute exacerbation of Asthma
Isoproterenol
Non-specific Beta agonists, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles (B2)
Used for Bronchoconstriction due to sympathetic tone
S/E: Tachycardia
Methacholine
Muscarinic receptor Agonist
Used in asthma challenge test
Dextromethorphan
Anti tussive, Antagonizes NDMA & Glutamate Receptors
S/E: Mild Opioid effect so mild abuse potential
Desmopressin DDAVP
Mild hemophilia A & Type 1 von Willebrand disease:
Increases circulating factor VIII & endothelial secretion of vWF to stop bleeding.
Central diabetes insipidus & Nocturnal enuresis:
Binds to V2 receptors in renal tubular cells, leading to increased aquaporin channels, increased water reabsorption & decreased urine output
Fibrates
(Fenofibrate, Gemfibrozil)
Upregulates Lipoprotien Lipase
results in inc oxidation of FA
Inhibit cholesterol 7 alpha- hydroxylase
increase risk of cholesterol gallstones
Ursodiol
Decrease cholesterol secretion into bile thereby preventing the cholesterol gallstones formation
2nd line for cholelithiasis after cholecystectomy (1st line)
Heparin
Unfractioned Heparin, LMWH
Prevent Factor X->Xa
Antitode Protamine Sulphate
Can cause Heparin induces Thrombocytopenia
Warfarin
Vitamin-K antagonist of Vit-K dependant factors 2, 7, 9, 10, protien C & S.
Antitode Vit-K & Fresh Frozen Plasma (immideate reversal)
Originated as Rodenticide still found in most rat poisons and there exposure can serve as oxidizing agent for post-translational gamma carboxylation of glutamate residues and can lead to coagulopathy.
Factor Xa inhibitors
Inhibits factor X->Xa
Direct: Rivaroxaban, Apixaban
Indirect: parinaux
Agatroban, Bivalirudin
Direct thrombin Inhibitors
Inhibit prothrombin to thrombin conversion
II -> IIa inhibition
Clopidogrel
P2Y-12 receptor blocker/ platelet ADP receptor (P2Y-12) blocker.
Antiplatelet aggregation
Action similar to aspirin which is Thromboxane A2 inhibitor.
Used in patients with aspirin allergy as replacement for aspirin
HydroxyUrea
Inhibit Ribonucleotide Reductase
Decrease DNA synthesis
Used in Sickell cell anemia & CML
Increase HbF
S/E: long use causes Myelosuppression
Ruburicase/ Pioglitacase
Recombinant Uricase
Catalyses the metabolism of uric acid to allantoid which is more dissolveable, excretable and less toxic & less chance of precipitation than uric acid
Fludocortisone
Steroid acts as Aldosterone
Used in 21-hydroxylase deficiency and in patients with low aldosterone
Sevelamer
Non absorbable phospate binder that prevents phosphate absorbtion from GI tract
Methimazole
Blocks TPO
Prevents Iodination and Coupling
S/E: Teratogenic C/I in first trimester
Note:
Methimazole is preferred to PTU because PTU is Hepatotoxic, In pregnancy PTU is used instead of Methimazole due to teratogenicity of Methimazole (Aplasia cutis, Esophageal atresia, Facial anamolies) but after that patient is shifted back from PTU to Methimazole
PTU (Propiothiyouracil)
Blocks TPO
same as Methimazole unlike methimazole also blocks already active harmone methimazole only block production.
S/E: Agranulocytosis
Note:
Methimazole is preferred to PTU because PTU is Hepatotoxic, In pregnancy PTU is used instead of Methimazole due to teratogenicity of Methimazole (Aplasia cutis, Esophageal atresia, Facial anamolies) but after that patient is shifted back from PTU to Methimazole
Liothyroinine/ Levothyroxine
Liothyronine: T3
Levothyroxine: T4
Patiromer
Chelator in GI tract
S/E: Diarrhea, GI disturbance, Hypokalemia
Acarbose/ Miglitol
Antidiabetic
Inhibits intestinal brush border A-glucosidase
S/E: Diarrhea, Malabsorbtion (Blunting of GI brush borders)
Cinacalcet
Used for hypocalcemia due to CKD or PTH
Increases Ca+2 receptor senstivity, when it senses calcium provides feedback inhibtion to PTH.
Tolvaptan
ADH receptor antagonist (reversible)
Used to treat SIADH
Demclocycline
Tetracycline
Damages ADH receptor (irreversible)
Rifampin
Inhibits DNA dependant RNA polymerase
Used for TB (non-negotiable med)
S/E:
CYP inducer
Red/Orange secretions (i.e Urine)
Hepatotoxicity
Avoid with PTU which is also hepatotoxic
INH (Isoniazid)
Prevent Myocolic acid through activation of KAT-G mutation
Used for TB (non-negotiable med)
S/E:
Peripheral Neuropathy ( can be prevented by Vit-B6 supplementation)
Lupus rash
Hepatotoxicity
Pyrazinamide
Accumulation of pyrazonic acid, decrease proton motive force, decrease EN2F (X)
Used in TB (negotiable med)
S/E:
Hepatotoxic
Hyperurecemia
C/I in pregnancy
Ethambutol
Inhibits arabinosyl transferase (decrease cell wall production)
Used in TB (negotiable med)
S/E:
Optic neuritis
C/I in SLE
Mofetil, Mycophenolate
Affects purine pathway, IMP-dehydrogenase
S/E:
GI problems
Pancytopenia