Pharmacology - FA Section, Cardiology Flashcards
Methacholine
Direct Cholinergic agonist:
dx of asthma
produces bronchoconstriction via muscarinic receptors in airway
Neostigmine
Anti-cholinesterase:
Reversal of NMJ blockade (ie succinylcholine or “-curaniums”)
Treats Myasthina Gravis
Increases endogenous Ach
Pyridostigmine
Anti-Cholinesterase:
Tr Myasthenia Gravis (long term)
Inc Ach
Edrophonium
Anti-cholinesterase:
Dx of myasthina gravis (short acting)
increases endogenous Ach
Physostigmine
Anti-cholinesterase:
Glaucoma (crosses BBB)
Atropine Overdose Antidote
Rivastigmine
Anti-cholinesterase:
Increase Ach in Alzheimer’s pt
Organophophates
Irreversible inhibitor of AchE:
==>Dumbells
Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchospasm, Bradycardia, Excitation of skeletal muscles, Lacrimation, sweeting, salivation.
Antidote for organophosphates
Atropine (treats symptoms)
Pralidoxime - dephosphorlates AchE (which was inactivated when phosphorylated by organophosphates) activating AchE
Benztropine
Muscarinic Antagonist:
Tr of Parkinson’s disease
Scopolamine
Muscarinic Antagonist:
Patch for motion sickness
Ipratropium
Muscarinic Antagonist:
Tr asthma and COPD
Atropine
Muscarinic Antagonist:
SE = Hot, dry mouth, flushed skin, cycloplegia, constipation, delerium
Epinephrine
a1, a2, B1, B2 - - stimulates symp.
DOC: Anaphylactic Shock
NE
a1, a2 > B1 - -Doesn’t affect heart or lungs
DOC: Septic Shock
Isoproterenol
B1=B2
Use for AV block
Dopamine
D1=D2 >B>a - - inotropic and chronotropic
May increase renal perfusion
Dobutamine
B1>B2
DOC: Heart Failure/ Cardiogenic shock
Metaproterenol
Selective B2 agonist
used for acute asthma
Albuterol
Selective B2 agonist
Salmeterol
Selective B2 agonist
Used in long term asthma treatment
Terbutaline
Selective B2 agonist
Reduces premature uterine contractions
Phenylephrine
a1>a2
Pupillary dilation, vasoconstriction, nasal decongestion (stops nose bleeds)
Ritodrine
B2 agonist
Reduces Premature Uterine Contractions
Amphetamine
Indirect Sympatheomimetic - - releases catecholamine stores
Narcolepsy, obesity, ADD
Ephedrine
Indirect Sympatheomimetic - - releases catecholamine stores
Nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence, hypotension
Cocaine
Indirect general agonist - - re-uptake inhibitor
Causes vasoconstriction and local anesthesia (vasoconstric prevents drug from diffusing away).
Clonidine
Centrlly acting a2 agonist, decreases adronergic outflow
*Rebound Hypertension if miss dose
Treatment: Hypertension - especially in kidney disease b/c no dec in renal blood flow)
a-methyldopa
Central acting a2-agonist
DOC for prego with hypertension
Phnoxybenzamine
a-blocker
Tr: pheochromocytoma
Tox: Orthostatic hypotension / reflex tachycardia
Prazosin
a1 selective ("-zosin") Tr: Hypertension, urinary retention in BPH Tox: first dose orthostatic hypotension
mirtaxapine
a2 selective
Tr: Depression
Tox: sedation, inc serum cholesterol, inc appetite
Selective b1 blocker
“-olol” A to M