STEP 1 Flashcards
Warfarin
- inhibits vit K dependent gamma-carboxylation of factors II, VII, IX, X, and protein C and S.
Amphotericin B
- binds ergosterol, alters permeability of fungal cell membrane
Atenolol
- selective beta1 antagonist
- causes decreased HR and contractility
Protease Inhibitors
- -navir
- inhibit HIV protease enzymes
Demeclocycline
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 30S, blocks aminoacyl-tRNA from binding ribosome
Macrolides
- erythromycin
- clarithromycin
- azithromycin
- protein synthesis inhibitors
- bind 50S, inhibit formation of initiation complex
- inhibit translocation of aminoacyl peptide during protein synthesis
Olanzapine
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Liraglutide
- GLP-1 analog
- decreases glucose levels, increases insulin levels
Argatroban
- direct thrombin inhibitor
- directly inhibits thrombin
- interferes with intrinsic and extrinsic coag cascade
Cilastatin
- inhibits renal dihydropeptidase I that inactivates imipenem in renal tubules to increase its action
Pioglitazone
- thiazolidinedione
- binds PPAR-gamma, causing upregulation of genes.
causes decrease in insulin resistance
Cefepime
- 4th gen cephalosporin
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Tetracaine
- ester local anesthetic
- blocks Na channels
Aminoglycosides
- gentamicin
- neomycin
- amikacin
- tobramycin
- streptomycin
- protein synthesis inhibitors
- binds 30S, inhibits formation of initiation complex causes mRNA misreading
Halothane
- general inhaled anesthetic
- directly activates GABAa receptors
Quinidine
- Class IA anti-arrhythmic agent
- binds activated Na channels, blocks flow of Na into cardiac myocyte.
- prolongs phase 0 depolarization
- delays phase 3 repolarization
- prolongs QT interval
Atracurium
- non-depolarizing NMJ blocker
- acts to competitively bind nicotinic receptors at NMJ.
Isosorbide Dinitrate
- converted to NO
- causes smooth muscle relaxation, reduced preload
- acts on smooth muscle veins
- relaxes coronary artery smooth muscle
Cefoxitin
- 2nd gen cephalosporin
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Clindamycin
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 50S, inhibits initiation complex formation, inhibits translocation.
Class III Antiarrhythmics
- sotalol
- ibutilide
- dofetilide
- amiodarone
- bretylium
- binds K channels, blocks K flow out of cardiac myocyte
- prolonged phase 3 repolarization and action potential
- prolonged QT interval
Flurazepam
- long-acting benzo
- enhanced GABAa receptor activation
- decreased activity of neurons of limbic, thalamic, hypothalamic regions of CNS
Cyclophosphamide
- metabolized to intermediate by CYP450.
- alkylating agent, cross-links DNA to decrease DNA and RNA synthesis
- suppresses B and T cell function
Clomiphene
- partial agonist at estrogen receptors in pituitary gland
- increases LH and FSH, causes ovulation
Alendronate
- bisphosphonate
- decreases osteoclastic bone reabsorption by inhibiting osteoclastic activity and increasing oscteoclastic cellular death
Prednisone
- synthetic corticosteroid
- mimics action of endogenous glucocorticoids
- causes vasoconstriction, hepatic gluconeogenesis, protein catabolism, decreased circulating leukocytes, inhibits prostaglandins and leukotriene formation by inhibiting phospholipase A2
- stimulates gastric acid and pepsin production
Morphine
- opioid
- binds opioid receptors, hyperpolarizes, decreases activity of neural cells
Valproic Acid
- increases GABA concentrations
- effects Na and K conductance across neuronal cell membrane
Ritonavir
- protease inhibitor
- inhibits HIV protease, can’t replicate
Dantrolene
- inhibits Ca release from sarcoplasmic reticulum of myocytes
- causes muscle relaxation
Miglitol
- alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- inhibits alpha-glucosidase on brush border of SI.
- causes decreased absorption of postprandial carbohydrates, decreases postprandial glucose levels
Risperidone
- atypical antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Carvedilol
- alpha1 beta1 beta2 blocker
- via beta1 decrease HR and contractility.
- via beta2 get bronchoconstriction
- via alpha1 get decreased BP
Chlorothiazide
- thiazide diuretic
- inhibits Na/Cl cotransporter in early dital convoluted tubule
- increases retention of NaCl and water into tubular lumen, causes loss of water and salt via urine
Amantadine
- binds M2 surface protein proton channel on influenza A.
- blocks uncoating of viral RNA
- stimulates release of DA from neurons in nigra striatum
Selegiline
- MAOI B inhibitors
Sirolimus
- immunosuppressant in kidney transplant patients
- inhibits mTOR by binding with FKBP
Semilente Insulin
- quick onset (6hr)
- intermediate acting (10-12hr)
Carbidopa
- inhibits DOPA-decarboxylase in periphery
Dabigatran
- direct thrombin inhibitor
- directly inhibits thrombin
- interferes with intrinsic and extrinsic coag cascade
Fluphenazine
- high potency typical antipsychotic
- blocks postsynaptic D2 receptors
Brinzolamide
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
- works in proximal convoluted tubule
- causes less bicar reabsorbed, more Na lost, increasing loss of water and electrolytes
- causes decreased production aqueous humor
Ampicillin
- aminopenicillin
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Candesartan
- ARB
- blocks angiotensin II at AT1 receptor
- decreases peripheral vascular resistance and decreases effective circulating volume of fluid
Cefazolin
- 1st gen cephalosporin
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Minocycline
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 30S, blocks aminoacyl-tRNA from binding ribosome
Primaquine
- for hepatic form of malaria
Thiazide Diuretics
- hydrochlorothiazide
- chlorothiazide
- metolazone
- chlorthalidone
- indapamide
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- -statin
- atorvastatin
- pravastatin
- lovastatin
- rosuvastatin
- simvastatin
- fluvastatin
Class IV Antiarrhythmics
- verapamil
- diltiazem
- blocks voltage-gated Ca channels in cardiac and smooth muscles
- blocks in SA and AV nodal cells
- slows phase 4 spontaneous depolarization, prolongs PR interval, delays repolarization of myocyte
Bile Acid Resins
- cholestyramine
- colestipol
- colesevelam
- inhibits reabsorption of bile acids in jejunum and ileum
Bupivacaine
- amide local anesthetic
- blocks Na channels
Cephalosporins
- 1st gen: Cefadroxil, cefazolin, cephalexin, cephalothin, cephapirin, cephradine.
- 2nd gen: cefaclor, cefamandole, cefonicid, cefuroxime, cefprozil, loracarbef, ceforanide, cefoxitin, cefmetazole, cefotetan
- 3rd gen: cefoperazone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone, cefixime, cefpodoxime proxetil, cefditoren pivoxil, ceftibuten, moxalactam
- 4th gen: cefepime
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Prostaglandins
- alprostadil
- misoprostol
- latanoprost
- dinoprostone
- carboprost
- treprostinil
- epoprostenol
- iloprost
Cimetidine
- H2 receptor blocker
- reversibly blocks binding of histamine to H2 receptor
- decreased activity of H/K proton pump
- decreases gastric acid secretion
Diltiazem
- Class IV Anti-Arrhythmic Agent
- blocks voltage-gated Ca channels in cardiac and smooth muscles
- blocks in SA and AV nodal cells
- slows phase 4 spontaneous depolarization, prolongs PR interval, delays repolarization of myocyte
- causes peripheral vasodilation and decreased contractility
Corticosteroids
- prednisone
- hydrocortisone
- cortisone
- prednisolone
- methylprednisolone
- betamethasone
- dexamethosone
Quetiapine
- atypical antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
ARBs
- -sartan
- blocks angiotensin II at AT1 receptor
- decreases peripheral vascular resistance and decreases effective circulating volume of fluid
PPI
- omeprazole
- lansoprazole
- rabeprazole
- pantoprazole
- esomeprazole
- irreversibly inhibits H/K ATPase pump
- suppresses gastric acid secretion
Azithromycin
- macrolide
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 50S, inhibits initiation complex formation, inhibits translocation
Guaifenesin
- expectorant
- irritates vagal receptors in gastrum leads to secretion of less viscous mucous from bronchial epithelium
- stimulates resp tract secretion flow
Desipramine
- 1st gen TCA
- blocks reuptake of NE and 5-HT
Phentolamine
- reversible alpha receptor antagonist
- to diagnose pheochromocytoma
Loop Diuretics
- furosemide
- bumetanide
- torsemide
- ethacrynic acid
Cetirizine
- 2nd gen H1 receptor blocker
- blocks H1 receptor
- causes bronchodilation, decreased pruritus, decreased peripheral vascular resistance, decreased GI motility, decreased rash
Colestipol
- Bile acid resin
- inhibits reabsorption of bile acids in jejunum and ileum
Dobutamine
- beta1 agonist, weak agonist at alpha1 and beta2.
- ⇒ increased HR and contractility
TMP-SMX
- sulfonamide
- TMP: protein synthesis inhibitor.
- inhibits folic acid synthesis via dihydrofolate reductase
- SMX: analogue of PABA, competitively inhibits dihydropteroate synthase
- causes DNA synthesis disruption
Clozapine
- atypical antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Rifampin
- inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, causes less RNA synthesis.
Ibuprofen
- NSAID
- reversibly inhibits COX1 and 2
- decreases prostaglandin synthesis
- analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory
Exenatide
- GLP-1 analog
- decreases glucose levels and increases insulin levels
Gatifloxacin
- fluoroquinolone
- inhibits bacterial DNA topoisomerase II, breaks DNA
Heparin
- binds anti-thrombin III to accelerate action of anti-thrombin III to degrade clotting factors
Amphetamine
- stimulates release of NE, Epi, DA from neurons
- causes insomnia, decreased appetite
Suramin
- inhibits parasitic enzymes in energy metabolism
- use: early T. brucei
Ifosfamide
- metabolized to intermediate by CYP450
- acts as alkylating agent and cross-links DNA, decreases DNA and RNA synthesis
- suppresses B and T cell function
Dopamine
- alpha1 agonist at high doses
- beta and D1 agonist at lower doses
- ⇒ increased HR and contractility, increased renal and splanchnic blood flow from D1
Acetylcysteine
- antidote for acetaminophen overdose
Torsemide
- loop diuretic, sulfonamide
- inhibits coupled Na/K/2Cl transport system in thick ascending loop of Henle
- causes retention of NaCl, K, water in tubular lumen, and loss of water and electrolytes
Lomustine
- nitrosourea
- alkylating agent
- cross-links DNA to decrease DNA and RNA synthesis
Nitroglycerin
- converted to NO
- causes smooth muscle relaxation, reduced preload
- acts on smooth muscle veins
- relaxes coronary artery smooth muscle
Clotrimazole
- inhibits ergosterol formation by inhibiting fungal CYP450s.
Atypical Antipsychotics
- clozapine
- risperidone
- olanzapine
- ziprasidone
- aripiprazole
- quetiapine
- blocks both 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Mebendazole
- inhibits microtubule synthesis and function
- use: whipworm (Trichuris), hookworm (Necator/Ancylostoma), roundworm (Ascaris), pinworm (Enterobius)
Theophylline
- inhibits phosphodiesterase
- causes increased cAMP, leading to bronchodilation
Benztropine
- M1 M2 M3 antagonist
- acts on M1 in corpus striatum to increase DA
- use: Parkinson
Methicillin
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Streptokinase
- fibrinolytic
- promotes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin to degrade fibrin and degrades thrombus
Metformin
- biguanide
- inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis causing decreased GI absorption
- increases peripheral utilization of glucose by adipose and skeletal muscle
Mexiletine
- Class IB Anti-Arrhythmic Agents
- binds both activated and inactivated Na channels, blocks Na into cardiac myocyte
- shortened phase 3 repolarization and action potential
Leflunomide
- inhibits dihydroorate dehydrogenase
Colchicine
- gout agent
- induces microtubular depolymerization by binding tubulin.
- causes decreased migration of leukocytes
- blocks formation of leukotriene B4.
Cytarabine
- converted to araCTP that competitively inhibits DNA polymerase
- impairs DNA synthesis, causes termination of DNA strand elongation
Isoniazid
- inhibits synthesis of mycolic acids
Misoprostol
- analog of PGE1
- increases uterine contractions, inhibits gastric acid secretion, increases mucosal protection in stomach
Desmopressin
- natural hormone
- V1: vasoconstricts
- V2: increases permeability to water in collecting duct
- V3: increases factor VIII activity
Pyrimethamine
- inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis
- tx and prophylaxis of P. falciparum and Toxoplasma gondii
Raloxifene
- estrogen receptor modulator, acts as mixed estrogen agonist/antagonist
- tx: osteoporosis
Class II Antiarrhythmics
- beta blockers:
- propranolol
- carvedilol
- metoprolol
Carboprost
- analog of PGF2alpha
- increases uterine contractions
Tazobactam
- inactivates bacterial beta lactamases
- added to piperacillin
Ofloxacin
- fluoroquinolone
- inhibits bacterial DNA topoisomerase II, breaks DNA
Pyridostigmine
- reversible AChEI
- increases stimulation at Nn and M receptors
Sulfamethizole
- sulfonamide
- analogue of PABA, competitively inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, disrupts DNA synthesis
Carbachol
- muscarinic and nicotinic receptor agonist
- via M3 causes miosis
Infliximab
- chimeric Ab that binds TNF-alpha and inhibits binding of TNF-alpha with receptor
Teniposide
- inhibits topoisomerase II
- causes DNA strand breakage
Lansoprazole
- PPI
- irreversibly inhibits H/K ATPase pump
- suppresses gastric acid secretion
Doxorubicin
- antracycline
- blocks DNA and RNA synthesis via insertion
- produces oxygen free radicals
- disrupts fluid and ion transport across cell membrane
Isocarboxazid
- MAOI
- inhibits MAO, increases levels of 5-HT, NE, DA
Imatinib
- competitive inhibitor of tyrosine kinase enzymes of abl, c-kit, and PDGF-R
Itraconazole
- inhibits formation of ergosterol by inhibiting fungal CYP450s
Nifedipine
- CCB
- block voltage gated L-type Ca channels, inhibits Ca into cells.
- causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases myocardial contractility
Rosuvastatin
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- increases concentration of LDL receptors
Tacrolimus
- binds FKBP-12, inhibits calcineurin
- decreases IL-2 production
- decreases activation of T cells
Bivalirudin
- direct thrombin inhibitor
- directly inhibits thrombin
- interferes with intrinsic and extrinsic coag cascade
Doxycycline
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 30S, blocks aminoacyl-tRNA from binding to ribosome
Aripiprazole
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Doxazosin
- alpha1 antagonist
- decreases BP and prostatic/bladder neck contraction
Ocreotide
- synthetic analogue of somatostatin
- inhibits release of secretin, gastrin, TSH, VIP, growth hormone
- reduces GI motility, causes vasoconstriction
Terazosin
- selective alpha1 antagonist
- causes decreased BP, decreased prostatic and bladder neck contraction.
Varenicline
- partial agonist and antagonist of alpha4/beta2 nicotinic ACh receptors in brain
- use: smoking cessation
Diphenoxylate
- anti-diarrheal
- binds opioid receptors in intestine to inhibit ACh release and decrease peristalsis
H1-Receptor Blockers
- diphenhydramine
- promethazine
- meclizine
- hydroxyzine
- doxylamine
Lovastatin
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- increases concentration of LDL receptors
Terbutaline
- beta2 agonist
- causes bronchodilation and reduces contractions
Meropenem
- binds PBPs, blocks peptidoglycan cross-linking, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Abacavir
- NRT inhibitor
- inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase
- competes with nucleoside triphosphates to be added to viral DNA
Memantine
- NMDA receptor antagonist
- decreases neuronal excitation by glutamate
Zolpidem
- GABAa receptor agonist
- binds at same place as benzos.
- decreases activity of CNS neurons
Captopril
- ACEI
- inhibits ACE, peptidyl dipeptidase
- causes less angII and bradykinin, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, decreases circulating volume of fluid
Albendazole
- inhibits microtubule synthesis and function.
- use: whipworm (Trichuris), hookworm (Necator/Ancylostoma), roundworm (Ascaris), pinworm (Enterobius), strongyloidiasis, neurocysticercosis.
Streptozocin
- nitrosourea
- alkylating agent
- cross-links DNA to inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis
Sulfadiazine
- sulfonamide
- analogue of PABA, competitively inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, disrupts DNA synthesis
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors
- abciximab
- eptifibatide
- tirofiban
Ziprasidone
- atypical antipsychotic
- blocks 5-HT2 and DA receptors
Lispro
- rapid onset synthetic insulin
- lasts 3-4 hr
Mycophenolate Mofetil
- acts within B and T lymphocytes to inhibit monophosphate dehydrogenase
- decreases GMP synthesis, causes less DNA synthesis in B and T cells
Codeine
- opioid
- binds opioid receptors, hyperpolarizes, decreases activity of neural cells
Haloperidol
- high potency typical antipsychotic
- blocks postsynaptic D2 receptors
GLP-1 analgoues
- GLP-1 mimic.
- exenatide
- liraglutide
- increases insulin secretion, slows intestinal absorption of glucose, decreases glucagon secretion.
Dofetilide
- for atrial arrhythmias
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog
- exenatide
- liraglutide
Omeprazole
- PPI
- irreversibly inhibits H/K ATPase pump
- suppresses gastric acid secretion
Rivastigmine
- reversible AChEI
- increases stimulation of Nn and M receptors
Class IA Antiarrhythmics
- quinidine
- procainamide
- disopyramide
- binds activated Na channels, blocks flow of Na into cardiac myocyte.
- prolongs phase 0 depolarization
- delays phase 3 repolarization
- prolongs QT interval
Neostigmine
- reversible AChEI
- increases stimulation at Nn and M receptors
Betaxolol
- selective beta1 antagonist
- causes decreased HR and contractility
Gentamicin
- aminiglycoside
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 30S, inhibits initiation complex, causes mRNA misreading
Hydrochlorothiazide
- thiazide diuretic
- inhibits Na/Cl cotransporter in early dital convoluted tubule
- increases retention of NaCl and water into tubular lumen, causes loss of water and salt via urine
6-Mercaptopurine
- converted to thio-IMP by HGPRT
- inhibits purine synthesis via feedback inhibition
- thio-IMP converted to thio-GTP and causes DNA or RNA instability
Lactulose
- bulking laxative
- draws water into intestine via osmosis
- distends bowel, increases motility
Nystatin
- alters fungal cell membrane permeability
- for topical or oral candidiasis
Clarithromycin
- macrolide
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 50S, inhibits initiation complex formation, inhibits translocation
Allopurinol
- gout agent
- inhibits xanthine oxidase
Iloprost
- analog of PGI2
- inhibits platelet aggregation, produces vasodilation
Pralidoxime
- reverses AChEI
Gabapentin
- GABA analogue
- interacts with Ca ion channels in CNS
- may decrease glutamate and NE release
Venlafaxine
- heterocyclic antidepressant
- blocks reuptake of NE and 5-HT
Methyldopa
- alpha2 agonist
- causes decreased central adrenergic activity with decreased vasoconstriction
Saquinavir
- protease inhibitor
- inhibits HIV protease so can’t replicate
Calcium Carbonate
- antacid
- weak bases that reduce acidity of gastric contents
Regular Insulin
- rapid onset (peak 2-3hr)
- short acting (5-7hr)
Chlorpromazine
- low potency typical antipsychotic
- blocks postsynaptic D2 receptors
Digoxin
- inhibits Na/K ATPase pump
- increases intracellular Na, decreases activity of Na/Ca exchanger
- increases intracellular Ca, increases cardiac myocyte contractility
- increases parsympathetic outflow
Ganciclovir
- analogue of guanosine.
- phosphorylated by viral kinase, inhibits CMV DNA polymerase.
Desirudin
- direct thrombin inhibitor
- directly inhibits thrombin
- interferes with intrinsic and extrinsic coag cascade
Pancuronium
- non-depolarizing NMJ blocker
- acts to competitively bind nicotinic receptors at NMJ.
Chlorpropamide
- 1st gen sulfonylurea.
- stimulate insulin release, prolong binding of insulin to target tissue receptors, reduce serum glucagon levels.
Celecoxib
- irreversibly inhibits COX-2
- decreases prostaglandin synthesis
Echothiophate
- AChEI
- increases stimulation of Nn and M receptors
Metoclopramide
- antagonist at D2 receptor
- blocks activation of vomiting reflex pathway
- stimulates gastric and SI motility
Tiagabine
- inhibits reuptake of GABA in synaptic cleft
Hydralazine
- directly relaxes arteriolar smooth muscle
- causes decreased BP
- may block Ca release from sarcoplasmic reticulum, inhibits vascular smooth muscle contraction
DPP-4 Inhibitors
- sitagliptin
- vildagliptin
- saxagliptin
- linagliptin
- inhibits DPP-4.
- increases GLP-1 levels, causing increased insulin secretion and decreased glucagon secretion
Flumazenil
- competitive agonist of benzodiazepines
- for benzo overdose
Tirofiban
- glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor
- binds GP IIb/IIIa receptor on platelet, inhibits binding/cross-linking of fibrinogen and vWf to receptor
- impedes platelet aggregation
Salmerterol
- analog of albuterol
- long acting beta2 agonist
- for asthma and COPD
Antacids
- aluminum hydroxide
- magnesium hydroxide
- calcium carbonate
- sodium bicarbonate
- weak bases that reduce acidity of gastric contents
Ciprofloxacin
- fluoroquinolone
- inhibits bacterial DNA topoisomerase II, breaks DNA.
Bretylium
- Class III Anti-Arrhythmic Agent
- binds K channels, blocks K flow out of cardiac myocyte
- prolonged phase 3 repolarization and action potential
- prolonged QT interval
Urokinase
- fibrinolytic
- promotes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin to degrade fibrin and degrades thrombus
Lithium
- inhibits phosphoinositol second messenger cascade. interferes with synthesis, storage, release, reuptake of NE, DA, 5-HT
Vigabatrin
- irreversibly inhibits GABA transaminase
Fibrinolytics
- streptokinase
- urokinase
- anistreplase
- alteplase
- reteplase
- promotes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin to degrade fibrin and degrades thrombus
Leuprolide
- GnRH agonist
- continuous use causes decreased LH and FSH and decreased levels estrogens and testosterone
Timolol
- beta1 and beta2 antagonist
- via beta1 get decreased HR and contractility, decreased BP
- via beta2 get bronchoconstriction
Doxepin
- 1st gen TCA
- blocks reuptake of NE and 5-HT
Oxybutynin
- M1 M2 M3 antagonist
- increases bladder sphincter tone
Dexamethasone
- synthetic corticosteroid
- mimics action of endogenous glucocorticoids
- causes vasoconstriction, hepatic gluconeogenesis, protein catabolism, decreased circulating leukocytes, inhibits prostaglandins and leukotriene formation by inhibiting phospholipase A2
- stimulates gastric acid and pepsin production
Isoproterenol
- beta1 beta2 agonist
- causes increased HR and contractility.
- produces peripheral vasodilation, bronchodilation
Saxagliptin
- DPP-4 inhibitor
- inhibits DPP-4.
- increases GLP-1 levels, causing increased insulin secretion and decreased glucagon secretion
Dextromethorphan
- opioid
- binds opioid receptors, hyperpolarizes, decreases activity of neural cells
Sumatriptan
- stimulates presynaptic 5-HT1b/1d receptors
- inhibits vasodilation and inflammation of dura
SSRI
- fluoxetine
- paroxetine
- sertraline
- fluvoxamine
- escitalopram
- duloxetine
- citalopram
- prevent reuptake of 5-HT
Amlodipine
- CCB
- block voltage gated L-type Ca channels, inhibits Ca into cells.
- causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases myocardial contractility
Chlordiazepoxide
- intermediate-acting benzo
- enhanced GABAa receptor activation
- decreased activity of neurons of limbic, thalamic, hypothalamic regions
Tolbutamide
- 1st gen sulfonylurea.
- stimulate insulin release, prolong binding of insulin to target tissue receptors, reduce serum glucagon levels
Stavudine
- NRT inhibitor
- inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase
- competes with nucleoside triphosphates to be added to viral DNA
Ethambutol (ETH)
- anti-mycobacterial agent
- inhibits mycobacterial arabinosyl transferase
- interferes with mycobacterial cell wall synthesis
Fondaparinux
- binds anti-thrombin III to accelerate selective action of antithrombin III to inhibit factor Xa
- inhibits coag cascade
Methotrexate
- inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
- causes diminished thymidylate and decreases DNA synthesis
Didanosine
- NRT inhibitor
- inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase
- competes with nucleoside triphosphates to be added to viral DNA
Nortriptyline
- 1st gen TCA
- block reuptake of NE and 5-HT
Griseofulvin
- interferes with microtubule function in fungal cells in skin, nails, hair
Smoking Cessation Agents
- bupropion and varenicline
Chloramphenicol
- protein synthesis inhibitor
- binds 50S, inhibits peptidyl transferase = inhibits elongation of peptide chain
Colesevelam
- Bile acid resin
- inhibits reabsorption of bile acids in jejunum and ileum
Meglitinides
- repaglinide
- nateglinide
- binds K channel on pancreatic beta-cell
- stimulates release of insulin
Lamivudine
- NRT inhibitor
- inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase
- competes with nucleoside triphosphates to be added to viral DNA
Spironolactone
- aldosterone receptor antagonist
- competitively inhibits aldosterone receptor in cortical collecting tubule and late distal tubule
- decreases salt and water retention, increases salt and water loss
- less K excretion in urine
Sulfisoxazole
- sulfonamide
- analogue of PABA, inhibits dihydropteroate synthase, disrupts DNA synthesis
Enalapril
- ACEI
- inhibits ACE, peptidyl dipeptidase
- causes less angII and bradykinin, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, decreases circulating volume of fluid