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Pharm Exam 2
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Pharmacology
Graduate
10/20/2015

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Term
-Statins
Definition
Lip lowering
Term
How do statins work?
Definition
inhibit enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase which is rate limiting step of chol synth
Term
Biggest ADR of statins?
Definition
erythromycin, grapefruit juice inhibit statin breakdown, leading to rhabdomyolysis
Term
What do Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate do?
Definition
lower VLDL and TAGs
Term
What does Ezetimide do?
Definition
reduces cholesterol absorption
Term
What is Vytorin?
Definition
Simvastatin and Ezetimide....no improvement for lipid lowering
Term
What does Niacin do?
Definition
GREATLY increases HDL, modestly lowers LDL.
Term
ADR of Niacin?
Definition
flushing, dizziness, headaches. treated with NSAIDs
Term
-lol
Definition
Beta blockers
Term
What are the cardioselective beta blockers?
Definition
Bisprolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol
Term
What beta blockers also block alpha receptors?
Definition
Carvedolol and Labetolol
Term
-pril
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
-sartan
Definition
Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
Term
What do angiotensin 2 and 3 do?
Definition
vasoconstrict AND activate aldosterone to retain sodium and water
Term
How do ACE inhibitors lower BP?
Definition
They stop conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
Term
Significance of Bradykinin and statins?
Definition
Statins block breakdown of bradykinin which causes vasodilation but also inflammation
Term
What converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1?
Definition
Renin from kidneys
Term
Biggest ADR of ACE inhibitors?
Definition
dry unproductive cough
Term
A week of NSAIDs can inhibit what drugs?
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
Why are -sartans better than -prils
Definition
They work on angiotensin receptor not ACE, so you dont get ADR of bradykinin
Term
What is furosemide? What Used for?
Definition
loop diuretic. used for CHF with digoxin
Term
What is hydrochlorothiazide? What used for?
Definition
Thiazide diuretic. hypertension
Term
What is Acetazolamide?
Definition
Carbonic Anhydrase diuretic
Term
How do you distinguish a loop diuretic from a thiazide?
Definition
Loop diuretics lose Ca, while thiazides retain it
Term
-pines
Definition
Calcium channel blockers which cause vasodilation to treat high BP, angina, arrhythmias
Term
what does Diltiazem do?
Definition
blocks Ca channels and cause low force and decreased HR
Term
What does Verapamil do?
Definition
blocks Ca channels and cause low force and decreased HR
Term
Major ADRs of calcium channel blockers?
Definition
gingival hyperplasia, hypotension, grapefruit juice
Term
-osin drugs?
Definition
Alpha 1 blockers
Term
What is Tamsulosin used to treat?
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Term
What is clonidine (catapres)?
Definition
Alpha 2 agonist...parasympathetic stimulator
Term
What is clonidine used for?
Definition
to treat hypertension and narcotic withdrawal
Term
What is the main drug used for CHF?
Definition
digoxin, digitoxin which are glycosides
Term
How do glycosides work?
Definition
they block ATPase pump
Term
How can u treat high levels of Digitoxin?
Definition
barbiturates
Term
What kind of drugs interfere with glycosides?
Definition
anticholinergics
Term
What is the best drug for acute angina attack?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
What is Isorbide Dinitrate?
Definition
oral form of nitroglycerin NOT good for angina attacks
Term
Mixing nitroglycerin with -fil drugs does what?
Definition
severe hypotension....nitroglycerin greatly increases NO which turns into cGMP which causes vasdilation. -fil drugs stop breakdown of cGMP and also cause vasodilation
Term
How does Warfarin work?
Definition
inhibits vitamin K dependent clotting factors 2 7 9 10
Term
What happens with NSAIDs and warfarin?
Definition
warfarin is 99% protein bound. NSAIDs compete and cause rise in warfarin blood levels = bleeding
Term
What happens with -azole drugs and Warfarin?
Definition
-azole drugs inhibit breakdown of warfarin
Term
What is Clopidogrel?
Definition
Anti platelet drug
Term
What is Ticlopidine?
Definition
Anti platelet drug
Term
What is Amidarone?
Definition
antiarrhythmatic drug that blocks Na, K, and Ca channels. used in ER
Term
What is the progression of drugs used to treat coronary artery disease?
Definition
Antilipidemics, Thrombolytics, Antianginal, Antiarrhythmias, CHF agents
Term
Do statins have a high or low First pass effect.
Definition
Very high
Term
Are statins affected by grapefruit juice?
Definition
yes
Term
What is nicotinic acid used for?
Definition
decrease VLDL and LDL, increase HDL
Term
What is Niaspan and what used for?
Definition
extended release niacin used to greatly increase HDL. less side effects since XR
Term
What happened in the AIM HIGH trials?
Definition
combined Niaspan with Simvastatin to get better effects but actually the opposite was seen, closed early
Term
What do PCSK9 inhibitors do?
Definition
cause LDL to go to lysosome and lower LDL levels
Term
What is Lovaza used for?
Definition
Lower TAGs
Term
What are the 4 E's of angina?
Definition
Eating, Exertion, Exposure to Cold, Emotions
Term
How does Rapamycin work
Definition
Binds to TOR and inhibits cell cycle which helps with stents and smooth muscle regrowth after stent placement. Shuttles smooth muscle cells into G0
Term
What is Paclitaxel used for?
Definition
inhibits Mitosis for use in stents and SMC inhibition
Term
How does Digoxin work for CHF?
Definition
Inhibit NaKATPase Pump = increase Na in cell = increase Ca in cell = better heart function
Term
Does Digoxin get us back to normal after CHF?
Definition
No, its in-between normal and CHF
Term
Differences between Digoxin and Digitoxin?
Definition
digitoxin more protein bound, longer half life, metabolized in liversd
Term
What is thrombin's role in blood clotitng
Definition
Thrombin turns fibrinogen into fibrin which binds two platelets together and clots
Term
How does heparin work?
Definition
intravenously. It binds to antithrombin III and they together bind to thrombin and inhibit thrombin from turning fibrinogen into fibrin
Term
What do Ximelagatran and Melagatran do?
Definition
directly bind to and inhibit thrombin
Term
What is Pradaxa?
Definition
Direct thrombin inhibitor
Term
What are Xarelto and Apixaban?
Definition
Factor Xa inhibitors to stop clotting
Term
How do Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine work?
Definition
prevent ADP from allowing fibrin to bond to receptors on platelets
Term
What is Abciximab used for?
Definition
prevent clotting by blocking IIb/IIIa receptors on platelets
Term
What is Amiodarone?
Definition
Class III antiarrhythmic drug used for Ventricular fib. Prolongs repolarization.
Term
-ide drugs
Definition
antiarrhythmic drugs
Term
What's lost in urine of CA inhibitor?
Definition
Na, K, HCO3-
Term
What are CA inhibitors used to treat?
Definition
alkalosis, glaucoma, altitude sickness
Term
How do loop diuretics work?
Definition
NaK2Cl transporter
Term
What is lost in loop diuertic urine?
Definition
Na, K, Ca, Cl
Term
What are loop diuretics used for?
Definition
volume excess states
Term
What chemical group do thiazides have?
Definition
Sulfa groups
Term
How do Thiazides work?
Definition
Block NaCl co transporter
Term
Is calcium lost with thiazides?
Definition
no
Term
What are thiazides used for?
Definition
high BP
Kidney stones
Term
What diuretic can cause hyperglycemia?
Definition
Thiazides
Term
What diuretic leads quickly to hyponatremia?
Definition
Thiazides
Term
What are Spironolactone and Eplerenone?
Definition
K-sparing diuretics that directly block aldosterone
Term
What are Amiloride and Triamterene?
Definition
K-sparing diuretics that block the sodium channel
Term
-vaptans
Definition
Aquaretics
Term
How do the vaptans work?
Definition
they block ADH/vasopressin
Term
What is Inversine?
Definition
Ganglionic blocking agent used to lower BP. blocks Nicotinic N so you will see blockade of para and symp
Term
What is Guanethidine and Reserpine?
Definition
Adrenergic Neuronal blocking agents. deplete NE
Term
What is Phentolamine and what does it do?
Definition
non selective alpha blocker
Term
-osin drugs?
Definition
selective alpha 1 blockers
Term
What is Hydralazine?
Definition
direct acting vasodilator
Term
What is Minoxidil?
Definition
direct acting vasodilator
Term
What are Verapamil and Diltiazem?
Definition
Ca channel blockers
Term
What are the 4 biogenic amine NT's
Definition
NE
Serotonin
Dopamine
Histamine
Term
What are the 2 inhibitory amino acids?
Definition
GABA
Glycine
Term
What is the effect of adenosine on NT's
Definition
decreases NT release by preventing calcium influx
Term
What does Bromocriptine do?
Definition
mimics dopamine to help Parkinsons. D2 receptor agonist
Term
What does Selegiline do?
Definition
stop breakdown of MPTP to MPP+. Helps parkinsons
Term
Side effects of L Dopa
Definition
Hypotension, Tachycardia
Term
What is Carbidopa
Definition
blocks breakdown of L-dopa outside of CNS
Term
What is Pramipexole and what is its big ADR?
Definition
D2 dopamine agonist for parkinsons. Sleepiness
Term
What is Amantadine used for?
Definition
non ergot agonist of D2 receoptor. Used for flu as well
Term
What is Entacapone (Comtan)
Definition
Inhibitor of COMT which will lessen breakdown of L-Dopa
Term
What is Rotigotine?
Definition
patch. D2-D3 receptor agonist for parkinsons. Reapproved in 2012
Term
What is Modafanil?
Definition
amphetamine to treat narcolepsy
Term
-toins
Definition
used to treat seizures
Term
What is Carbamazepine?
Definition
drug of choice for partial seizures and mania
Term
What is Felbamate?
Definition
drug for partial seizures
Term
What is Depakene (Valproic Acid)?
Definition
helps seizures. highly protein bound...highly teratogenic
Term
What is Phenytoin?
Definition
drug for someone who stopped convulsin
Term
What does Romazicon do?
Definition
reversal agent for Benzodiazepines
Term
What is Carisoprodol, Meprobamate, Cyclobenzapine?
Definition
muscle relaxants and ASH drugs . They are carbamates
Term
What is Cyclobenzaprine used for?
Definition
TMJ pain
Term
What drug can cause malignant hyperthermia?
Definition
Halothanes
Term
What drug sensitizes myocardium to catecholamines?
Definition
Halothanes
Term
What are the good things about Isoflurane?
Definition
no liver toxicity or myocardium sensitization to catecholamines. used a lot today in general surgery
Term
What is INNOVAR?
Definition
fentanyl + droperidol. causes Neuroleptic anesthesia
Term
What are 3 characteristics of TCAs
Definition
alpha 1 blockers
anticholinergic
block reuptake of 5-HT (tertiary) and NE (secondary)
Term
What is Amytryptiline?
Definition
Tertiarty TCA
Term
What does Effexor do?
Definition
blocks NE and 5-HT reuptake
Term
What does Prozac do?
Definition
SSRI
Term
What does Cymbalta do?
Definition
blocks NE and 5-HT reuptake
Term
What does Trazadone do?
Definition
block 5-HT but not as much as SSRI
Term
What does Bupropion do?
Definition
treats depression via NE, DA, and 5-HT reuptake inhibitor. CAUSES SEIZURES
Term
What does Nardil do?
Definition
MAOI
Term
What does Parnate do?
Definition
reversible MAOI
Term
What are some ADR's of antipsychotics
Definition
restless legs
extrapyramidal reactions
anticholinergic results
torticollis
avoid in breast cancer
Term
What is Clozapine?
Definition
D2 antagonist but stronger antagonist of other receptors. for psychosis. causes agranulocytosis
Term
What is Pimozide?
Definition
used for Tourette's syndrome
Term
What is Risperdal?
Definition
treats psychosis. induces diabetes.
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