RPh, April 2024 Flashcards
Prevents clot formation
Anti-thrombotic
Platelet aggregation inhibitors
Aspirin/Acetyl Salicyclic Acid
ADP receptor antagonist
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Ticlopidine
Glycoprotein Platelet Inh.
Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban
Protease-activated receptor 1 antagonist
Vorapaxar
Atopaxar
Nucleoside transport Inh.
Dipyridamole
PDE-3 Inh.
Cilostazol (Pletaal)
Thrombolytics
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA’s)
-teplase
Protease Inh. - HIV infection
For retroviral infection
-navir
Opioid Toxicity Triad of Effects (CPR)
Comatose
Pinpoint pupils
Respiratory Depression
Natural Penicillin (narrow spectrum penicillin)
- not resistant beta lactamase
- not effective G(-) - can be given only for G(+)
Pen G (Benzyl penicillin) IV, IM
Pen V (Phenoxymethyl penicillin) PO
Amino Penicillin (broad spectrum penicillin)
- not resistant beta lactamase
- effective G(-) but need samahan ng Clavulanic Acid
AmOxicillin
AmPicillin
Antistaphylococcal Penicillin (penicillinase resistant penicillin)
- resistant beta lactamase
- effective against G(-) (reserved)
Methicillin
Nafcillin
Oxacillin & Friends
Antipseudomonal Penicillin (extended spectrum penicillin)
- not resistant beta lactamase
- effective against G(-)
Carbenicillin
Mezlocillin
Piperacillin (most potent against Pseudomonas)
Ticarcillin
Azlocillin
1.InDuce
2. Inhibits
- Decrease concentration
- Increase concentration
S1 License
Retail Distributor or Dispenser
(Pharmacist)
(Drug Preparations containing a controlled chemical)
S2 License
Physician
S3 License
Retail Distributor or Dispenser
(Pharmacist)
(DP, DDP, DD in any form)
S4 license
Wholesaler/Distributor
S-5-C license
ManufaCturer
S-5-E license
Exporter
S-5-D license
Bulk Depot/Storage
S-5-I license
Importer
Brand Name: Depo-ProveraⓇ
* Progesterone-derivative
* MOA: inhibits Gonadotropin Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone secretion (causes uterine lining to shed)
* Uses
- Contraceptive
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Treatment of Endometrial Cancer (endometrial cancer cells shed)
Medroxyprogesterone
Brand Name: ZoladexⓇ
* MOA: synthetic analog of LHRH (Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) inhibit the formation of sex hormones such as Estrogen and Testosterone (androgen)
* Treatment of breast cancer (estrogen dependent) and prostate cancer (androgen-dependent)
Goserelin
Brand Name: Nolvadex, SoltamoxⓇ
* MOA: SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator)
* Treatment of breast (estrogen-dependent) Cancer
Tamoxifen
Brand Name: EulexinⓇ
* MOA: synthetic analog of LHRH (Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) inhibit the formation of sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone
* Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Flutamide
treatment of BPH or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Finasteride
treatment for BPH with HTN
Terazosin, Doxazosin
What drugs has a MOA:
PDE-3 inhibitors=↑ cAMP=↑ Ca+2 (+inotropy)
Ina at tsaka si Mil masyadong PDE-3
Inamrinone, Milrinone
Brand Name: ViagraⓇ
* Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor
* Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
* A/E: Priapism - uncontrollable penile erection
Sildenafil
- First aminoglycoside to be discovered (Selman Waksman)
- Only Aminoglycoside used as a first line agent against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (RIPE/S)
- Also used for the treatment of Tularemia or Rabbit Fever (Francisella tularensis)
Streptomycin
Brand Name: BactrimⓇ
* Combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole (both exert and anti-bacterial effect)
* Dosage forms: tablet, suspension, parenteral
* Indications: UTI and PCP (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia)
Co-trimoxazole
MOA: (-) Dihydropteroate Synthetase
Sulfamethoxazole
MOA: Dihydrofolate Reductase
Trimethoprim
- Sulfonamide antibacterial with an oxazole substituent
*MOA: competitive inhibitor of Dihydropteroate Synthetase - In neonates, the drug may displace bilirubin, which then crosses the blood brain barrier, reaches the CNS causing KERNICTERUS
Sulfisoxazole
A/E: Sulfisoxazole / Sulfonamides
(CRANKS)
Crystalluria, Rashes, Anemia, Nausea, KERNICTERUS, SJS
BN: MacrobidⓇ, MacrodantinⓇ
* Urinary Antiseptic
* MOA: inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis
* Effective against G(+) and G(-) bacteria
NitrofURAntoin
- Treatment of TAPEWORM infections
Taenia saginata or Beef tapeworm
Taenia solium or Pork tapeworm - MOA: inhibits oxidative phosphorylation in worms
Niclosamide
DOC for FLATWORMS
(when we PRAZ our hands is FLAT)
Praziquantel
Brand Name: UloricⓇ
* MOA: Non-purine XANTHINE oxidase inhibitor
* Treatment of Hyperuricemia (increase uric acid in the blood)
* Alternative to patients with Allopurinol allergy
Febuxostat
(this is only alternative but still the DOC for Gouty Arthritis is Allopurinol)
- ACE-inhibitor
- MOA: inhibit the conversion of
Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II (potent vasoconstrictor) - Inhibits breakdown of bradykinins causing dry cough
- Alternative: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (-sartans)
Enalapril
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Given to patients with hypercholesterolemia
- May cause Rhabdomyolysis when taken with enzyme inhibitors
- Rhabdomyolysis- breakdown of skeletal muscles, resulting in the release of sarcoplasmic proteins (AST and CK) and electrolytes. It presents with myalgia (muscle pain) and muscle weakness (myasthenia)
Lovastatin
Brand Name: ProzacⓇ
* SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
* Inhibit the reabsorption of Serotonin to the end plate of sending neuron
* May cause Serotonin Syndrome (Augmented ADR)
* Fever, Agitation, Sweating, Tremor
Fluoxetine
- A MACROLIDE antibiotic
- May cause Cholestatic hepatitis
(liver injury develops about 1-3 weeks after starting the medications;presented as JAUNDICE and right upper quadrant pain)
Erythromycin Estolate
- Released by Clostridium botulinum
- A neurotoxin (inhibits the release of Acetylcholine)
- Medicine: Treat blepharospasms (uncontrollable blinking) and strabismus (crossed eyes)
- Cosmetics: Prevent wrinkles and fine line formation
Botolinum Toxin A (BoTox A)
- Anticholinergic agent
- Bronchodilator (immediate relief of asthma)
- Tiotropium (longer duration) vs Ipratropium (shorter duration)
Ipratropium Bromide
- Synthetic Vasopressin or anti-diuretic hormone
- Indication: Diabetes Insipidus
Desmopressin
- Immunosuppressant
- Indication: prevent organ rejection
Sirolimus
Brand Name: BonamineⓇ
* Anti-histamine and anti-cholinergic
* For nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness
*Take 25-50 mg, 1 hour before traveling and another dose after 24 hours while travelling
Meclizine
- NMDA (N-methyl-d-aspartate) receptor antagonist
- for Alzheimer’s Disease accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques and increase glutamate levels
Memantine
- Treatment of nicotine addiction
- Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist
Varenicline
The Dose of Heparin is expressed in
units
The Dose of Warfarin is expressed in
mg
Brand Name of Warfarin
Coumadin
What type of Antagonism is this:
Heparin + Protamine Sulfate = Neutralization
Chemical Antagonism
What type of Antagonism is this:
Warfarin + Vitamin K
Physiologic Antagonism
First B-lactamase resistant agent to be developed:
(cause interstitial nephritis)
Methicillin
- Penicillinase or B-lactamase resistant agent
- Others: Nafcillin, Cloxacillin and Dicloxacillin, Flucloxacillin
Oxacillin
*competitive inhibitor of DPP-4 (Dipeptidyl peptidase 4) and reduce the ability of the enzyme to inactivate the incretin hormones GLP-1 and GIP.
* Result: Insulin synthesis and secretion are increased and glucose secretion reduced
* Mx. Type II DM
Sitagliptin
- Beta-blocker with ISA
- Advantage: decrease blood pressure and systemic vascular resistance, while heart rate and cardiac output are maintained
- Other beta-blockers with ISA-Acebutolol and Penbutolol
Pindolol
- orally administered cyclopentyl guanosine analogue
- use: treatment of Hepatitis B virus infection
Entecavir
*Radiopaque contrast agent
*Allows organs and blood vessels to be seen more clearly on CT scan and Xrays
Iopamidol (contain Iodine)
Serotonin receptor antagonist
Use: to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy
Granisetron
- Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
- Longer duration of action than Unfractionated Heparin
- LMWH ROA: SC
- UFH ROA: IV or SC
- Other LMWH: Dalteparin, Tinzaparin
- Indications:
- DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
- Pulmonary embolism
- DIC - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
Enoxaparin
- Brand Name: Tracrium
- Skeletal muscle relaxant during surgery or mechanical ventilation
- Non-depolarizing Neuromuscular blocker
Atracurium
- Reduced form of Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant (fight free radicals)
- MOA: repress melanin production by REDOX mechanisms
- The Philippine FDA has approved oral glutathione products as nutritional supplement (not as skin lightening)
- Injectable glutathione has been approved as a drug to protect cancer patients from the nerve side effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy
Glutathione
DOC for Nematodes
Mebendazole
- used to treat infections caused by
worms such as Whipworm, Pinworm, Roundworm, Hookworm - Available dosage forms: Oral tablet, Chewable tablet, Compounding powder
- NOT absorbed in the digestive tract making it effective medication for managing intestinal helminthic infections with very few side effects
Mebendazole
- Imidazoline derivative
- Dosage forms: eye drops and nasal spray
- Alpha-adrenergic agonist Causes vasoconstriction of conjunctival blood vessels to decrease eye redness caused by ocular irritants
Tetrahydrozoline
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
- Used in the treatment of advanced or
metastatic PANCREATIC or non-small cell LUNG cancer
Erlotinib
Filgrastim + PEG
Recombinant human granulocyte colony simulating factor (G-CSF)
Pegfilgrastim
- Human IgG monoclonal antibody that targets VEGF Blocks angiogenesis
- Anti-tumor (cancer) agent
Bevacizumab
A beta-lactamase inhibitor oftentimes
combined with Ampicillin
Sulbactam
Ampicillin (antibiotic) + Sulbactam (enzyme inhbitor) =
Unasyn
Most abundant enzyme in the liver
CYP 450
Absorption of Tetracyclines is decreased when taken with
Al, Mg, Fe
Absorption of Ciprofloxacin is decreased
when taken together with
Fe, Zn, Al and Mg containing drugs
Therapeutic dose of Morphine
15-30 mg q4h
Endocrine side effects
Ketoconazole
Cimetidine
Kernicterus
Sulfonamides (Sulfisoxazole)
Cholestatic Hepatitis (Jaundice)
Erythromycin Estolate