pharma Flashcards
Difference between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics - actions of the body on the drug. Pharmacodynamics - actions of the drug on the body.
Heparin is the anticoagulant used for pregnancy due to its large size (unable to cross the placenta). What is it’s MOA?
Increases antithrombin III, monitored using PTT, antidote is Protamine Sulfate
Which quadrant of the buttocks is the safest for IM drug administration?
Superolateral
What is drug is contraindicated to be given via IM?
Anticoagulants - may cause hematomas
Through which BV do drugs administered SL pass before reaching the heart?
Lingual vein > IJV > Brachiocephalic/Innominate vein > SVC > RA
Route that has partial avoidance of the first pass effect
Rectal or Suppository route
DOC for Parkinsons
Levodopa - Dopamine will not cross the BBB
Acidic drugs bind to Albumin, Basic drugs bind to?
Orosomucoid
DOC for biolar disorder
Lithium
Antiemetic that is contraindicated for patients with seizures
Meperidine - active metabolite Normeperidine exacerbates seizures
Cholinergic antagonist used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Benztropine - reduces tremors
Colinergic antagonist, applied as a transdermal patch, used for motion sickness
Scopolamine - antagonizes histamine and serotonin
Competitively blocks Nn nicotinic Ach receptors. Used for hypertensive emergencies. SE of postural HTN.
Hexamethonium
Drugs that are important for producing complete skeletal muscle relaxation in surgery
Neuromuscular blockers
Norepinehrine comes from what AA?
Tyrosine
Sympathomimetic (non-selective, direct acting). Last resort drug for cardiogenic shock
Norepinephrine
Non-selective, direct acting sympathomimetic used for shock and heart failure
Dopamine
Beta non selective sympathomimetic used for asthma
Isoproterenol
Treatment for rebound hypertension caused by Clonidine
Phentolamine
Alpha 2 selective sympathomimetic for the treatment of Pre-eclampsia
Methyldopa - decreases central sympathetic outflow
Alpha 2 selective sympathomimetic that decreases secretion of aqueous humor
Apraclonidine (Brimonidine) - for glaucoma
Beta 1 selective sympathomimetic used to treat acute heart failure
Dobutamine - may also be used in cardiac stress testing
Beta 2 selective sympathomimetic, DOC for acute asthma attacks
Albuterol/Salbutamol
Beta 2 selective sympathomimetic that is used for tocolysis of preterm labor
Terbutaline and Ritodrine
Drug used for Pheochromocytoma (pre-surgical)
Phenoxybenzamine - alpha non selective, irreversible adrenergic antagonist
Alpha 1 selective adrenergic antagonist that is most selective for prostatic smooth muscle
Tamsulosin (Prazosin)
SE of Propanolol
Masks symptoms of hypglycemia in diabetics
Non selective beta blocker (adrenergic antagonist) with the longest half life
Nadolol
Selective B1 blocker (adrenergic antagonist) used for supraventricular tachycardia
Esmolol - also has the shortest half life
Muscle that controls accommodation of the eye
Ciliary muscle (parasympathetic)
Prostaglandin that increases outflow through Canal of Schlemm
Latanoprost
Diuretic that inhibits Na/Cl transporter in distal convoluted tubule
Hydrochlorothiazide
Loop diuretic that inhibits Na/K/Cl transporter in the thick ascending limb of the Loop of Henle
Furosemide
Obsolete drug for HTN, may cause suicidal ideation
Reserpine - nerve terminal blocker
3 drugs used to control HTN in pheochromocyta
Phenoxybenzamine, Phentolamine, Labetalol
DOC for heart failure in African patients. May also be used for pre-eclampsia
Hydralazine
Marker for drug induced lupus
Anti-histone antibodies
Vasodilator for HTN and alopecia
Minoxidil - can cause hypertrichosis or excessive hair growth
Block voltage gated L type calcium channels in the heart. For supraventricular tachycardia. Has a side effect of gingival hyperplasia
Verapamil (Diltiazem)
Vasodilator that may cause cyanide toxicity
Nitroprusside
Most common cause of bradykinin induced cough. Also delays progression of diabetic nephropathy
Captopril - ACE inhibitor
Hyperkalemia and ACE inhibitors/ARBs
Drugs reduce aldosterone levels and cause potassium retention
Renin antagonist. Drug for HTN
Aliskiren
DOC for Prinzmetal’s angina
CCB - Diltiazem
Why are antilipid drugs given to patients with unstable angina?
Statins stabilize the plaques
Which portion of the ETC is affected by cyanide poisoning?
Complex IV (cytochrome oxidase)
Antidote for cyanide poisoning
Inhaled amyl nitrite + IV sodium nitrite + IV sodium thiosulfate
Short acting nitrate that affects veins more
Nitroglycerin
Nitrate induced headache
Meningeal artery vasodilation
Non-dihydropyridine CCB used to treat angina and Raynaud’s phenemenon
Diltiazem
Beta blocker that has erectile dysfunction as a side effect
Propanolol
Cardiac glycoside with a narrow therapeutic index
Digoxin - inhibits Na/K ATPase, increasing intracellular Ca, drug for heart failure with systolic dysfunction
DOC in antiarrhythmic treatment of digitalis toxicity
Lidocaine
Digitalis toxicity is increased by:
Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypercalcemia
These drugs are of no value in CHF
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretic that can be used for immediate reduction of pulmonary congestion and severe edema in HF
Furosemide (loop diuretic)
These drugs reduce progression of heart failure
Beta blockers - Carvedilol, Labetolol and Metoprolol
Condition induced by antiarrhythmics where there is polymorphic ventricular tachycardia on ECG
Torsades de pointes
Class 1 antiarrhythmic with Lupus like syndrome as a side effect
Procainamide - used especially after an MI
Class 1 antiarrhythmic that can cause marked antimuscarinic effects
Disopyramide
Class 1 antiarrhythmic that can also be used for malaria. SEs of cinchonism and autoimmune reactions (ITP)
Quinidine
Drug for class 1A antiarrhythmics to reverse drug induced arehythmias
Sodium lactate
Least cardiotoxic anti-arrhythmic. DOC for ventricular arehythmias post MI and digoxin induced arrhythmias.
Lidocain - Class 1B antiarrhythmic
Contraindicated for post MI arrhythmias
Flecainide - Class 1C antiarrhythmic. Used for refractory arrhythmias.
Post MI prophylaxis against sudden death, can also be used for thyrotoxicosis
Propanolol - class 2 anti arrhythmic
Usually given for A-fib, hallmark is prolongation of AP duration and increase in QT interval
Class 3 antiarrhythmics
Beta blocker antiarrhythmic that has class 3 properties
Sotalol
A super antoarrhythmic with a SE of microcrystalline deposits in cornea and skin
Amiodarone - Class 3 anti arrhythmic. Used for refractory arrhythmias
Effective in arrhythmias that must traverse calcium dependent cardiac tissue (AV node)
Class 4 antiarrhythmics - PR interval consistently increased
Evoke a compensatory sympathetic discharge which facilitates arrhythmias rather than terminating them
Dihydropyridine CCBs
Miscellaneous antiarrhythmic which is the DOC for paroxysmal SVT
Adenosine