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An antiseizure med with two active metabolites
Primidone (antiseizure med) with 2 active metabolites: Phenobarbital (major) & PEMA (minor)
Antimuscarinics used in Parkinsons
Benztropine & trihexyphenidyl (anti-muscarinics) used in Parkinsons
Anxiolytic with tachycardia & dose-dependent miosis
Buspirone, partial 5HT-1A agonist (very weak anti-DA)
Baclofen MOA
Baclofen is a spasmolytic acting by activating GABA-B receptors
Bupropion MOA & S/E
Bupropion inhibits NE & DA reuptake; S/E is lower seizure threshold
Carbamazepine S/E
Aplastic anemia, SJS with HLA B1502, SIADH, & induces P450
Carbidopa MOA
Inhibits peripheral AAD (blocks L-dopa -> DA in periphery)
DOC for OCD
SSRI like fluoroxetine or sertraline; or Clomipramine (TCA)
DOC for emesis caused by incr intracranial pressure
Mannitol or Dexamethasone
DOC for post-coital contraception
Mifepristone (RU486, anti-progestin) & Misoprisol (PGE1 analog, cervical dilator) used for abortions
DOC for trigeminal neuralgia
Carbamazepine (Na channel blocker; antiseizure)
Disulfiram MOA
inhibits Aldehyde Dehydrogenase
Ethosuximide MOA
Inhibits T-type Ca Channels (antiseizure used for Absence Seizures)
Ethosuximide S/E
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
How do you reverse neuromuscular blockers?
Neostigmine, Physostigmine & Edrophonium can reverse neuromuscular blockers
List 3 MAO-Is
Phelenzine, Tranylcypromine, Isocarboxazid
Long-acting amide, IV can ppt arrhythmias & hypotension
Bupivacaine (long-acting amide) can ppt arrhythmias & hypotension if given IV
MOA of Ketamine
Ketamine (dissociative anesthetic) blocks NMDA & HCN1 receptors
MOA of Primidone
Primidone (antiseizure med) with 2 active metabolites: Phenobarbital (major) & PEMA (minor)
Memantine MOA & Indication
Glutamate NMDA blocker, used in Alzheimers
Name 4 AChE-I used in Alzheimer's Dz
Alzheimer's Dz AChE-Is: Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivistagmine (maybe Tacrine?)
Post-op ileus or atony of bladder DOC & 2nd line
Neostigmine (reversible AChE-I), 2nd line Bethanechol (M3-selective agonist)
Rapidly acting benzodiazepine used for date-rape
Flunitrazepam is rapidly acting benzo, with sedation & amnesia, used as date-rape drug
Restless leg syndrome DOC
Ropinirole (non-ergot dopamine agonist)... (remember Ach inverse to DA) [roe-PIN-uh-ROLE]
Spasmolytic GABA-B agonist
Baclofen is a spasmolytic acting by activating GABA-B receptors
Sprain/strains acute local muscle spasms DOC
Local muscle spasm use centrally-acting relaxants: Cyclobenzaprine (TCA deriv, 18h t1/2)/Metaxalone,
TCA used for enuresis
Imipramine
Tx of Bipolar Depression
Bipolar Depression Tx: Lamotrigene, Lithium, atypical antipsychotics (esp Quietapine > Olanzapine)
What is the TCA stem?
TCA stem is -triptyline or -ipramine, except for Doxepin
Which SSRI is not indicated for depression?
Fluvoxamine is the only SSRI not indicated for depression, it is only approved for OCD
Which SSRI should be used in caution with caffeine?
Fluvoxamine (SSRI) inhibits CYP1A2, should be used in caution with caffeine
Which TCA is not indicated for depression?
Clomipramine is only TCA not indicated for depression, only approved for OCD
Why are Antimuscarinics used in Parkinsons?
DA & ACh are normally balanced in CNS, in Parkinsons Decr DA & Incr ACh->Tremor. Antimuscarinics (Benztropine & trihexyphenidyl) ->Decr ACh activity in Parkinsons Dz
Ziprasidone MOA & S/E
Ziprasidone (atypical antipsychotic) blocks DA2r & 5HT2r, S/E is long QT syndrome
DOC for OCD
SSRI like fluoroxetine or sertraline; or Clomipramine (TCA)
Disulfiram MOA
inhibits Aldehyde Dehydrogenase
TCA used for enuresis
Imipramine
MC used Typical Antipsychotics
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Fluphenazine (Prolaxin) [Haloperidol (Haldol) MC used for sedation]
Tourette's Tx
Atripcals (esp Risperidone), Clonidine/Guanfacine, SSRIs
Which atypical antipsychotics have IM form?
Ziprasidone & Olanzapine
TCA OD Tx
Sodium bicarb & benzos
Chlordiazepoxide MOA
GABA agonist, a BZD, brand name Librium