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Pharm II
Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/02/2014

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Stimulation results in depolarization of postsynaptic membrane
Definition
excitatory
Term
stimulation results in a hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic membrane
Definition
inhibitory
Term
The CNS contains more/less different types of neurotransmitters than the autonomic nervous system
Definition
more
Term
Neurotransmitters of the CNS types
Definition

excitatory

inhibitory

Term
Drugs affect CNS by..
Definition
altering neurotransmission
Term
Drugs interfere what two ways
Definition
pre-synaptically or post-synaptically
Term
Information transmission requires..
Definition

release of neurotransmitters

(which bind post synaptic neuron receptors)

Term
How many neurotransmitters used
Definition
10-50
Term

These neurons use neurotransmitters such as Glutamate, and Ach to open Na+ channels causing depolarization with generation of action potentials.
Definition
excitatory post synaptic potentials (EPSPs)
Term
these use GABA or glycine to allow K+ efflux or Cl- influx causing hyperpolarization with inhibiton of action potential generation
Definition
inhibitory post synaptic potentials (IPSPs)
Term
Types of neurotransmitters
Definition

biogenic amines

amino acids

peptides

other

Term
biogenic amines
Definition

ACH

monamines

Term
monoamines
Definition

serotonin (5HT)

catecholamines

Term
Catecholamines
Definition

dopamine

NE

Epi

Term
Ach is excitatory/inhibitory?
Definition
excitatory
Term

Binds nicotinic and muscarinic receptors

involved in movement, balance, and cognition

Definition
Ach
Term
serotonin is excitatory/inhibitory?
Definition

both

multiple receptors

Term
involved in mood regulation (anxiety and depression), psychosis, and eating disorders
Definition
serotonin
Term
Types of norepinephrine neurotransmitters
Definition

alpha 1

alpha 2

Term

excitatory

causes increase in sympathetic outflow

Definition
alpha 1
Term
alpha 1 is postsynaptic/presynaptic
Definition
post
Term

inhibitory

causes inhibition of sympathetic outflow

involved in mood regulation (locus caeruleus)

Definition
alpha 2
Term
alpha 2 is presynaptic/postsynaptic
Definition
presynaptic
Term
Dopamine receptors
Definition
D1-D5
Term
D1 and D2 control
Definition
movement and psychosis
Term
D4 deals with
Definition
psychosis
Term
Dopamine plays large role in..
Definition
addiction and craving
Term
amino acids
Definition

glutamate

glycine

GABA

Term

Excitatory to virtually ALL neurons

NMDA and non-NMDA receptors

Definition
glutamate
Term

inhibitory 

mainly spinal cord

Definition
glycine
Term
neutral amino acids
Definition

glycine 

GABA

Term

inhibitory

CNS

Definition
GABA
Term
Peptides
Definition

enkaphalins

endorphins

substance P, ect

Term
Other neurotransmitters
Definition

nitric oxide

adenosine

Term
Target areas for treatment
Definition

receptor agonists or antagonists

reuptake inhibition

inhibited metabolism

presynaptic actions

neurotransmitter balance

Term
Reuptake inhibition
Definition

SSRI

TCAs 

(indirect agonists)

Term
inhibited metabolism
Definition

MAOI

Acetylcholinesterase

(indirect agonists)

Term
Presynaptic actions
Definition

production

storage

termination

receptors

Term

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder of muscle movement characterized by:

 

Definition

tremors

muscular rigidity

bradykinesia

postural & gait abnormalities

Term
Death in parkinson's is due to..
Definition

complications related to immobility

(arteriosclerotic heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and cerebrovascular disease)

Term
Reduced activity of inhibitory dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra & corpus striatum
Definition
parkinson's disease
Term
Parknson's Diease : Following viral encephalitis or multiple vascular lesions (infrequent), certain drug therapies - Haloperidol
Definition
secondary  etiology
Term
NOT primarily genetic, may increase susceptibility
Definition
parkinson's disease
Term
You treat parkinson's by replacing..
Definition
dopamine and restoring balance
Term
Dopamine inhibits an..
Definition
excitatory cholinergic (M) neuron
Term
Loss of dopamine increases....
Definition
basal neural tone to skeletal muscles decreasing voluntary action
Term
Clinical presentation of parkinson's disease
Definition

tremor - pill-rolling involving thumb and index finger

rigidity-cogwheel or ratchet type movements

bradykinesia- spontaneous movement

postural diturbances - stooped posture

Term

Drug induced 

Dopamie Receptor blockers

Definition
slide25
Term
Focal points for treatment of parkinson's
Definition

levadopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

amantadine (Symmetrel)

MAO-B inhibitors

COMT inhibitors

Dopamine agonists

Antimuscarinic agents

Term
Does levodopa cross BBB?
Definition
yes
Term
DOPA Decarboxylase causes peripheral decarboxylation (97% lost)
Definition
levodopa
Term
Levodopa with ______ (increases bioavailability) only 90% lost
Definition
carbadopa
Term
Patients normally respond favorably to levodopa for 3-5 years then the effects start to decline
Definition
honeymoon period of taking levodopa
Term
Take this drug on empty stomach
Definition
levodopa
Term
No pyridoxine (vidamin B6)
Definition
levodopa
Term
1/2 life is short so frequent dosing (tid - qid)
Definition
levodopa
Term
Does dopamine cross the BBB??
Definition
no
Term
_____ is a dopamine precursor
Definition
levadopa
Term
Interaction with antipsychotic (dopamine receptor blockers) and MAOI- A causes...
Definition
hypertensive crisis
Term
Side effects of Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Definition

hypotension

arrhythmias

glaucoma (mydriasis)

N/V, anorexia

psychosis

dyskinesias

Term

On and off periods with long term therapy

sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't

Definition
levodopa and carbidopa
Term

Started with meal or snack to reduce GI discomfort 

Motilium, Tigan, Zofran

Definition
given to help with N/V, anorexia effects of levodopa/carbidopa
Term
Concern with increase in gambling, binge eating, shopping, hyper-sexuality are side effects of....
Definition
levodopa/carbidopa
Term
Depression, agitation, insomnia, somnolence, confusion, hallucinations
Definition
psychosis side effects of levodopa/carbidopa
Term
inhibits MAO-B (metabolizes dopamine)
Definition
Selegiline
Term
MAO- B does not inhibit MAO-A (NE and Serotonin) except at high doses so it does NOT cause...
Definition
hypertensive crisis
Term
However, high doses of _____ may cause severe HYPERtension
Definition
Selegiline
Term

Last dose should be early afternoon to prevent insomnia

(metabolised to amphetamine)

Definition
Selegiline
Term

Incorportate early in tx 

(delay severe symptom onset by 50%)

Definition
Selegiline
Term
Decreases dosage of l-dopa needed
Definition
Selegiline
Term
Irreversibly inhibits MAO-B
Definition
Rasagiline
Term
Used both as initial monotherapy as well as in combination with Levodopa
Definition
Rasagiline
Term
May provide better neuroprotective effect than Selegiline as the later is metabolized to amphetamine derivatives that may be neurotoxic
Definition
Rasagiline
Term
2x as expensive a Selegiline
Definition
Rasagiline
Term

MOA: Prevents metabolism of levodopa to 3-O-MethylDOPA  (competes with l-DOPA for BBB transport) therefore increases the amount of L-DOPA available. Use only as ‘add-on’ with l-dopa

 

Definition
COMT inhibitors
Term
Decreases on off phenomenon
Definition
COMT inhibitors
Term

AE: Similar to levodopa/carbidopa

Diarrhea, dyskinesias, nausea, postural hypotension, anorexia, and hallucinations

Definition
COMT inhibitors
Term
Fatal hepatotoxicity - availabe in US/ not Canada- Limited use
Definition

Tasmar

tolcapone

Term
Combination LevoDopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone
Definition
StaLevo
Term
Act directly on postsynaptic dopamine receptors
Definition
dopamine agonists
Term
Dopamine agonist are less effective than ......
Definition
levodopa for motor symptoms of PD
Term
Are effective for patients experiencing long-term problems with levodopa
Definition
dopamine agonists
Term
Dopamine receptors
Definition

D1 family

D2 family

Term
D1 family dopamine receptors
Definition

D1 and D5 

uncertain action

Term
D2 family
Definition

D2, D3, and D4

stimulation of D2 family improves rigidity and bradykinesia

Term
Nonselective Dopamine
Definition
D1-D2 agonists
Term
Selective Dopamine agonists
Definition
D2 agonists
Term
Bromocriptine is classifed as...
Definition

dopamine agonist

non- selective

ergot derivative

Term
Add on therapy with l-dopa/carbidopa
Definition
bromocriptine
Term
5HT mimetic so pulmonary and retroperitoneal fibrosis is a concern
Definition
Bromocriptine
Term
Abnormal pulmonary examination should trigger a chest x-ray
Definition

bromocriptine

pulmonary and retroperitoneal fibrosis is a concern

Term

Limited by poor side effect profile

CNS

GI

CV

Dyskinesias

Definition
Bromocriptine
Term
AE - CNS - hallucinations, confusion, delirium
Definition
bromocriptine
Term
GI- N/V, GERD, ulcers - take with meals
Definition
bromocriptine
Term
CV- orthostatic hypotension, MI, peripheral vasospasm, arrhythmias
Definition
bromocriptine
Term

Contraindications: Previous MI, peripheral vascular disease, uncontrolled HTN, HTN-pregnancy, potential for abortion, and ulcers.

Definition
bromocriptine
Term
Dyskinesias are less common than with levodopa
Definition
bromocriptine
Term
Non-ergoline compounds and bind specifically to the D2 receptor
Definition
Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Rotigotine
Term
Less effective than levodopa against motor- symptoms
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
These are now the recommended first line monotherapy for most symptomatic patients for Parkinsons
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
may delay need for levodopa for several years
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
Rotigotine is what type of administration?
Definition
topical
Term
Do not exacerbate peripheral vasospasm nor induce retroperitoneal fibrosis like bromocriptine
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
less dyskinesia than with levadopa
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
Adverse effects - N, vertigo, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, somnolence
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
increase in gambling binge eating, shopping, hyper-sexuality
Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term

do not use in patient with dementia

caution with CNS depressents

Definition
pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine
Term
Renal dependent excretion, cimetidine (inhibits renal secretion of weak-bases) can greatly reduce renal excretion.
Definition
Pramipexole
Term
Modafinil is used for..
Definition

sleep attacks

somnolence

Term
Apomorphine is used for...
Definition
episodes of immobility "off-episodes"
Term
Apomorphine is classified as...
Definition
non-ergot dopamine agonist
Term

Used for advanced parkinson disease

only IV

Definition
apomorphine
Term
to prevent apomorphine-induced emesis
Definition
Trimethobenzamide (Tigan-antihistamine)
Term
Can only use the antihistamine Tigan with the apomorphine NOT with
Definition

5HT3 antagonists

because severe hypotension with loss of consciousness can result

Term
anti-viral used to treat influenze
Definition
amantadine
Term
MOA - enhances synthesis, release, or re-uptake of dopamine from surviving neurons
Definition
Amantadine
Term
Amantadine is classified as
Definition
cholinergic receptor antagonist
Term
NMDA is classified as
Definition
glutamate receptor antagonist
Term

depends on surviving neurons

no effect if dopamine release at max

Definition
amantadine
Term
Effectiveness: Rigidity, bradykinesia > tremor
Definition
amantadine
Term
Not as affective for tremors as it is with bradykinesia
Definition
amantadine
Term

AE - CNS - restlessness, insomnia, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, psychosis

Peripheral complaints - orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention, dry mouth

Definition
amantadine
Term
Amantadine adverse effects are consistent with the other...
Definition
dopamnemimetic drugs
Term
Antimuscuaric Agents
Definition

Benztropine 

Trihexyphenidyl

Biperiden

Term

Effectiveness: tremor, drooling > bradykinesia

Adjuvant only << effective than l-dopa

Definition
antimuscarinic agents
Term
MOA: block excitatory muscarinic receptors to restore balance with dopamine
Definition
antimuscarinic agents
Term
only useful in mild disease, early on
Definition
antimuscarinic agents
Term
Adverse effects: pupil dilation, confusion, urinary retention, dry mouth & hallucinations
Definition
antimuscarinic agents
Term
avoid with glaucoma, BPH, & pyloric stenosis
Definition
antimuscarinic agents
Term
About ___ of patients with Parkinson's will have hallucinations
Definition
20%
Term
Stop medications that may contribute to psychosis in the following order--
Definition

anticholinergics

amantadine

selegiline

dopamine agonists

levadopa/carbidopa

Term
Treat hallucinations with..
Definition

atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic

seroquel NOT haloperidol (can cause drug-induced Parkinson's)

Term
Most effective treatment of Parkinson's disease
Definition
Levodopa/carbidopa
Term
Choice of treatment for Parkinson's
Definition

levodopa/carbidopa

dopamine agonists (non-ergot preferred)

MAO-B

COMT inhibitor w/ l-dopa/carb 

anticholinergics (rarely)

surgery

Term

Neurodegenerative disorder

unknown cause

short term memory loss

Definition
alzheimer disease
Term
loss of cognitive, physical and behavioral control
Definition
alzheimer disease
Term
linear progression
Definition
alzheimer disease
Term
Features of alzheimer disease
Definition

accumulation of senile plaque (beta amyloid)

formation of neurofibrillary tangles 

loss of cortical cholinergic neurons

Term
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors treat...
Definition
alzheimers disease
Term
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs
Definition

donezapril

galantamine

rivastigmine

tacrine

Term
All alzheimers drugs inhibit CYP 450 EXCEPT
Definition
rivastigmine
Term

Adverse Effectsbradycardia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, tremors, and muscle cramps (know muscarinic and nicotinic and describe which is which)
Definition

acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

alzheimers drugs

Term
NMDA receptor inhibitors are used to treat...
Definition
alzheimers
Term

The first and only representative of a new class of alzheimer drugs

moderate affinity 

Definition
NMDA receptor inhibitors
Term
Excitotocity - gluatmate overstimulates...
Definition
NMDA (neuronal death)
Term

Adverse effects : confusion, agitation, restlessness

Indistinguishable from Alzheimer disease

Definition
NMDA receptor inhibitors
Term
Autoimmune, inflammatory, demylenating disease of CNS
Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
First line treatment for multiple sclerosis
Definition

interferon beta

glatiramer acetate

Term
myelin protein decoy
Definition
glatiramer acetate
Term
Second-line therapies for multiple sclerosis
Definition

anti-inflammatory MOA

corticosteroids, fingolmod, mitoxantrone, Natalizumba, Teriflunomide 

Term
Metabolite of the pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor leflunomide
Definition
Teriflunomide
Term

Amytrophic lateral sclerosis

(ALS)

Definition

riluzole (NMDA-receptor antagonists)

may increase survival

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