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Pharmacokinetics II: Metabolism & Elimination Flashcards

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What is Drug Metabolism?

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A biologically protective mechanism that has evolved to rid the body of exogenous substances (e.g. toxins)

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What is Biotransformation?

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Chemical modification made by an organism on a chemical compound

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What compounds do metabolic enzymes transform drugs into?

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Polar, water-soluble compounds

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How are metabolised drugs eliminated?

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In urine and/or bile

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TRUE OR FALSE:
Drug metabolites are generally MORE pharmacologically active?

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False.
They are LESS pharmacologically active

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What TWO key reactions can drug metabolism be classified into?

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  1. Functionalism
  2. Conjugation
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What is involved in Functionalism?

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  • Addition of a function group
  • Drug is made MORE chemically reactive
  • Prepares drug for Phase II reactions
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What is involved in Conjugation?

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Drug is coupled to a second, relatively large water-soluble molecule that increases the drugs water solubility

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What are the FOUR Phase 1 reactions?

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  1. Oxidation
  2. Reduction
  3. Hydrolysis
  4. Hydration
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What are the FOUR Phase 2 reactions?

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  1. Glucuronidation
  2. Sulfation
  3. Acetylation
  4. Glutathione Conjugation
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Which organ has a HIGH biotransformation capacity?

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Liver

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Which organ(s) has a MEDIUM biotransformation capacity?

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  • Lung
  • Kidney
  • Intestine
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Which organ(s) has a LOW biotransformation capacity?

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  • Skin
  • Testes
  • Placenta
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Which enzyme catalyses Oxidation reactions, and where does it occur?

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  • Cytochrome P450
  • Smooth ER
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Which reaction is the main Phase 1 reaction?

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Oxidation

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Which enzymes are involved in Reduction reactions?

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Reductases

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Which enzymes are involved in Hydrolysis reactions?

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  • Esterases
  • Amidases
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Give TWO examples of drugs that undergo Reduction reactions?

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  1. Warfarin
  2. Chloral hydrate
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Give TWO examples of drugs that undergo Hydrolysis reactions by Esterases?

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  1. Aspirin -> Salicylic Acid
  2. Procaine -> 4-aminobenzoic acid
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Give an example of a drug that undergoes Hydrolysis reaction by Amidases?

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Procainamides -> p-aminobenzoic acid

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What enzyme is Cytochrome P450 closely associated with in membrane?

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NADPH P450 Reductase

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How many gene families of CYP450 do humans have?

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> 74 different families

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Which THREE families of CYP450 are mainly involved in drug metabolism?

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1, 2 & 3

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Which TWO CYP450 isoforms metabolise paracetamol?

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  1. CYP1A2
  2. CYP2E1
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What is the major Phase 2 reaction?
Glucuronidation
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What substance is added during Glucuronidation?
UDP-glucuronic acid (UDPGA)
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What enzyme is involved in Glucuronidation?
Glucuronyl Transferases
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What is the cell location of Glucuronidation?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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What are FOUR examples of drugs that undergo Glucuronidation?
1. Paracetamol 2. Morphine 3. 4-hydroxyphenytoin 4. Salicylic acid
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What enzyme is involved in Sulfation reactions?
Sulfotransferases
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What is the cell location of Sulfation reactions?
Cytosol
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What are TWO examples of drugs that undergo Sulfation?
1. Paracetamol 2. Tamoxifen
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What enzyme is involved in Glutathione Conjugation reactions?
Glutathione - S - Transferases
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What are the cell locations of Glutathione Conjugation reactions?
* Cytosol * Microsomes (ER) * Mitochondria
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Which toxic metabolite of paracetamol is eliminated by conjugation to Glutathione in the liver?
NAPQI
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What is First Pass Metabolism, and where does it take place?
* Pre-Systemic Metabolism * GI tract and Liver
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What is an example of a drug that cannot be administered orally due to First Pass Metabolism?
Morphine
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What are TWO issues with First Pass Metabolism?
1. Larger dose needed 2. Individual variation (unpredictable effects)
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TRUE OR FALSE: Drug metabolism frequently results in the formation of pharmacologically active products (metabolites)?
True
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What types of drugs are NOT filtered by Glomerular Filtration?
Drugs bound to plasma protein (albumin) e.g. warfarin - 98% bound to albumin
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Which transporters in the proximal tubule select for ACIDIC drugs?
Organic Anion Transporters (OATs)
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Which transporters in the proximal tubule select for BASIC drugs?
Organic Cation Transporters (OCTs)
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TRUE OR FALSE: Drugs bound to plasma proteins can be excreted in the proximal tubule?
True
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Where does Diffusion and Reabsorption occur?
Distal tubule
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What are THREE types of membrane permeable substances?
1. Lipid soluble substances 2. Unionised drugs 3. Some ionised drugs
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How does urinary pH affect drug / metabolite excretion?
If compound in filtrate is ionised at pH of tubular fluid, then it is NOT reabsorbed
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How is Phenobarbital (weak acid) excreted?
* Ionised at alkaline pH * Sodium bicarbonate for overdose patients * INCREASES urinary pH * INCREASES excretion
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How does a high protein diet affect urinary excretion of a WEAK BASE drug?
* DECREASES urinary pH *INCREASES excretion
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How does a high protein diet affect urinary excretion of a WEAK ACID drug?
* DECREASES urinary pH * DECREASES excretion
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Which types of drug molecules are actively transported across the liver epithelial cells and into the bile duct for excretion?
Large drug molecules > 300 Daltons
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What is an example of a drug that is eliminated via the biliary system?
Rifampicin
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What are the TWO rate constants in Pharmacokinetics?
1. Rate of Absorption - Kab 2. Rate of Elimination - Kel
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What are the characteristics of Intravenous administration?
*Absorption is INSTANTANEOUS * Rapid distribution * Only elimination (Kel) needs to be considered
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What are the characteristics of Oral administration?
* Absorption is NOT instantaneous * Plasma concentration rises initially, then declines * Absorption AND Elimination both occur
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What is the shape of the curve in plasma conc. vs time plot after I.V. bolus for FIRST ORDER elimination kinetics?
Exponential decay
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What is the shape of the curve in plasma conc. vs time plot after I.V. bolus for ZERO ORDER elimination kinetics?
Linear
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What is the shape of the curve in log plasma conc. vs time plot after I.V. bolus for FIRST ORDER elimination kinetics?
Linear
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What is the shape of the curve in log plasma conc. vs time plot after I.V. bolus for ZERO ORDER elimination kinetics?
Non-linear
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What is the relationship between elimination rate and drug concentration in FIRST ORDER elimination kinetics?
Elimination rate is PROPORTIONAL to drug concentration
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What is the relationship between elimination rate and drug concentration in ZERO ORDER elimination kinetics?
Elimination rate SATURATES with higher drug concentration
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What is the term for FIRST ORDER kinetics in Clinical Pharmacology?
Linear Kinetics
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What is the term for ZERO ORDER kinetics in Clinical Pharmacology?
Non-Linear Kinetics
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What is a concern for FIRST ORDER elimination kinetics?
95% of drugs, at therapeutic concentrations
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What is a concern for ZERO ORDER elimination kinetics?
Remaining 5% of drugs, and ethanol

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