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Pharmacology
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02/16/2012

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Term
SSRI's Class Effect ADR's
Definition

Suicidal Ideation and Behavior

Sexual SE's (delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, decreased libido)

Anorexia->wt loss->wt gain

Bruxism

SIADH

Long QT syndrome

D/C syndrome (N/V/D, agitation, anxiety, impaired coordination, insomnia, anorexia, flu-like illness)

Term
SNRI's Class Effect ADR's
Definition

Nausea, dizziness, insomnia, constipation

Dose-dep bp increase

Less sexual SE's than SSRI's

D/C syndrome (more severe than SSRI D/C)

Serotonin syndrome

Term
Vilazodone (SSRI and Partial 5-HT1A rec agonist) ADR's
Definition

N/D

Same ADR's as SSRI's

Term
Bupropion ADR's
Definition

HA

Anxiety or insomnia early on

Contraindicated in pts with seizure hx (b/c it's a seizure threshold lowering drug)

Minimal sexual dysfcn, sedation and wt gain

Term
Trazadone ADR's
Definition

Sedation

Postural hypotension

QTc prolongation

Priaprism

Hepatotoxicity

Term
Mirtazapine
Definition

Sedation at lower doses

Increased appetite->wt gain

Dry mouth

Less sexual dysfcn?

Term
TCA's (Tertiary Amines=Imipramine, Clomipramine, Amitriptyline, Doxepin; Secondary Amines=Desipramine, Nortriptyline) ADR's
Definition

Orthostatic hypotension

Sedation

Anticholinergic effects

Gynecomastia

Libido changes

SIADH

Term
MAOIa (Isocarboxazid) ADR's
Definition

Dizziness

Xerostomia

Nausea

HA

Abrupt cessation=delirium, agitation, myoclonic jerks and insomnia

Term
MAOIb (Selegiline) ADR's
Definition
Skin irritation from the patch
Term
Buspirone ADR's
Definition

Dizziness

Sedation

Term
BZD's (Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Diazepam, Midazolam) ADR's
Definition

*Dose-related sedation, dizziness, confusion, ataxia

*Potential for teratogenicity (esp 1st trimester)=Cat D

*Withdrawal sx's (sz, increased temp/bp/pulse/RR, delirium, tremulousness) with agents that have shorter t1/2 

*Abuse Potential (esp alprazolam and diazepam)

Term
Lithium
Definition

*N/V/D

*Tremor (new onset tremor means toxicity at 1.5-2mEg/L)

*Wt gain

*Polyuria 

*Polydipsia

*Longer term-renal impairment (renal tubular acidosis), cardiac dysrhythmia, hypothroidism>>hyperthyroid

Term
1st gen antipsychotics (Thioridazine, Chlorpromazine, Perphenzaine, Fluphenazine, Thiothixene, Trifluoperazine, Haloperidol) ADR's
Definition

*Postural hypotension

*Sedation

*EPS

*NMS

*QTc prolongation

*Increased prolactin (lactation, gynecomastia, amenorrhea)

Term
2nd Gen antipsychotics (Clozapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetaipine, Ziprasidone, Aripiprazole, Paliperidone, Asenapine, Iloperidone, Lurasidone) ADR's-
Definition

*Sedation

*Postural hypotension

*Prolactin elevation

*Wt gain/dysliipdemia/DM

*Dose-dep EPS

Term
Ziprasidone, Iloperidone, Quetiapine (2nd gen antipsychotics) ADR's
Definition
Greatest QT prolongation issues
Term
Asenapine (2nd gen antipsychotic) ADR's
Definition
Anaphylaxis, angioedema and other type I hypersensitivity rxns
Term
Clozapine (2nd gen antipsychotic) ADR's-
Definition

*Dose-dep seizure risk

*Potentially life-threatening agranulocytosis

Term
Stimulants (Methylphenidate, Dexmethylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamines, Lisdexamphetamine) ADRs-
Definition

*Anorexia or appetite disturbances

*Sleep disturbances

*Wt loss

*Infrequent ADR's=emotional lability, new onset or increase in frequency of tics, may slow growth rate in kids, may lower seizure threshold

Term
Atomoxetine (ADHD drug) ADR's-
Definition

*HA

*insomnia

*suicidal ideation

*xerostomia

*N/V

*Anorexia

Term
Guanfacine (ADHD med) ADR's-
Definition

*Somnolence

*Hypotension

Term
Clonidine (ADHD med) ADR's-
Definition

*Sedation

*Irritability

*Emotional Flattening

*Possibly depression

*INsomia

*Nightmares

Term
NBRAS (Zaleplon, Zolpidem, Eszopiclone; insomnia meds) ADR's-
Definition

*Tolerance/dependence/withdrawal/abuse much less than BZD's

*Next day sedation less than other classes (Eszo>Zolpidem>Zal)

*Complex sleep-related behavior (anterograde amnesia)

*Severe allergic rxns (anaphylaxis and angioedema)

*don't take with ETOH!

Term
Ramelteon ADR's
Definition

*Fairly well tolerated

*Long-term use currently unknown

Term
CBZ ADR's-
Definition

*Lethargy

*Sedation

*Dizziness

*Blurred or double vision

*HA

*Rash (SJS/TEN) esp in Northern Europeans and Asians

*Vit D deficinecy and hypocalcemia

*Hyponatremia (rare) b/c it stimulates ADH release

*Leukopenia

*Aplastic anemia

*Teratogen (spina bifida)

Term
Oxcarbazepine ADR's-
Definition

*similar to CBZ but better tolerated

*30% of pts with skin rxns to CBZ may react to oxcabazepine

*More hyponatremia than CBZ

Term
Phenytoin ADR's-
Definition

*Effects not r/t concentration=gingival hypertrophy, rash, Vit D deficiency, hypocalcemia, drug fever, hepatotoxicity, hypertrichosis, bone marrow suppression, peripheral neuropathy, drug-induced SLE

*Effects r/t concentation=>20mcg/mL far lateral nystagmus, >30 45degrees lateral gaze nystagmus and ataxia, >40 decreased mentation, >100 death

*IV infusion=hypotension, bradycardia, CV collapse, venous irritation, thrombophlebitis

*Fetal hydantoin syndrome

Term
Lamotrigine ADR's
Definition

*Rash (SJS/TEN)

*Dizziness

*Somnolence

Term
Lacosamide ADR's-
Definition

*Somnolence

*Dizziness

*Tremor/Ataxia

*HA
*Abn vision/diplopia

*Euphoria

*Small increase in the mean PR interval 

Term
Zonisamide ADR's-
Definition

*Dizziness

*Somnolence

*confusion

*Abn thinking

*Ataxia

*carbonic anhydrase inhibitor->increase bicarb excretion-> metabolic acidosis possible (esp in kids)

Term
Rufinamide ADR's-
Definition
*Generally well tolerated only somnolence and vomiting more common than placebo
Term
Ethosuximide ADR's
Definition

*N/V

*Drowsiness

*Hyperactivity

*Bone marrow suppression

Term
Gabapentin ADR's-
Definition

*Generally well-tolerated

*Somnolence

*Dizziness

Term
Pregabalin ADR's-
Definition

*Dizziness

*Somnolence

*Wt gain

*Blurred vision or diplopia

*may cause euphoria/withdrawal

 

Term
Phenobarbital ADR's-
Definition

*Sedation

*Rash

*Bone marrow suppression

Term
Tiagabine ADR's-
Definition

*Dizziness

*Somnolence

*Nervousness

*Tremor

*Difficulty concentrating

*new onset seizures and status epilepticus when taken for unlabeled indications

Term

Vigabatrin ADR's-

 

Definition

*Potential for retinal toxicity

*Other ADR's similar to tiagabine

Term
Valproate ADR's-
Definition

*Wt gain

*Pancreatitis

*Alopecia

*Decreased plt and easy bruising

*Rash (SJS/TEN)

*SIADH

*Somnolence

*Dizziness

*Tremor

*Ataxia

*Parkinsonism syndrome and cognitive decline

*Teratogen (spina bifida)

Term
Topiramate ADR's-
Definition

*Wt loss

*Decrease sweating/heat intolerance/hyperthermia

*Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor->metabolic acidosis'

*dizzines

*Ataxia

*Various ocular effects

*teratogen (oral clefts)

Term
Felbamate ADR's-
Definition

*Same ADR's as most other AED's

*Associated with fatal aplastic anemia and hepatic failure

Term
Levetiracetam ADR's-
Definition

*Fatigue

*Somnolence

*Dizziness

*Behavioral sx's (agitation, aggression, anxiety, apathy, depersonalization, depression, emotional lability, nervousness)

Term
Donepezil ADR's-
Definition

*Insomnia

*N/V/D

Term
Memantine ADR's-
Definition
*Fairly well-tolerated
Term
Levodopa ADR's-
Definition

*N/V

*anorexia

*Orthostatic hypotension

*Vivid dreams, hallucinations, delusions, confusion, sleep disturbance

*L-dopa induced motor fluctuations (on-off syndrome) >5yrs after tx

*Wearing off phenomenon after <4h

Term
Ergot derivatives (Bromocriptine) ADR's-
Definition
*Retroperitoneal, pleura, pericardial fibrosis
Term
Non-ergot derivatives (Pramipexole and Ropirinole) ADR's-
Definition

*Nausea

*Somnolence

*Postural hypotension

*Hallucinations

*Compulsive gambling

Term
MAOb (Selegiline and Rasagiline) ADR's-
Definition

*Nausea

*HA

*confusion

*HTN crisis when combined with tyramine-rich foods or levodopa (very low risk at usual doses)

Term
Anticholinergics (Trihexphenidyl and Benztropine) ADR's-
Definition

*inhibition of salivary secretion (dry mouth)

*blockade of the ciliary muscle of the lens to cholinergic stimulation (blurred vision for near objects)

*tachycardia

*drowsiness

*decreased cognitive function

*inhibition of gut motility (constipation)

*urinary retention

Term
NMDA Antagonists (Amantadine) ADR's-
Definition

*Sedation

*confusion

*Peripheral edema 

*Livedo reticularis (localized purple blotches)

*sudden withdrawal may cause severe exacerbation of PD sx's or NMS

*All of the above effects happen at higher doses

Term
Triptans (Sumatriptan, Zolmitriptan, Rizatriptan, Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Naratriptan, Frovatriptan) ADR's-
Definition

*chest pressure or heaviness

*flushing 

*weakness

*drowsiness

*dizziness

*malaise

*a feeling of warmth

*paresthesias that last 30min

Term
Dihydroergotamine (Ergot derv) ADR's-
Definition
*Diarrhea
Term
Biguanide (Metformin) ADR's-
Definition

*GI intolerance (metallic taste, mild anorexia, nausea, abd discomfort, soft BM, diarrhea)

*Peripheral neuropathy d/t decreased Vit B12

*Lactic acidosis (rare; more common in pt with AKI, CKD, or Liver dz)

Term
Sulfonylureas (Chlorpropamide, Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride) ADR's-
Definition

*Hypoglycemia (glyburide>glimipiride>glipizide) more likely with deficient caloric intake, prolonged exercise, ETOH ingestion, >1glucose lowering drug

*Wt gain

*Chlorpropamide: may cause a disulfiram-like reaction after ETOH ingestion and may cause hyponatremia

Term
Meglitinides (Nateglinide, Repaglinide) ADR's-
Definition

*Hypoglycemia

*generally wt neutral!

Term
Thiazolideinediones (TZD's; Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone) ADR's-
Definition

*wt gain (dose and time dependent)

*Fluid retention

*decrease bone density and increase fx risk

*hepatotoxicity

Term
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (Acarbose) ADR's-
Definition
*Unabsorbed carbs can cause abd pain, diarrhea, and flatulence
Term
Incretins (Exenatide and Liraglutide) ADR's-
Definition

*GI intolerance (N/V/D)

*Hypoglycemia

*Acute pancreatitis

*Ligraglutide: Thyroid C-cell Carcinomas

Term
Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Inhibitors (Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin, Linagliptin) ADR's-
Definition

*Hypersensitivty rxns (urticara/facial edema)

*Acute pancreatitis

*might affect some immune cells

Term
Prandial Insulin Analogs (Regular, Lispro, Aspart, Glusiline) ADR's-
Definition

*Hypoglycemia

*Wt gain

Term
SERMs (Raloxifene, Tamoxifen) ADR's-
Definition

*Hot flashes and leg cramps

*increased risk of VTE

Term
Calcitonin ADR's-
Definition

*Nasal spray: rhinitis and epistaxis

*SQ/IM: injection site rxn, flushing, nausea

Term
Bisphosphonates (Disphosphonate i.e. Etidronate and Tiludronate and Aminobisphosphonate i.e. Alendronate, Risedronate, Ibandronate, Pamidronate, and Zoledronic acid) ADR's-
Definition

*PO: GI sx's (heartburn, esophagitis, abd pain, diarrhea)

*IV: transient flu-like febrile illness (need to premedicated these pts with NSAID or APAP)

*Osteonecrosis of the jaw and ocular effects (IV>PO)

*Atypical femur fx

Term
Anti-RANK Ligand Aby's (Denosumab) ADR's-
Definition

*Fatigue

*Hypocalcemia

*Assoc with infections (cellulitis and UTI's)

*ONJ

Term
Teriparatide ADR's-
Definition

*Nausea

*HA
*Dizziness

*Hypercalcemia

*Severe muscle cramps 

Term
Levothyroxine (LT4) ADR's-
Definition

*ADR's are caused by overtx of hypothyroidism

*Sx's of hyperthyroidism (Palpitations, tremors, anxiety, wt loss, tachycardia, increased number of BM's)

*cardiac arrhythmias in pts with heart dz

*Osteoporosis

Term
Thionamides (Propylthiouracil and Methimazole) ADR's-
Definition

*Arthralgias

*Rash urticaria or macular rash)

*GI intolerance

*Agranulocytosis (this effect with PTU is independent of dose but dose-dep response in Methimazole)

*PTU>>Methimazole: ANCA positive vasculitis with ARF, arthritis, skin ulcerations, and vasculitic rash

*PTU: Allergy mediated hepatic failure

Term
Radioactive Iodine (Sodium Iodide I-131) ADR's-
Definition

*Radiation thyroiditis (lower neck pain and release of preformed thyroid hormone from inflammed gland-> thyroid storm possible)

*risk for subsequent thyroid CA?

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