Pharmacology final Flashcards
abciximab (anticoagulant) MOA
inhibits GP IIb/IIIa receptor complex, blocks the binding of fibrinogen and VW factor so aggregation does not occur.
acetylcholine (cholinergic agonist direct) MOA
acts on nicotinic and muscarinic receptors–constriction of pupils, increases GI motility, bronchodilation, decreases HR, CO, BP, increases salivary, GI and gastric secretion, stimulates intestinal motility
albuterol (b2 agonist) MOA
Stimulates beta-2 receptors, bronchodilation
alpha-methyldopa (antihypertensive) MOA
binds alpha 2 receptors, lowers BP by causing vasodilation
alteplase (thombolytic) MOA
tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), binds fibrin and activates plasminogen that is bound in clot to DISSOLVE clot
aminocaproic acid (antifibrinolytic) MOA
inhibits plasminogen, helps keep clots
aspirin (anticoagulant) MOA
inhibits TXA2 synthesis, which inactivates enzyme that causes platelet aggregation. inhibits platelet function
atenolol (b1 blocker) MOA
blocks b1, decreases BP, antihypertensive
atorvastatin (antihyperlipidemic) MOA
inhibits HMG-CoA reductase enzyme so inhibits cholesterol synthesis, causes decrease in cholesterol, causes LDL receptor expression, more LDL removed from body
atropine (anticholinergic)
inhibits ach in smooth muscle, decreases CO, inhibits secretion. antimuscarinic
bethanechol (cholingeric agonist) MOA
stimulates muscarinic receptors which increases intestine movement and bladder muscle
caffeine (stimulant) MOA
inhibits phosphodiesterase which causes cAMP accumulation–> increases Ca2, increases HR,
carvedilol (b1 blocker) MOA
blocks beta receptors which causes peripheral vasodilation, reducing BP. Used for hypertension
cefotaxime (antibiotic) MOA
cell wall inhibitor, blocks PEP side chain cross-linking process which is part of the synthesis of peptidoglycan; target = transpeptidase enzyme, which is needed to make cell wall
chloramphenicol (antibiotic) MOA
protein synthesis inhibtor, binds 50S inhibits peptidyltransferase function of forming peptide bod
cholestyramine (bile acid sequestrant) MOA
increases excretion of cholesterol by preventing reabsorption of bile acid and salts in intestine
ciprofloxacin (antibiotic) MOA
MOA = inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis TARGET = DNA GYRASE & TOPOISOMERASE (relax DNA)
clavulanic acid (antibiotic) MOA
beta-lactamase inhibitor, keeps bacteria from breaking down penicillins
clonidine (alpha 2 adrenergic agonist) MOA
stimulates alpha 2 receptors, causes vasodilation
clopidogrel (anticoagulant) MOA
inhibits binding of ADP to P2Y12 receptor on platelets, inhibits activation of GP IIb/IIIa receptors
cocaine (stimulant) MOA
blocks D2 transporters, affects nt uptake/release. more D2 available
diazepam (benzodiazepine) MOA
facilitates GABA, cause relaxation, sedation
digoxin (inotropic) MOA
Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase pump, which reduces Na+ from leaving the cell, which increases Ca2+ outside the cell and increases contractility. Increases force of contraction, increasing CO. Used for HF.
diltiazem (ca channel blocker) MOA
bind the L-type (ligand) Ca channels of cardiac and smooth muscle, this causes a conformational change and keeps the probability of the channel opening LOW. Calcium is important for muscle contraction
Relax smooth muscle = vasodilation
Negative inotropic effects = decrease contractility
Suppression of cardiac conduction
Vasodilation of coronary arteries and periph arterioles, decreases BP
dobutamine (b1 agonist) MOA
stimulates beta-1 receptors, increases CO, BP and HR, decreases peripheral vascular resistance
enoxaparin (antithrombotic) MOA
binds antithrombin III, inhibition of thrombin
ephedrine (a/b agonist) MOA
alpha and beta adrenergic agonists, causes release of NE from sympathetic neurons, causes increased HR, BP, CO and increases peripheral resistance
epinephrine (a agonist) MOA
alpha-adrenergic effect, increases CO and HR, decreases renal perfusion, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, vasoconstriction
erythromycin (antibiotic) MOA
protein synthesis inhibitor
MOA = inhibits translocation where ribosome is supposed to shift over one codon, so the ribosome gets stuck. P450 enzyme inhibitors
BINDS 50S (large) subunit
fluoxetine (SSRI) MOA
selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, improves mood
furosemide (loop diuretic) MOA
inhibits (Na+-K+-2 Cl−) co-transporter in the
thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
gemfibrozil (fibrate antihyperlipidemic) MOA
stimulates lipoprotein lipase activity (lipoprotein lipase hydrolyses chylomicrons and VLDL), increases the clearance of VLDL
gentamicin (antibiotic) MOA
protein synthesis inhibitor
MOA = acts during initiation, disrupts protein synthesis by causing misreading
BIND 30S (small) subunit
narrow spectrum
heparin (antithrombotic) MOA
binds antithrombin III and creates a conformational change that catalyzes inhibition of thrombin quickly
hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) MOA
inhibits sodium chloride transport in the distal convoluted tubule.
Act to increase excretion of water
Result of drug = decreased blood volume, decrease BP
imipramine (TCA) MOA
neurotransmitter reuptake inhibiting of NE and serotonin, improves mood
insulin (hypoglycemic) MOA
exogenous insulin replaces insulin secretion (Type I) or is a supplement for insufficient insulin (Type II). Insulin inhibits fat breakdown by inhibiting intracellular lipase that would otherwise hydrolyze triglycerides to release fatty acids. Insulin binds to glycoprotein alpha/beta receptors on the surface of the cells
isoniazid (antimycobacterial) MOA
MOA = targets P-450 in liver
activated by mycobacterial catalase-peroxidase (KatG), and targets 2 acids in fatty acid synthesis
isosorbide dinitrate (antiangina)
relaxes vascular smooth muscle by converting to nitric oxide, which leads to increased cGMP, causing dephosphorylation that results in vascular smooth muscle relaxation. Decreases the workload of the heart. Increases blood supply to the heart muscle, decreases angina sensation
vasodilator
lisinopril (ACE inihib) MOA
prevents ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, preventing vasoconstriction
Decrease blood volume, decrease workload
Fewest side effects, given first
decreases blood volume, lowers BP
used for HF
lithium (antimanic) MOA
inhibits dopamine receptor postsynaptically, improves mood