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Pharmacology
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02/24/2012

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Term
What is pain? Is it subjective or objective?
Definition
What the patinet says it is. It is ALWAYS subjective
Term
Is pain understood greatly? Do we undertreat or overtreat pain?
Definition
Processes are poorly understood, and it is actually undertreated
Term
What are the different types of pain?
Definition
Nociceptive, visceral, and neuropathic pain
Term
What are the types of nociceptive pain?
Definition
Somatic and visceral
Somatic: Noxius stimulation of periphery (nerve fibers)
Visceral: noxius stimulation of visceral nerve fibers (internal organs)
=referred pain
Term
What is another name for visceral pain?
Definition
Referred pain
Term
What is neuropathic pain? Where does it occur (periphery or cns)?
Definition
Pain caused by abnormal processing of sensory information
Either in periphery or CNS
Term
Types of neuropathic pain:
Definition
Lower back pain
Neuropathy
Guillian-Barre Syndrome
Heavy metal toxicity
HIV/AIDS neuropathies
Multiple sclerosis
cancer pain (often)
Trigenimal neuroalgia
Post herpetic neuralgia
Post stroke central pain
Trauma
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
-Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy
-Spinal cord injury
-Stump pain (phantom limb)
Term
What is the role of the pharmacist in pain management?
Definition
Drug-drug interactions
Adverse drug reactions
Term
What is the main step in acute pain managment?
Definition
Symptomatic relief
Term
Which NSAIDS are salicylates?
Definition
Acetyl Salicylic Acid
Diflusinal
Term
Which NSAIDS are arylalknoic acids?
Definition
Indomethacin
Diclofenac
Term
Which NSAIDs are propionic acids?
Definition
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketorlac
Term
Which NSAID is an oxicam?
Definition
Meloxicam
Term
Which compound discussed in the NSAID lecture is NOT an NSAID?
Definition
Acetominophen
Term
How are NSAIDs classified?
Definition
By chemical structure
Term
What are the main actions of NSAIDs? (3)
Definition
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic
Analgesia
Term
What is inflammation?
Definition
Inflammation is a nonspecific immune response to damaged tissue or infection
Term
What are the hallmark signs of inflammation?
Definition
Redness
Pain
Edema
Term
What prosteglandins are associated w/ inflammation?
Definition
PGE2 and PCI2
Term
How do NSAIDS work to stop inflammation?
Definition
They block the production of PGE2 and PCI2, which cannot increase vascular permeability and release cytokines, cgrp, substance P and lead to an AP-->Pain.
All of this is blocked
Term
What part of the brain regulates body temperature? What happens when you get a fever?
Definition
Hypothalamus
The temp set point is elevated when you get a fever
Term
What can cause a fever?
Definition
Infection, tissue damage, inflammation
Term
What PG trigger a fever?
Definition
IL1 will induce PGE2 production, which makes the hypothalamus increase the temperature.
Term
How do NSAIDs reduce fever?
Definition
Block Il1 stimulation of PGE2, so the hypothalamus is not induced, and no fever ensues
Term
What type of pain do NSAIDs treat?
Definition
Pain from inflammation
Term
What are the two ways that NSAIDs treat pain?
Definition
1. Reduce inflammation and edema, and decrease pro inflammatory mediators
2. Inhibit PGE2, PGF2, and PGD2, which have been shows to stimulate pain receptors on free nerve endings
Term
What type of pain are NSAIDs good for treating?
Definition
Mild-Moderate
Term
What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDS?
Definition
They ihibit COX (reversibly or irreversibly--ASA) which converts arachidonic acid to PG
Term
How is the MOA of ASA different than other NSAIDs?
Definition
It irreversibly inhibits COX by acetylating SER530
Term
How do the physiological and pathological actions of prosteglandins compare?
Definition
Temperature control: Fever
GI Motility: Diarrhea
Gastric secretions: Ulceration
Uterine contraction: Dysmenorrhea
Etc
Term
What NSAID is a good tocylitic agnet. Why?
Definition
Indomethacin
It inhibits synthesis of PG, especially PGF2, which is responsible for uterine contractions.
This drug is a good tocylitic agent
Term
COX1 or COX 2: Uterine contractions?
Definition
COX 2
Term
What NSAID can be used ot close the ductus arteriosus? Why?
Definition
Indomethacin and Ibuprofen
PG play an important role in maintaining the patency of the ductus arteriosus during development
Term
What NSAID can be used to trat Bertters syndome? What is the disease?
Definition
Indomethacin (along w/ K sparing diuretics and K supplement)
COX 2 is induced, so increased PGEs
This disease causes hyperplasia of the kidneys and increased Barttin
Term
What type of cancer prevention is associated w/ NSAIDS? What drugs?
Definition
50% reduction in colon cancer
ASA and NSAIDS
Term
What type of NSAID has a greater reduciton in colon cancer? Why?
Definition
COX 2. Link beteen inhibition of COX2 and decreased polyp formation has beedn made in the GI
Term
What NSAID is associated w/ cardioprotection? Why?
Definition
Low dose aspirin
Low dose does not cause a significant increase in bleeding, but does inhibit blatelets.
Also associated w/ decreased circulation of C-reactive protein
Term
Where are NSAIDS absorbed?
Definition
Rapidly from the GI tract
Term
NSAID metabolism?
Definition
Phase 1 cyp
Phase 2 glucoronidaiton
Term
How are NSAIDS eliminated?
Definition
Renally
Term
What is a large reason for drug-drug interactions with NSAIDS?
Definition
They are highly bound to plasma proteins. Must watch for D-D interactions
Term
What is the primary SE of NSAIDs?
Definition
GI and renal effects
Term
Hypersensitivity in NSAIDS?
Definition
Rare but serious that does not appear to be an immune rxn, rather inhibition of COX pathway shunts AA over to teh LT pathway for an asthma like rxn
Term
What is the rationale behind GI SE of NSAIDs?
Definition
NSAIDs inhibit COX1, so there is a decrease in PGE2 and PCI2 which produce cytoprotective cells.
Acidic molecules cna irriate gastric mucosa
Term
Which NSAIDs have higher risk of gastric SE? Which have a lower risk?
Definition
Higher: Indomethacin, Meloxicam, Salicylates
Lower: Ibuprofen, diclofenac, COX 2 selective agents
Term
How can you decrease GI SE with NSAIDs?
Definition
1. Decrease the dose
2. Use PPI or PG analog (misoprolol)
3. Use enteric coated formulations
Term
Renal Side effects of NSAIDs?
Definition
Individuals with pre existing Heart problems, loop diuretics, or hypovolemia may suffer compromised renal function in the form of reduced renal blood flow and reduced GFR. These can lead to renal failure
Term
What are some other SE of NSAIDs?
Definition
-Hypersensitivity/Bronchospasm
-Gouty symptoms
-Reye's syndrome
-Increased hemorrhage
Term
What is Reye's syndrome?
Definition
Hepatic injury and encephanopathy in children with viural infection (ie chicken pox). Link to ASA although association is not clear
Term
What population are NSAIDs CI'd in? Why? What should you use instaed?
Definition
Asthmatics
Shift AA metabolism to form LT, which can constrict the airways
Use APAP
Term
What happens durin a salicate toxicity? What are the SE?
Definition
Uncoupling of Oxidative Phosphorylation (which leads to a metabolic shutdown)
-Respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperpyrexia, vomiting, hearing loss
Term
What are two common drug NSAIDs?
Definition
Warfarin and ASA: Bleeding
Methodrexate and NSAIDs: Decrease renal blood flow/uric acid buildup/gout
Term
What is the gold standard NSAID?
Definition
ASA
Term
What is the driving force for the anti-thrombotic effect of ASA?
Definition
Platelet effect on TXA2, which inhibits platelet aggregation and vasodilates
Term
What two things are inhibited by ASA? How do they contradict each other?
Definition
TXA2 is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation and a vasoconstrictor
PCI2 (prostacyclin) is an inhibitor of PGI2, whcih causes vasodilation.

TXA2 works primarily on platelets, while PGI2 works on the endothelium. Plts are irreversibly inhibited so the effect lasts longer there
Term
What is the most potent NSAID?
Definition
Indomethacin
Term
COX 1 vs COX 2
-Inducers?
-Location
-Produces
-Repressed by?
Definition
COX 1:
-Found throughout the body (mostly GI, Kidney, and plts)
-Constituitavely expressed
-Produces PGE2 and PCI2
COX2
-Derived from prostaglandins
-Inducable
-Found @ site of inury
-Induced by IL 1beta, TNF alpha, growth factors
-Repressed by anti-inflammatory agents (IL4, IL10, IL13, glucocorticoids)
Term
What is APAP effective at treating?
Definition
Antipyretic and analgesic
Term
What is the MOA of APAP?
Definition
Not clear, most likely acting centrally (but fewer GI effects)
Term
How does hypatotoxicity occur w/ APAP?
Definition
Primary metabolism is glucoronidaiton.
However, secondary is via cyp and then scavenged by glutathione.
W/ OD, depletion of glutathione. Buildup of the ROS/RNS that cause hepatotoxicity
Term
How much glutathione must be depleted in order to have APAP OD?
Definition
70%
Term
What does glutathione depletion lead to a buildup of?
Definition
N-acetyl p-benzoquinonequine
Term
How does one treat an APAP OD?
Definition
-Induce vomiting
-Administer N-acetylcystenine (an antioxidant and a glutathione prescursor)
Term
Why do you not give glutathione for an APAP OD?
Definition
Bc it can't get into the cells.
Term
What must opioids do in order to be an effective pain reliever?
Definition
Cross the BBB
Term
Do opioids act centrally or peripherally?
Definition
Both
Term
What are the three classes of analgesic agents? What type of pain does each treat?
Definition
Non opioid: mild
Opioids: severe
Analgesic adjuvants: little analgesic effect alone (ex. muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anti anxiety)
Term
What are the three classes of analgesic agents? What type of pain does each treat
Definition
Non opioid: mild
Opioids: severe
Analgesic adjuvants: little analgesic effect alone (ex. muscle relaxants, antidepressants, anti anxiety)
Term
What are the 3 opioid receptor subtypes?
Definition
Mu
Kappa
Delta
Term
What are some examples of strong opioid agonists? What about weak? Antagnist? Mixed agonist/antagonist?
Definition
Strong=morphine/fentanyl
Weak=codeine
Antagonist=naloxone/natrexone
Mixed=nalbuphine/butorphanol
Term
What receptor are most opioids agonists at?
Definition
Mu
Term
What is the SE of opioids that bind @ kappa recceptor?
Definition
dysphoria and sedation
Term
What do delta receptors do?
Definition
Make mu act better
Term
What are enkephalins? What are they naturally slective for? Where are they located?
Definition
derived from pro-enkaphalin
Throughout CNS
Bind to delta selective
Located in catecholamines and in synthetic terminals in adrenal glands
Term
What are endorphins? What do they naturally bind to? Where are they located?
Definition
Deriphed from proopiomelanocortin
Beta endorphin has analgesic activity
Bind to the mu receptor
Pituiatary and hypothalamus
Term
What do endorphins cause?
Definition
A natural high
Term
What are dynorphins? What do they bind to? Where are they located?
Definition
Derived from prodynorphin
Potent analgesic
Binds selectively to the Kappa receptor
Receptors are localized in the pituitary and hypothalamus
Term
What do opioid receptors in the brainstem mediate?
Medial thalamus?
Spinal Cord?
Hypothalamus?
Non-CNS?
Definition
Brainstem: respiration, cough, anusea, vomiting,pupillary diameter
Medial thalamus: Deep pain
Spinal cord: Integrate of incoming sensory information
Hypothalamus: neuroendocrine
Non CNS: GI tract
Term
What happens to the pharmacolgic actions of opioids when you are on them for prolonged periods? Which are exeptions to this?
Definition
Tolerance develops to most effects, except constipation, miosis, and pruritis
Term
What conditions are opioids contraindicated?
Definition
Head injury
Bronchial asthma
Convulsive disorders
Drug-drug interactions
(also pancreatitis, alcohol intoxication, hypovolemic shock-use IV, hypothyroidism, hepatic failure
Term
What type of pain should opioids NOT be used in?
Definition
Chronic, non-malignant pain
Term
What are some therapeutic uses for opioids?
Definition
Acute pain
Cancer pain
Dyspnea and pulmonary edema
Open heart surgery
Decrease fear in dying
Control withdrawal symptoms (methadone)
Term
What is the main concern with chronic opioid use?
Definition
Prevention of substance abuse
Term
Where does pain processing occur in the body?
Definition
At the spinal cord
Term
Describe the MOA of opioids at the spinal cord level?
Definition
Afferent pain inhibited at presynaptic and postsynaptic terminals
Presynapticlaly: Decrease CAMP, whihc decreases intracellular Ca, so this decreases the release of NT release (mu, kappa, and delta are here)
-Postsynaptica: bind to receptor, causing an influx of K ions into the neuron leading to hyperpolarization of the neuron and evoking an inhibitory pos synaptic potential (mu receptors only)
Term
What is the supraspinal MOA of opiates?
Definition
Via mu receptors to inhibit the inhibitory action of GABA ant hus stimulate the actiivty of adrenergic and serotenergic pahtways
Term
Do opioids put you to sleep?
Definition
No they are sedating, but are NOT hypnotics
Term
What type of pain are opioids better at treating? What type of pain is resistant?
Definition
Better at treating prolonged burning pain than sharp shooting pain
Neuropathic pain is often resistant
Term
Why do rewarding effects of opioids occur?
Definition
Due to an interaction between opioids and DA in the nucleas accumbens
Term
Which agonists are rewarding? Which are aversive?
Definition
Mu and delta are rewarding
Kapa and my antags are aversive
Term
Respiratory Depression:
-What part of brain
-Therapeutic doses
-Combination
-Death?
Definition
-Driect effect on respiratory centers in medulla
-Thx doses depress all phases of respiration (rate, minute volume, tidal exchange)
-Effects compounded (GA, tranquilizers, alcohol, sedative-hypnotics
-Opioid death almost always from respiratory depressions
Term
Effect of opioids on cough?
Definition
Depress cough centers in the medulla
Term
What are opioids effect on pupils? What receptors do this?
Definition
Pinpoint pupils
Mu and kappa receptors
Term
What drugs will antagonize pupulliary constriciton?
Definition
Naloxone
Atropine
Ganglionic blockers
Term
Opioids effect on N/V?
Definition
Directly stimulate the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) in the area postrema activating the vomiting center
Term
What opiods is muscle rigidity commonly observed with?
Definition
Fentanyl and congeners
Term
What can muscle rigidity in opioids also lead to?
Definition
Decreased respiratory function,m because muscles become stiff and can't brethe
Term
which drugs can dysphoria and agitations occur infrequently with?
Definition
Meperidine
Codeine
Hydrocodone
Term
Can opiates be used when someone has had a head injury or has an elevated ICP?
Definition
No.
Decreased ventillation can increase PaCO2 and even raises ICP further
Pupil effect (meiosis) may mask changing neurological signs
Term
What do opioids do to CV funciton?
Definition
Vasodilation and HOTN (decrease in symp tone)
Bradycardia (stiulating vagal nerve)
Little/no effect on myocardium
Term
If someone has hives/itching near injection site for an opioid what has happened?
Definition
Not a true allergy, which are very rare
Histamine has been released non-immunologically
Term
Why are facial itching and warmth a common efect following administration of opioids?
Definition
NOT histamine release, because of the change in blood flow
Term
What is the primary effect of opioid action on the SM in the intestine and stomach
Definition
Constipation
Term
What drugs can be used to treat diarrhea?
Definition
Poorly absorbed opioid agonists
Diphenoxylate (rx)
Loperamide (OTC)
Term
Since opioids cause constipation, do they have an effect on the urinary system?
Definition
Yes, can cause urinary retention
Term
What happens with opioids and the biliary system?
Definition
They cause contraction of the sphinctor of ODDI, increased pressure, which can ppt or exacerbate biliary colic
Term
Preggerz chicks and opiates?
Definition
Cross the placenta, not teratogens
May go through withdrawal
But if given during labor, can cause respiratory depression in the baby
Term
What are the two long term effects of opioid use?
Definition
Tolerance
Physcial dependence
Term
What are the withdrawall symptoms of opioids?
Definition
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Cooseflesh
Mydriasis
Drug seeking
Term
What effects does opiate tolerance develop more rapidly to?
Definition
Analgesia, Respiratory depression, Euphoria
Term
What are some symptoms of acute respiratory failure with Opioids?
Definition
TRIAD: Coma, miosis, cyanosis Asyphyxia (pinpoint pupils) Biliary spasms Pulmonary edema Muscle twitches, peripheral vasodilation-->HOTN, shock Respiratory failure
Term
Overdose of opiois symptoms?
Definition
Coma
Miosis
Respiratory depression
HOTN
Shock
Hypothermia
Pulmonary edema
Term
What happens if you OD on meperidine?
Definition
May cause mydriasis (antimuscarinic effects)
Seizures
Term
What happens if you OD on a high potench opiate such as fentanyl?
Definition
You may get acute muscular rigidity, that may impair chest movement and exacerbate hypoventilation
Term
What should you do to treat an opiate OD?
Definition
1. ABC's
2. Naloxone/Naltrexone
3. Monitor
Term
How is naloxone administered, what is is DOA?
Definition
Administered IV, short DOA (1-4 hours)
Term
What happens when you use opioid antagonist in someonone who is physically dependent?
Definition
Go into withdrawal
Term
Drug drug interaction of opiates: Which ones increase CNS depressant effects?
Definition
MAOI's
Tricyclics
Phenothiazines
Term
When you use opioids with CNS depressants, what shoudl you do?
Definition
Lower the dose
Term
Drug-Drug interactions of opioids: Which ones increase effects of morphine?
Definition
Amphetamines
Anti-histamines
Hydroxyzine
Term
What happens when you combine miperidine and an MAOI?
Definition
Excitation*
Delerium*
Hyperhyrexia
Convusions*
Severe resp depresion
Term
Pkinetics of morphine?
Definition
Rapid absorption, wide distribiution, and rapid clearance
High first pass effect
Term
Can morphine cross BBB? Why/Why not?
Definition
Only 0.02% crosses BBB because of hydrophliic
Term
Metbaolism of morphine?
Definition
Secondary metabolite 6- glucoronide morphine is active
Term
How is morphine eliminated?
Definition
renally
Term
Potency of heroin?
Definition
2.5>>morphine
Term
Can heroin cross the BBB? Why/why not?
Definition
Lipid soluble and crosses BBB faster than morphine
Term
What happens when heroin is administered IV?
Definition
Extreme euphoria
Term
Metbaolism of heroin?
Definition
Metabolized to morphine in the brain
Term
Absorption of oxycodone?
Definition
Readily absorbed orally. 60-87% reaches the plasma
Term
Metbaolism of oxycodone?
Definition
Cype 2D6
Term
Receptor affinity of oxycodone?
Definition
Mu and kappa receptors
Term
What is oxycodone often combined with?
Definition
NSAIDS/APAP
Term
What is oxycodone CR?
Definition
Pure oxycodone inside a polymer/acrylic matrix that allows for CR
Term
Why do abusers like oxycontin better than oxycodone?
Definition
You can crush it and get more.
There are no non-narcotics (pure oxy)
Term
What happens if you try and crush the new improved tamper rsistant oxy formulation?
Definition
If crushed, naloxone is acutely released to counteract the effects of the oxycodone, resuling in withdrawal symptoms in the abuser
Term
What is remoxy?
Definition
A ge;l capsule that utulizes controlled release, but is crush resistant
Term
What is meperidine?
Definition
Synthetic narcotic w/ actions similar to morphine (w/ few exceptions)
Term
What differs between morphine and meperidine?
Definition
Meperidine: no anti-tussive and may dilate pupils
Term
What is the metabolite of meperidine, what does this do?
Definition
Normeperidine: strong stimulant and convulsant
Term
Which receptor does meperidine act on? agonist or antagonsit? What does this mean?
Definition
Agonist @ kappa receptors (dysphoria)
Large dose can cause msucle twitches, tremors, and rarely convulsions
Term
Onset/DOA of fentanyl?
Definition
Rapid onset, short DOA
Term
When can fentanyl be used?
Definition
Balanced anesthesia
Term
What is oralet? Why was it removed from the market?
Definition
Fentanyl pops for kids
Kids bit the sucker, and OD
Term
What is actiq? What is it used for?
Definition
Fentanyl pop for cancer patinets, for breakthrough pain
Term
Transdermal fentnyl
-Primary use
-DOA
-Absorption
Definition
Chronic malignant pain
DOA: 72 hours
Absorption can be variable and lead to increased SE and OD otptential (fever, wound)
Term
Why shouldn't fentanyl patches be used in someone that have not been on opioids before?
Definition
They are a high dose, you can get a lower dose patch, though
Term
How does methadone differ from morphine?
Definition
Less sedation, euphoria, emesis
Term
What is methadone used for?
Definition
Treat heroin withdrawal and pain of terminal cancer
Term
Where does methadone act?
Definition
Mu receptor
Term
DOA of morphine compared to methadone?
Definition
Methadone is longer (T1/2 is 15-55 hours)
Term
DOA/Peak effect of the following:
Methadone
Fentanyl
Morphone
Merperidine
Definition
Morphine/Meperidine: Middle
Methadone: Long
Fentanyl: Fast
Term
What % and where is codene converted to morphine?
Definition
10%
After it crosses the BBB
Term
What is the main use of codeine?
Definition
Anti-tussive. Moderate pain
Term
Max analgesia of codeine compared to morphine?
Definition
12-15%
Term
Metbaolism of codeine?
Definition
2D6
Term
What is the single most highest prescribed drug in the US?
Definition
Hydrocodone
Term
What happens with high doses of D-propoxyphene?
Definition
CNS stiulation: convulsions, respiratory depression, hallucinations, confusion, coma
Term
What is D-propoxyphene related to structurally?
Definition
Methadone
Term
Analgesis of D-Dorpoxyphene comparatively?
Definition
1/2 analgesic potency of codeine (weak)
Term
What is pentazocine?
Potency?
recepotr activity?
Definition
Opioid mixed agonist antagonist
1/3 as potent as morphine
Agonst: Kappa
Antagonist: Delta, Mu
Term
What is beprenorphine?
Receptor activity?
Definition
Potent, long activing phentherene deriviative
Mu and kappa partial agonist
delta antagonist
Term
What is naloxone?
Receptors?
Purity?
Uses?
DOA?
Definition
Antagonizes most opioid receptor agonist (barbitruates @ high doses)
Almost a pur antagonist
Used to reverse coma/resp depression in OD
DOA is short
Term
What is naltrexone?
Purity?
DOA?
Definition
Opioid antagonist--pure
Longer DOA than naloxone
Term
What have recent studies show about combinations of opioid antag's w/ agonists?
Definition
Don't antagonize it, but actually enhance opioid
Term
What is apomorphine?
Definition
An emetic thjat acts @ CTZ and in a dopaminergic agonist
Term
What does dextraomethorphan relieve?
Definition
No analgesia
Anti-tussive
Term
How does tramadol work?
Definition
Act centrally
May bind to receptors and inhibit reuptake of NE/5HT
Term
What is the basic structure of a local anesthetic?
Definition
-Hydrophobic ring
-Linker=ester/amide
-Tertiary amine group
Term
What is the purpose of the aromatic ring in LA?
Definition
Bind to Na+ channels
Term
What is the importance of the ester and amide linkers in LA? Where is each metabolized?
Definition
They are the primary spot for metabolism
Esters: in the plasma by pseudocholinesterases
Amides: in the liver by CYP450
Term
What role to thet tertiary amines play in LA?
Definition
Lipophilict
Cationized to quat amine, hydrophylic and soluble
Term
What is the MOA of LA?
Definition
Intervere w/ the increase in Na permeability that subserves thedepolarizing phase of an AP, therefore blocking generation of nerve impulses
Term
What do we need to take away from the MOA of LA?
Definition
It bascially makes it more difficult for AP to be propogated and fired. Block axonal conduction
Term
What happens to the AP when an LA is used?
Definition
It is squished, less Na enters, so less depolarized, and takes more time
Term
W
Definition
Term
What do LA do to the threashold potential of AP?
Definition
Increase it
Term
What form of an LA will block Na channels?
Definition
The cationized form
Neutral form has weak effiacy at blocking: Benzocaine
Term
What form of LA can cross where within the body, how does this effect the MOA?
Definition
-Neutral has to be able to cross CM
-Cationized has to block Na channels
Must be in neutral form first, and then convert to the cationic form
Term
What type of channels do LA block? (primiary)
Definition
Voltage gated, use dependent channels
(NOT resting channels or closed ones)
Term
Besides Na, what other things do LA's block? Which can related to ADR?
Definition
K, Ca, nicotinic receptor mediated conductance, and substance P (which can releate to ADR's)
Term
What is the effect of pH on LA?
Definition
As pH increases, LA shifts to neutral form (which is more readily absorbed, but can't block Na channels)
As pH decreases, shifts to cationized form (which cannot cross the membrane, and therefore cannot block Na channels)
Term
What effect does increased blood flow have on LA activity? What about SE?
Definition
Increased blood flow can move LA away from injection site, which can lead to less activity in the are
-More systemic absorption-->SE
Term
What role does decreased blood flow have on LA?
Definition
Keeps the LA at the site of injection, so less systemic SE.. and increased efficacy of the drug
Term
Which nerve fibers are effected by LA first? Which are effected last?
Definition
Unmylenated (C fibers) are first
Alpha motor neurons are least effected (large mylenated)
Based on size/mylenation
Term
Order of sensory block/return?
Definition
1. Pain
2. Cold
3. Warmth
4. Touch
5. Deep pressure
6. Motor fxn
Term
How is benzocaine used?
Definition
Topically to treat dermatitis and itching
Term
When is cocaine used?
Definition
Reduce bleeding in oral surgery (constrictive properties)
Term
CNS SE of LA? Too high/too low of a dose?
Definition
low doses: CNS stimulation (restlessness/tremor/convulsion)
high doses: CNS depression (sedation, respiratory depression, loss of consciousness)
Term
SE of LA: CV
Definition
Act on the myocardium to decrease excitability, conduction, and contraction
Vasodilate (all but coke)
Toxicity=HOTN/Arrythmias
Term
SE of Buvipacaine?
Definition
Ventricular tachydardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Term
SE of cocaine?
Definition
Excitatory conditions from catecholamines
Term
SE of lidocaine?
Definition
anti-arrythmic properties
Term
SE of epinephrine?
Definition
Stimulatory effects on the heart
Term
What are some SE from severe LA toxicity?
Definition
Circum-oral tongue numbeness
Lighheadedness
Tinnitis
Visual disturbances
Respiratory arrest
Mucular twitching
Convulsions
Unconsciousness
Coma
CV Collapse
Term
Hypersensitivity of LA?
Definition
Rare, but not unheard of
Allergic to easter derived metabolite PABA
They may also be allergic to stabalizers/adjuvants
Term
What is the therapeutic use of cocaine?
Definition
Provides vasoconstriction and anesthesia in oral surgeries
Term
What was the first LA?
Definition
Procaine
Term
Which LA are esters and can cause allergic rxn?
Definition
Procaine
Tetracaine
Articaine
Term
What is CI w/ procaine?
Definition
Sulfonamides
Term
Why isn't procaine as common amymore?
Definition
Low potency
Slow onset
Short DOA
Term
Administration of procaine?
Definition
Confined to infiltration anesthesia
Term
Lidocaine:
-DOA
-Administration
-Other fun facts
Definition
-Intermediate DOA
-Patches, SC, IM, iV (wide range clinically)
-Class 1C anti-arrythmic
-Drug and metabolite are a primary source of severe toxic effects
Term
DOA of Bupivacaine?
Definition
Long
Term
What LA can produce prolonged anesthesia for procedures such as the post OP period?
Definition
Bypivacaine
Term
CV of Bupivacaine?
Definition
More cardiotoxic than equi-effective lidocaine
Term
Levobupivacaine
Definition
As potent as bupivacaine w/ less cardiotoxic effects
Term
What drug was developed as an alternative to bupivacaine?
Definition
Ropivacaine
Term
DOA/Type of Link of Ropivacaine?
Definition
Amide w/ long DOA
Term
Potency/CV of ropvacaine?
Definition
Slightly less potent than bupccacaine w/ less CV effects
Term
What is bupvacaine used for?
Definition
Continuous influsion (epidural) lasts for days
Term
What type of anesthesia is Ropivacaine used for?
Definition
Both regional and epidural
Term
What type of anesthesia is tetracaine used for?
Definition
Topical preps and spinal anesthesia
Term
Which LA should not be usd obsterically due to neonate toxicity?
Definition
Mepivacaine
Term
Mepivacaine: DOA/Type of link
Definition
Amide
Intermediate DOA (simialr to lidocaine w/ 20%>>>potency
Term
Prilocaine: Link type and DOA?
Definition
Amide w/ intermediate DOA
Term
What is the drug of choice of IV regional blocks (LA)?
Definition
Prilocaine
Term
Which LA has a SE of methemoglobinemia?
Definition
Prilocaine
Term
What LA has both an amide and an ester group?
Definition
Atricaine
Term
Articaine: Use, DOA
Definition
Dental surgeries, rapid onset (1-6 minutes_
Term
Which LA is poorly soluble so it can be used topically?
Definition
Benzocaine
Term
Which LA is in many OTC meds?
Definition
Dyclonine
Term
Which LA is not a benzoate, ester, or amide?
Definition
Pramoxine
Term
Goals of general anesthesia?
Definition
-Analgesia
-Amnesia
-Hypnosis
-Muscle relaxation
-Inhibition of autonomic reflexes
Term
What pharmacokinetic property is most important to look at when using general anesthetics? (ADME)
Definition
Distribution
Term
DO you want a general anesthetic to have a fast or slow induction rate? Is it better to keep the patient on anesthesia for a long period or short period?
Definition
Fast
Short period-->Better recovery
Term
Are IV GA given all at once or over a period of time?
Definition
All at once--bolus
Term
Describe distribution of the drug after adimistration of a GA?
Definition
It first distributes to areas of high blood flow and low volume (like the brain), and then it goes to areas of lower blood flow and higher volume (ex. adipose/muscle)
Term
General anesthetic flow in body: (frst-->last)
Definition
Blood-->Brain/viscera-->Lean muscle-->adipose
Term
GA relationship of T1/2 and DOA?
Definition
May have a long T1/2 but they all have a fairly short DOA comparitavely
Term
How does one prolong the effect of a GA?
Definition
Redosing, duration is dose dependent
Term
Who may need less of a GA dose? Why?
Definition
The elederly, because they have a smaller Vd.
Term
What is the most frequently used IV inducing GA?
Definition
Thiopental
Term
DOA of thiopental? What is it usually used for?
Definition
Ultrashort acting (5 minutes)
Inducing agent, then start another gas agent
Term
What is the gold standard GA inducing agent?
Definition
Thiopental
Term
Thiopental:
-Induction
-Unconscious rate
-Amnesia quality
-Analgesia quality
-Muscle relaxation qty
Definition
Pleasant induction
Rapid unconsciousness
Good amnesia
Poor analgesia, Poor muscle relaxation
Term
What is the MOA of thiopental?
Definition
Binds to GABAa recepor, increases Cl influx into cell.
This stimulates inhibitory neuronal systems
Term
What CNS effects does thiopental have?
Definition
It decreases cerebral metabolism and O2 utilization
It decreases cerebral blood flow and ICP
Therefore it protects the brain against hypoxic/ischemic injury
Term
Direct cardiovascular effects of thiopental?
Definition
Peripheral vasculature: decrease BP, vascular resistance, CO, venodilation (HOTN,Schock), venodilation occurs due to increased venous capitance
Myocardium: direct depressant. Lowers contractility
Term
Indirect CV effects of thiopental?
Definition
HR is increased via barostatic reflex
Term
How does the anesthesiologist know that thiopental is working well?
Definition
HR is increased via barostatic reflex
Term
What happens to people who have a high sympathetic tone when placed on thiopental? What can be done to comabet this? What causes this?
Definition
They experience a profound drop in BP (hypovolemia, HF, CAD, BB block)
Often take an anti-anxiety prior to reduce the tone.
This is caused by a redistribution of CO
Term
Respiratory effects of thiopental?
Definition
Respiratory depression occurs in a dose-dependent fashio
Term
Do you need muscle relaxants alng w/ thiopental?
Definition
Yes, because you still have trachael/laryngeal reflexes
Term
If you have asthma, can you use thiopental?
Definition
Indeed
Term
Renal/GI/Liver effects of thiopental?
Definition
No significant effects upon short term use: should continue to monitor RBF
Term
MOA of propophol?
Definition
Some action at GABAa
Enhances Cl conductance @ glycine
But the MOA is not fully known
Term
CNS effects of propofol?
Definition
Decreases cerebral blood flow and metabolism
Term
CV effects of propofol?
Definition
Decreased BP, vascular resistance, HR, CO, Central venous pressure is unchanged
Greater degree of Bp reduction than thiopental
Term
Propofol vs Thiopental: Which has more CV depression?
Definition
Propofol
Term
Which GA burns on injection? What makes it do that?
Definition
Propofol: Phenol component
Term
Time to take effect of propofol:
Definition
Extremely fast acting
Term
Which GA is the one where the patinets can resume conversation in recovery w/o pause?
Definition
Propofol
Term
Can propofol be used for maintenence, or is it only a good inducing agent?
Definition
Both :)
Term
Euphoria or dysphoria of propofol?
Definition
Euphoria
Term
MOA of Etomidate:
Definition
Activates GABAa receptors
Term
What is the primary indication for etomidate?
Definition
Used in patients @ risk of HOTN
Term
CNS effects of etomidate:
Definition
Decrease cerebral blood flow/ICP
Decrease O2 metabolic rate
Term
Etomodate Respiration:
Definition
Minimal ventilatory depression
Lower incidence of apnea
Term
Etomidate CV:
Definition
Minimal changes in all parameters
Well suited for pts w/ CV risk factor
Term
What is the GA drug of choice for pts w/ heart problems?
Definition
Etomodate
Term
Etomidate: Muscluloskeletal system? How do you fix this?
Definition
Myoclonus
Controlled though adjuct txy: midrazolem
Term
What is the MOA of Ketamine? What is special about this?
Definition
Antagonist of NMDA: non competative
Term
What GA is the only one that acts by inhibition of stimualtory neuronal systems?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
Which GA causes a "dissociative" feeling where you are out of body?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
What population is ketamine used in?
Definition
Patients at risk for HOTN and bronchospasm
Term
What muct you be sure to give along with ketamine?
Definition
Something that causes amnesia, they are not asleep, just dissociated from their body
Term
What are CNS SE of ketamine?
Definition
-Unpleasant dreams: reduced by benzo's barbs and N2O -Increase in cerebral blood flow and ICP
Term
CV effects of Ketamine? What patinets are these good in, CI?
Definition
Increased HR, BP, CO due to sympathetic stimulation.
Good in pts who get HOTN during anesthesia
Bad for pts who are at risk for MI
Term
What GA is the most effective bronchodilator?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
Ketamine: respiratory
Definition
Small dsoes=minimal ventilatory depression
Profound analgesia reduces airway reflexes (intubation)
Term
Other random SE of ketamine?
Definition
-Salivary tracheobronchal secretions increased
Non purposeful tonic/clonic/ athenoid movements
Nystigmuc/phonation occur
Term
What opioid medication is used as an GA?
Definition
Remifentanyl
Term
WHy are opioids used as GA NOT reliable for? What are they used for?
Definition
Amnesia
Used for pre-op/induction/maintenence/post-op pain
Term
What is the shortest acting opioid?
Definition
Remifentanil
Term
What GA is the one exception to the rule of distribution?
Definition
Remifentanil
Term
How is remifentanil metabolised?
Definition
Non-specific esterases
Term
What GA stops actions after 8 minutes of turning it off?
Definition
Remifentanil
Term
What are 2 things to consider when choosing an inhaled general anesthetic?
Definition
Solubility
Potency
Term
What is the most potent inhaled GA?
What is the weakest inhaled GA (maybe not considered GA)
Definition
Halothane
NO
Term
WHy is solubility important when choosing an inhaled GA?
Definition
Because drug must get to the brain
Directly coorelated w/ the blood:gas ratio.
But if it gets absorbed from the lung-> blood (high ratio stays there) so it takes longer to get to the brain. Delays induction
Term
What are the physiochemical properties of inhaled general anesthetics?
Definition
Highly lipid soluble
Ethers: except halothane
-low metabolism
Term
Which inhaled general anesthetic is not an ether? Why is this important?
Definition
Halothane
Important bc of toxicities (breaks down faster)
Term
IGA that smell good (names)
How do you administer them?
Definition
-Halothane
-Sevoflurane
-Can give from beginning to end: pleasant induction
Term
IGA that smell bad (names)
How do you give them?
Definition
Desflurane
Isoflurane
Give IV and transfer
Term
What population will you be most concerned with the smell of IGA?
Definition
Children.
Adults get IV's
Term
Halothane:
Blood gas portion, induction rate, recovery
Definition
High rate: Slow induction, slower recovery
Term
Metbaolism of halothane?
Definition
60-80% by lungs
Remaining to liver: froms TFA (necrosis ensues)
Term
CV effects of halothane?
Definition
Can depress SA Node and sensitize the heart to catechol induced arrythmias
-So after surg. HR is already high and symp is activated. Ectopic areas by cathechols. SA not workin-->Arrythmias.
Can help treat this by giving a BB
Term
What is the perferred IGA for neurocsurg procedures?
Definition
Isoflurane: Less decrease in ICP and cerebral blood flow
Term
What IGA is used in patinets w/ compromised myocardial fxn?
Definition
Isoflurane: Potent coronary vasodilator and CO is maintained
Term
Isoflurane: Blood gas partition, induction, recovery
Definition
Moderate Blood gas partition
Faster induction and recovery than halothane
Term
Desflurane: Blood gas partition, induction, recovery, metabolism, maintenece or induction?
Definition
Low blood gas partition
Fast induction and recovery
99% metbaolized in the lungs
Widely used for maintenance NOT induction
Term
Sevoflurane: Blood/Gas partition, induction, recovery, maintenence or induction?
Definition
Low blood gas parition
Fast induction and recovery
Widely used for surgical maintenance, and induction (mostly throughout in kiddos)
Term
Nitrous oxide: Potency, what is it good for, % concentrations rationale
Definition
Not potent as an anesthetic
Good for analgesia and sedation
50% in dental surg
80% upper limit (bc must have 20% O2)
70% is common
Term
WHat is the #1 to remember about nitrous oxide?
Definition
It makes everything work better
Use less of the drug
Term
What drug class are good adjuvants to general anesthesia, why? Which 2 drugs from this class?
Definition
Benzo's. Good amnesic agnents
Lorazapam, Midazolam
Term
Therapeutic uses of Skeletal muscle relaxants: What does this do to the amount of drug needed for anesthesia?
Definition
Adjuvant to surgical anesthesia
Less anesthetic drug needed
Term
What other procedures are skeletal muscle relaxants good for besides adjuvants?
Definition
Orthapedic procedures, ie dislocations
Term
Where do most skeletal muscle relaxants act?
Definition
Ach and nicotinic receptors
Term
What are the two classes of skeletal muscle relaxants?
Definition
Deopolarizing
Non-depolarizing
Term
Depolarizing Skeletal muscle relaxant:
-Drug name
Definition
Succinyl choline
Term
Succinyl choline:
Onset/ Duration
MOA
Definition
Fast onset: 1 minute
Ultrashort duration: 5-8 minutes
Act as a reversible but persistent agonist of ACH @ nicothinc receptors ant NMJ of skeletal muscles (binds initally, contracts, doesn't release, then relaxes, but molecule still bound. Irreversible. No antidote)
Term
What is the drug of choice for trachael intubation (skeletal muscle relaxant)
Definition
Succinyl choline
Term
What is the MOA of nondepolarising skeletal muscle relaxants?
Definition
Act as ach antagonist @ nicotinic receptors.
Bulky quat amine structure
Term
What reverses action of non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxants?
Definition
Duraction of action is decreased by cholinesterase inhibitors: But not reversible.
Term
How are skeletal muscle relaxants administered?
Definition
IM/IV
Term
Succinyl choline metabolism?
Definition
Plasma esterases, NOT acetyl cholinesterase.
Term
What can happens if a person has a pseudocholinesterase deficiency and is placed in succinylcholine?
Definition
Can't break it down as quickly.. Short acting drug can last hours, this is a medical emergency.
Term
How are most non-depolarizing agents metbaolized? Which 2 drugs are exeptions, and where are they metabolized?
Definition
Liver.
Atracronium. Mivacronium: Hofmann degredation and are hydrolyzed by plasma esterases
Term
When are the agensts atracurium and mivacurium preferred?
Definition
Cases of hepatic and renal insuficciency
Term
How would one reverse the blockade from a non-depolarizing agent?
Definition
-Increase the concentration of the noraml NT at the nicotinic receptor
-Cholinesterase inhibitors 9neostigmine/pyridostigmine)
-Muscarinic antagonist (glycopyrrolate) is given to offset the adverse effect of increase in cholinergic activity
Term
What is the main SE of succinyl choline? (when is CI). What is another SE?
Definition
Hyperkalemia
CI in pts w/ burn or spinal cord injury

Autonomic ganglia/adrenal medulla are stimulated leading to bradycardia and HOTN
Term
Which skeletal relaxant elicits histamine release the most as a SE?
Definition
D-tubocuraine
Term
Which skeletal muslce relaxant is a sympathomimetic which elicits tachycardia and htn?
Definition
Pancuronium
Term
When you you ventilate when person is on a skeletal muscle relaxant?
Definition
ALWAYS. Respiratory parapysis.
Term
Which skeletal muscle relaxant can cause neuromalignant fever?
Definition
Succinyl choline
Term
What age of people is epilepsy most likely to occur? Why?
Definition
<<18: rapid evvelopment
>>60: neurodegenerative
Term
What is the most common cause of seuzires?
Definition
Not known
Idiopathic
Term
What are sources of seizure incidents that are secondary to a primary factor?
Definition
Changes in blood flow or supply to a brian region
Tumor growing in a region of the brain
Traumatic injury
Neurodegeneration
Immune response to an infection
Term
Difference between generalized an partial seizures?
Definition
Partial: often get an aura before
Generalized: no aura, full hemisphere
Term
What type of the brain is affected in absence seizures?
Definition
Thalamocortical circuits
Term
What age group do absence seizures occur most in?
Definition
Young children 4-12
Term
Describe what happens during an absence seizure?
Definition
Altered conscioiusness: stare/gaze during activities
Occur during many times during the day, but only last a few seconds
Term
Who is more likely to get myoclonic seizures? Children or adults?
Definition
Chilren
Term
What is a myoclonic seizure?
Definition
Characterized by short, jerking contractions
Term
Tonic/Clonic Seizures?
Definition
Rigidity (tonic) with intermittent periods of jerking movements (clonic)
Usually last for a few minutes
Term
What is status epilepticus?
Definition
Medical emergency
Tonic/clonic seizure that last for a longer period of time w/ no cesssation in contraction activity
Term
Which anti-convulsants are highly protein bound?
Definition
Phenytoin
Fosphenytoin
Carbamazepines
Benzodiazepines
Tiagabine
Valproic Acid
Term
For Na channel blocking drugs: What state of the channel do they promote?
Definition
Inactivated
Term
What type of Ca channels does ethosuximide and valproic acid block?
Definition
T type
Term
Which anti-convulant drug increases the duration of the GABA channel opening?
Definition
Barbiturates
Term
Which anti-convulsant drug increases the frequency of GABA channel opening?
Definition
Benzos
Term
What is the MOA of tiagabine
Definition
Increases GABA in the synapse by inhibiting GAT-1
Term
If SE occur w/ an anti-convulsant drug, is it better to switch to a new drug or use an adjuvantagent?
Definition
Due to complinace, it is preferred to switch to a different monothx before adding adjuvants
Term
How do you apporach treatment of seizures?
Definition
Therapy is symptomatic, often initial treatment is not effective, trial and error, must be adjusted or changed, only 50% achieve complete control
Term
Which anticonvulsants are prodrugs?
Definition
Fosphenytoin
Oxcarbezpeine
Some barbs
Term
Know which anticonvulsants have no metabolic interactions w/ other anticonvulsant drugs?
Definition
Gabapentin
Levetircetam
Term
Which anti convulsant drugs cause hepatotoxicity
Definition
Lamotrigine
Valproic Acid
Felbamate
Term
Which anti-convulsants cause CNS depression?
Definition
Benzo's and Barb's
Term
Which anti-convulsants cause renal stones?
Definition
Topiramate
Zonisamide
Term
Which anti-convulsants cause teratogenicity?
Definition
Valproic Acid
Term
Which anti-convulsants cause stevens johnsons syndrome?
Definition
Lamotrigine
Phenytoin
Fosphenytoin
Carbamazepine
Barbitruates
Benzo's
Term
Which anti-convulsants cause aplastic anemia?
Definition
Felbamate
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