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Exam II
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Pharmacology
Professional
10/13/2013

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Term
Bethanechol
Definition

Direct acting cholinergic agonist

Muscarinic

Promotes Bladder Voiding

Don't use with obstruction

 

Term
Pilocarpine
Definition

Direct Acting Cholenergic Agonist

Muscarinic

Pupil constriction, decrease occular pressure with glaucoma

Term
Physgostigime
Definition

Idirect Acting Cholinergic Agonist

AChE inhibitor

Counter anticholinergic toxicity

Not quaternary- crosses BBB

 

Term
Neostigmime
Definition

Indirect Acting Cholinergic Agonist

Stimulates visceral SM

Term
Atropine
Definition

Cholinergic antagonist

Decreases Salivary and airway secretions

Relieves symptoms of AChE poisoning

Term
Scopolamine
Definition

Cholinergic antagonist

Similar to atropine

Term
Glycopyrrolate
Definition

Cholinergic Antagonist

Similar to atropine, but:

quaternary

little CNS effects

Prevents vagal-mediated bradycardia

 

Term
Tropicamide
Definition

Cholinergic Antagonist

Topically induce mydriasis and cycloplegia 

Term
Ipratropium
Definition

Cholinergic Antagonist

Bronchodilation

Decrease Airway Secretion

Quaternary

Term
Propantheline
Definition

Cholinergic Antagonist

Promote Urine Retention

Decreased detrusor contraction

Increased trigone Sphincter contraction

 

Term
Succinylcholine
Definition

Depolarizing NMJ Blocker (Non-Competitive)

     Mimics ACh at NMJ

     Resistant to AChE

     Not pharmacologically reversible

     Rapid onset and ultra-short acting

     Can cause hyperkalemia

 

Term
Mivacurium
Definition

Non-Depolarizing NMJ Blockers (Competitive)

(short lasting)

Promotes histamine release

t1/2 not increased with renal disease

Term
Atracurium
Definition

Non-Depolarizing NMJ Blockers (competitive)

(Intermediate)

half-life increased with hypothermia and acidosis

Half-life not increased with renal disease

 

Term
Pancuronium
Definition

`Non-Depolarizing NMJ Blockers (Competitive)

(long lasting)

Blocks muscarinic receptors (tachycardia)

Half-life increased with renal disease

 

Term
Epinepherine
Definition

Direct acting Adrenergic Agonist

Alpha nad Beta agonist

Beta-1:Increased CO

Beta-2: Bronchodilation

 

Term
Norepinepherine
Definition

Direct acting adrenergic agonist

Intense vasoconstriction and increased BP

Vagal reflex slows HR

Preferred over Epi to maintain BP during shock associated with vasodilation

No B2 effect=no broncho dilation

Term
Dopamine
Definition

Direct Acting Adrenergic Agonist

D1 dopamine receptors

Increased renal BF and Na excretion

Positive ionotropic effect

Low doses IV for CHF with compromised renal function

Low dose during shock

Term
Dobutamine
Definition

Direct Acting Adrenergic Agonist

B1 Agonist

Positive inotropic effect

low dose IV for CHF with Comp. renal Fnctn

Low dose during shock

Term
Albuterol
Definition

Selective B2 Adrenergic Agonist (Bronchodilator)

For Bronchspasm

Term
Clenbuterol
Definition

Selective B2 Adrenergic Agonist (Vasoconstrictor)

For Recurrent airway obstruction - "heaves"

 

Term
Phenylephrine
Definition

Selective A1 Adrenergic Agonist (Vasoconstrictors)

Decongestant

Vasopressor (Raise BP)

Term
Medetomidine (Dex)
Definition

Selective A2 Adrenergic Agonist (sedation)

Adjunct for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia

Decreases sympatheic outflow via presynaptic inhibition

Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition

Non-Selective Alpha Antagonist

Reduces urethral Sphincter tone

Non-competitive- irreversible

Term
Phentolamine
Definition

Non-selective Alpha Antagonist

Reduces urethral Sphincter tone

Compertive-reversible

 

Term
Prazosin
Definition

Selective Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist

(Decrease BP)

Arterial and venous vasodilation

 

Term
Atipamezole
Definition

Selective alpha 2 Adrenergic Antagonist (Reverse Sedation)

Used to reverse sedative and analgesic effects of medetomidine

Increases Sympathetic activity

 

Term
Propranolol
Definition

Nonselective Beta Adrenergic antagonist

antiarrhythmic from decreased sympathetic activity

Decreased CO

Bronchoconstriction due to B2 receptors (bad)

 

Term
Timolol
Definition

Nonselective Beta Adrenergic antagonist

Ocular use to decrease aqueous humor production during glaucoma

 

Term
Atenolol
Definition

Selective Beta 1 Adrenergic Antagonist

Decreases HR

Reduced cardiac oxygen demand

Term
Procainamide
Definition

Antiarrhythmics

 Na Channel Blocker

Class Ia

Moderate conduction slowing

Prolongs refractory period

Prolongs AP

Term
Lidocaine
Definition

Antiarrhythmics

Na Channel Blocker

Class IB

Little Conduction Slowing

Shortens refractory period

Prolongs AP

Can be used for ventricular tachycardia

 

Term
Flecainide
Definition

Antiarrhythmic

Na Channel Blocker Class IC

Profound conduction slowing

Little Change in refractory period

 

Term
Atenolol
Definition

Antiarrhythmic

Beta Adrenergic Antagonist Class II

Beta 1

Decreases HR

Reduced Cardiac oxygen demand

Term
Propranolol
Definition

Antiarrhythmic

Beta Adrenergic Antagonist Class II

(Beta 1 and 2)

Antiarrhythmic fom decreased sympathetic stimulation

Decreased CO

Bronchoconstriction due to B2 receptors (bad)

Term
Amiodarone
Definition

Antiarrhytmic

Action Potential Prolonging: Class III

Block K channels, do not effect Na Channels

 

Term
Diltiazem
Definition

Calcium channel blocker (Class IV)

Cardiac and vascular 

decrease ventricular response to atrial fibrilation

Inhibits Ca channels in cardiac myocytes/nodal cells

slows AV nodal conduction

Term

Verapamil

 

Definition

Calcium Channel Blockers: Class IV

Cardiac and vascular

Decrease ventricular response to atrial fibrilation

Inhibits calcium channels in cardiac myocytes/nodal cells

slows AV nodal conduction

Can decrease cardiac contractility 

 

Term
Dopamine
Definition

Modulator of cardiac contraction

Beta 1, Alpha 1

Increase renal blood flow and Na excretion

Positive inotropic effect

Increase CO with less vasoconstriction (less alpha 1)

Term
Dobutamine
Definition
Similar to dopamine, but no renal
Term
Milrinone
Definition

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

Increased cAMP

Increased Contraction

Term

Digoxin

 

Definition

Increased cardiac myocyte intracellular Ca

Inhibits Na/K ATPase

Decreases Ca efflux indirectly

 

Term
Pimobendan
Definition

Calcium sensitizer

Enhances contractile process directly

For CHF

Not associated with arrythmias

Term
Enalapril
Definition

Vasodilator

ACE inhibitor

Prevents conversion of Ang I to Ang II

Term
Losartan
Definition

Vasodilator 

(AT1R antagonist)

Blocks hypertensive effects of Ang II

Term
Prazoin
Definition

Vasodilator

Selective alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist

may cause "reflex tachycardia" (increased CO)

Term
Amlodipine
Definition

Vasodilator 

Calcium Channel Antagonist

vascular

Decrease total peripheral resistance

May cause reflex tachycardia

Term
Minoxidil
Definition

Vasodilator

Opens K channel in arterial SM

Decreased opening of Ca channels

Decreased TPR and BP

Term
Nitroglycerine
Definition

Venous dilator

Decreased preload

Term
Sodium Nitroprusside
Definition

nitrovasodilator

arterial and venous dilation

decreased afterload and preload

Big drop in BP

Term
Slidenafil
Definition
Increased
Term
Slidenafil
Definition

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

vasodilation 

Pulmonary hypertension

Term
Mannitol
Definition

Osmotic diuretic

Small molecular weight used for

Oliguric renal failure 

Cerebral edema 

Acute glaucoma

Term
Acetazolamide
Definition

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Weak diuretic

May cause hypokalemia 

Used for metabolic alkalosis, glaucoma

Term
Furosemide
Definition

Loop diuretic

May cause hypokalemia

Used to treat Oliguric renal failure,

CHF

Acute Pulmonary hypertension

EIPH

Term
Chlorothiazide
Definition

Thiazide diuretics

Not as effective as loop diuretics

Used for edema in cattle 

Calcium containing uroliths

Term
Spironolactone
Definition

K Sparing Diuretic

Competitive aldosterone antagonist

Delayed onset and prolonged effect

Mild diuresis 

Most often in combo with loop diuretic

Term
Amiloride
Definition

K sparing Diuretic

Principal cell sodium channel blocker

Immediate but mild diuretic effect

most often in combo with loop diuretics 

Term
Triamterene
Definition

K sparing diuretic 

Principal cell sodium channel blocker

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