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First Aid STEP 1 - Biochemistry > Pharmacology - Pneumonics and Facts > Flashcards

Pharmacology - Pneumonics and Facts Flashcards

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Drugs that act on microtubules

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Microtubules Get Constructed Very Poorly

Mebendazole (anti-helminthic)
Griseofulvin (anti-fungal)
Colchicine (anti-gout)
Vincristine/Vinblastine (anti-cancer)
Paclitaxel (anti-cancer)
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What is the mechanism of Ouabain?

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Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase by binding to K+ site

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What is the mechanism of cardiac glycosides (digoxin and digitoxin)

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Inhibit the Na+/K+ ATPase –> indirect inhibition of Na+/Ca2+ exchange –> increase in intracellular calcium –> increase cardiac contractility

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First Aid STEP 1 - Biochemistry (8 decks)

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