Toxicology (part 2) Flashcards
therapeutic drugs that undergo toxicology
Salicylates
Acetaminophen
aka Salicylates
Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin
Common analgesic (relieves pain), antipyretic (anti-fever), anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant
Salicylates
Mechanism of salicylates as anticoagulant
blocks cyclooxygenase reducing thromboxane and prostaglandins
Adverse effects of Salicylates
Platelet aggregation inhibition
GI function interference
Rye Syndrome (in children)
Viral infection
Treatment for Salicylates toxicity
Neutralization and elimination
Maintain electrolyte imbalance
Salicylates intoxication value
Serum lvl: >90 mg/dL 6 hrs after ingestion
Effects of acute ingestion of Salicylates (high doses)
Metabolic acidosis (salicylates are acid)
Respiratory alkalosis (direct stimulation of the respiratory center, causing hyperventilation)
Inhibits Kreb’s cycle (increases lactate
and pyruvate formation → muscle cramps)
Ketone formation
Death
Methods for Salicylate measurement
Gas Chromatography
Liquid Chromatography
Chromogenic Assay (Trinder Reaction)
Has the highest analytical sensitivity for salicylates
Liquid Chromatography
A method for salicylate measurement that uses ferric nitrate to form a colored complex measured using spectro
Chromogenic Assay (Trinder Reaction)
aka Acetaminophen
Paracetamol
a common analgesic
Acetaminophen
Common brand (US) of Acetaminophen
TYLENOL
predicts acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage based on serum conc. of acetaminophen at a known time after ingestion (graphical representation)
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram must not be used in these individuals
px. with ethanol abuse
(metabolizes acetaminophen at rapid rate)
Rumack-Matthew Nomogram is used for predicting?
acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage
Effect of Acetaminophen overdose
severe hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen overdose value
300 ug/mL 2 hours after ingestion
Acetaminophen measurement methods
Immunoassay – commonly used
HPLC – reference method
DRUGS OF ABUSE assessed in toxicology
Amphetamines
Ecstasy
Anabolic Steroid
Cannabinoids
Cocaine (crack)
Opiates
Phencyclidine
Sedatives-Hypnotics
OTHERS:
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Piperazines
Methaqualone (Quaalude)
Tryptamines
can cross the placenta
arsenic
cocaine
Most common Amphetamines
SHABU
drug of abuse with ↓ therapeutic dose; very close to toxic dose
Amphetamines
drugs that develops tolerance (HIGH POTENTIAL ABUSE)
Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
Opiates
Amphetamines is a tx for
narcolepsy (uncontrolled sleeping)
attention deficit disorder
Drug for reducing weight (induces anorexia nervosa)
Amphetamines
Blocks dopamine receptors in the brain causing initial effects
Amphetamines
Examples of Amphetamines
Amphetamines
Methamphetamines (Shabu/Ice, Poor Man’s Ecstasy)
Methylphenidate (Tx: hyperactive children)
Benzphenidate
Diethylpropion
Amphetamine-like compounds
Ephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Phenylpropanolamine
content of Chinese drug said to be effective against COVID-19 (Lianhua Qingwen); may induce hypertension
Ephedrine
INITIAL EFFECTS of Amphetamines
Increased mental and physical capacity
ADVERSE/TOXIC EFFECTS of Amphetamines
Restlessness
Irritability
Psychosis
An amphetamine derivative
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a derivative of
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
A designer drug (modified form of the available drug of abuse)
Ecstasy
INITIAL EFFECTS of Ecstasy
Hallucinations
Euphoria
Emphatic and emotional response
Increased visual and tactile sensitivity
ADVERSE EFFECTS of Ecstasy
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Impaired memory
- Violent behavior
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Respiratory depression
- Seizure
- Hyperthermia
- Multiple organ toxicity
Testosterone derivatives
Anabolic Steroid
Anabolic Steroid is initially a tx for
male hypogonadism
↑ muscle mass (used by athletes)
Anabolic Steroid
Chronic use of Anabolic Steroid causes
- Toxic hepatitis
- Accelerated atherosclerosis
- Abnormal plt aggregation
- Cardiomegaly
- Testicular atrophy
- Sterility
- Impotence
Group of psychoactive compounds found in marijuana
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids is naturally derived from
Cannabis sativa leaves
drugs of abuse that are CNS stimulants
Cannabinoids
Cocaine (crack)
most potent and abundant compound of marijuana
Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)
A hallucinogen; a lipophilic substance; Rapidly distributed to hydrophobic compartments (brain, fats); Reaches brain w/n 30 sec upon exposure
Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)
MAJOR URINARY METABOLITE of Cannabinoids
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) is detected in urine with SINGLE THC use for
3-5 days
11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) is detected in urine with CHRONIC use for
4 weeks (or 45 days)
T/F
Cannabinoids accumulates in adipose tissue; not readily excreted in urine (slow elimination) – only eliminated when fats are metabolized
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INITIAL EFFECTS of Cannabinoids
Sense of well-being
Euphoria
THC Adverse effects
memory and intellectual impairment
Toxic Effects of Cannabinoids
- Paranoia
- Disorientation
- Altered physical senses
- Bronchopulmonary dse
Methods for Cannabinoids
IA (screening)
GC-MS (confirmatory)
An alkaloid salt (in the form of ecgonine)
Cocaine (crack)
Cocaine (crack) is naturally derived from
Coca-plant (Erythroxylon coca)
Effective local anesthetic for nasopharyngeal surgery
Cocaine
NOT a TRUE ADDICTIVE DRUG (fails to develop dependence)
Cocaine
Potent CNS stimulator
Cocaine