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3 parasympphatolytic drugs
1. atropine
2. scopolmine
3. ipratropium
sympathoplegics
1.CNS agents:
(alpha 2) clonidine, methyldopa (prodrug)
2. gag.-r-blockers: hexamethonium, trimethaphan
3. postganglionic symp. nerve terminal blockes: reserpine, guanethidine
4. adrenorecepteo blockers- prazosin (alpha1), prpranolol(beta))
name the types of sumpathomimetics
1. direct agoinsts
(alpha agonists, beta agonists)
2. indirect acting
(releasers, uptake inhibitors)
direct acting sympathomimetics:
EPI
NE
ISOPROTERENOL (synthetic)
DOBUTAMINE (alpha,beta D1, D2)
beta sympatomimetics:
dobutamine- beta1 (=CHF)
metaproterenol- beta 2(=asthma)
terbutaline- beta2 (=reduce premature labour)
albutelol- beta2 (=relive bronchospasm)
alpha symphatomimetics:
phenyleprine- alpha1>alpha2 (VC thus activate baro reflex-bradycarida) raise BP reduces SVT
methoxamine- alpha1 (") PSVT
clonidine- alpha2 (reduce HT)
indirect sympathomimetics:
1. displacement of stored catecholamines from nerve endings:
A.amphetamine (block MAO)-(treat depression,hyperactivity, apetite control)
B. tyramine-

2. reuptake inhibitors:
A. cocaine- block reuptke
B. tricyclic anti depressent- IMIPRAMINE
3 ACE inhibitors:(not prodrugs)
captopril
enalaprilat
lisinopril
3 ACE inhivitors (prodrugs)
benazepepril
fosinopril
ramipril
side affect of ACE inhibitors:
cough and angioedema (due to high bradykinin)

contraindicated in pregancy-cause fetal HT,anuria, renal failure
AT receptor blockers:
losartan
valsartan
ibesantan
alpha blockers:
1.phentolamine
2.phenoxybenzamine
3. prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin
phentolamine:
competitive antagonits of both alpha 1&2
side effects of phentolamine:
tachcardia
arrhythmia
MI ( contraindicated in low coronary BF)
diarrhia' incresed gastric acid secretion
phenoxybezamine
irriversible blocker with low alpha 1 selectivity
phenoxybenzamine side effects:
1. decrease in TPR (postural hypotension) thus tachycardia
2. inhibition of ejaculation
3. fatigue sedation nausea
prazosin. teazosin, doxazosin
selective competitive blockers of alpha 1
half life of prazosin. teazosin, doxazosin
prazosin 3 H- bioavailability 50%- should be given with diuretic due to NA & wate retention

terzosin- 9-12H for BPH

doxazosin- 22 H
use pf alpha antagonits
1. pheochromocytoma
2. TH emergencies
3. chronic HT
4. urinary obstruvtion due to BPH
5. male sexual dysfunction
alpha 1
alpha 2
alpha 1 = Gq
alpha 2 = Gi
beta 1,2,3
Gs
M1
M3
M5
Gq`
M2
M4
Gi
major groups of anti hypertensive drugs
1. diuretics
2. sympatoplegics
3. vasodilators
4.AT aantagonists
main diuretics used in hypertension
hydrocholorothiazide
furosemide
main symphatoplegic used in hyper tension
1. clonidine
2. methyldopa
3. ganaloion blockers
4. reserpine
5.alpha 1 blockers
6. beta blockers
main vasodilators used in hypertension
1. hydralazine
2. minoxidol
3. nifedipine
4. nitroprusside
angiotensin antagonists used in hypertension
ACE inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers
major groups of anti hypertensive drugs
1. diuretics
2. sympatoplegics
3. vasodilators
4.AT aantagonists
main diuretics used in hypertension
hydrocholorothiazide
furosemide
main symphatoplegic used in hyper tension
1. clonidine
2. methyldopa
3. ganaloion blockers (hexamethonium, trimethaphan)
4.post ganglionic nerve terminal blockers (reserpine, guanethisine, MAO inhibitors)
5.alpha 1 blockers (prazosin)
6. beta blockers (propranolol)
main vasodilators used in hypertension
1. hydralazine
2. minoxidol
3. CCB (nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem)
4. nitroprusside, diazoxin, fenoldopan
angiotensin antagonists used in hypertension
ACE inhibitors (captopril)
angiotensin receptor blockers (losartan)
((aliskiren- blocks renin))
mechanism of nitroprusside, hydralazine
releease of NO from endothelium or drug
mechanism of minoxidil sulfate, diazoxide
hyperpolarization of endothelium by openning of K channels
mechanism of verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipin r
eduction of Ca influx
mechanism of fenoldopam
activation of dopamin receptors
E=? (effect)
E= Emax X Concentration/ concentration + EC 50
B=? (the relationship between the drug and the receptor)
B= Bmax X C/
C + Kd

Bmax= total num of receptor sites
Kd= dissociation constant (the smaller the Kd the higher the affinty)
efficacy
the maximal response that can be achieved by the drug (Emax)
1, determined by the dru's mode of interaction with the receptor

2. characteristics of the receptor effector system
potency
the conc. EC50 or dose ED50 of a drug required to produce 50 % of the drugs max. effect
list the direct acting cholinomimetic drugs:
1. acethylcoline
2. bethanechol
3. carbachol
4. pilocarpine
5. nicotine
list the indirect acting cholinomimetic drugs:
1. edrophonium
2. neostigmine
3. physiostigmine
4. pyridostugmine
5. echothiophate
6, parathione
all of the cholinomimetic drugs work on both N&M receptors, what are the exeptions?...
M- betanechol (due to the methylated choline), pilocarpine

N- nicotine
the shortest nd longest acting direct cholinomimetics
shortest- acethycholine 5-30 S
longest- nicotine 1-6 H
the shortest nd longest acting indirect cholinomimetics
edrophonium- 5-15 min
parathion 7-30 days
give a clinical use of a direct cholinomimetic drug:
glucoma (carbachol)
give a clinical use of a indirect cholinomimetic drug:
myastenia gravis (neostigmine)
cholinomimetic toxicity:
DUMBBELESS

Diarrhea
Urination
Miosis
Bronchoconstriction
Bradycardia
Excitation of skeletal muscle &CNS
Lacrimation
Salivation
Sweating
Ca channel blockers:
Dihydropyridines: amlodipine
nifedipine
(nisodipine, felodipine)

Nondihydropyridines: verapamil
diltiazem
half life of CCB
3-6 h
indication for CCB
prophylatic for both effort and vasospastic angina

HT
SVT
migraine, preterm labour, stroke
raynond phenomenom
hemorrhagic stroke
CCB effects
BV relaxation (also uterus, gut brochi)
reduced HR & contractability
AV nodal arrythmia prevention
CCB toxicity
constipation, pretibial edema, mausea, flushing. dizziness
HF, AV bloc, SA depression
muscarinic blockers:
1. atropine
2. scopolamine
3. ipratropium
...
effects of antimuscarinic blockers:
CNS- sedations, amnesia, delirium, antimotion sickness, antiparkinson action
EYE- (M3)cyckoplegia, mydriasis
Bronchi-(M3) bronchodilation
GI-(M1,3) relaxation
GU-(M3) urinary retention
Heart-(M2) brady...than tacycardia
BV- block of VD
Glands-(M1,3) reduction of salivation sweating, less gastric secretion
clinical use of antimuscarinic agents:
CNS- reduce parkinsonism and motion sickness (scoloamine)
EYE- reduce mydriasis and cycloplegia
Brochi- dilation
GI- reduce motility
GU- reduce urgency
all- antidote to organo phosphate poisioning
toxicity of antimuscarinic agents:
"dry as bone, red as bit; mad as a hatter"

atropine fever
contraindicated to babies- hyperthermia, glucome patients, PBH
nicotinic antagonists
1. ganalione receptor blockers-
Hexamethonium, Mecamylamine
Trimethaphan
2.neuromuscular blockers- tubocrurarine
effects of ganglion receptor blockers:
CNS- improvment of tourette syndrome
and reduction of nicotine starving
Eye- mydriasis cycloplegia
GI- contipation
GU- reduced contractability
Vessels- orthostatic hypotension
Glands- reduction of salivation
toxicitis of ganglion blockers:
dry mounth, blurred vision, constipation, sexual ompairment

thus rarly used
effects of neuromuscular blocking drugs
1. Nondepolarizing- tubocrurarine
flaccid paralysis for 30-60 min
2. Depolarizing group- (N agonist), succinylcholine- also flaccid paralysis
choline esterase regenerator
Pralodoxime- a chemical antagonists that contain an oxime group with an high affinty to the phosphate of the organophosphate, my displace the enzyme before aging
D1=
D2=
D1= Gs
D2= Gi
alpha 1 (4 actions)
VC
mydriasis
hair erction
glycogenolysis
alhpa 2
inhibits tranmitter release
stimulate platlet aggreagtion
VC
lipolysis
inhibition of insulin release
beta 1
heart- stimulate reate and force
stimulate renin release
beta 2
airway& uterine relaxation,VD
glycogenolysis
unsuline release
tremor
beta 3
lipolysis
D1
VD of renal and splanchnic arteries
D2
inhibits adenylyl cyclase at the nerve terminals
a direct symphatomimetic
epinephrine
an indirect sympathomimetics (releases)
amphetamine
epedrine
tyramine
an indierct sympathomimetics (uptake inhibitors)
cocaine
tricyclic antidepressants
selective alpha 1
phenylephrine
midodrine
selective alpha 2
clonidine
oxymetazoline
beta agonist
isoproterenol
beta 1 selective
dobutamine
beta 2 selective
albuterol
metaproterenol
terbutaline
dopamine agonist
dopamine
bromocriptine
clinical uses of catecholamines
treatment of anaphylaxis, asthma, glucoma, shock. HF
clinical uses of symphathomimetics

amphetamine
epherine
phenylephrine
cocaine
amphetamine- hyperkninetic disorder, obesity
epherine- utrinary incontinance, neurogenic hypotension
phenylephrine- mysriasis, VC
cocaine- local anasthsia with VC
catechoamine toxicity:
excessive VC ,arrthmias, MI, hemorrhagic stroke, pulmonary edema or hemmorhage

(low CNS penetrtion)
symharomimetics toxicity:
phenylisoprrophylamine- from nervousness anorexia and insomnia to anxiety, agressiveness, paranoidism and convulsions, HT; tachycardia, tremor,

cocaine- arrythmias, MI, sonvulsions
3 types of angiotensin antagonists
1, ACE inhibitors
2. angiotensin receptor blockers
3. renin inhibitor
ACE inhibitors
captopril
enalapril
fosinopril
angiotensin receptor blockers
losartan
valsartan
renin inhibitor
aliskiren
ACE inhibitors toxicity:
cough renal damage (although protect diabetic kidney)
contraindicated at preganancy
angiotensin receptor blockers toxicities:
less cough
also contraindicated at preganancy
renin inhibitor toxicities:
headache
diarrhea
hyperkaelmia
alpha 1 selective blocking drugs:
Prazosine
doxazosin
terazosin
tamsulosin
alpha 2 slective blocking drugs:
yohimbine
rauwolscine
irreversible non selective long acting alpha blocking drugs:

and duration of action
phenoxybenzamine
(slightly alpha 1 selective)

48 H
revesible non selective shorter avting alpha clocking drugs:

and duration of action
phentlamine

20-40- min
effect of nonselective alpha blockers
arterial and veinous VD with a compensatory tachcardia
what is an epinephrine reversal
a predictable effects of drugs with alpha blockers action
is a reversal in blood pressure effect of epinephrine from a pressure (alpha) to a depressor (beta 2)
effect of alpha 1 blockers
no blockage of alpha 2 on the heart fibers thus less reflex tachycardia
clinical uses of non selective alpha blockers
presurgica ltreatment of pheochromocytoma in preveting HT
clinical uses of selective alpha 1 blockers
prevention of urinary histancy and retention in BPH
toxcity of alpha blockers
orthostatic hypotension
(relex techcardia in a case of nonselective)

nausea and vomiting
antiarrthythmic drugs classification
1. Na channel blockers
2. Beta blockers
3. K channel blockers
4. Ca channel blockers
* miscellaneous (adenosine, K, Mg)
class 1 subdivision of antiarrhytthmic drugs
IA- AP prolongation-(procainaminde)
IB- AP shortennig in some cardiac tissues (lidocaine)
IC-no effect on AP-(flecainnide)
1.class IA antiarrhythmic
2.uses
3. side effects
4. interactions
1. procainamide
Quinidine
((amiodarone))
2. all types of arrhythmias (mostly those in acute MI)
3. hypotension
reversible lupus
quinidine- cinchonism, cardiac depression, GI upset, AI reactions
torsads de point
4, Digoxin- clearance may be imparied by quinidine
hyperkalemia-
may exacerbate the toxicity
1.class IB antiarrhythmic
2.uses
3. side effects
4. interactions
1. Lidocaine
Mexiletine
Phenytoin
2. acute ischemic VENTRICULAR arrhythmias following MI
3. lidocaine always IV or IM not orally (due to high 1st pass &cardiotoxic metabolits)
CV depression anesthtsic toxicity
4. hyperkalemia increases cardiac toxicity
1.class IC antiarrhythmic
2.uses
3. side effects
4. interactions
1. Flecainide
Ecainide
Propafenone
2. flecainide- atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, refractory ventriculat tachyarrythmia,
3. local anesthetic like CNS toxicity
4. hyperkalemia increases cardiac toxicity
class 2 antiarrhtyhmic drugs
Propanolol
Esmolol
((sotalol, amiodarone))

*reduction od cAMP, Na, Ca of abnormal pacemakers
class 2 antiarrhtyhmic drugs
1. uses
2. toxicity
1. esmolol- short acting for actue arrhythmias
propanolo, metoprolol and timolol- prophylactic for post MI
2. cardiac depresion
classa 3 ant arrhythmic drugs
1. sotalol
2. ibutilide
3. dofetilide
4. amiodarone (also prolongs AP)

* prolongation of AP duration
class 3 antiarrhtyhmic drugs
1. uses
2. toxicity
1. sotalol- for torsade de points ans sinus arrythmias or asthma for excessive use of beta blockers
ibutilide, dofetilie- atrial flatter and fibrillation
2. induction of torsade de points

* AMIODARONE- all types of arrhythmias block Na K CA & beta
used only for the resistant arrhythmias
2. microcrystaline deposits in the skin cornea thyroid.
parasthesia tremor pulmonary fibrosis
(DRONEDARONE less toxic)
class 4 anti arrhythmic drugs
1. verapamil
2. diltiazem

*Ca blockers
class 4 anti arrhythmic drugs
1. uses
2. toxicity
1. AV nodal reentry (sinus tacycardia) convertion to sinus
2. significant reduction of the BP' heart contractability, AV cinduction.
miscellaneous antiarrhythmic drugs:
1. adenodine
2. K ion
3. Mg ion
miscellaneous antiarrhythmic drugs:
1.uses
2. side effects
3. toxicity
adenosine:
1.in AV nodal arrythmias
2. flashing and hupotension trasient chest pain, dyspnea.
3. AV block

K ion:
1. depress ectopic pace makers
especially from digitalis toxicity
3. reentry arrythmias

Mg ion:
1. similar to k
teatment of torade de points
anti arrhythmic drug with the shortest half life?
longest ?
shostest - adenosine 3 s
longest - amiodarone -1-10 weeks
mention the beta 1 blockers
1. metoprolol
2. atenolol
3. esmolol
4. acebotolol

(all the rest are non selective)
mention those beta blockers with a partial agonist activity
1, acebolotol
2. labetolol (also parial on beta 2)
3. pindolol
mention the beta blocker with the higheset lipid solubility
propranolol
metion the beta blocker with longest half life and the one with the shortest half life
nadolol- 14-24 H

esmolol- 10 min
clinical use of beta blockers
1. HT (reduction in CO & renin secretion)
2. angina pectoris (reduced CR &force)
3. post MI arrhythmia ( reduced automaticity)
4. SVT
5. HF (unknown)
6. hyperrophic cardiomyopathy
7. migrain prophylaxis
8. thyrotoxicosis (reduced conversion of t4 to t3)
9. glucoma (reduction of aquaous humor)
toxicity of beta blockers
bradycardia, AV block, HF
brinchoconstriction, reduced unsulin secretion,
sedation fatigue sleep disturbances
drug for glucoma
beta blockers (timolol)
PG
cholinomimetic (physiostigmine)
alpha agonists
alpha 2 selctive (praclonidine)
diuretics (acetazolamide)
drugs used in angina pectoris
VD- nitrates
cardiac depressents- CCB
beta blockers
metaolism modifires and rate inhibitors
types of nitrates
very short acting- inhald amyl nitrate- 3-5 min

short- sublingual nitroglycerin or isosorbide dinitrate- 10-30 min

intermediate- oral/ sustained release nitroglycerin or isosorbid di/mono nitrate- 4-5 h

long- transdermal nitroglycerin- 8-10 h

* tolerace develope after 8-10 h
toxicity of nitrates

interaction
1.tachycardia (from baro reflex)
2.orthostatic hypotension
3.headache from meningeal artery VD

1. sildenafil- PDE 5 inhibitor
maycause together hypotension& hypoperfusion to vital organ
2. nitrIte- prevent cyanide poisioninig
mention 5 lipid lowering drugs
1. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
2. Rezins
3. Ezetimibe
4. Niacin
5. Fibrates (Gemfibrizil)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
1. lovastatin
2. simvastatin
3. atorvastatin
4, pravastatin
5. fluvastatin
6. rosuvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
1. mechanism of action
2. clinical use
1. statin is a straxtural analogue of HMG-CoA, lead to increase in the LDL-R which clear LDL and VLDL.
2. reduction of LDL, rosuvastatin,atorvastatin and simvastatin also reduce TG anf elevate HDL
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor toxicity
and contraindications
elevation of liver aminotransferase,
muscle CK , rhabdomyolusis.

contraindicated with c-450 inhibitors such as grapefruit juice
also should not be used during pregnancy.
what types of Resins so u know?
1. cholestyramine
2. colestipol
3. cholesevelam
Resins
1. mechanism of action
2. clinical use
1, bile acid binding resins are large polymers that bind bile and similar steroids and inhibit their absorption.
thus liver synthsizes more LDL-reduction of cholesterol pool

2. used in patients with hypercholesterolemia, also used to reduce pruritus in a case of cholestasis.
side effects of resins
bloating, constipation, inpleasent gritty taste

impaired absorption of vitamins-(K, folate)
and drugs- digitalis, thiazide, wafarin, pravaststin, fluvastatin
Ezetimabe
1. mechanism
2. clinical use
a prodrug coverted to the active glucoronide form in the liver whice block the absotption of cholesterol and phytosterols thus excreted into the feces, reduction in the hepatic pool
and elevated LDL-R

used in hypercholesterolemia and phytosterolemia
ezetimabe toxicity
when combined with statins some hephatic toxicity
Niacin
1. mechanism
2. clinical use
1. in the liver reduces VLDL synthesis whice in turn reduced LDL levels
in adipose activate hormone sensitive lipase thus reduces FA and TG

2. reduction of LDL and TG, elevtion of HDL thus is used to treat hypercholesterolemia, hypertrigliceridemia and low HDL levels.
niacin toxicity
cutaneous flushing, nausea, abdominal discomfort, pruritus.
hepatotoxicity, hyperuricemia
impaired carbohydrate tolerance
Fibric acids
1. gemfibrozil
2. fenofibrate
Fibric acids
1. mechanism
2. clinial use
1. act as a ligand for PPAR-alpha, peroxisome proliferator activatorreceptor alpha which results in an induction of LPL by asipose tissue, clear TG form the blood,
in the liver FA stimulate FA oxidationwhich limits the TG supply and decreases the VLDL, elvated the HDL
usually there is no effect on LDL or slight elevation
2. used in hyper trigliceridemia, due to there interaction with the LDL are given together with another VLDL and LDL lowering drugs
fibric acid toxicity
nausea
skin rashes
decrease inthe WBC or hematocrit
anticoagulent potentiation
increased cholesterol gallstone formation
agents in insuline resistance
1. solfunylurea
2. metformine
3 .thiazolidinediones
4. alpha glucosidase inhibitors
3 types of sulfonylureas
1. tolbutamine
2. glyburide
3. glipizide
sulfonylureas
1. mechanism of action
2. contraindications
1.*. stimulate insuline release
*. inhibit glucagon release
*. increase insuline binding to target tissues and receptors

2. hepatic or renal insufficiency
(decreased excretion may lead to hypoglycemia)
preganancy- deplete from the fetal pancrease.

side effects: rash,allergic reactions weight gain
metformin (Biguanide)
1. mechanism
2. side effects
3. contraindications
an euglucemic agent (not hypoglycemic)
1.*.decrese hepatic glucogneogenesis
*. increased peripherial insulin sensitivity
*. slowing of glucose absorption from the GI
*. reduction of plasma glucagon
2.nausea, vomiting,diarrhea
decreased absorption of B12
3. hepatic or renal insufficiency, since they may lead to lactic acidosis.
Thiazolidinediones -2 types:
1. troglitazone- causes liver cirrosis
2. rosiglitazone- more effective
Thiazolidinediones:
mechanism of action and side effects
1. acute post receptor insuline mimetic activity
2.induce PPAR gamma- whicw blocks resistin synthesis and increases insuline resistance
3. decreases PAI-1 levels in the plasma
4. decrease TG and elevate HDL
5. decrease LDL peroxidation processes
6. direct vascular antithrombogenic effect

side effects: fluid retention, anemia edema, elevate the HF risk
alpha glucosidase inhibitors
mechanism and side efects
block it in the intestinal brush border thus decreases starch and dissacharide absorption

do not cause hypoglycemia!
side effects: flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain
digitalis
1.action
2. clinical uses
3.heart responses
1. inhibition of Na/K ATPase
2. CHF- reduces the synptomes but does not prolong life
atrial fibrilation/flatter- reduced conduction velocity
3. early response- shortened OT interval, T inversion. ST depression late response- increased automaticity-extrasystole, tachycardia, fibrillartion
digitalis
1. interactions
2. toxicity
1, Quinidine- reduce digoxin clearance
lowered EC K/ Mg- inhibited
elevated EC Ca- facilitated
2. arryhthmia, vomiting, diarrhea
confusion, hallocinations (severe intoxication inhibit all pacemaker activity)
treatment: 1. correction of K &Mg deficiency
2. antiarrhythmic drugs- lidocain, phenytoin
3. Digoxin antibodies- Digibind
ACUTE CHF treatment:
A. diuretics
1. furosemide- reduction of pulmonary edema
2. hydrochlorothiazide
3. spironolactone/epelrenone-chronic
B. beta 2 agonists (acute)
1. dobutamine
2. dopamine
C. PDE inhibitors (acute)
1. amrinone
2. milrinone
D. vasodilators (acute)
1. nitroprusside
2. nitroglycerine
3. nestritide (natriuretic+VD)
CHRONIC CHF treatment:
A. diuretics
1. furosemide- reduction of pulmonary edema
2. hydrochlorothiazide
3. spironolactone/epelrenone-
B. angiotensin antagonists- (chronic)
1. losartan
2. captopril
C. beta blockers (chronic)
carvediol, labetelol, metoprolol
F. vasodilators
(hydralyzine & isosorbid dinitrate for chronic)
posotive ionotropic drugs
1.digoxin
2.beta agoinist-dobutamine, dopamine
3. PDE inhibitors- amirnone, milrinone
1st order drug elimination:


O order drug elimination
Rate of elimination=clearane X conc.


Rate of elimination= Vmax X conc./
Km + conc.
half life
T1/2= 0.7 X Vd / clearance
clearane

extraction ratio
clearance=rate of elimination/conc.
OR
clearance= BF X extraction

extraction ratio= conc. IN -conc. OUT /
conc. IN
K loosing diuretics
1. acetazoleamide
2. furosemide, ethacrynic acid
3.hydrochlorothiaide

* always apply volume replacement to diuretics in order to prevent hamoconcentration
Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase unhibitors)
1. effect
2. clinical uses
3. side effects
1. bicarbonate anf K depletion-hypokalemic metacolic acidosis
2. glucoma, mountain sickness, edemas only in a case of metabolic alkalosis
3. drowsiness and parastesia, cross allergy,renal Ca stones,

contraindicated at liver impairment- to prevernt hepatic encephalopathy due to increased NH4 reabsorption
loop diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid)
1.effect
2. clinical use
3. side effects
1. increased Ca excretion
hypolaemic metabolic alkalosis
pulmonary VD effect
2. edematous state, especiallt pulmonary edema
treatment of hyperlycemia
3. may cause hypovolemia
ototoxicity, allergy
hydrochlorothiazide
1. effect
2. clinical uses
3. side effects
1. hpokalemic metabolic alkalosis, reduction in the urine Ca content,dilutional hyponatremia
2. HT, chornic therapy for edema, control of renal stone formation
3. hypnatremia, K wasting in the long term.
hyperglycemia in diabetics, elevation of uric acid and lipid levels
allergy
accumulation factor

loding dose

dosing rate

maintainance dose
accumulation factor= 1/ fraction lost in 1 dosing interval

loading dose= target con. X Vd

dosing rate= rate of elimination= clearance X target conc.

maintainance dose= dosing rate X dosing intervals
K sparing diuretics:
1. spironolactone
2. epelrenone
3. amiloride
4. triamterene
K sparing diuretics:
1. mechanism
2. clinical use
3. side effects
1. spironolactone & epelrenine- reduce expression of genes related to n channels and Na/K ATPase
amiloride & triamtrene- blockng Na channels
* both cause hyperkalemic metabolic acidosis
2. in aldosteronism (HF,chirrosis)
3. hyperkalemia, spironolactone- gynecomasti, antiandrogenic effect also epelrenine but less.
osmotic diuretics- mannitol
1. mechanism
2. clinical use
3. side effects
1. water reabsorption, lead to increased Na excretion
2, reduction of intraocular pressure in acute glucoma, and intracranial pressure
3. hyponatremia, pulmonary edema
hypernatremia, following water excretion, also headache nausea vomiting
1.ADH agonists-
2. emechanism
3. clinical use
4. side effects
1. ADH, desmopressin
2. placement of AQP-2
3.in pituitary diabetes insipidus
(should be used together with salt restriction thiazide and loop diuretics)
4. hyponatremia
1. ADH antagonists
2. emechanism
3. clinical use
4. side effects
1. demeclocycline, conivaptam, lithium
2. conivaptam-V1 &V2 antagonist
demeclocycline,lithium- inhibit water channel insertion.
3.SIADH
4. demeclocycline- bone and teeth defects, Li cause diabetes insipidus.
1. iron supplements
2. toxicity
1. Oral-ferrous sulfate,ferrous gluconate, ferrous fumarate
Parenteral- iron dextran
* contraindicated at hemolytic anemia due to elevated iron stors
2. acute- necrotizing gastroenteritis, shock, metabolic acidosis, coma, death
treated with- deferoxamine,an iron chelator
chronic- hemochromatosis, defereoxmine
B12 supplements
1. cyanocobalamine, hydroxycobalamine
hematopoetic growth factors
1.red cell colony stimulating factor
2.myeloid growth factors
3. megakryocytes growth factor
1. erythtopoetin, darbepoetin alpha (glycosylated with longer half life)

2. filgrastin (G-CSF)- stimulate neutrophils
sargramostim (GM-CSF)- neutrophils,myeloid & megakaryocytes
are used for neutropenias, stem cell mobilization
Tx- G-CSF- minimal,cone pain
GM-CSF- fever, arthralgia, capilary damage,edema.
3. oprelvekin (IL-11)- in thrombocytopenia
Tx- fatigue, headeche, dizziness, fluid retention.
list 3 types of anticoagulants
1. heprain
2. direct thrombin inhibitors
3. warfarin
heparin
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical uses
4. side effects
1.unfractionated heparin
LMH- enoxaparin, dalteparin (longer duration and bioavailability)
Fondaparinux-LMH +HMH
2. UMH -bind AT3 and inactivates F10 and thrombin (aPTT)
LMH& fonfaparinux- bind AT3 and F10 only.
3.rapid effect- DVT, PE,acute MI
4. excessivr bleeding, hemorhagic stroke, (protamine can partially reversve LMH, HIT (usually UNH)
direct thrombin inhibitors
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical uses
4. side effects
1. lepirudin, bivalirudin, desirudin,argatroban
2. argatroban bind thrombin active site, all the rest bind also to the thrombin substrate, bivalirudin also inhibits platlet activation.
3. used when HIT occurs (aPTT)
4. bleeding, prolong use of bivalirudin may induce Ab that prolongs its action.
Wafarin & Cumarin
1. both interfere with the post translational modification od vit K factors, action is seen only after the previous factors eliminated, can be reveresed by vit K.
2. for chronic use, like heparin
3. bleeding, though initially hyper coagulability may occur together with dermal vascular necrosis. (due to protein C deficiency),bone defect and fetal hemorrhage
4. p450 inducers- (barbaiturtes,rifampine) reduce effect,while inhibitors amiodarone and cimentidine reduce.
types of thrombolytics agents:
1.tPA- alteplase, reteplase,tenecteplase
2. streptokinase
list 3 types of anticoagulants
1. heprain
2. direct thrombin inhibitors
3. warfarin
heparin
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical uses
4. side effects
1.unfractionated heparin
LMH- enoxaparin, dalteparin (longer duration and bioavailability)
Fondaparinux-LMH +HMH
2. UMH -bind AT3 and inactivates F10 and thrombin (aPTT)
LMH& fonfaparinux- bind AT3 and F10 only.
3.rapid effect- DVT, PE,acute MI
4. excessivr bleeding, hemorhagic stroke, (protamine can partially reversve LMH, HIT (usually UNH)
direct thrombin inhibitors
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical uses
4. side effects
1. lepirudin, bivalirudin, desirudin,argatroban
2. argatroban bind thrombin active site, all the rest bind also to the thrombin substrate, bivalirudin also inhibits platlet activation.
3. used when HIT occurs (aPTT)
4. bleeding, prolong use of bivalirudin may induce Ab that prolongs its action.
Wafarin & Cumarin
1. both interfere with the post translational modification od vit K factors, action is seen only after the previous factors eliminated, can be reveresed by vit K.
2. for chronic use, like heparin
3. bleeding, though initially hyper coagulability may occur together with dermal vascular necrosis. (due to protein C deficiency),bone defect and fetal hemorrhage
4. p450 inducers- (barbaiturtes,rifampine) reduce effect,while inhibitors amiodarone and cimentidine reduce.
types of thrombolytics agents:
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical uses
4. side effects
1.tPA-(alteplase,> reteplase, >tenecteplase)
streptokinase
2. tPA- act on plaminogen bound plamin, streptokinase not an enzyme just help to cinversion
3. PCI, stroke, PE
4. bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, previous Ab for streptococcus
mention 4 antiplatlet drugs
1. aspirin
2. glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors (abciximab, epitibatide, tirofiban)
3. ADP inhibitors (clopidogrel, ticlopidine)

4. PDE/ adenosine inhibitors (dupyridamole, cilostazol)
mention 4 antiplatlet drugs
1. mechanism
2. clinical uses
3. side effects
1.aspirin- cox inhibitor
abciximab- Ab that inhibits glycoprotein IIB/IIIA receptor binding to fibrin
clopidogrel- ADP receptor inhibition
dipyridamole/cilostazol- elevating IC cAMP in platlets by inhibiting PDE 3 and inhiibit adenosine uptake by endothel thus it bind platlets and prevent their aggregation.
2. aspirin- prevent TIA ischemic stroke.
glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors- prevent restenosi after angioplasty
clopidogrel- in a case of aspirine allergy, prevet thrombus after stent pacement
dipyridamole- intermitent claudication of peripherial arterial disease.
3. aspirin-GI&CNS effects
glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors- thrombocytopenia,
ticlopidine- bleeding neuthropenia
TTP
dupyridamole- headache palpitations
drugs used in bleeding disorders
1. vitamin K- deficiency mostly in new borns and elderl, Phytonadione (vit K1)
also given in warfarin excess
2. F8 & F9 for hemophilia
vasopressin V2 receptor agonist- Desmopressin acetate- increases VWF& F8 (in hemophilia A and VWD)
3. antiplasmin agent- Aminocaroic acid & Tranexamic acid- inhibit fibrynolysis by inhibiting plasmin activation
Aprotinin- serine protease inhibitor that inhibit fibrinolysis by plasmin and plasmin streptokinase complex
agents used in asthma
1. beta agonists
2. methylxanthine
3. muscarinic antagonists
4. release inhibitors
5. glucocorticoids
7. leukotriene antagonists
8. anti Ig-E antibody
beta agonists in asthma
1. types
2. effect
3. clinical
4.side effects
1.beta 2 selective agonists:
albuterlol, terbutaline, metaproterenol
salmeterol, formoterol- long acting
2. elevates cAMP-BD
3. albuterol, metaproterenol, terbutaline-short acting for acute attacks
salmetrol, formoterol-prophylaxis and not for acute attacks
COPD may also benefit
4, skeletal muscle tremor,tachycardia,arrhythmias, tachyphylaxis of the short acting.
methyxanthines
1. types
2. effect
3. clinical
4.side effects
1.theophylline type is used to treat asthma
2. block PDE, BD, increased diaphragm contraction strenght, also block adenosine-unknown effect
3. slow release for the use of noctural asthma
4. GI stress, tremor, insomnia, nusea, vomiting, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, convulsions,
beta blockers may reverse the CV effects of the theophyline
muscarin agonists in asthma
1. types
2. effect
3. clinical
4.side effects
1. ipratopium, tiotropium (long acting)
2. prevent BC by vagal discharge
3. mostly effective in the acute brochospasm episodes among the COPD paitents.
4. minor atropine like effects
release inhibitors in asthma
1. types
2. effect
3. clinical
4.side effects
1. cromolyn, nedocromolyn
2. unknown, but limit the realase of mediators (leukotriens&histamine) from mst cells- only prevent BC.
prevent some allergy, has local efect
3. asthma,hay fever, food allergy
4. cough and airway irritation
steroids in asthma
1. types
2. effect
3. clinical
4.side effects
1. beclomethazone, prednisone
2.reduce arachnidoic acid synthesis and COX-2 inhibition, elevate responsiveness to beta agonists, decrease luekotriense
3. used for astham that is not fully responsive for beta agonists
4. adrenal suppression, candidiasis, mild growth retardation in children
leukotriene antagonists
1. leukotriene receptor blockers- zafirlukast, montelukast
effective in preventing excersice,antigen and aspirin induced BS.
not for acute attacks,
low toxiciy.churg strauss, allergic granulomatous angiitis

2. zileuton- 5-lipooxygenase inhibitor, prevent leukotrien production from arachinidonic acid.
prevent excersice and antigrn induced BC, effective against "aspirin allergy", elevates liver enzymes
anti ig-E anntibody
omalizumab
Drugs for acid peptic disease
1. antiacids
2. H2 blockers
3. proton pump inhibitors
4. mucosal rotetctive agents
5. antibiotics
antiacids
1. non sustemically active:
A. MgOH2- protetctive salt layer on the mucosa, S.E. diarrhea
B.AlOH3- elevates pH, inhibit pepsin
S.E. constipation, hypophosphatemmia(reduces Ca stones), Al produces Alzheimer disease
2. systemically active antiacids
NaHCO3- elevate pH to 7, later releases CO2 and strexhes the wall and release gastrin in the long run. S.E. bletching, metabolic alkalosis
H2 blockers
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical
4. side effects
1. cimentidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine.
2.reduces secretion og acid, promot healing
3. zollinger ellison, gastric hypersecretory states
4. cimentidine slows metabolism of warfarin, theophilin, phynytoin, diazepem
proton pump inhibitors
1. types
2. mechanism
3. clinical
4. side effects
1. omeprazole, iansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole
2. block the H/K/ATPase from the external side
3. ulcers, gastroesophageal reflex, NASID induced ulcers, zolinger ellison, systemoc mastocytosis, combunation therphy for H.pylori
4. headace, dizziness, insomnia, diarrhea,impotence and gynecomastia, intestinal cacinoma by nitrosamine colonizing bacteria.
mucosal protective agents
1. bismute salts
bind the ulcer, protect itfrom acid and pepsin, absorb pepsin, stimulate PG synthesis, anf mucus production, antimicrobial activity against H.pylori.
2. sucralfate- the negative charged Al bind the posotive glycoproteins on the ulcer, also directly absorbs bile, stimulate PG synthesis
S.E. constipation, nusea, vomiting, dry mouth, interacts with digoxin
3. misoprostol- analogue of PG used in NSAID induced ulcer, inhibits gastric secretion
S.E. diarrhea, contraindicated in pregnany-induce uterine contractions.

* octreotide- synthetic somatostatin decrese HCL used in zolinger ellison, S.E HS reactions
antibiotics used to prevent acid peptic disease
combination therapy against H. pylori
1. omeprazole +tetracycline+metronidazole+ bismute salt
2. omeprazole +amoxicilin+ clanitromicin
drug spromoting GI motility
1. cholinomimetic agents- betanechole
2. erythromycin- acts as a motilin agoinst. effective in diabetic gastropathy and intestinal pseudo obstruction
3. domperidone- D2 antagonist increases the lower esophageal spincter for treating reflux S.E. hyperprolactinemia
4. metoclopramide (D2 antagonists) & cisapride (5HT-4 agonist)- prokineric activities without secretions.
increase esophageal clearance, increases spincter activity and prevent reflux, increase gastric emptying
since only meoclopramide enter the CNS central enti emetic effect used against chemotherapy
S.E. cisapride- fatal ventricular arrhythmias(thus only as a last option)
metoclopramide- nervosness parkingsonism, prolactin elevation
antiemetic drugs
1. H1 antihistamines- hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine, have antimuscarinic and sedative effects though are ineffective for substancces that work on the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
2, anticholinergic agents- scopolamine,ineffective for substancces that work on the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
3. phenothiazines- prochlorperazine & promethazine, block D2 receptor on the chemoreceptor trigger zone
S.E.- extrapyramidal sign, hypotension,sedation
4. metoclopramide- dopaminergic antagonist
5. 5HT-3: ondansteron, granisteron, dolasteron block all serotonin receptor (except viscera)
6. corticosteroinds- dexametazone
7. dronabinol (marikuana derivatives)
laxatives: name 3 major groups
1. irritant or stimulant laxatives
2. bulking laxatives
3. stool softeners
irritanat or stimulant laxatives
1. castor oil- increases gut peristalsis
2. senna- the released emodine stimulate the colonic activity
3. phenolpthalien- colon stimulant
bulking lazatives
1. bulk laxatives- methyl cellulose, agar, bran, hydrophilic colloides.

2. osmoric laxatives- non absorbable salts:
saline cathartics- NaSO4, MgOH2
lactulose- galactose+fructose
not absorbed retain water, bacteria convert it to lactic and acetic acids which evoke peristalsis and kill nitrosamine producing bacteria-decrease cancer risk
3. sorbitol
stool softeners
mineral oil, glycerin- emulsified the feces
also detergents such as docusate
antidiarrheal agents
1. synthetic morphine analouges (opoid derivatives)
LOPERAMIDE- no BBB crossing
DIPHYNOXYLATE-crosses BBB may cause sedation
both activate presynapthic opoid receptors in the ENS and inhibit the Ach release thus reduces preistalsis.
S.E. abdominal cramps, toxic megacolon
2. adsorbants: KAOLOIN. PECTIN, absorbes intestinal toxins & microorganisms
3. agents that modify fluid and electrolyte transport
NSAIDs (reduced PG priduction)
BISMUTE SUBSALICYCATES- decreases secretions
4. antispasmodic agents
PROPANTHELINE- M-receptor antagonist
DICYCLOMINE- M-receptor antagonist with direct action on SM.
MEBEVERINE- reserpine derivative with direct relaxant action on SM
treatment of Chronic inlammatory bowel diseases
1. NSAID-salicyclic acid derivatives
SULFASALAZINE- 5 aminosalicyclic acid bound to sulfonamide by azo bond
which is degraded at the terminal illium by the flora, used for both diseses but not in the case of terminal illium damage.
S.E. serum sickness, BM depression
OLSALAZINE- two 5 aminosalicyclic acid molecules linked via diazo bond- no toxicity
BALSALAZIDE- links 5 aminosalicyclic acid to an inert carrier via diazo bond
UC-sulfasalazine, olsalazine
crohn- mesalazine

2. immunosuppressives
CORTICOSTEROIDS
CYTOTOXIC AGENTS- (AZATHIOPRINE & MERCAPTOPURIN) S.E. pancreatitis
INFLIXIMAB- anti TNF alpha
2 types of pancreatic replacements:

diet alteration
1. pancreatin- alcoholic excatrat of hog pancrese.
2. pacrelipase- lipase enriched hog pacrease preparation.

*since it is sensetive to pH below 4 it should be therefore taken with meals for protection or with cimentidine
daily stool fat should be monitored and the dose increased till thearapuatic dose
S.E. high purine and lactose content in the preparation, contraindicated among lactose intolerances
uric acid and renal stones may be formed

diet alteration: if no pain- protein poor diet stimulate CCK which induce regenerative changes
if there is pain protein rich diet of several meals.
exogenous insulin treatment
human insuline by genetically altered E coli, or form pork and beef

the human is faster and has shorter durations
S.E. hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, allergic reactions

rapid action insulin- soluble crystalline zinc insulin
intermediate- 1. semilente insulin suspention,
2. isophane insulin suspention(insulin+protamin)(IV)
3. lente insulin (IV)
infectious liver hepatits:
hepatitis A
hepatitis B
hepatits C
hepatits A- RIBAVIRIN-a guanosine anlogue, inhibits mRNA synthesis.

hepatitis B- HBIG within 2 days after infection, for newborns passive/active
LAMIVUDIN- inhibits the RT
IFN ALPHA- degradation of viral mRNA. S.E. flu like symptome,
psychosis, myelosuppression, hepatic injurry.

hepatitis C- IFN ALPHA
RIBAVARIN
alcoholic liver hepatits
hepatic protectant drug:
1. SILYMARINE- decrease the formtion of free radicals
2. glutathion elevators- N-ACETHYLCYSTEIN, S- ADENOSINE METHIONINE
3. LIPOIC ACID
*also, stop alcohol consumption, gastric lavage, laxative to prevent the enterohepatic circulation,hemoperfusion, in acute: glucose, B1, AA infusion
protein rich diet
drug induced hepatits:
1. direct hepatotoxic compunds- dose dependent damage (CCl4)(Tx- like alcoholic)
2. indierect hepatotoxic compunds
(cytotoxic agents, drugs that cause cholestasis- contraceptives, imipramine, tulbotamide)
3. idiosyncranic reaction- drug or its metabolite act as an hapten
paracetamol, amoxicilin, phenytoin, isoniazide.
1. treatment of fulminant hepatitis

2. treatment of encephalopathy
1. glucose, folic acid, B1, vit K, FFP, thrombocyte suspension, albumin (to prevent edema, can also be reduced by mannitol)

2. reduce protein intake, lactulose (degraded to acetic and lactic acids-pH elevations,ammonia is converted to ammonium- no absorption)
NEOMYCIN- kill the ammoniu,a producing bacteria
increase ammonia incorparation into the cycle by arginine and zinc that catalize the entering stage.

liver inducers: alcohol.rifampin and barbiturates
treatment of hypokinetic gallbladder

oddi spincter dyskinesis
hypotonic
hypertonic

gallstones
1. cholinergic drugs, CCK, erythromycin (act as motilin)
2. hypotonic dyskinesis- CHOLESTYRAMINE & LOPERAMIDE- decrease bile irritation caused by bile overflow.
hypertonic dyskinesis-
low fat diet, NO, THEOPHYLLIN, SALBUTAMOL (prevent spasm and thus reduce pain), ATROPIN (antispsmodic)

gallstone solubilization:
1. UCDA- ursodeocolic acid
2. CDCA- chenodeoxycolic acid
S.E. diarrhea

acute- DIMETHYSULFUXIDE
chronic- URSOFALT
sympathplegic drugs:
reduce the sympathetic nerve flow as a result reduces the HR, CO, contractile force, venous tone.
1. CNS active agents- CLONIDINE, METHYLDOPA
2. ganglion blocking drugs- HEXAMETHONIUM, TRIMETHAPHAN
3.psot ganglionic sympathetic nerve terminal blockers (RESERPINE, GUANETHIDINE)
4. adrenoreceptor blockers
centrally acting sympathplegic drugs:
CLONIDINE.
CLONIDINE- enters the BBB
interacts with alpha 1-partial agonists (lowers the BP through the medulla)
imidazoline receptors- in the nucleus tractus solitarius and in the rostral ventrolateral medulla- reduction of the vasomotor activity- decrease in BP
S.E. dry mouth, sedation, hould not be givan to patirnts who are in depression risk.
tricyclic antidepreddants block their avtion
(GUANABENZ & GUAFACINE- derivativs of clonidine)
centrally acting sympathplegic drugs:
METHYLDOPA:
an L-DOPA analogue form alpha methyldopamine & alpha methylnorepinephrine which is the one that repalces the epinephrine at the nerve ending storage.
S.E. sedation, impaired mental concentrarion, nightmares depression extrapiramydal signs vertigo posotive coobs test, hemolysis. fever. hepatitis
lowers the HT by TPR CO HR,
ECHINACEA
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1.flavonoids, polyacetylenes, caffeoyl conjugates from echinacea species.
cytokines activation (increased IL & TNF) and anti inflammatorey properties.
2. reduces cold symptomes
3. unplesent taste, GI effects, dizzines, headache
EPHEDRA (MA HUANG)
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. contains epedrine and pseudoepedrine, indirect sympathomimetics that release NE from nerve endings
2. respiratory dysfunction, bronchitis asthma, mild CNS stimulant, weight loss
3. dizziness, anorexia insomniaflushing palpitations tachcardia, urinary retention in high doses BP elevations, arrhythmias, toxic psychosis
contraindicated at anxiety states, bulimia, cardiac arrhythmias, DM. HF, hypertension, glucoma, hyperthyroidism. pregnancy
GARLIC
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1, contain thiosulfate in the form of allicin, which inhibits HMG -CoA reductase, ACE, platlet aggregation, NO release, fibrinolytic, antimicrobial activity, anticarcinogenic
2. used for CV diseases
3. nusea hypotension and allergy
GINKGO
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. form leaves of ginkgo biloba, containg flavone glycosides and terpenoinds.
antioxidants,radical scaveging effect and NO elevation
2. treatment of intermittent claudication, cerebral insufficiency and dimentia
3. GI effects, anxiety, insomnia, headache may be epileptogenic
HINSENG
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1, panax genus that cintain triterpenoids and saponin glycosides.
2.mental and ohysical performance
3. estrogenic effects- mastalgia, vaginal bleeding, insomnia nervousness, HT
MILK THISTLE
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. from silybum marianum which contain flavonoliganans
lipid peroxydation reduction, scavenges free radical, enhaces super oxide dismutase, inhibits formation of leukotriens, increases hepatocytes RNA polymerase activity
2. protects against liver injury caused by alcohol, acetaminophen and amanita mushrooms!
3. loose stool
ST. JOHN'S WORT
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. from hyperricin perforatum
hyperforin- decreased activity serotonergic reuptake systems.
hyperricin-antiviral and anticancer effect
2. treatment for mild to moderate depression
3.GI disturbances, contraindicated to MAO inhibitors or bipolrity, induce p450, decreases efficiency of contraceptives, cyclospotins, digoxin warfarin HIV drugs
SAW PAMETTO
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. serenoa repens or sabal serrulata, containing phytosterols, aliphatic alcohols, polyprens and flavonoids
2. 5 alpha reductase inhibitors and androgen antagoniis, improves the symptoms og BPH
3. absominal pain GI distress, decresed libido headaches HT
COENZYME Q-10
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. ubiquinol serves as an antioxidant (reduced from the benzoubiquinone the Q10)
2. for reducing SP, DP, CAD, chronic stable angina
slow parkingson progression and reduce migraine freaquency.
3. GI disturbancess, rash thrombocythopenia, irritability, dizziness headache
GLUCOSAMINE
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. a precursor of nitrogen containing sugars
2. for pain associated with osteoarthrithis
3. diahreaa, nausea, cross allergy to shellfish
MELATONIN
1. mechanism
2. clinical
3. side effects
1. serotonin derivative from the pineal gland
2. for jet lag, mood fatigue, improves sleep duration onset quality
3. sedation headache suppers LH thus should not be used in pregnancy or trying to concieve
reduces sperm quality