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Pharmacology 2: Pulmonary, Pain, GI, thyroid, Psych Flashcards

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NSAID families

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1) Carboxylic Acids (ASA)
2) Proprionic Acids (Ibu and naproxen)
3) Acetic Acid Deriv (Indomethacin, diclofenac, ketorolac)
4) Enorlic Acids (piroxicam, meloxicam)
* *pts may respond to one family and not another)
* *HAVE A REVERSIBLE PLATELET EFFECT**

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Who shouldn’t get NSAIDs?

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  • PREGOS

- pts w/ HTN< HF, CKD, asthma, PUD

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NSAID interactions

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  • use warfarin w/ great caution
  • increased risk of GI bleed w/ anti-platelet agents, ETOH, and corticosteroids
  • interferes w/ anti platelet effect of ASA (stop all NSAIDs indefinitely in AMI pts…except ASA)
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NSAID ADR

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  • GI effects

- Nephrotoxicity

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Mild to Moderate Opiod Agonists

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1) Phenanthrenes (codeine, hydrocodone)
2) Phenylheptylamines (removed from market)
3) Phenylpiperidines (diphenoxylate and loperamide = antidiarrheals)

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Strong Opiod Agonists

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1) Phenanthrenes (morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydromorphone)
2) Phenylheptylamines (methadone…stay away)

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What are H2 blockers good for?

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PRN use

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H2 Class interactions

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  • decrease absorption of iron, digoxin etc (these need acidic enviro to be absorbed)
  • cimetidine has many potential interactions
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Cimetidine specific ADRs

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  • Drug fever

* *Anti-androgen effects (ED, gynocomastia)

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When to take PPI?

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30-60 min before 1st meal of the day

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PPI interactions

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  • decrease absorption of iron, digoxin etc

- several inhibit CYP2C19 = clopidogrel interaction

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PPI ADRs

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  • anemia
  • fractures
  • C. dif
  • pneumonia
  • acid rebound w/ d/c = taper off
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Promethazine MOA

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-H1 receptor antagonist & D2 receptor antagonist

aka phenergan

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Promethazine indications

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  • antiemetic (not in kids <2y/o= fatal resp depression)

- pain management adjunct (ie migraine)

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Promethazine interactions

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  • Levodopa (may inhibit anti-parkinson effect)

- QTc prolongation w/ concomitant meds (Type IA & III antiarrhythmics, fluoroquinolones)

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ADRs of promethazine

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  • EPS

- may alter cardiac conduction

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Dopamine receptor antagonists (list)

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  • promethazine (also H1 blocker)
  • prochloperazine (compazine) same info as promethazine
  • metocloprmide (reglan)
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Metocloperamide indications

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-prevention and tx of chemo induced emesis, post op N/V
-diabetic gastroparesis
(interactions are the same as promethazine)

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Metoclopramide ADRs

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Acute dystonia (chronic use or high dose) = Black Box Warning (lots of lawsuits)

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Serotonin Antagonists for anti-emesis indications

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Ondansetron

  • Prevention of chemo induced emesis
  • nausea related to irradiation
  • prevention and treatment of post op N/V
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Interaction of Ondansetron

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-fairly clean but be careful w/ other QT PROLONGERS

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Zofran in pregnancy

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reserved for refractory symptoms or hyperemesis gravid

**1st trimester usel inked to 2x increase risk of congenital heart defects and cleft palate

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Antihistamine w/ no sedation

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Fexofenadine < loratadine < cetirizine

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Metformin MOA

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Decreases hepatic glucose production (needs insulin to work**)

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Metformin ADRs

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  • Metallic taste and GI upset (N/V/D) minimized by titrating
  • No weight gain
  • Lactic acidosis (major surgery, IV contrast)
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Sulfonylureas (list) & MOA

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1st gen = chlopromide (disulfiram like rxn)
2nd gen = glimepride, glipizide, glyburide=worst for hypoglycemia
MOA = stimulation of insulin secretion

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Sulfonylureas ADR

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weight gain and hypoglycemia

disulfiram-like reaction w/ ETOH possible (chlorpropamide)

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TZDs list and MOA

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  • pioglitazone, rosiglitazone
  • increase insulin sensitivity by acting on adipose, muscle and liver to increase glucose utilization and decrease glucose production need insulin to work
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TZD ADR

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-fluid retention
-weight gain
-heart failure = contraindication if NYHA III or IV
(others)

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Levothyroxine products ADRs

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  • s&s of hyperthyroidism
  • cardiac arrhtymias (afib, angina, ami)
  • *decrease bone mineral density**
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M2 and M3 muscarinic antagonists

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Tolerodine (used for incontinence)

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“primarily” M3 selective muscarinic antagonists

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Oxybutynin (used for incontinence)

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MOA & indications of incontinence therapeutics

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  • mediates bladder contractions = increase bladder capacity and decreases uninhibited contractions, and delayed desire to void
  • Overactive bladder and urge incontinence
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Incontinence Med Interactions & ADRs

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  • additive anticholinergic ADRs

- Anticholinergic effects (xerostomia most common)

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Nonspecific alpha one antagonists

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-zosins (improve voiding sumps)

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Specific alpha one antagonists

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-tamsulosin

37
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ADRs of BPH therapeutics

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selective = retrograde ejaculation

38
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ED therapeutics

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Sildenafil, vardenafil, vanafil (4.5hr 1/2 life)
Tadalfil (18hr 1/2 life)
—these are also used for pulmonary htn

39
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ED therapeutics ADRs and interactions

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  • Nonselective alpha antagonists & nitrates
  • ADR: headache, facial flushing, priapism
  • sildenafil may cause bluish vision
40
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Triptan drugs MOA

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selective serotonin agonist for receptors in cranial arteries

41
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Triptan interactions & ADRs

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Avoid concurrent ergots
AMI symptoms (careful in vascular patients)
42
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Cholinesterase inhibitors

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increase cholinergic transmission!

DONEPEZIL, rivastigmine, galantamine,&raquo_space; tacrine=hepatotoxic

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1st line for Parkinsons

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  • Levodopa plus carbidopa +/- entacopone

- dopamine agonists (prmipexole, ropinirole)

44
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2nd Line for Parkinsons

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  • Anticholinergics (trihexyphenidyl, benztropine)
  • Selective MAOB inhibitors ( selegiline, rasagiline)
  • NMDA antagonists (amantidine)
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Levodopa, Carbidopa, Entacapone MOA

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  • Levodopa = crosses BBB and becomes dopamine
  • Carbidopa = blocks dopa decarboxylase (no metab in periph)
  • Entacapone = blocks COMT
46
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Phenytoin clinical uses

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-prevention of seizures following head trauma/ neurosurgery

47
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Phenytoin Interactions

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potent CYP INDUCER

monitor blood levels

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Common Phenytoin ADRs

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  • *gingival hyperplasia
  • *teratogenicity
  • rash
  • vitamin D deficiency (osteomalacia)
49
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Special Phenytoin ADRs

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**nysatgmus leading to death because of high phenytoin levels

50
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Clinical uses of Carbamazepine

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  • Treatment of bipolar

- Treatment of chronic pain syndromes

51
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Carbamazepine Interactions

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CYP INDUCER

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Carbamazepine ADRs

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  • bone marrow suppression
  • drug fever
  • *rash (subtle to severe = SJS)
  • Vitamin D defiicency (osteomalacia)
  • Tearatogenicity***
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Valproic Acid Clinical Uses

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  • Mania associated w/ bipolar

- Migraine prophylaxis

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Valproic Acid ADRs

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  • Hepatotoxicity

* *Teratogenicity- NTD (avoid all together in women of childbearing age)

55
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Fluoxetine and Paroxetine Interactions

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  • inhibitors of CYP2d6 (remember metoprolol)

* **can’t degrade the metoprolol

56
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SSRI interaction

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SSRI plus serotonergic drug

linezolid, St. Johns Wort

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Common SSRI ADRs

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  • Sexual (delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, decreased libido)

- Long QT syndrome (mostly larger doses of citalopram/escitalopram)

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Special SSRI ADRs

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  • FDA warning about antidepressants and suicide
  • Discontinuation Syndrome (N,V,D, HA, anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, flu-like illness) need to taper off
  • Serotonin Syndrome (agitation, altered mental status, fever, resting tremor, myoclonic jerks, hyperreflexia, ataxia)
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SNRIs =

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  • Venlafaxine

- Duloxetine (frequently used for pain)

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SNRI ADRS

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  • similar to SSRIs

- Associated w/ dose dependent BP increase

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TCAs =

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  • Amitriptyline

- Nortriptyline

62
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TCA Interactions

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  • Anticholinergic agents
  • QTc prolonging agents
  • SSRI plus other sertonergic drugs (linezolid, st johns wort)
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TCA ADRS

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Common = anti-cholinergics
Special =
-Quinidine like cardiac effects **get baseline EKG**
-Discontinuation syndrome **taper**
-TCA overdaose
64
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1st generation antipsychotics

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  • Haloperidol

- Chlorpromazine

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2nd generation antipsychotics

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  • Risperidone
  • Olanzapine
  • Quetiapine
  • Ziprasidone
  • Aripiprazole
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Antipsychotic Black Box warning

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all have BB warning regarding mortality risk in dementia related psychosis and suicidality if indicated for depression

67
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1st generation antipyschotic ADRs

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  • postural hypotension
  • sedation
  • EPS
  • NMS think these + anesthesia
  • QTc prolongation
  • Increase prolactin (lactation, gynecomastia, amenorrhea)
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2nd Generation antipsychotic ADRs

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  • weight gain
  • diabetes
  • hyperlipidemia
69
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Clozapine ADRS

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(2nd generation used for very refractory)

-granulocytopenia

70
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Isotretinoin Precautions

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2 forms of contraception
Need to monitor multiple labs
Need to be on registry
only prescribed by derm

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Isotretinoin Interactions

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  • Avoid concomitant tetracycline (increased risk of pseudo tumor cerebri)
  • Vaoid concomitant ETOH intake
72
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Isotretinoin ADRs

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  • alopecia
  • hepatitis/pancreatitis
  • pseudotumor cerebri
  • photosensitivity
  • TERATOGENICITY
  • psychosis/suicidal ideation

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