Working My way Up Flashcards
lomitapide
mech, SE
ENZYME INHIBITOR: inhibits VLDL assembly in liver
hepatotoxic
Natural opiate analogs (2)
mech, admin, use
morphine, codeine
RECEPTOR AGONIST: activates opiate receptors
morphine admin IV; codeine admin oral (no first pass)
morphine is a painkiller
codeine partial opiate agonist; ↓nantinociceptive, ↑anticoughing
sodium valproate
mech, SE (5), use
↑GABA breakdown
↓GABA synthesis: ENZYME INHIBITOR
inhibits Na+ and Ca++ channels: CHANNEL BLOCKER
GI upset; CNS sedation; tremors; potentially fatal hepatitis fetal damage (↓IQ)
antiepileptic for all siezure types
pralidoxime
use?
reverses permanent damage due to Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Cyclosporine
mech, use, SE (7)
binds to CYCLOPHYLLIN protein→COMPLEX inhibits calcineurin phosphatase
eventually incapacitates T-Cells
tx transplants, psoriasis, dry eye
metab by CYP450
nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity
cosmetic changes: hypertrichosis, gingival hyperplasia
↑cholesterol, mild HTN
the methylxanthine used for asthma
mech, SE (5)
theophylline
inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase ENZYME (relaxes smmm by ↓cAMP breakdown)
♥ arrythmias (from heart stimulation)
CNS: tremors, insomnia, seizures
GI upset
bleomycin
mech, SE
intercalates with DNA→strand breakage
pulmonary fibrosis
NIBs
mechanism
kinase inhibitors
ß1 receptor agonists (2)
norepinephrine, dobutamine
leuprolide
mech, use
stimulates GnRH receptor→initially ↑testosterone, then downregulates receptor and then ↓↓↓testosterone synthesis
tx prostate tumors
glucocorticoids used for asthma tx (7)
mech? clinical use? admin? SE (2)?
beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, mometasone, ciclesonide (all inhaled)
prednisone, dexamethasone (not inhaled)
bind to intracellular receptors→alter DNA trxn→↑lipocortin→inhibits PLA2 synth
DOC for chronic asthma
infections in mouth (thrush), dysphonia (abnormal speech)
celecoxib
mech, use, SE
specific COX2 inhibitor
used to treat arthritis
↑MI, ↑stroke due to greater effect of drug on PGI2 than TXA2
heparin
mech, admin, SEs (3), OD tx
ENZYME ACTIVATOR: activates blood LPLases;
↑↑↑affinity of antithrombin III for factors II, IX, XI, XII→ inhibited coagulation
admin IV or subq (too big to be absorbed)
↑bleeding
heparin induced thrombocytopoenia (HIT)
osteoporosis
OD tx with protamine sulfate/heparinase
What are the general effects of opioids? Which are the most severe?
CNS (8)
Systemic (6)
CNS: profound analgesia, mild sedation, euphoria/↑mood, nausea (stim CNS chemorec), ↓respiration (chief COD!!!!), ↓cough reflex, pinpoint pupils (stim. Edinger-Westphal nuc.), moderate hyperthermia
systemic: severe constipation, skin flushing (vasodil.), orthostatic hypotension (vasodil.), ↑CSF pressure, bronchoconstriction (histamine release), itching (histamine release)
highest potency glucocorticoids
dexamethasone, betamethasone
ISA:25
MCA: 0.01
duration 36-54h
barbiturate used to treat siezures
mech, clinical use, SE
phenobarbital
ACTIVATES GABAergic neuron
for all but petit mal siezures
drowsiness, sedation
STRONG CYP450 INDUCER
What is the mechanism of action for glucocorticoids?
enter target cell and binds to cytoplasmic receptor
steroid-receptor complex dimerizes and binds to steroid response element in DNA
lipocortin I is induced→activity of phospholipase A2 is inhibited
↓↓synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes→inhibits immune response
phosphodiesterase inhibitors (2)
mech
cilostazol, dipyridamole
ENZYME INHIBITOR: inhibits phosphodiesterase→↓cAMP breakdown→↓platelet activation
What agent activates all adrenergic receptors?
epinephrine activates all α and ß receptors
formulas for:
elimination constant
half-life
volume of distribution
clearance
amount of drug at equilibrium
concentration of drug at equilibrium
loading dose
0.693=Ke*T1/2
C(dose-response)=dose/Vd
CL=Ke*Vd
Aeq=(1.44*(T1/2)*(dose))/(dose interval)
Ceq=(1.44*(T1/2)*(dose))/(Vd*dose interval)
Ceq*Vd=LD
Name the primary cause of microcytic anemia? How is it treated? What are the symptoms of an overdose of this agent ,and how is this treated?
primary cause is excessive Fe loss (can also be due to insufficient dietary intake, decreased absorption, or increased Fe requirements)
treated with oral/parenteral Ferrous sulfate (FeSO4)
acute OD tx with deferroxamine
chronic OD with phlebotomy
heparin analogs (3)
differences from heparin
enoxaparin, dalteparin, fondaparinux
longer half life
predictable dose response
greater effects on factor X compared to thrombin
↓serious SEs (HIT and osteoporosis)
no response to protamine sulfate treatment
fondaparinux crosses placenta
anastrozole
mech, use
inhibits aromatase enzyme (which converts testosterone to estrogen)
treats ladycancers
flutamide
mech, use
blocks intracellular androgen receptor
tx prostate tumors
What are the toxicities of cocaine?
CNS (5), systemic (6)
CNS: anxiety, paranoia, insomnia, psychoses, hallucinations, siezures
tolerance to euphoric effect (body cannot synth NTs to keep up with demand)
severe local vasoconstriction→tissue anoxia and death
urticaria (itching), cardiac arrythmia (Len Bias), ↓blood flow to uterus (low birthweight)
Phenytoin
mech, tox, clinical use, SE
inhibits Na+ channels in brain slowing neural activit
low TI
for all siezures except petit mal, DOC for Grand Mal
acute: respiratory depression, CV collapse, ataxia, nausea
chronic: gingival hyperplasia, vestibular efx (diplopia, ataxia, blurred vis)
teratogenic (fetal hydrantoin sx)
life threatening rash (Stevens-Johnson sx)
K+ sparing diuretics (4)
mechs, SE
spironolactone, eplerenone:
block aldosterone receptor→↓ synth of Na+K+ATPase pump (slow onset)
treats excess aldosterone activity
HYPERkalemia
triamterene, amiloride:
block Na+ from entering Na+K+ATPAase pump directly (rapid onset)
predictable dose reponse
HYPERkalemia
Antinicotinic Agents (4)
succinylcholine (also a nicotinic agonist; depolarizes NMJ)
paracuronium, atracurium, rocuronium (nondepolarizing ACh receptor blockers on skeletal mm)
nicotine
mech
highly addictive: nicotine RECEPTOR AGONIST (may ↑DA)
enters CNS nearly instantly for a very short ‘high’ every puff
halogenated hydrocarbons
PK, clincal use, SE
very potent, but slower
maintains anaesthesia
malignant hyperthermia (↑↑Ca++ uptake by skmm→↑↑body temp) liver dx with repeated exposure
nitroprusside
mech, clinical use, admin
very fast ↑cGMP→arterial and venous vasodilation→↓↓BP
DOC for HTN crisis
admin IV (quickly degrades to CN- in solution)
abatacept
mech, use
inhibits CD80 and CD86 receptors
treats RA
infliximab
mech, use, SE (5), admin
mAB binding to TNF molecule
RA, Chrohn’s disease
admin IV
hypersensitivity (chimeric MAB);
itching, hypotension, fever
worsens TB/fungus infections
AFILs (+1)
mech, SE(6), clinical usage
sildenafil, vardenafil, talafil, avanafil
type 5 cGMP phosphodiesterase inhibitors→↓degradation of cGMP→vasodilation
slight ↓BP (synergistic with α1 inhibitors and nitrates!!!)
stroke, MI
impaired blue green color vision
NAION retinal damage
metab by CYP450
tx erectile dysfunction, pulmonary HTN
alprostadil–injectabile PGE tx erectile dysfunction
cytarabine
mech
pyrimidine analog inhibiting DNA polymerase
etoposide
mech
inhibits topoisomerase II→irreperable DNA breaks
dactinomycin
mech
intercalates with DNA→interferes with RNA synthesis
cannabinoids (3)
mech, efx (8), tox (4), clinical use
THC, dronabinol, nabilone
RECEPTOR AGONIST: binds to cannabinoid receptors
CNS: euphoria, antiemetic, ↓intraocular pressure, anticonvulsant, ↑appetite
systemic: bronchodilation, conjunctival vasodilation, drymouth (anticholinergic)
TI>1000 (virtually impossible to OD)
lung probs, can pass placenta, no withdrawal symptoms, dont operate machinery
treat glaucoma, chemo SEs
atypical antipsychotics (5+5+1)
mech
PINEs (quetiapine, loxapine, asenapine, clozapine, olanzapine)
DONEs (risperidone, iloperidone, paliperidone, lurasidone, ziprasodone)
apiprazole
primarily a D2 RECEPTOR INHIBITOR, but has affinity for H1 and 5HT receptors too
Class III antiarrythmics (3)
mech, SE (6), clinical use
sotalol, amiodarone, dronedarone
CHANNEL BLOCKER: primarily block K+ channels, but: RECEPTOR BLOCKER: all also have ß blocker effect (class II) am. and dron. also block Na+ (class I) and Ca++ channels (class IV)
ß blocker efx (all)
blue-gray skin color, pulmonary fibrosis, liver dmg, GI upset, optic neuritis (ami, ↓efx from dron)
ami. is most effective anti arr, DOC for ♥ arrest
inhibitors of leukotriene system (3)
mech
zileuton inhibits E2 5-lipoxygenase in immune cells
zafirlukast, montelukast block leukotriene receptors on pulmonary smmm
anagrelide
general effect?
↓platelet formation, maturation, and number via unknown mechanism
non propionic acid, non acetic acid derived (6)
mech, SE
pyroxicam, diclofenac, bromfenac, nepafenac, etodolac, nabumetone
cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COX1 and COX2)
[see aspirin]
also in ↑doses: ↑MI, ↑stroke (due to greater effect on PGI prod. than TXA2)
abiraterone
mech, use
inhibits 17-hydroxylase lyase (CYP17)→ ↓testosterone synthesis
tx prostate tumors
Loop Diuretics (4)
mech, clinical use, SE (5)
furosemide, ethacrynic acid, bumetanide, torsemide
inhibit NaCl resoprtion from asc. LoH→extremely powerful
in px who don’t respond to thiazides/
w compromised renal function/ life threatening edema
dehydration
HYPOkalemia
HYPOcalcemia
↓uric acid secretion
auditory nerve damage
minor inhibitors of TG synthesis (2), mech
icosapent ethyl, omega-3 fatty acids
inhibits enzyme
natalizumab
mech, use, SE
inhibits to α-integrins (INHIBITS RECEPTORS) on CD4 T-Cells
Crohn’s Dx, MS
linked with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (viral dx of CNS)
Common side effects of most local anaesthetics:
CNS (5)
systemic (2)
CNS: disorientation
drowiness
slurred speech
numbness
blurred vision
♥arrythmia/tachycardia
esters can cause allergic reactions
Third Generation Antidepressants (4)
mech, SE (7), PK
milnacipram, duloxetine, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine
GI upset, insomnia, headache, ↓libido, ♥ stimulation
metabd by CYP450
synergistic with alcohol
TI=low, effect takes a long time to develop (long t1/2 and Vd)
CNS α2 agonists for HTN (2)
mech, SE, clinical use
αMethylDOPA and clonidine
both enter CNS and ACTIVATES α2 RECEPTORS
SE: depression, drowsiness, impaired ejaculation
dry mouth, hepatic dysfunction (αMD only)
clonidine: off label for fibromyalgia, insomnia, Tourettes
opiate w/d (alternative to methodone)
Angiotension Receptor Blockers (7)
mech, SE
ARTANs (losartan, irbesartan, valartan, candesartan, telmisartan, eprosartan, olmesartan)
blocks AII receptor on BVs, ↓aldosterone secretion
fetal abnormalities (cat X)
acomprosate
general effect?
↓↓EtOH craving
ADP receptor blockers (4)
mech, which drug(s) have SEs (2)
ticlodipine, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel
RECEPTOR BLOCKER: blocks platelet ADP receptor
ticlodipine SEs: neutropenia, agranulocytosis
propofol
clinical use, mech, PK
most commonly used GA
ACTIVATES GABA, antiemetic
rapid onset, short duration
STATINs
mech, SEs (3)
ENZYME INHIBITORS: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors→↑LDL uptake from blood
myositis→rabdomyolysis
teratogenic (preg. cat. X)
heatotoxic
What is the toxicity of caffeine (5), TI?
What are the withdrawal symptoms?
nervousness, insomina, tremors, cardiac arrythmias, and siezures
TI is roughly 100
w/d: headache, lethargy, irritability
Barbiturates (5)
mech, PK, SE, clinical uses
ITALs (pentobarbital, secobarbital, butabarbital, amobarbital, phenobarbital*)
ENHANCE GABA action!
10x greater efficacy than benzos, way less potent
↓↓↓respiration (acts on medullary respiratory center, contra in px w/ breathing probs)
TI=10 (suicide risk)
synergistic with ethanol (CNS depression)
supress REM sleep
+Benzo SEs
benzodiazepenes used as hypnotics (5)
mech, PK, clinical use, tox/SE (8)
flurazepam, temazepam, estazolam, quazepam, triazolam
ACTIVATES benzodiazepene RECEPTOR: enhances activity of endogenous GABA
longer duration of action
flurazepam DOC for insomnia
very high TI (limited efficacy)
dizziness, ataxia, impaired judgement, ↓learning
confusion, vision changes (diplopia, nystagmus)
interacts with EtOH
sugammadex
use?
reverse effects of non-depolarizing antinicotinic agents (eg: rocuronium) by binding directly
LDOPA + carbidopa
mech, SEs (5)
LDOPA: prodrug precursor of DA, can cross BBB
carbidopa: a DOPA decarboxylase ENZYME INHIBITOR (prevents breakdown of DOPA in CNS)
after 4-5 yrs of tx: ↑dyskinesia/akinesia (large fluctuations of DA in brain)
discontinuation→neurileptic malignant sx (↑↑fever with muscle rigidity)
nausea (chemoreceptor induced)
hallucinations, confusion, worsens open angle glaucoma
define MAC, B/GC
MAC: concentration at which 50% of px are unresponsive (↓MAC=↑potency)
B/GC: the amount that is dissolved in plasma before it reached target tissues
(↑B/GC→slower onset and recovery; higher plasma solubility gives a bigger ‘reservoir’ in the blood for the GA to overcome
central + peripheral acting HTN agents (3)
mech, clinical use
propranolol, reserpine, αMethyl-tyrosine
nonspecificßblocker, post-gang NT depletion, and tyrosine hydroxylase ENZYME INHIBITOR
αmethyl tyrosine treats pheochromocytoma
hydroxychloroquine
mech, SE (3)
taken up by macrophages, concentrated in lysosomes, and interferes with antigen processing
GI dysfunction, dermatitis,
irreversible retinal damage
Agents used to treat anemias due to chronic renal failure/chemo (3)
mech, SE (4)
epoeitin alfa, darbepoeitin, peginasetide
mimic/enhance activity of erythropoeitin
↑BP, ↑clotting, MI, stroke (due to ↑↑RBC count)
least potent glucocorticoids
cortisone (a prodrug→no topical admin), hydrocortisone
ISA:1
MCA: 1
duration 8-12h
class Ia antiarrythmics (3)
mech? SEs specific to drugs (8)
quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide
CHANNEL BLOCKER: Na+ channel blocker, with anticholinergic (q,p) and antivagal (d) efx
GI: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, ↓appetite (all)
CNS: tinnitus, altererd color vision (q only)
lupus like sx in slow acetylators (p only)
‘Mad Hatter’ anti DUMBBELS system (d only)
dabigatran
mech, SE (2)
ENZYME INHIBITOR: directly inhibits thrombin (II)
metabd by CYP450
hemorrhage
What are the clinical uses of antihistamines (4)? What are they ineffective in treating?
dermatoses (itching, insect bites)
allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis→ ↓ congestion, sneezing
antiemetic/antinausea→tx motion sickness
sedatives
DO NOT TREAT ASTHMA or COMMON COLD
metabolic side effects of glucocorticoids (3)
weight gain
fat redistribution (to abdomen, moon face, buffalo hump)
muscle wasting (thin arms, growth inhibition in children)
dopamine agonists (5)
mech, SE (5)
bromocryptine, pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine, apomorphine
D2 receptor agonists
nausea, hypotension (all)
hallucinations (brom. only)
confusion, sudden sleep syndrome (not. brom)
DISORDERS OF IMPULSE CONTROL (not brom.)
indirect acting cholinergic agonists (5)
mech
physostigmine, neostigmine, demarcarium (hours)
edrophonium (short duration)
echothiophate (direct phosphorylator of AChE):
inhibit acetylcholinesterase
all used to treat glaucoma, myaesthenia gravis, and Sjogren’s sx
tolfacitinib
mech, SE
inhibits Janus Kinase→prevents effect of cytokines on gene expression (JAK-STAT)
↑infection chance, ↑malignancy
irinotecan
mech
topoisomerase I inhibitor
α2 receptor agonists (2)
clinical use?
clonidine, αmethylnorepinephrine
treat HTN, treat glaucoma
fulvestram
mech, use, SE (2)
blocks estrogen receptor
treats ladycancers
retinal changes, cataract formation
ACE inhibitors (7)
mech, SE (4)
PRILs (captopril, lisinopril, fosinopril, benazepril, quinapril, ramipril, enalapril)
inhibits Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) (converts AI→AII)
↓breakdown of bradykinin
↓aldosterone secretion
rash, change in taste
angioneurotic edema
fetal damage
PERSISTENT DRY COUGH
vincristine
mech, admin
binds to microtubules→blocks cell mitosis
given IV
benzodiazepene used in general anaesthesia
admin?
midazolam, given IV
What are the toxicities of traditional antidepressants (1, 2, 3 gen)? (4)
siezures, respiratory depression, cardiac arrythmias, renal failure
neuroprotective Parkinsons drugs (2)
mech, PK, SE
selegiline, rasagiline
monoamine oxidase B ENZYME INHIBITORS
selegiline metabolised to meth. in body→severe insomnia (not with rasag)
cyclophosphamide
mech, admin
prodrug which alkylates DNA
oral/IV
combined α and ß receptor blockers for HTN (2)
mech, SE
labetalol, carvedilol
α1, ß1, and ß2 blockers!
postural hypotension, dry mouth
all the propanolol stuff (enters CNS)
propionic acid derivatives (7)
mech, SE
PROs (ibuPROfen, naPROxyn, fenoPROfen, ketoPROfen, flurbiPROfen, oxaPROzin, suPROfen)
cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COX1 and COX2)
[see aspirin]
also in ↑doses: ↑MI, ↑stroke (due to greater effect on PGI prod. than TXA2)
agents always administered with LDOPA+carbidopa (2)
mech
tolcapone, entacapone
Catecholomethyltransferase (COMT) ENZYME INHIBITORS (prevents breakdown of DOPA in CNS)
mycophenolate mofetil
mech, use, SE
specific antimetabolite inhibiting inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase →inhibiting guanosine synthesis
transplants, lupus
GI cell disruption bonemarrow depression (→thrombocytopoenia, megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia)
Class IV antiarrythmic (3)
mech
diltiazem, verapamil, nifedipine
CHANNEL BLOCKER :Ca++ channel blockers→↑♥ frefractory period
Local anaesthetics (general)
Structure, mech, PK, admin
a hydrophilic+hydrophobic end connected by an ester/aminoamide link
block Na+ channel of excitable cells (nerves which fire more rapidly are ↑affected)
pain>>>cold/warm>pressure/touch>>motor
ester links: short duration (broken down by plasma cholinesterase)
amino amide: longer duration (CYP450)
weak bases, so injection into acidic environ ↓↓action (infection)
topical, parenteral (infiltration, nerve block, epidural, spinal)
all usually admin with epinephrine
niacin
mech, SEs (4)
ENZYME INHIBITOR: inhibits VLDL synthesis, ↑serum HDL
cutaneous flushing, itching (aspirin tx)
↑uric acid (gout risk)
↑DM incidence
amantadine
mech, SE(2)
antiviral agent which ↑release of stored DA from nerve terminals
insomnia, restlessness
second generation antihistamines (4)
mech? difference from first gen? tox? SE (3)?
loratadine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, cetirizine
block peripheral H1 receptors ONLY
do not cause drowsiness (don’t enter CNS)
high TI
dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation (antimuscarinic efx)
middle potency glucocorticoids
prednisone (a prodrug→no topical admin), prednisolone, triamcinolone
ISA:4
MCA: 0.25
duration 18-36h
aspirin
mech
ENZYME INHIBITOR: cyclooxygenase inhibitor→inhibits TXA2 synthesis→decreased platelet aggregation
behavioral changes associated with glucocorticoid uses (3)
euphoria/depression, psychosis, emotional lability
indirect cholinergic agonist Alzheimers tx (2)
donepezil, tacrine
methotrexate
mech, use, SE
antimetabolite for folic acid inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase
DOC for early tx of RA
affects cells with rapid turnover (GI, bone marrow, fetal development)
(eventually ihiits cell division)
mannitol
mech, admin
admin IV;
not resorbed by tubule so H20 drawn out by osmotic efx
erbulin
mech
inhibits microtubules→prevents mitosis, causes apoptosis
agents used to treat partial siezures acting on NTs (5)
topiramate, gabapentin, tiagabine, vigabatrin (ACTIVATES GABA)
perampamel (INHIBITS glutamate activity)
Cholinergic blockers for COPD treatment (2)
mech? SE?
ipratropium, tiotropium
muscarinic receptors blockers on pulmonary smmm
dry mouth