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Inhaled Agents
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents Mech: nebulous, likely ↑GABAA activity SE: respiratory depression, ↓BP, hypothermia, nausea, ↑ICP; Emergence: ↑BP, tachy |
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Halothane
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents MAC 0.75; Blood/Gas 2.54; slow induction/awakening; SE: ↑catecholamine sensitivity, myocardial depression, hepatic necrosis, malignant hyperthermia |
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Isoflurane
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents MAC 1.17; B/G 1.46; common, $$, faster, useful in neurosurgery (↓ cerebral O2 consumption), low toxicity, pungent odor (no induction); SE: ↑HR |
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Sevoflurane
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents MAC 1.80; B/G 0.69; rapid induction/awakening, least irritating, safest for CV disease (least ↓BP) |
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Desflurane
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents MAC 6.60; B/G 0.42; most rapid, low toxicity, irritating (no induction); SE: ↑HR |
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Nitrous Oxide
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General Anesthetics
Inhaled Agents MAC 105, B/G 0.46; rapid, adjuvant to increase rate of induction w/ other agents, analgesia, diffusion hypoxia, attenuates hypotension; SE: nausea; Toxicity: megaloblastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, abuse |
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IV Agents
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents Mech: ↑GABAA activity |
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Thiopental
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents barbiturate, not really used anymore, CI: porphyria |
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Midazolam (Versed)
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents ultrashort acting, sedation, ↓anxiety, amnesia, IV; reversed w/ Flumazenil |
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Propofol
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents DOC anesthetic, rapid on/off, ↓cerebral blood flow→ ↓ICP SE: respiratory depression, ↓BP w/ no ↑HR, anaphylactic rxn (eggs, albumin) |
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Etomidate
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents no BP effect; SE: nausea |
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Ketamine
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General Anesthetics
IV Agents NMDA antagonist, dissociative effect, analgesia, little resp. dep. or nausea, date rape drug; SE: emergence delirium in adults |
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Fentany
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General Anesthetics
Opioid Analgesics IV opioid for analgesia, rapid, lollipops, reversed w/ Naloxone (Narcan) |
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Local Anesthetics
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Local Anesthetics
Mech: block Na channels, higher affinity activated channels, base form crosses membrane; Inflammation→ ↓body pH →↑ionized drug→ ↓effect [BH+] / [B] = 10(pKa – pH) Carbonation - ↓ intracellular pH→ ↑ intracellular drug[ ]; Vasoconstrictors (Epi) ↓drug diffusion away from site Toxicity: CNS – tongue numb/metallic taste, aud/vis disturbance, twitching, convulsions; CV – arrhythmias; PABA (esters) allergy |
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Esters
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Local Anesthetics
Esters – one “i”, metabolized in blood by pseudocholinesterase |
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Procaine (Novocain)
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Local Anesthetics
Esters short axn, PABA inhibits sulfonamides |
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Tetracaine (Pontocaine)
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Local Anesthetics
Esters slower, longer, spinal anesthesia, w/ 10% dextrose to ↑specific gravity in CSF |
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Benzocaine
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Local Anesthetics
Esters topical for sunburn (tooth – Anbesol), OTC |
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Cocaine
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Local Anesthetics
Esters short axn, topical, blocks NE reuptake, vaso-c, tachy |
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Amides
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Local Anesthetics
Amides two “i’s”, metabolized in liver |
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Local Anesthetics
Amides rapid onset, intermediate duration, infiltration & epidural, |
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Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
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Local Anesthetics
Amides long duration, infiltration & epidural; SE: cardiotoxicity |
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Ropivacaine (Naropin)
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Local Anesthetics
Amides long duration, S-isomer (Bup is racemic); ↓lipid soluble, ↓cardiotoxic |
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Mepivacaine (Carbocaine)
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Local Anesthetics
Amides int duration |
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Prilocaine (Citanest)
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Local Anesthetics
Amides SE: methemoglobinemia; CI: CV or respiratory disease |
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Anticonvulsants
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Anticonvulsants
Seizures – Partial: Simple – jerking, ~20 sec, preservation of consciousness Complex – impaired consciousness <2 min Generalized: Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) – loss of consciousness, muscle contractions Absence (Petit Mal) – staring, ~30 sec Myoclonic – brief muscle contraction Possible due to ↓GABA or ↑Glutamate (NMDA) activity CI: pregnancy |
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Anticonvulsants
prolongs Na channel inactivation; Tx: partial & tonic-clonic seizures; Induces P450, ↑ [warfarin], ↑oral contraceptive metabolism, dose dependent elimination; SE: gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism |
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Carbamazepine
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Anticonvulsants
blocks Na channels; Tx: partial(DOC) & tonic-clonic seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar disorder; Drug intraxns, induces P450, SE: blood dyscrasias, GI upset; |
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Phenobarbital
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Anticonvulsants
– prolongs Cl- opening at GABA; Barbiturate; Tx: partial & tonic-clonic |
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Anticonvulsants
GABA analog but nebulous mech; Tx: adjunct for partial & tonic- clonic seizures, neuropathic pain, bipolar disorder; kidney excretion |
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Pregabalin (Lyrica)
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Anticonvulsants
tx: neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia |
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Topiramate
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Anticonvulsants
blocks Na, ↑GABA, ↓glutamate |
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Ethosuximide
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Anticonvulsants
↓Ca current in thalamus; Tx: absence seizures(DOC); SE: GI pain |
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Valproic Acid
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Anticonvulsants
↓repetitive firing; Tx: absence + tonic-clonic(DOC), myoclonic, bipolar, migraine; SE: hepatotoxicity; Many drug intraxns |
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)
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Anticonvulsants
Tx: absence seizures |
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Diazepam (Valium)
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Anticonvulsants
Tx: status epilepticus(DOC |
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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Hypersensitivity autoimmune (immune complex) reaction; can happen w/ anticonvulsants; Epidermis separates from dermis; Tx: discontinue drug
Erythema multiforme, arthritis, nephritis, CNS abnormalities, myocarditis |
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
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Also inhibit GABA →↓inhibition of inhibitory pain fibers (3 inhibitions) →↓pain
Opioid Effects – analgesia (sensory & affective), sedation, euphoria/dysphoria, antitussive, respiratory depression, ↑ICP, miosis, constipation, antidiuresis Tolerance – High: analgesia, euphoria, sedation; Minimal: miosis, constipation Intraxns – MAOI’s: hyperpyrexic coma; Tx: pain, cough, diarrhea, anesthesia, pulmonary edema CI: head injuries (↑ICP); pregnancy; pts w/ impaired pulmonary, renal, or hepatic function OD: CNS depression, ↓ respiration, miosis →mydriasis (hypoxic, near death) Withdrawal: dysphoria, diarrhea, rhinorrhea, insomnia, anxiety, vomiting, hostility, more prone to certain infections |
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Opiate receptors
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– Gi, close presynaptic Ca channels→ ↓transmitter release (sub P, Ach, NE, 5HT, glutamate); open postsynaptic K channels (μ)→ hyperpolarize
Mu (μ) – euphoria, analgesia, sedation, miosis, ↓GI motility Kappa (κ) – dysphoria, analgesia, miosis Delta (δ) – dysphoria, hallucinations, mydriasis |
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Morphine
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists binds μ,κ,δ; ext 1st pass (oral); t1/2= 2hrs; Liver metabolism 1o; Conjugated to 3- glucuronide →antagonizes morphine & 6- which is more potent analgesic; Schedule II; Causes histamine release→ peripheral vaso-D, ↓BP |
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists morphine derivative; stronger, faster |
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Hydrocodone
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists oral; Metabolism: Cyp2D6; inhibitors will ↓analgesia (quinidine, SSRI’s) |
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Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists hydrocodone/acetaminophen |
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Oxycodone (OxyContin)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists oral; Tx: pain, restless leg, Tourette’s; Liver met – Cyp2D6 |
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Percocet
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists oxycodone/acetaminophen |
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Meperidine (Demerol)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists oral/parenteral; short acting; Dilates pupils; No antitussive; antimuscarinic; blocks 5HT reuptake, addictive; metabolite: normeperidine →anxiety, seizures, kidney exc, not reversed by naloxone; MPTP →parkinson’s |
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Methadone
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists oral/rectal; longer axn; milder withdrawal; Tx: pain, heroin addicts, w/drawal |
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Fentanyl
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists 100x morphine, shorter axn; Met: Cyp3A4 (ind/inh will cause intraxns); Tx: chronic pain, induction, anesthesia (maintains cardiac stability in surgery, attenuates hemodynamic response→ less ↓BP) |
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Alfentanil
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists 10x morphine; shorter axn than fentanyl; $$; Met: Cyp3A4 |
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Sufentanil
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists 1000x morphine |
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Heroin
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Strong Agonists passes BBB; 10x morphine; metabolized to morphine |
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Codeine
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Moderate Agonists must be metabolized by Cyp2D6 →morphine (inh by quinidine, SSRI’s); Tx: mild pain, antitussive; low addiction potential |
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Tylenol 3
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Moderate Agonists codeine/acetaminophen |
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Propoxyphene
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Moderate Agonists like codeine, more toxic; high dose →seizure, psychosis |
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Darvocet
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Moderate Agonists propoxyphene/acetaminophen |
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Pentazocine
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Mixed Agonists/Antagonists agonist on κ, partial agonist on μ; less effective than morphine, more hallucinations |
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Buprenorphine
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Mixed Agonists/Antagonists partial agonist on μ&κ; Tx: heroin addiction; IV, sublingual, intranasal; sublingual combined w/ naloxone (not absorbed sub-L) to prevent IV abuse |
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Tramadol
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Mixed Agonists/Antagonists weak μ agonist; Inh reuptake of 5HT & NE; mild SE’s; Tx: moderate pain |
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Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Antitussives no analgesic or addictive properties; CI: MAOI’s |
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Codeine
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Antitussives |
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Naloxone (Narcan)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Antagonists IV; short axn; can precipitate withdrawal symptoms |
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Naltrexone (ReVia)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Antagonists Oral; long axn; used to prevent the opiate high |
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Nalmefene (Revex)
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Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)
Antagonists like naloxone but longer axn |
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Autocoids
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Autocoids
Phospholipase A2 – takes membrane phospholipids → Arachidonic Acid |
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COX-1
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Autocoids
PG’s, TX’s; constituitive; protects gastric mucosa, +platelet aggregation, vaso-C |
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COX-2
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Autocoids
PG’s, TX’s; inducible; +inflammation, inh platelet agg; vaso-D |
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Lipoxygenase
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Autocoids
Leukotrienes |
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PGI
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Autocoids
vaso-D, broncho-D, ↑GFR; Tx: pulm HTN |
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PGE
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Autocoids
vaso-D, broncho-D, ↑GFR, uterine contraction; Tx: abortion, induce labor, penile injection for ED, maintain patent DA, GI protection (Misoprostol) |
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PGF
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Autocoids
broncho-C, uterine contraction, Tx: glaucoma [Latanoprost – (Xalatan)] |
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TXA
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Autocoids
vaso-C, broncho-C |
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NSAID’s
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-Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) – irreversibly inh COX-1 & 2; anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, inh platelets; kidney exc; initial ↑respiration, then ↓; low dose →↓uric acid excretion, high dose →↑uric acid exc; induces asthma; ↑GI acid, ↓PG’s →ulcers; Long term→ kidney damage; Reye’s Syndrome – cerebral edema in kids w/ viral inf
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Diflunisal, Salsalate
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NSAID’s
Salicylates Tx: RA, OA, pain |
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Celecoxib (Celebrex)
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NSAID’s
COX-2 Inhibitors COX-2 inh (cox-2:1 inh 7:1); fewer GI SE’s |
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Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
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NSAID’s
COX-2 Inhibitors COX-2 inh (cox-2:1 inh 70:1); Blood clotting CV events, w/drawn |
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Indomethacin
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors – inh Phospholipase A2, inh PMN migration; potent; most SE’s; Tx: close PDA |
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Diclofenac
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors inh COX |
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Arthrotec
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors diclofenac/misoprostol |
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Ketorolac
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors inh COX; potent; oral/IV/IM Tx: post-op pain, use max 5 days (SE’s) |
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Ibuprofen
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors inh COX; analgesia, antipyretic, anti-inf; low SE’s; ↓ASA effect; Tx: OA, RA |
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Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors like ibuprofen; long t1/2; CI: pregnancy |
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Piroxicam
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors ↓ROS, inh PMN migration; long t1/2, many SE’s |
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Nabumetone
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors long t1/2, few SE’s |
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Etodolac
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors |
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Excedrin
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NSAID’s
Nonspecific COX Inhibitors acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine |
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Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol)
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NSAID’s
Other nebulous mech; antipyretic, analgesic, no anti-inf; safe at therapeutic doses; Toxicity: hepatotoxicity (10-15g), hepatic necrosis (25g), toxic metabolite exceeds GSH levels; Toxicity Tx: n-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) |
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DMARD’s
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DMARD’s take weeks to months for full effect
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Methotrexate
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DMARD’s
inh dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR)→ ↓DNA synthesis & maybe ↓T-cell activation; CI: pregnancy, liver disease |
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Aurothioglucose
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DMARD’s
oral/parenteral; gold salts; inh phagocytosis, ↓PG’s, ↓proteolytic enzymes |
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Penicillamine
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DMARD’s
oral; chelating agent, ↓T-cell activity, ↓IgM Rheumatoid Factor, inh collagen synthesis; adverse rxns |
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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
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DMARD’s
oral; antihistamine, anti-Ach, antiprotease, ↓PG’s, ↓chemotaxis; SE: hemolysis in G6PD def |
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Sulfasalazine
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DMARD’s
oral; maybe inh COX & LO; well tolerated; Tx: RA, IBD; SE: GI upset |
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Infliximab (Remicade)
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DMARD’s
IV; chimeric IgG against TNF-α; Tx RA w/ methotrexate |
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Rituximab
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DMARD’s
IV; chimeric IgG against CD20 (B-cell); Tx: RA, non-Hodgkin Lymphoma |
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Adalimumab (Humira)
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DMARD’s
SC; human IgG against TNF-α; Monotherapy for RA; SE: rash, flu- like symptoms |
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Etanercept (Enbrel)
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DMARD’s
IV/SC; TNF-α receptor fusion protein, binds and inactivates TNF |
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Abatacept
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DMARD’s
IV; human recombinant fusion protein, blocks T-cell activation |
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Leflunomide
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DMARD’s
oral; inh DHODH→ ↓pyrimidine synthesis; inh COX-2 |
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Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)
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DMARD’s
oral/IV; prodrug, inh IMPDH→ ↓lymph purine synthesis |
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Anakinra
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DMARD’s
– SC; IL-1 Receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra); monotherapy or w/ other DMARD |
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Drugs for The Gout
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Drugs for The Gout
Drugs CI in The Gout: Thiazide & Loop diuretics, Triamterene, Aspirin, Etoh, more |
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Colchicine
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Drugs for The Gout
Drugs for Acute Attacks oral; binds tubulin→ inh microtubules→ inh PMN activity, ↓inf; no analgesia; SE: diarrhea; used prophylactically w/ uricosuric agents |
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Indomethacin, Naproxen, Celecoxib
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Drugs for The Gout
Drugs for Acute Attacks NSAID's CI: aspirin b/c ↓ uric acid excretion |
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Drugs for Hyperuricemia
Uricosuric Agents |
Drugs for The Gout
Drugs for Hyperuricemia Block active reabsorption of uric acid in proximal tubule SE: kidney stones (drink lots of water), ↓excretion of other acidic compounds May trigger gouty attack (prophylax w/ colchicine); Not used in acute attacks |
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Probenecid
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Drugs for The Gout
Uricosuric Agents |
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Sulfinpyrazone
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Drugs for The Gout
Uricosuric Agents inh platelet agg, inh warfarin metabolism |
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Allopurinol
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Drugs for The Gout
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors inh XO: blocks purines→hypoxanthine→xanthine→uric acid; may trigger gouty attack; inh metabolism of warfarin & probenecid |
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Rasburicase
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Drugs for The Gout
Other recombinant urate oxidase (not endogenous in humans) from Aspergillus; uric acid→ allantoin (readily excreted); Anaphylaxis on 2nd admin possible |
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Migraine Drugs
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Migraine Drugs
Migraine – throbbing, 2-72 hrs, visual auras, photosensitivity, nausea First phase – intracranial vaso-C, ischemic changes, prodromic visual aura Second phase – extracranial vaso-D, vasoactive material release→ pain, inf Cluster – excruciating pain, around eyes, during sleep 15-90 min Tension – stress onset, dull, persistent, tightening, 30 min – 7 days |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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Migraine Drugs
Symptomatic Treatment 5HT Agonists 5HT1D&1B agonist →vaso-C intracranial; oral/SC; SE: vasospasm, stroke, intracranial bleeding, peripheral ischemia; CI: PAD, CAD, cerebrovascular disease; Tx: acute migraine |
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Naratriptan, Rizatriptan, Eletriptan, etc.
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Migraine Drugs
Symptomatic Treatment 5HT Agonists |
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Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Codeine, etc.
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Migraine Drugs
Symptomatic Treatment Analgesics |
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Naproxen, Ibuprofen, etc
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Migraine Drugs
Symptomatic Treatment NSAID’s |
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Ergot Alkaloid
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis ergot is a fungus, grows on rye ; wet season→ Ergotism (St. Anthony’s Fire): vaso-C (burning), gangrene, hallucinations |
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Ergotamine
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis partial agonist 5HT & α receptors; Tx: migraine during prodrome SE: ergotism |
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Methysergide (Sansert)
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis partial agonist on 5HT, weak vaso-C; Tx: migraine prophylaxis; SE: retroperitoneal fibrosis |
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ß-Blockers
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis Propanolol |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis Verapamil |
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Antidepressants
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis Amitriptyline, Lithium Carbonate, Valproic Acid, Topiramate |
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Female Hormones
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Migraine Drugs
Prophylaxis Estradiol |
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Drugs of Abuse
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-Cocaine
-Methamphetamine -Nicotine -Caffeine -Alcohol -Benzodiazepines -Opioids -Marijuana -LSD -Mescaline -MDMA (Ecstasy) -Phencyclidine (PCP, Angel Dust) -Ketamine (Special K) -Inhaled |
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
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Intrinsic – XII, XI, IX, VIII; PTT time
Extrinsic – TF, VII; PT time, INR Common – X, V, II, I Collagen – vWF – GP1b GPIIb/IIIa - Fibrinogen Platelet activation - ADP, TXA2, 5HT Anticoagulation – TFPI, Thrombomodulin, ATIII Fibrinolysis – Plasminogen→ Plasmin, Protein C, t-PA, urokinase, streptokinase |
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Heparin sodium
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulants IV; accelerates ATIII axn; ↑PTT time; axn prolonged in renal/hepatic dys |
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulants – LMWH; SC; SE: HIT; CI: intracranial hemorrhage, renal/hepatic disease; Useful in pregnancy, doesn’t cross placenta |
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Lepirudin
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulants direct inh thrombin; leeches; Renal exc; difficult to reverse; Tx: HIT |
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Argatroban
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulants direct inh thrombin; Liver met; difficult to reverse; Tx: HIT |
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Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulants Vit K analog, ↓II, VII, IX, X; sweet clover, rat poison; monitor w/ PT/INR; Initial ↑clotting (rapid ↓protein C); Effect takes 12-16 hrs to develop; 98% plasma protein bound; oral contraceptives ↓effect; Cimetidine ↑effect Reversal – Vit K, FFP, Factor IX Anticoagulant Reversal Agents |
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Protamine sulfate
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulant Reversal Agents heparin antagonist; In absence of heparin, anticoagulant effect |
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Vitamin K1
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Anticoagulant Reversal Agents warfarin reversal |
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Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Fibrinolytic Agents activates plasminogen→ plasmin; $$ |
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Streptokinase
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Fibrinolytic Agents fibrinolytic; may cause AB formation→ allergic response, ↓efficacy |
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Urokinase
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Fibrinolytic Agents activates plasminogen→ plasmin |
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Anistreplase
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Fibrinolytic Agents plasminogen/streptokinase |
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Aminocaproic acid
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antifibrinolytic Agents inh plasminogen activation; Tx: bleeding disorders, reverse fibrinolytic agents |
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Aspirin
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antiplatelet Agents (Antithrombotics) ↓platelet agg, irreversible for life of platelet (7-10 days) |
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antiplatelet Agents (Antithrombotics) oral; inh ADP in platelet; less GI SE’s than aspirin |
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Abciximab (ReoPro)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antiplatelet Agents (Antithrombotics) IV; inh GPIIb/IIIa; $$ |
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Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antiplatelet Agents (Antithrombotics) IV; inh GPIIb/IIIa; rattle snake venom derived |
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Tirofiban (Aggrastat)
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Drugs Affecting Coagulation
Antiplatelet Agents (Antithrombotics) IV; inh GPIIb/IIIa |