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sildenafil
(viagra) Inhibits cGMP PDE 5. PDE-5 breaks down cGMP in Corpus cavernosum. So more cGMP is available, pronounced vasodilation. Short T1/2 ~4 hours

Side effects: General vasodilation, increase heart rate, visual issues (blue/green discrimination), auditory issues.

Drug Interactions: Drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (erythromycin, cimetidine, ketoconazole)
tadalafil
(cialis) same as sildenafil. cGMP more available to vascular smooth muscle due to inhibition of PDE-5. T1/2 is ~36 hours
vardenafil
(levitra) same as sildenafil.
BOTOX
Botunlinium toxin, Clostridium botulinium. Prevents release of ACh from nerve endings.

Tx dystonia, wrinkles, excessive sweating etc..
atropine
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

hyoscyamine

↑Cardiac stimulation
↓Glandular Secretion (saliva, etc. important for dental)
scopolamine / methscopolamine
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

hyoscine

TX of motion sickness and vertigo. CNS sedation

dicyclomine
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

bentyl

anti-spasmodic for Tx of IBS
propantheline
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Antispasmodic for Tx of IBS
glycopyrrolate
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)
PRE OP drug
robinul

↓Saliva (important for dental procedures) and ↓vagal reflexes
ipratropium
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Atrovent

COPD and Asthma.
↑ Bronchodilation. Shorter action than tiatropium
tiatropium
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Spiriva

COPD and Asthma. Long term action in comparison to ipratropium
↑Bronchodilation
benztropine
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

congentin

Parkinson's
(also benedryl for Parkinson's)
trihexyphendiyl
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Artane

Parkinson's (also diphenhydramine for Parkinson's)
tolterodine
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

detrol

Tx of Urinary incontinence
oxybutynin
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

ditropan

Tx of Urinary incontinence
solifenacin
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Vesicare

Tx of Urinary incontinence
tropicamide
Anticholinergic/Muscarinic Antagonist (↑ Sympathetic response/↓ Parasymp)

Mydriacyl

Used to dilate pupil (mydriasis)
ALL MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS
↓GI Motil / ↑Sphincter tone / ↑Pupil size

Pre-Op - reduce vagal tone on heart, dry saliva/secretions

Side Effects:
- Dry mouth
- dry, hot skin (hyperthermia)
- constipation, urine retention
- visual issues, blurred vision, photophobia
- Sedation, confusion, amnesia

Careful with: Glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, CV unstable, Ulcerative colitis
Antidote for AChE inhibitors poisoning. (muscarine mushrooms)

Prevent motion sickness.

Tx Parkinson's.

Cardiac Stimulation (atropine)

Asthma and COPD / dry respiratory secretions
pancuronium
A competitive (non-depolarizing) neuromuscular antagonist.

Pavulon

Competitive ACh antagonist that produces muscular relaxation.
used in combo w/ anesthesia
succinylcholine
Depolarizing neuromuscular antagonist.

Anectine

Initially stimulates receptor → weak contractions → relaxation and paralysis.

Used in combo w/ anesthesia
ABCD
Alphas Constrict / Betas Dilate
Epinephrine (E/Epi)
Nonselective agonist. Stimulates all Alpha and Beta receptors.

Used in circulatory shock, tx bronchospasm and circulatory collapse (anaphylaxis). Tx Bronchoconstriction in asthma (causes reversal). Tx bradycardia with high doses. Mixed with local anesthetic to prolong effect/minimize bleeding (septo with epi)

↑ Systolic Pressure / ↓Diastolic / NC in MAP. ↑in HR
Norepinephrine (NE)
Nonselective Agonist. Stimulation of all Alpha and Beta1 (not as much for Beta2). Used to effect vascular alphas. Used in cardiogenic, neurogenic, septic shock. Supports BP in spinal anesthesia.

Causes ↑ in systolic/diastolic/mean pressures (no change in pulse pressure). ↓ in Heart Rate.
Isoproterenol
Stimulates all Beta but no Alpha.

Not often used clinically, could be used for bronchodilation in asthma.

↑HR / ↓Sys/Dia -- ↑MAP
Dopamine (D/DA)
Non selective agonist. Stimulates Dopamine receptors>B1>A1>>>> others.

↑Blood supply to GI and kidney. Stimulates contractility and HR (b1). Some vasoconstriction (a1).

Shock (cardio/neuro/septic). Congestive heart failure and bradycardia.
Dobutamine
Selective B1 agonist. Used to ↑Contractility ↑Cardiac Output/Pulse Pressure. Used in CHF and shock.
Selective B2 agonists
AlbuTERol, metaproTERenol, pirbuTERol, salmeTERol, TERbutaline. TER= B2 slective.

Bronchodilation in "rescue" inhalers.

Overstimulation can activate B1s too.
Phenylephrine/midodrine
Selective a1 agonist

Used to maintain MAP. Tx of hemorrhoids/congestion (vasoconstriction leads to less swelling). Mydriatic.
Cocaine
Anesthetic. NE reuptake inhibitor.
pseudoephedrine/ephedrine
Stimulate release of NE, also can acts as an agonist. Tx of nasal/bronchial congestion
amphetamine/methamphetamine/metylphenidate
Stimulates release of catecholamines from axon terminals.
labetalol
(trandate) - Combination alpha/beta blocker. TX of extremely high BP. Causes decrease in vasoconstriction and Cardiac output.
acebutolol
(sectral) cardiospecific (b1) beta blocker w/ partial agonist and local anesthetic. Low lipid solubility - longer duration of action
atenolol
(tenormin) cardiospecific (b1) Beta blocker low lipid solubility - longer duration of action
esmolol
(brevibloc) cardiospecific (b1) beta blocker Low lipid solubility - but Exception is Esmolol that is cleared by Esterases SHORT ACTION
metoprolol
(lopressor, toprol-XL) cardiospecific (b1) beta blocker w/ local anesthetic. medium lipid solubility - intermediate duration of action
nadolol
(corgard) nonselective Beta blocker. low lipid solubility - long term action.
pindolol
nonselective Beta blocker. w/ local anesthetic and partial agonist (ISA) activity. medium lipid solubility - intermediate term action.
propranolol
(inderal-LA) nonselective Beta blocker. Some local anesthetic action. high lipid solubility - short term action. (Easily crosses CNS → Ataxia)
timolol
(timoptic) nonselective Beta blocker. medium lipid solubility - intermediate term action.
phenoxybenzamine
(Dibenzyline) non-selective alpha blocker. Irreversibly binds, must make a new receptor. Used in pheochromocytoma pts.
phentolamine
(OraVerse) non-selective alpha blocker. Used with pheo pts. Doesn't last as long as phenoxybenzamine. Also used to reverse local anesthetic w/ epi.
prazosin
(Minipress) PROTOTYPIC a1 selective blocker. Long term tx of hypertension. Relax urinary smooth muscle, help retention issues.
terazosin
(Hytrin) a1 selective blocker. Identical to prazosin w/ longer action.
doxazosin
(Cardura) a1 selective blocker. identical to prasozin w/ longer action.
tamsulosin
(Flomax) a1 selective blocker. Good for Tx of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia/ urinary retention) acts on a1a which are in bladder neck.
alfuzosin
(Uroxatral) a1 selective blocker. "uroselective" but not due to a1a like silodosin/tamsulosin, but accumulates in prostate.
silodosin
(Rapaflo) a1 selective blocker. Good for Tx of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia/ urinary retention) acts on a1a which are in bladder neck.
reserpine
Periph-Symp Blocker. Decreases uptake of DA and NE. This overtime reduces amt of NT's released. ↓ BP via ↓CO/↓MAP. Long-term effect due to irreversible depletion of NE vesicles.

Side effects: sedation, postural hypotension, bradycardia, fluid retention. GI issues, diarrhea/ulcers etc..
guanethidine
(Ismelin) Periph-Symp blocker. Identical to reserpine, without CNS effects, guanethidine cannot cross barrier. Same GI side effects.

DRUG INTERACTION - tricycle antidepressants
methyldopa
Central-Symp Blocker. a2 agonist, ↓symp outflow from CNS (affects pre-synaptic a2).

A 'pro-drug' needs metabolism to be active. MOA - ↓Renin release/↓HR and CO/↓MAP. Tx of hypertension in pregnant

Auto-immune side effects: Coombs test + w/o hemolytic anemia and abnormal liver function.

Common side effects: dry mouth/fluid retention/sedation
clonidine
(Catapres) Central-Symp Blocker. Smaller dose needed/absorbed through skin (patch) yields long-term hypertensive tx.

Other uses: ADHD/Migraine/hot flashes/PTSD/ drug withdrawal
Direct injection of clonidine in spine → analgesic
guanfacine
(Tenex/Intuniv) Central-Symp Blocker. same as clonidine → less sedation/withdrawal and marketed for ADHD
Nicotine
Stimulates all Nicotinic receptors. N1 and N2.
High doses of Nicotine
Similar to a parasympathetic response. ↓CNS activity (respiration). ↓BP .
Low doses of Nicotine
Similar to sympathetic. ↓GI motility. ↑Vasoconstriction. ↑CNS stimulation.
mecamylamine
ganglionic blocking agent. (discontinued). used to tx tourette's. Blocks N2 receptors only (no muscular issues). Dangerous because they messed with baroreflexes. Mostly sympathetic response.
ergotamine tartrate
(Ergomar) Tx of Migraines via intercranial vasoconstriction. a 5HT activator. Activates DA/Epi/Sero receptors to vasoconstrict.
dihydroergotamine
(DHE 45/Migranol - nasal spray) Tx of Migraines via intercranial vasoconstriction. a 5HT activator.
methysergide maleate
(Sansert) Ergot alkaloid for Tx of migraines. Serotonin antagonist w/ partial agonist activity.
sumatriptan
(Imitrex) Ergot alkaloid for Tx of migraines. A 1st Generation 5HT agonist.
zolmitriptan
(Zomig) Ergot alkaloid for Tx of migraines. A 2nd Generation 5HT agonist.
metoclopramide
(Reglan) Dopamine antagonist -antiemetic (anti-nausea). A DA antagonist that blocks DA receptors in the CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone) - the vomitting center.
prochlorperazine
(Compazine) Dopamine antagonist -antiemetic (anti-nausea) and migraine Tx. A DA antagonist that blocks DA receptors in the CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone) - the vomitting center.
midrin
(Isometheptene (vasoconstriction) /Dichloralphenazone (mild sedative) + Acetominophen) Analgesic. Tx of migraines.
amitriptyline
(Elavil) - antidepressant that can Tx Migraines. Serotonin receptor - NE reuptake inhibitor.
valproate/topiramate/gabapentin
(Depakote/Topamax/Neurontin) Anti-seizure / Tx of migraines.
morphine
Opioid. Strong mu agonist. prototypic, severe pain
codeine
Opioid. moderate mu agonist. moderate pain. Anti-tussive
fentanyl
Opioid. extremely Strong mu agonist. very potent severe and chronic pain. Transdermal (duragesic)
heroin
Opioid. Strong mu agonist. schedule I (not available in US)
hydrocodone
Opioid. moderate mu agonist. mild-moderate pain
hydromorphone
Opioid. very Strong mu agonist. severe pain
meperidine
Opioid. Strong mu agonist. severe pain. Not useful in chronic pain, due to metabolite
methadone
Opioid. Strong mu agonist. chronic pain and opioid addicts
oxycodone
Opioid. moderate mu agonist. mod- severe pain. "hillbilly heroin"
oxymorphone
opioid
propoxyphene
Opioid. weak/moderate mu agonist. moderate pain (poor relief). taken off market. high cardiac toxicity.
pentazocine
Opioid w/ naloxone. kappa agonist/mu partial. moderate pain relief. Naloxone inactivated if taken properly.
buprenophine
Opioid. mu partial agonist (antag at high doses). Out patient -office based- Tx of opioid addiction.
butorphanol
similar to pentazocine.

Opioid w/ naloxone. kappa agonist/mu partial. moderate pain relief. Naloxone inactivated if taken properly.
tramadol
opioid. weak mu agonist/NE and Serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This enhances pain relief.
naloxone
Opioid Antagonist. used for Opioid poisoning, will illicit withdrawal effects. Parenterally only.
naltrexone
Opioid antagonist. long half life, effective with providers who once abused opioids. "immunizing effect"

Also quite effective with Alcoholics
methlynaltrexone
Quat. Salt of naltrexone. Opioid Antagonist. Parenterally only.
alvimopan
similar to methylnaltrexone. Opioid Antagonist. more orally effective.