Spring FPMQ MOAs Flashcards
Doxazosin
Block alpha 1 or 2 in the periphery causing vasodilation
Cholestyramine
Positively charged resins bind negatively charged bile acids – the resins & bound bile acids are excreted in the stool
Fenofibrate
Activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha) to suppress genes associated with lipid metabolism
• Reduces triglyceride-rich lipoproteins
• Increases HDLs
Rosuvastatin
Inhibit the activity of HMG CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutary coenzyme A) reductase – catalyzes the early rate limiting step of cholesterol biosynthesis
Levalbuterol
Beta-2 receptor activation leading to stimulation of adenylyl cyclase to increase cAMP, which leads to bronchodilation
Ipratropium
Blocks vagally-mediated airway tone, including vagally-mediated bronchoconstriction
Ramipril
- Counter the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by blocking the conversion of ANG-1 to ANG-II and aldosterone secretion
- Reduce peripheral resistance and reduce afterload, reduce sodium and water retention and reduce preload, reduce long-term remodeling of cardiac tissue
Oxymetazoline
Alpha stimulation vasoconstricts the nasal mucosa vessels, shrink swollen mucosa and improve breathin
Nitroprusside
Relax vascular smooth muscle by stimulating intracellular cGMP production. They cause predominantly venous dilation with some dose dependent arterial effects
Benazepril
- Counter the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by blocking the conversion of ANG-1 to ANG-II and aldosterone secretion
- Reduce peripheral resistance and reduce afterload, reduce sodium and water retention and reduce preload, reduce long-term remodeling of cardiac tissue
Losartan
Block the actions of ANG-II by blocking binding to ANG-II receptors leading to vasodilation and decrease in BP
Hydrochlorothiazide
Inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the distal tubules, resulting in increased urinary excretion of sodium and chloride
Montelukast
Antagonist at the leukotriene LTD4 and LTE4 receptor
Labetalol
Alpha-1 antagonists causes vasodilation decreasing peripheral resistance
Nitroglycerin
Relax vascular smooth muscle by stimulating intracellular cGMP production. They cause predominantly venous dilation with some dose dependent arterial effects
Niacin
Inhibits triglyceride synthesis
• Inhibits lipase to reduce free fatty acids
• Inhibits synthesis and esterification of fatty acids
– reduces LDL levels
Omega-3-fatty acids
Lower triglycerides – mechanism may be similar to fibrates
Tamsulosin
Select alpha-1a, primarily in prostate – good for BPH not HTN - can have BP changes
Irbesartan
Block the actions of ANG-II by blocking binding to ANG-II receptors leading to vasodilation and decrease in BP
Ranolazine
Believed inhibition of the inward sodium channel in ischemic myocardium, resulting in decreased calcium influx and decreased ventricular tension and oxygen consumption
Omalizumab
IgE binder - Recombinant DNA-derived monoclonal antibody directed to IgE, important in releasing mediator of the allergic response
Triamcinolone
Anti-inflammatory action by suppression of inflammatory gene expression (cytokines & chemokines)
-Reduce expression of the inflammatory cyclooxygenase II (COX II)
Nifedipine
Prevents release of internal calcium stored into the cell cytosol → heart muscle cell does not respond to calcium ion signal - Leading to relaxation of vessels in the periphery & decreased contractility in the heart
Isosorbide mononitrate
Relax vascular smooth muscle by stimulating intracellular cGMP production. They cause predominantly venous dilation with some dose dependent arterial effects
Carvedilol
Alpha-1 antagonists causes vasodilation decreasing peripheral resistance
Amlodipine
Prevents release of internal calcium stored into the cell cytosol → heart muscle cell does not respond to calcium ion signal - Leading to relaxation of vessels in the periphery & decreased contractility in the heart
Diphenhydramine
Histamine – 1 blocker
Lisinopril
- Counter the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system by blocking the conversion of ANG-1 to ANG-II and aldosterone secretion
- Reduce peripheral resistance and reduce afterload, reduce sodium and water retention and reduce preload, reduce long-term remodeling of cardiac tissue
Theophylline
Phosphodiesterase inhibition (3,4,5) increases cAMP & cGMP in bronchial smooth muscle leading to bronchodilation
Felodipine
Prevents release of internal calcium stored into the cell cytosol → heart muscle cell does not respond to calcium ion signal - Leading to relaxation of vessels in the periphery & decreased contractility in the heart