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Neostigmine
Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Reversibly binds to AChEsterase

Excessive stimulation of musc. cholinergic receptors. Salivation, lactation, urination, and diarrhea
Isoflurophate
Organophosphate

ACh esterase inhibitor

Excessive stimulation of musc. cholinergic receptors.

basically irreversible
Kava Kava Root
Anti-anxiety
Cinnamon/cinnulin
Diabetes
Bittergourd
Diabetes
Ginko Bilboa ie Ginsing
Alzhiemer's (decently effective)
Zafirlukast and Montelukast
Leukotriene Modifiers

block cysteinyl LT receptors

For asthma
Labetolol and Carvedilol
alpha/beta blockers

for CHF
Losartan, valsartan, olmesartan
ARB

Selective for AT1

No Cough (unlike ACE-I)
Sodium Nitroprusside*, Minoxidil, clonidine, methyldopa
Direct vasodilator

centrally active agonists on alpha2

for Hypertension
Epinephrine activity?
beta 1 and 2 at low conc
alpha 1 and 2 at high conc

alpha1=alpha2; beta1=beta2
Norepinephrine activity?
alpha1=alpha2>>> beta1>>beta2
Dopamine activity?
B1 at high conc
D1=D2>>B1>B2>>alpha

cardiogenic shock, septic shock, heart failure, hypovolemic shock.
Isoproterenol activity
most potent sympathomimetic
B1=B2>>>>>>>>alpha

for brachycardia or heart block
Botulinum Toxin
Blocks AcH release into synapse

paralysis
Pilocarpine
Muscarinic Agonist

facillitates drainage of aqueous humor

treats glaucoma (esp narrow angle)
Methacholine and bethanechol
Muscarinic receptor agonist

increase GIT and urinary motility
Mannitol
Descending loop diuretic

increased urine flow
minimal loss of electrolytes

dehydration possible
Certirazine
2nd gen antihist

not sedating, or anticholinergic
Loratidine
2nd gen anti-hist (h1 antagonist)

Not sedating or anticholinergic

for allergies
Buspirone
5Ht agonist

anxiety, depression
Cisapride
5Ht4 agonist

increase gastric motility
Sumatriptan
5ht agonist

migranes
Clozapine
Atypical antipsychotic

serotonin and dopaminergic activity
Cyproheptadine
1st gen antihist, anti-5ht and anti-cholinergic

has some local anesthetic properties

treats carcinoid syndrome; migraine
Methysergide
antagonism at the 5-HT2B receptor.[1] Furthermore, it is an antagonist at the 5-HT2C receptor, while at the 5-HT1A receptor it serves as a partial agonist.[2][3][4]
It is known to have partial agonist effects on some of the other 5-HT receptors as well.[5]

migraine prophylaxis
Ondansetron
serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used mainly as an antiemetic (to treat nausea and vomiting), often following chemotherapy.
ketanserin
5Ht2 antagonist

anti-hypertensive
RAAS System
renin--> angiotensin1---(ACE)---> angiotensin2--->aldosterone
nifedipine, amlodipine
CCB- antihypertensives

Peripheral vasodilators
pentoxifylline
methylated xanthine derivative

PDE inhibitor and TNF inhibition

peripheral vascular disease

intermittent claudication
Aliskiren
Direct Renin Inhib
atropine
musc antagonist

elevates heart rate and resp rate
reverses ACH E poisons
Ritodrine
beta2 agonist

stops sm muscle contractions during premature labour
Dobutamine
B1 agonist

cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure

S/E: nausea, hypertension cardiac arrythmias
tansulosin
alpha1 blocker

hypertension, BPH
metaprolol, atenolol
sel. B1 blockers

hypertension, angina, acute MI
propranolol, timolol
b1and b2 blocker

hypertension, angina, anxiety, cardiac arrythmias, migraine...

be careful w/ asthma
What group of drugs for:
a)proximal conv. tubule
b)thin descending tubule
c)thin ascending tubule
d)distal convoluted tubule
e)cortical collecting tubule
f)medulla cell tubule
a) carbonic anhydrase inhib (acetazamide)
b) Osmotic diuretics (Mannitol)
c) loop diuretics (flurosimide)
d) thalizides (HCTZ)
e) K sparing (spironolatone)
f) ADH antagonists (convaptan)

*cabins on lake tahoe kick ass*
Hydrochlorothalizide (HCTZ), chlorothalidone, indapamide
Thalizide diuretics

act on distal convoluted tubule. Increase excretion of salts. Calcium reabsorb.

s/e: low K, high ph, high uricema, hyperlipidema, impared glucose tolerance
Spironolactone
K sparing diuretic

aldosterone agonist

s/e: gynemastia (lowers testosterone synth) and menstral irreg.
Conivaptan
competative ADH and V2 antagonist and- diuretic

works at medullary collecting tubule ducts (end of nephron)

treats inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion and congestive heart failure
Digoxen
Na/K ATPase inhibitor

buildup of Na activates Na/Ca exchanger and causes depolarization without using energy!

Increases heart contractility in CHF
Cholestramine
Bile acid binding resin

interruptes enterohepatic recycling of bile acids

liver has to make new bile salts from chol in blood
Sitagliptin (januvea), saxagliptin
Incretin Enhancers

Inhibits degredation of incretins
increase insulin release
decrese glucagon, gastric emptying and appetite

tx of T2DM

preserves b-cell function, durable glucose control
pramlintide
Amytin Analog

secreted with insulin
decreases gas. emptying, post-meal glucose levels

only for pts already on insulin, overweight, or have wt gain
sc tid
Dapagliflozin
SGLT2-inhibitor for t2DM

prevents reabsorp of glucose in kidneys
glucosurea

Watch out for UTI
Mifiprestone
ant. at both glucocorticoid and progesterone

tx for cushings sydrome (high cortisol)
also for 1st trimester abortions (block progesterone)
Ketoconazole and aminoglutethine?
inhibit Cyp p450 and therefore all steroids

use for adrenal carcinoma, hirsutism, and breast cancer
Pyrazinamide
antibact- converted to pyrazenoic acid POA

target for fa synth and disrupts membranes with acidic action

specific to m. tuberculosis due to defect in POA efflux
rifampin + dapsone for what condition
Leprosy

rifampin- inhibs DNA-dep RNA polymerase
dapsone- inhibs folate synth
Amantadine and rimantadine
block viral uncoating within cell
ribavirin
RNA polymerase blocker

can't make viral mRNA!
Augmentin?
Unasyn?
Zosyn?
amox +clavunalate (beta-lactam inhib)
ampicillin + sulbactam
Piperacillin + tazobactam
Erythromycin, Ketolides
Macrolides

block peptide bond formation in proteins

pnemonia, group A strep

CI: STATINS!!
Foscarnet
Anti-viral

revers. inhib viral DNA and RNA polymerases

CMV renitis

a/e: nephrotox, anemia, nausea, fever
Zidovudine
first anti-HIV drug [HAART]

Nucleoside/tide reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Memantine
NMDA (glutamate) receptor antagonist

for alzheimers when CI for AchE inhibitors
Triazolam and temazepam
benzodiazepines- hypnotic

t1/2 2-3h, and 8-10h
zopiclone and zolpidem
atypical hypnotics

5h, 2h

less detrimental on sleep patterns
butorphenol
opioid. kappa agonist

less euphoria than other opioid
Methadone
opiod w/ long half-life

treats opioid dependency
-could also use naloxone or naltrexone
Status epilepticus
seizure for >5mins or several seizures w/o consciousness for over 5 mins
Partial seizure?
secondary generalized?
aka focal onset
-starts in one area of the brain

starts focal spreads to everywhere
simple vs complex partial seizure?
simple
-aura, no loss of consciousness
complex
-temporal lobe seizure
-loss of consciousness
temporal vs occipital lobe seizure?
temporal
-lip smacking, no talking
occipital
-flashing nights
propofol, ketamine, thiopental, etomidate
induction agents

-put you to sleep before surgury
2 treatments for bipolar
Litium and anticonvulsants
Fomepizole?
ADH inhibitor

tx for methanol overdose

could use ethanol aswell
Absence Seizures
Generalized onset. People appear disengaged. Not sure if partial or general
Ethosuximide, valproic acid, zonisamide
Anti-epileptic

blocks t-type Ca channels

specific for absence seizures
antidote for local anesthesia?
alpha 1 blocker
-blocks epinephrine
-vessels dilate and carry drug away.
Three treatments for Parkinson's?
L-dopa

anti-choninergics
-musc Ach antagonists like benzotropine

Anti-oxidants
-VitB, VitC, Selenium, flavinoids etc
Carbidopa, benserazide
Periph decarboxylase inhibitor

prevents L-dopa from being converted to dopamine in the periphery.

adjunct to parkinson's treatment
Caffiene
Promotes dilatation
-prevents cAMP to AMP

prevents constriction
-blocks adenosine which is a brain nt inhibitor
Narcolepsy
neurological disorder
-person enters REM sleep instantaneously
-due to decrease in hypocretin
-autoimmune? genetic?

tx: methylphenidate
amphetamine dextroamphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate
amphetamines

for ADHD
Tonic clonic
Tonic/atonic
absense
myoclonic
*all have no aura*
alt. stiffness and jerky movements
stiff/limp
common in kids. non-responsive
jerky movements
What do the three opioid receptors do?
inhibit adenyl cyclase
thrombin (factor 2a), tissue factor, thromboxane, adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
Procoagulants

thrombin- activates platelets
Heparin sulphate, Prostacyclin, nitric oxide, antithrombin, proteins C and S
anticoagulants
tetrodotoxin
blocks all nt transmission and blocks na/k channel
Drug classes for major depression?
Tricyclic antidep
ssri
snri
atypical antidepressant
MAOI
Vigabatrin, Valproic acid
Anti-convulsants

Blocks GABA transaminase (GABA-T) which metabolizes GABA
blocks Na and Ca
VPA prolongs fast inactivation period of NA channels

SE of vigabatrin: retinitis and loss of vision
VPA: tremor, hair loss, wt gain, teratogen, DDI
Tiagabine
Anticonvulsant

Blocks GABA transport into neurons or glia

S/E: depression, pyschosis
Litium
blocks the formation of free inositol
antagonizes 5HT1d and 5HT1B receptors
Valproic acid and phenobarbital
Anticonvulsants

prolong fast inactivation phase of NA channel
gabapentin and pregabalin
Anticonvulsant

Nothing to do with GABA

binds to alpha2d subunit of presynaptic voltage dependent Ca channel

lowers glutamate release (lowers excitability)
Tranylcypromine
last resort antidepressant

Irreversible MAOI (A+B) inhibitor
Moclobemide
MAO-I

reversible inhibitor of MAOI (A)

Better wine and cheese reaction
Carbamazepine
anti-epileptic

prolongs fast inactivate state of Na channels
Induces its own metabolism
SE:Hyponaturemia
Bone marrow supp
Clonazepam
Benzo

Anticonvulsant and bipolar tx

augments GABA

s/e : sedation, ataxia
Nortryptyline
Tricyclic antidep

major deppression

active metabolite of amitryptyline
low affinity for musc and alpha receptors
imipramine
tricyclic antidep

major depression

blocks NE and 5HT reuptake
Desipramine
TCA

major depr

active met of imipramine

less affinity for musc and alpha receptor
Entacapone
Inhib periph COMT

give with L-dopa and carbidopa or prolopa
keeps dopamine high in brain and low in periph
Primidone
Barbituate
Epoetin alfa
recombinant erythropoeitin

anemia
sometimes used for blood doping

s/e: aggrevates hypertension
Grand Mal seizure
generalized onset

tonic clonic
Lacosimide
anti-epileptic

potentiates slow-inactivate na channels
Prolongs PR phase of EKG
Ezetimbe
lipid lowering

prevents absorb of dietary chol
not a resin

can combo with statins
Disulfriam
inhibs ALDH

treat alcoholism> buildup of acetaldehyde
phencyclidine
dissassociative anesthetic

like ketamine
agonist at pcp receptor, modulates glutamate receptor
Fibrates
for severe hyperlipidemia

activates transcription factor receptor
perisomal prolif
activated alpha receptor>>>met. changes

don't use with statins
aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, abciximab, tirofiban, eptifibatide, dipyridamol
antiplatelet
Venlafaxine, duloxetine
SNRI

major depression
Selegiline
Mao-b inhib

slow breakdown of dopamine and catacholamines

Parkinsons
Rasagiline
MAO-b inhibitor

antiox for parkinsons

increase free rad scavengers and inhibs apoptosis
Citalopram
SSRI
carbamazepine
anticonvulsant

bipolar
Quetiapine
D and 5ht antagonist

similar action to rispiradine and clonazepine but cheaper
Amoxipine
atypical antidepressant

sel inhib of NE and 5HT
Clozapine
Atyp neuroleptic

D and 5HT antagonist

good for pos and neg symptoms of schizo

no extrapyrimidal s/e, but bone marrow suppress
Olanzapine
atyp neuroleptic
d and 5ht ant
decrease pos and neg symptoms of schizo> halt progression

s/e: wt gain, dizziness, dry mouth
a)VPA, lamotrignine, levetrinacetam, topiramate, zonisamide, felbarate, BZ, and ethosucimide

b)Phenytoin, carbamezepine, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide, gabapentin, pregabalin, tiagabin
a) wide spectrum anti-epileptic>>both general and focal

b) narrow spectrum>> partial(focal) only. First three worsen general)
Which drugs make TdP worse?
sotalol and amidarone (K channel)
trazodone
atypical antidep

weak inhib of 5HT uptake
Nefazodone
Atyp Antidep

block NE uptake, block 5HT
v. potent
Valproic acid
Anti-epileptic and Anti-Beta amyloid
Amidarone and sotalol
K channel blocker in heart

worsens TdP
Dipyridamole
Antiplatelet

inhibs platelet phosphodiesterase and breakdown of cAMP
Probenecid + sulfinpyrazone
treats gout
increases uric acid excretion and prevent reabsorb
Lorazepam and midazolam
AED

emergency or status epilepticus

L is sublingual. Take @ aura.
Levetiratelam
Benzo

prevents release of excitatory nt
risperidone
atypical neuroleptic

for schizo

d2 5ht2 antagonist

decreases pos and neg symptoms
few side effects
Benztropine
musc Ach antagonist

anti-chol therapy for parkinson's
chloropramizine
a phenothiazine-

DA antagonist, musc antagonist, weak alpha ant, hist ant

low potency

for schizo
Clobazam and Clonazepam
adjunct to AED for long term seizure
Flupentisol
Athioxanthenes (phenothiazine analog)

for schizo

DA antagonist
weak alpha- adrenergic ant
musc antagonist
Primidone
Barb

for tremors not seizures
Valproate
anticonvulsant for bipolar

may increase GABA levels
Flecainide + encainide
anti-arrhythmic

Na channel blocker
Acomprosate
Glutamate receptor ant

treats alcoholism
Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine
Ach inhib

Ach replacement for alzheimers

limited success
Haloperidol
The only neuroleptic butyrophenone

antipsychotic: blocks D1and2 only

s/e: extrapyrimidal, hyperprolactinemia, ani-emetic, tarditive dyskinesia
Meperidine?
Opioid analgesic
Nevirapine, delaviridne
Non nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor

anti-viral
Saquinavir?
Ritonavir?
Indinavir?
HIV protease inhib
I-might cause kidney stones
Enfuvirtide and maraviroc (selzentry)
Viral entry inhibs
e- prevents conformational changes when HIV binds to host
m-only for R5 virus
Raltegravir (isentress)
Only integrase inhib for HIV
-prevents viral DNA from integrating w/ cellular DNA
-must take other drugs at the same time
treatments for Hodgekin's disease
MOPP methorethamine, vincristine (oncovin), procarbazine and prednisone

ABVD: doxo rubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
Methotrexate
anti-metabolite anti-cancer drug
-DNA/RNA synth
-not prodrug
-low dose >>antiinflam
Capecitabine
Ara-C
Gemcitabine
Anti-metabolyte anticancer
c-oral fluoropyrimidine
A- inhibs pyrimidine synth
G-pyrimidine antimetabolite
doxorubicin and daunorubicin
anthracycline abiotic for cancer

intercalation of DNA and block DNA/RNA synth
bind to cell mem
generate oxygen rad
S/E cardio tox (b/c low in superoxide dismutase and catalase)
Dactinomycin
anticancer abiotic

intercalates into dbl helix b/w g-c pairs
immunosupp
Bleomycin
antibiotic for cancer
mix of CU-chelating g-peptides
scission of dna by oxidation
cell cycle specific (G2)
Pulm tox
Mechlorethamine
Alkylating a/cancer
Nitrogen mustard
alkylates N7 nitrogen of guanine->x-link
can cause lymphocytopenia
Cyclophosphamide
common a/cancer alkylator
biotransformed to mustard
Nitrosaureas
Temozolomide
cisplatin+carboplatin
alkylating a/cancer drugs
n-crosses BBB
b-" "
c- x-link DNA