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09/25/2013

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Term
Heparin
Definition

MOA: Bind ATIII: increase affinity for serine proteases, Xa and IIa, lipase release clears chylomicrons, neutralizes positive charge of vascular wall, causes endothelial release of TFPI

Route of Admin: Mostly IV (some subQ), 5-10min onset

Clinical: Surgical anticoagulant (open heart b/c antagonist), Prophylaxis/ Anticoag, Unstable angina

Side Effects: Bleeding (GI), HIT, osteoperosis, alopecia

 

 

*monitored by APTT (2-2.5x baseline)

*Metab: Kidney/Liver: Adjust RI

*Strongly acidic (protamine sulfate antagonist)

Term
Enoxaparin
Definition

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

MOA: Complex with ATIII; inhibits Xa and IIa,

Route of Admin: SubQ (cross barrier more easily)

Clinical: Prophylaxis/Treatment DVT, ACS

Side Effects: Bleeding

 

 

*Monitored by Anti-Xa
*100% bioavailable/ Longer duration of action
Term

Fondaparinux

(pentasaccharide)

Definition

Pentasaccharide Synthetic Heparin

MOA: Bind ATIII, inhibit Xa

Route of Admin: SubQ

Clinical: DVT
Side Effects:
Bleeding

Term
Argatroban
Definition

MOA: Inhibits IIa (thrombin)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Anticoag management of HIT, patients that can't tolerate Heparin 
Side Effects:
Bleeding

 

 

*No cofactor

*Cleared by the liver

Term
Bivaliradin
Definition

MOA: Inhibits IIa (thrombin)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Anticoag management of HIT 
Side Effects:
Bleeding

 

*Also antiplatelet effects: approved for PTCA

Term
Hirudin
Definition

MOA: Inhibits IIa (thrombin)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Anticoag management of HIT 
Side Effects:
Bleeding

 

*Short t1/2

*NO cofactor

*Kidney excretion: adjust RI

*Commercially available refludan

Term
Antithrombin Concentrates
Definition

MOA: Inhibits IIa (thrombin) - all serine protease when combined with heparin

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: DIC, sepsis, thrombophilia, hypercoaguable state
Side Effects:
None

 

*Treat acquired/congenital ATIII deficiency

Term
Protamine Sulfate
Definition

MOA: Heparin antagonist (highly basic)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Reversal of Heparin

Side Effects: Bradycardia/ Hypotension

 

 

1USP heparin: 10ug Protamine

Term
Warfarin
Definition

MOA: Competitve antagonist of Vit K (epoxidase); supress synthesis of Factor II, VII, IX, X (no gamma carboxyglutamic acid)

Monitoring: PT/INR (1.5x baseline)

Clinical: Prolonged treatment of DVT, A Fib

Side Effects: Bleeding, coumadin induced necrosis (protein C impairment)

 

*PIVKA antagonist

* 97% protein bound

*Liver metabolism

*Pass placental barrier: teratogen

Term
Vit K
Definition

MOA: Cofactor for Factors II, VII, IX, X

Monitoring: NONE

Clinical: Hypoprothrombinemia, Intestinal disorders, Antibiotics (bacteria in gut produce)

Side Effects: Hemolysis (rare)

Term

Rivaroxaban

Apixaban

Definition

MOA: Anti-Xa

Monitoring: None

Clinical: Stroke prevention in Afib

Side Effects: Bleeding, liver toxicity

 

 

*Rivaroxaban: Also approved prophyl/treatment DVT

Term
Dabigatran
Definition

MOA: inhibits thrombin

Monitoring: None

Clinical: Stroke prevention in afib

Side Effects: bleeding, liver toxicity

Term
Aspirin
Definition

MOA: Cox1 inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: ACS, stroke, arterial thrombosis

Side Effects: Bleeding, gastric irritation

 

*Unresponsive due to COX polymorphism

Term
Clopidogrel
Definition

MOA: ADP receptor inhibitor (ADP increases GP 2b/3a)

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: ACS, stroke, stent

Side Effects: Bleeding

 

*Resistance due to polymorphism

Term
Prasugrel, Ticagrelor
Definition

MOA: ADP inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: ACS, stroke, Stent

Side Effects: Bleeding

 

*Less variation due to polymorphism, more toxic effects

Term
NSAIDs
Definition

MOA: Cox inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Antiinflammatory

Side Effects: Bleeding

Term
Dipyridamole
Definition

MOA: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Arteriole thrombosis, Stroke

Side Effects: Bleeding

Term
Cilostazo
Definition

MOA: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Intermittent claudication

Side Effects: Hypotension

Term
Abciximab
Definition

MOA: GP 2b/3a inhibitor

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: ACS, PCI

Side Effects: Bleeding

Term
Eptifibitide
Definition

MOA: GP 2b/3a inhibitor

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: ACS, PCI

Side Effects: Bleeding

Term
Tirofiban
Definition

MOA: GP 2b/3a inhibitor

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: ACS, PCI

Side Effects: Bleeding

Term
Streptokinase
Definition

MOA: Fibrinolytic (activate t-PA)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Thrombolysis, Stroke, MI, PE

Contra: Intracranial bleeding, hemorrhage, pregnant

Side Effects: Bleeding, Re-occulsion (embolism)

 

*Local or Sytemic

Term
Urokinase
Definition

MOA: Fibrinolytic

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Thrombosis, stroke, MI, PE

Contra: Intracranial bleed, hemorrhage, pregnancy

Side Effects: Bleeding, re-occulsion (embolism)

Term
Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Definition

MOA: Fibrinolytic

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Thrombosis, Stroke, MI

Contra: Intracranial bleed, hemorrhage, pregnant

Side Effects: Bleeding

 

*not indicated for PE

*Alteplase: human tPA

*Reteplase: stronger fibrin affinity

*Tenecteplase: longer t1/2

Term
Epsilon Amino Caproic Acid
Definition

MOA: anti-fibrinolytic: fibrinolytic antagonist

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Reversal of Bleeding

Side Effects: Hypotension

 

 

Term
Aprotonin
Definition

MOA: Antifibrinolytic: inhibit kallikrein (procoagulant) block production of bradykinin

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Reversal of bleeding

Side Effects: Graft thrombosis

 

*stronger than Epsilon Amino Caproic Acid

Term
Anchrod
Definition

MOA: Fibrinolytic (from venom)

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Stroke

Side Effects: Allergic Rxn

Term
Tranexamic Acid
Definition

MOA: AntiFibrinolytic

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Reversal of Bleeding

Side Effects: Retinopathy

Term
Statins
Definition

MOA: Inhibit HMG-CoA Reductase, Increase LDLR (SREBP transcript), ↓ Cholesterol = less VLDL production (↓triglyceride)

PK: Lova, Simva, Alva (CYP3E4), Fluva, Rosuva (2C9) Prava (renal - use w/ cyclosporin)

Therpeutic: Elevated LDL or High Risk Cardiovasc disease

Adverse: Myalgia, Myopathy: Rhabdomyelosis (myoglobin in urine) (Minor: GI, liver function, increase DMT2)

Drug Interaction: CYP450 metabolized drugs (Not Pravastatin), grapefruit juice, increase CYP450, GEMIFIBRIZOL: inhibit glucouronidation & OATP2 transporter

 

*Other effects: dec adhesion of monocytes, dec oxidation LDL, stabilize endothelium (dec rupture), dec monocyte and SMC replication, dec inflammation

Term
Bile Resin
Definition

Cholestyramine, Cholestipol, Cholesevelam

MOA: Cation binds bile so can't be reabsorbed; increase cholesterol 7-a hydroxylase to produce more bile, deplete stores, increase SREBP, increase LDLR

PK: totally excreted in feces

Therpeutic: Secondary line of LDL reduction, aggressive treatment in COMBO with statin, pregnant women

Adverse: Increase HMG-CoA Reductase, increase VLDL (Contra: Type III Dyslipoproteinemia), GI, decrease fat soluble vit absorp (cholestipol/cholestyramine)

 

*Relieve pruritis, prevent Crohn's diarrhea, bind toxin A/B in C. Diff

Term
Ezetimibe
Definition

MOA: Sterol absorption inhibitor (NPC1L1), decreases VLDL (some become LDL), increase LDLR

PK: circulates enterohepatically

Therpeutic: LDL hyperlipidemia, in combo with statin to reduce dose of statin; Familial hypercholesterolemia

Adverse: Well tolerated, Flatulence

Drug Interaction: Cyclosporin increase concentration

Term
Niacin
Definition

MOA: GPR109A: Gi protein decrease cAMP, decrease lipolysis and FFA to liver, decrease triglyc/VLDL production, inhibit DGAT for triglyc production, decrease apoCIII production which increase LPL activity (clears VLDL), increases halflife of apoAI (increase HDL), reduces Lp(a): competitive inhibitor plasminogen

PK: excreted in urine

Therpeutic: Familial hyperlipidemia, most effective HDL raiser, Reduce MI, COMBO statin/resin

Adverse: Skin flushing and pruritis, inhibits uric acid secretion (GOUT), hyperglycemis (DMT2), peptic ulcer

 

Term
Fibrates
Definition

Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate

MOA: Ligand for PPARa, increase HDL, decrease LDL( increase LPL, decrease apoCIII), increase periph VLDL clearance, decrease hepatic TG synthesis, increase SR-B1 receptor for HDL increase cholesterol clearance

PK: protein bound, extrahepatic circulation

Therpeutic: hypertriglyceridemia (risk for pancreatitis), low HDL, DOC familial dysbetalipoproteinemia

Adverse: GI, Gallstone (decrease cholesterol 7a hydroxylase), Gemfibrizol (RHABDOMYELOSIS)

Drug Interaction: Protein bound (warfarin), hypoglycemia (sulfonylurea), STATIN (Gemfibrizol - inhibits transporter and glucouronidation)

Contra: Pregnant, Liver Failure (risk dysfunction), Renal Failure (excreted)

Term
Nitric Oxide (INOMAX)
Definition

MOA: covalent modification of proteins (MLC)

Route of Admin: Inhalation

Clinical: ACS, pulm hypertension, ARDS

Side Effects: hypotension, vasodilation

 

*inhibit white cell adhesion (decrease E-selectin from endothelial cells)

Term

Nitroglycerine or

Isosorbide Dinitrate

Definition

MOA: NO donor: requires cystein cofactor

Route of Admin: sublingual (rapid), oral (intermediate)

Clinical: Pulm artery hypertension, Atherosclerotic diseases (decreased endothelial NO release)

Side Effects: hypotension

 

*Amyl nitrate (rapid - rarely prescribed)

Term
Hydralazine
Definition

MOA: NO donor, vasodilation

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Hypertension

Side Effects: Headache, nausea, vomiting, hypotension

Term
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Definition

MOA: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (increase cGMP)

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Hypertension, ED

Side Effects: hypotension

Term
L-Arginine
Definition

MOA: NO donor (increase production of NO)

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: ACS, vascular disease (decreased NO from endothelium)

Side Effects: hypotension

Term
L-NMMA/L-NAME
Definition

MOA: arginine derivative compete for NOS

Route of Admin:

Clinical: Sepsis, inflammatory condtions, excess peroxynitrite (toxic to cells, less GTH in disease condition)

Side Effects: hypertension

 

*Heme: NO scavenger

*5-Methylthiolcitrulline

*7-Nitroindazole: binds NOS

Term
Captopril/Enalapril/Lisinopril
Definition

MOA: ACE inhibitor

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Hypertension

Side Effects: Severe stomach pain, hypotension

 

*enalapril is a prodrug

Term

Saralasin

Losartan/Valsartan

Definition

MOA: Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist

Route of Admin: Oral

Clinical: Hypertension

Side Effects:

Losartan: diarrhea, insomnia, nasal congestion

Valsartan: Stomach pain, nausea

Term
Aprotonin
Definition

MOA: Kallikrein inhibitor

Route of Admin: IV

Clinical: Inflammation

Side Effects: Heart attack, stroke, kidney failure (decrease bradykinin production)

Term
Bosentan
Definition

MOA: Non-selective inhibitor of ETa and ETb (endothelin receptor)

Route of admin: oral and IV

Clincial: pulmonary hypertension

Side Effects: liver problems, stomach pain, nausea

Term
Icatibant
Definition

MOA: Bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist

Route of admin: Oral

Clincial: Inflammatory response

Side Effects: stomach pain, nausea

Term

Desmopressin

(DDAVP)

Definition

MOA: ADH analogue

Route of admin: IV

Clincial: Diabetes insipidis, increase factor VIII and vWF for surgery and blood banking

Side Effects: Stomach pain, nausea

Term
Acetazolamide
Definition

MOA: Reversible carbonic andhydrase inhibitor: Inhibits reabsorption of HCO3- (takes Na with it)

Pharm: Oral, Renal secretion via OAT

Adverse: Metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia (increase HCO3- in collecting tubule), Calcium phosphate stones (bicarb increase pH in tubule), drowsiness, parasthesis, hypersensitivity rxn

Contraindication: Cirrhosis (increase pH, decrease NH3 secretion, trapped as NH4+ in low pH)

Clinical: weak diuretic, glaucoma, urinary alkalinization (trap weak acids), acute mountain sickness

Term
Dicholphenamide
Definition

MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Clinical: weak diuretic, glaucoma, alkalinization of urine, acute mountain sickness

 

*30x more potent than acetazolamide

Term
Methazolamide
Definition

MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Clinical: weak diuretic, glaucoma, alkalinization of urine, acute mountain sickness

 

*5x more potent than acetazolamide

Term
Dorzolamide
Definition

MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Clinical: weak diuretic, glaucoma, alkalinization of urine, acute mountain sickness

 

*topical preparation for ocular use

Term
Mannitol
Definition

MOA: Osmotic diuretic (H20 follows); acts in proximal tubule, descending limb and collecting duct if ADH is present

Pharm: IV (initial volume expansion), filtered by glomerulus

Adverse: Deposition in tissue ECF (CHF, CRF), hyponatrimia (Na stays behind with H2O), pulm edema, dehydration, HA, N/V

Contraindication: CHF, CRF, Pulm edema

Clinical: Maintain/Increase Urine vol (ACUTE renal failure, increase flow to excrete toxic substance), reduced ICP (doesn't cross BBB, draws H2O out), reduced intraoc pressure

Term
Furosemide (Lasix)
Definition

MOA: inhibit Na/K/2Cl transporter: Increase lumenal Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg; Vasodilation: increase RBF w/ prostaglandins

Pharm: Oral, Renal secretion OAT, short t1/2

Adverse: Hyponatermia, hypokalemia, hypomagenesimia, dehydration, metabolic alkalosis, mild hypoglycemia (change in Ca, change insulin), ototoxicity, hypersensitivity

Contra:

Clinical: Acute pulm edema, CHF edema, acute hypercalcemia, acute hyperkalemia, acute hypertension

 

Term
Bumetanide
Definition

MOA: inhibit Na/K/2Cl transporter: Increase lumenal Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg; Vasodilation: increase RBF w/ prostaglandins

Clinical: Pulm edema, CHF edema, acute hypercalcemia, acute hyperkalemia, acute hypertension

 

*40x more potent, shorter t1/2 than furosemide, 50% metab by liver

Term
Torsemide
Definition

MOA: inhibit Na/K/2Cl transporter: Increase lumenal Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg; Vasodilation: increase RBF w/ prostaglandins

Clinical: Pulm edema, CHF edema, acute hypercalcemia, acute hyperkalemia, acute hypertension

 

*Longer t1/2 than furosemide, better oral absorp, 80%metab by liver

Term
Ethacrynic Acid
Definition

MOA: inhibit Na/K/2Cl transporter: Increase lumenal Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg; Vasodilation: increase RBF w/ prostaglandins

Clinical: Pulm edema, CHF edema, acute hypercalcemia, acute hyperkalemia, acute hypertension

 

*Different structure, used in hypersentivity, LAST RESORT; Nephrotoxity/Ototoxicity worst

Term
Hydrocholorthiazide
Definition

MOA: inhibition of Na/Cl cotransporter in distal conv tubule

Pharm: Decrease Na (diuretic), increase Ca2+ reabsorp, ORAL, OBT

Adverse: Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, dehydration, metabolic alkalosis, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, weakness, parasthesis

Contra:

Clinical: Hypertension (1st line DOC), CHF, decrease Ca excretion for kidney stones

Term
Chlorothiazide
Definition

MOA: inhibit Na/Cl cotransporter, increase Ca2+ reabsorp

Clinical: Hypertension (1st line DOC), CHF, increase Ca excretion

 

*Parent drug: 1/10 potency hydrochlorothiazide

Term
Metolazone
Definition

MOA: Inhibit Na/Cl cotransporter, increase Ca resabsorp

Clinical: Hypertension (1st line DOC), CHF, increase Ca excretion

 

*10x more potent, longer t1/2 than hydrocholothiazide

Term
Indapamide
Definition

MOA: Inhibit Na/Cl cotransporter, increase Ca resabsorp

Clinical: Hypertension (1st line DOC), CHF, increase Ca excretion

 

*20x more potent, long t1/2 dose 1 per day

Term
Chlorothalidone
Definition

MOA: Inhibit Na/Cl cotransporter, increase Ca resabsorp

Clinical: Hypertension (1st line DOC), CHF, increase Ca excretion

 

*Same potency as hydrocholothiazide, longest t1/2 40hrs

Term
Spironolactone
Definition

MOA: competitve inhibition of aldosterone receptor (antiandrogenic effects): diuresis due to decrease build up of charge from Na channels (K/H sparing)

Pharm: Slow onset, Liver metabolize to active metabolite

Adverse: hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, gynecomastia, GI upset, CNS effects
Contra:
Hyperkalemia

Clinical: Primary hyperaldosteronism, Secondary hyperaldosteronism (cirrhosis/HF), liver cirrhosis, hypertension

Term
Eplerenone
Definition

MOA: competitve inhibition of aldosterone receptor: diuresis due to decrease build up of charge from Na channels (K/H sparing)

Pharm: Slow onset, Liver metabolize to active metabolite

Adverse: hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, GI upset, CNS effects
Contra:
Hyperkalemia

Clinical: Primary hyperaldosteronism, Secondary hyperaldosteronism (cirrhosis/HF), liver cirrhosis, hypertension


*No antiandrogenic effects, More expensive

Term
Amiloride
Definition

MOA: Blocks Na channels in principle cells

Pharm: Decrease driving force for K+ excretion, t1/2 21hrs, OBT

Adverse: hyperkalemia (exacerbated by NSAIDs), GI upset, muscle cramps, CNS effects

Contra:

Clinical: edema, hypertension, in combo with other drugs to reduce K loss

Term
Triamterene
Definition

MOA: block Na channels in principle cells

Pharm: K+ sparing, liver metabolizes to active, OBT

Adverse: Active form can precipitate in tubule and obstruct

Contra:

Clinical:


*10x less potent than amiloride

Term
Demeclocycline
Definition

ADH inhibitor

 

Tetracycline antibiotic: nephrotoxic

Term
Lithium
Definition

ADH inhibitor

 

Psych drug, nephrotoxic

Term
Tolvaptan, Mozavaptan, Lixivaptan
Definition

MOA: ADH V2 Receptor antagonist

Pharm: Oral, doesn't alter serum electrolyte balance

Adverse:

Contra:

Clinical: Hyponatremia (edema)



Conivaptan: V1 and V2 Receptor

Term

Hypertension:

Diuretics

Thiazides:

 

Definition

MOA: NaCl transporter blocker in distal convoluted tubule

Adverse: Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, increased LDL/HDL

Drug Interaction: NSAIDs, BBs

Contra: Existing hypokalemia, Pregnancy

Clinical: Mild-Moderate Uncomplicated Hypertension DOC


*Hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone

Term

Hypertension

Diuretics

Loop Diuretics

Definition

MOA: Block Na/K/2Cl cotransporter in thick ascending loop: less effective/shorter duration than thiazide

Adverse: hyponatrimia, hypokalemia, impaired diabetes control, increase LDL/HDL, ototoxicity

Drug Interaction: NSAIDs, Aminoglycosides

Contra:

Clinical: Patients with moderate to severe renal insufficency and CHF


*Furosemide

Term

Hypertension

Diuretics

Potassium Sparing

Definition

MOA: See below

Adverse: Hyperkalemia, Gynecomastia (spirono)

Drug Interactions: NSAIDs, ACEi/ARB (decrease aldosterone too, hyperkalemia)

Clinical: ONLY combo with other to prevent hypokalemia, with vasodilators counteract baroreceptor


*Spironalactone, Eplerenone: aldosterone receptor inhibitor

*Amiloride, Triamterene: ENaC blocker

Term

Hypertension

CCB

Nifedipine

Definition

MOA: inhibit L-Type Ca channel, decrease Ca-Calmodulin, decrease MLCK, decrease art smooth muscle contraction

Adverse: Acute tachy (reflex), headache, flushing, periph edema (art>ven dilation)

Contra: DHP: liver disease

Clinical: Slow release: Hypertension


 

Term

Hypertension

CCB

Diltiazem

Definition

MOA: L-Type Channel blocker, also SA node and L-Type on myocytes, reduce CO and periph resistance

Adverse: Bradycardia, edema
Drug Interaction:
BBs

Contra: Liver Failure, SA node/AV node disturbances

Clinical

 

NONDihydropyridine: cardiac effects, T-Type Ca, decrease HR and contractility

 

 

 

Term

Hypertension

CCB

Verapamil

Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca channel blocker, greatest effect on heart

Adverse: constipation (anticholinergic effect), bradycardia
Drug Interaction:
BBs

Contra: Liver failure, SA/AV node disturbences

Clinical

 

NONDihydropyridine: cardiac effects, T-Type Ca, decrease HR and contractility

 

Term

Hypertension

Sympatholytic

Clonadine

Definition

MOA: block sympathetic activation of heart

alpha2 agonist

Adverse: sedation, dry mouth, bradycardia, contact dermatitis (transdermal patch)

Drug Interaction: Potentiate other CNS depressants

Clinical

 

*withdraw slowly to prevent hypertension

*Guanfacine: longer t1/2, less popular

Term

Hypertension

Sympatholytic

Methyldopa

Definition

MOA: Compete for dopamine carboxylase (decrase NE and EPI), alpha 2 agonist

Adverse: sedation

Contra: Liver Disease

Drug Interact: Levodopa (LDOPA): reduce effects

Clinical: Pregnant Women

Term

Hypertension

Indirect Adrenergic Antagonist

Reserpine

Definition

MOA: inhibit release of NE by inhibiting reuptake into vesicles VMAT2

Adverse: Depression, nasal congestion
Drug Interact:
MAOI (reverse reuptake channel on surface)

Clinical



Given with other diuretics

Term

Hypertension

Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist

Phenoxybenzamine

Definition

MOA: Block aterial and venous contraction; NON competitive, nonselective alpha blocker

Adverse: Tachycardia (only B active); use BB after admin

Drug Interaction:

Clinical: Pheochromocytoma

Term

Hypertension

Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist

Prazosin

Definition

MOA: alpha1 selective, less tachycardia, DECREASE LDL/HDL

Adverse: First dose HUGE decrease in BP, fluid retention

Druger Interaction: Combine with diuretic to reduce fluid retention

Clinical:


Terazosin/Doxazosin: longer t1/2 more commonly perscribed

 

Doesn't reduce exercise tolerance

Term

Hypertension

Beta Adronergic antagonist

Definition

MOA: Decrease myocardial contractility

Decrease Renin release

Lipophilic CNS supression

SE: Bradycardia, increase triglyceride, decrease HDL, hyperglycemia, low exercise tolerance

 Non selective (pulm airway constriction)

Lipophilic (insomnia, fatigue)

Cardiac Selective

Vasodilatory (also NO effects)

Drug interaction: CCB increase risk of conduction disturbances

Contra: Cardiogenic Shock, Asthma UNcompensated CHF

 

*Withdrawn slowly: rebound hypertension

*can mask insulin induced hypoglycemia (block EPI)

 

Term
Propanolol
Definition

Clinical: NONselective: Mild-Moderate Hypertension

Combo: reflex tachy with vasodilators and compensatory salt retention with diuretics

 

*lipophilic

Term
Nadolol
Definition

Clinical: NONselective: Longer t1/2 dose 1 per day

 

Hydrophilic

Term
Pindolol
Definition

Clinical: Nonselective; PARTIAL AGONIST

Used in patients with bradycardia

Term
Metoprolol
Definition

Clinical: Selective B1

Less resp. effects

 

Lipophilic

Term
Atenolol
Definition

Clinical: B1 selective

Less Resp. Effects

 

Hydrophilic

Term
Labetalol
Definition

Clinical: Mixed alpha, beta antagonist

 

Lipophilic

Term
Carvedilol
Definition

Clinical: nonselective b and some alpha antagonist

Vasodilatory effects

 

 

Term
Hydralazine
Definition

MOA: dilates arterioles preferentially (less posturnal hypotension)

SE: tachycardia, aggrevation angina, fluid retention

Drug Interact: NSAIDs (reduce efficacy)

Contra: Cornary Artery Disease (coronary steal)

Clincial: Resistant hypertension, Hypertensive emergency, pregnancy induced

 

 

*not used long term

Term
Minoxadil
Definition

MOA: Open K+ channels (not in veins - no posturnal hypotension)

SE: Tachycardia, Aggrevation angina, fluid retention

Clinical: Resistant hypertension

 

*not long term use

Term
Nitroprusside
Definition

MOA: NO formation (veins and arteries)

SE: Cyanide poisoning, N/V

Clinical: Hypertensive emergency (immediate onset, brief duration - monitors continuously)

 

* Does not stimulate cardiac reflex

Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Definition

MOA: Inhibit production of angiotensin II, decrease bradykinin breakdown, reduce aldosterone

SE: hyperkalemia, dry cough, angioedema (rare/life threatening)

Drug Interaction: Hyperkalemia in other K sparing drugs

Contra: Pregnancy (angiotensin II necessary for fetal development), Bilateral renal stenosis

Clinical: Prolongs survival in patients with HF and LV dysfunction, preserve renal function in diabetes

Term
Captopril
Definition

ACEI



Requires multiple daily dosing

Generics available

Term
Enalapril
Definition

ACEI



Converted into active metabolite

Longer t1/2

Term
Lisinopril
Definition

ACEI



Not prodrug (more predictable onset/duration)

Hydrophilic

Long t1/2

Term

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

ARB

Definition

MOA: Block angiotensin receptor (AT1)

Don't block metabolism of bradykinin (no dry cough)

SE: well tolerate, hyperkalemia

Clinical: Patients who don't tolerate ACEI

Not effective in salt-sentive african americans

Effective when combined with diuretic

 

*LOSARTAN

Term
Nitroglycerine
Definition

MOA: Needs cysteine residue, endothelium independent NO production

SE: Orthostatic hypertension, reflex tachy, headache

Clinical:  Terminate exercise induced ischemia, prophylaxis exercise ischemia, terminate coronoary vasospasm

 

* tolerance: deplete cysteine

Term
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Definition

MOA: Needs cysteine residue, endothelium independent NO production

SE: Orthostatic hypertension, reflex tachy, headache

Clinical:  Terminate exercise induced ischemia, prophylaxis exercise ischemia, terminate coronoary vasospasm

 

Term
Nifedipine
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF, hypotension, reflex tachy, periph edema

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*Short Acting; Vasodilator

Term
Nicardipine
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF, hypotension, reflex tachy, periph edema

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*intermediate acting

Term
Amlodipine
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF, hypotension, reflex tachy, periph edema

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*Long acting

Term
Verapamil
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*Ionotropic/Chronotropic Effects

 

Term
Diltiazam
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*Intermediate: Ionotropy, Chronotropy, Vasodilation

Term
Bepredil
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel Blocker, less Ca in cell (ionotropic), less Ca for depolarization (chronotropic) SA and AV Node

SE: Bradycardia, heart block, CHF, hypotension

Clinical: Angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, migraine, raynaud phenomenon

 

*Europe

 

Term

B Blocker

(Angina Lecture)

Definition

MOA: B1 (cardiac), B2 (cardiac, bronchiole, sm)

SE: Bronchospasm, periph vasospasm, exaggeration of therapeutic effects, CNS

Contra: Acute CHF, Bradycardia, advance heart block, periph vascular disease, insulin dep. DM, sexual impotence

Clinical:
Angina, hypertension, arrythmia, aortic dissection, mitral valve prolapse, post MI prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism, migraine

Term
propanolol
Definition

MOA: Nonselective B Blocker

Liver elim

Short acting

Term
Nadolol
Definition

MOA: Nonselective B Blocker

Long acting

Kidney Elim

Term
Metoprolol
Definition

MOA: cardioselective

Liver Metab

Term
Atenolol
Definition

MOA: cardioselective B blocker

Renal Metab

Term
Labetolol
Definition
MOA: Nonselective ISA
Term
Pindolol
Definition
MOA: Nonselective B Blocker ISA
Term
Carvedilol
Definition
MOA: Nonselective B Blocker and alpha1 antagonist
Term
Ranolazine
Definition

MOA: pFOX inhibitor: inhibit B oxidation of fatty acid (metab of glucose uses limited O2 more efficiently in MI)

(during MI Fatty Acid rise, inhibit pyruvate dehydrogenase) (reduce lactic acid formation)

SE: Blocks late Na current (prolong AP, increase EADs risk)

Clinical: Angina

Term
Nitroglycerine
Definition

CHF Lecture

MOA: Decrease preload by venodilation

Term
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Definition

CHF Lecture

MOA: NO producing

Oral

Term
Niseritide
Definition

CHF lecture

MOA: human recombinant Brain Natriuretic Peptide

(normally produce by ventricular myocardium in response to chronic stretch)

Vascular SM and Renal Receptors

INCREASE cGMP levels

Vasodilation/Natriuresis

Term
Antiarrythmic Classes
Definition

Class 1: Na channel blocker

Class 2: B channel blocker

Class 3: AP prolongation: K+ Channel blocker

Class 4: Ca2+ Channel Blocker

Term
Class I
Definition

MOA: Block fast Na channels (phase 0)

depend on HR, membrane potential and drug specific

 

Class Ia: Intermediate dissociation, increase APD

Class Ib: fast dissociation, decrease APD

Class Ic: slow dissociation, no APD

Term
Procainamide
Definition

MOA: Class Ia

Slows upstroke of AP, prolong QRS, Depress SA/AV

Use-State Dependent (inactive)

Metabolite NAPA: Class III activity (K blocker)

Dose reduction RI

SE: Ganglion blocking, Hypotension, anticholinergic, Torsade de pointes (NAPA), longterm lupus (30%)

 

Indication: Atrial/Ventricular arrythmias (2/3 DOC)

Term
Quinidine
Definition

MOA: Class Ia

Slows upstroke of AP, prolong QRS, Depress SA/AV

Use-State Dependent (inactive)

Dose reduction RI

SE: Ganglion blocking, Hypotension, anticholinergic, Torsade de pointes, Cinchonism: headache, nauseau, tinitis

 

Indication: Atrial/Ventricular arrythmias (2/3 DOC)

Term
Lidocaine
Definition

MOA: Class Ib

Use-State dependent

Rapid dissociation at normal RP

Selective depression of depolarized ischemic cells

Pharm: IV

SE: least cardiotoxic Class I, induce hypotension, neurologic effects (local anesthetic properties)

 

Clinical: V tach/ V fib after MI DOC

Term
Mexilitine
Definition

MOA: Class Ib

Use-State dependent

Rapid dissociation at normal RP

Selective depression of depolarized ischemic cells

Pharm: Oral

SE: least cardiotoxic Class I, induce hypotension, neurologic effects (local anesthetic properties)

 

Clinical: V tach/ V fib after MI DOC (but oral so uncommon)

OFF LABEL: chronic pain relief

Term
Flecainide
Definition

MOA: Class Ic

Potent Na and K channel blocker, No anticholinergic

SE: Increase mortality in V tach after MI or ectopic V

 

Clinical: Supraventricular tachy in normal hearts

Term
Propafenone
Definition

MOA: Class Ic

Na channel blocker, Some K channel block, B blocker (propanolol)

Adverse: Increase mortality in vent. tachy post-MI, Bradycard/Bronchospasm, Metalic taste

Clinical: Supraventricular tachy (normal heart)

Term

Propranolol

(Sotanol, Timolol)

Definition

MOA: nonselective B blocker (sotanol class III)

Reduce HR, decrease intracellular Ca, decrease pacemaker automaticity, reduce conduction velocity, decrease DADs and EADs

SE: Bradycardia, pulm disease, hypoglycemia

Clinical: Post-MI, Exercise induced arrythmia, afib, aflutter, av node reentry

Term
Esmolol, Acebutelol
Definition

MOA: Cardioselective B Blocker

Reduce HR, decrease intracellular Ca, decrease pacemaker automaticity, reduce conduction velocity, decrease DADs and EADs

SE: Bradycardia, pulm disease, hypoglycemia

Clinical: Post-MI, Exercise induced arrythmia, afib, aflutter, av node reentry

Term
Amiodarone
Definition

MOA: Class III K+ blocker (Na, Ca, B)

Prolongation of AP and Refractory period

Least effects high HR (most desirable)

Most effects at slow HR (risk torades de pointes)

Pharm: liver metab, long t1/2

SE: Bradycardia, pulm fibrosis, hypo/hyperthyroidism

clinical: DOC after MI (terminate v tach/v fib)

Term
Drenodarone
Definition

MOA: Class III K+ blocker (Na, Ca, B)

Prolongation of AP and Refractory period

Least effects high HR (most desirable)

Most effects at slow HR (risk torades de pointes)

Pharm: liver metab, long t1/2

SE: Bradycardia

clinical: A fib/ A flutter

 

*No pulm/ Thyroid effects (iodine)

*Don't use decompensated HF

Term
Verapamil
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel

Main effect: slow response (SA/AV node)

Lower HR, increase PR interval

Pharm: Liver metab

SE: Vasodilation, AV block, Heart block (when also given B blockers)

Clinical: DOC Supraventricular, Re-entry arrythmia involving AV node, slows vent rate (afib)

Term
Diltiazem
Definition

MOA: L-Type Ca Channel

Main effect: slow response (SA/AV node)

Lower HR, increase PR interval

Pharm: Liver metab

SE: Vasodilation, AV block, Heart block (when also given B blockers)

Clinical: DOC Supraventricular, Re-entry arrythmia involving AV node, slows vent rate (afib)

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