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Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretic
Increases osmolarity of tubular fluid
Reduces Na reabsorption
Not often used
Acetazolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Decreases NaHCO3 reabsorption
Metabolic acidosis
Tx for glaucoma
Loop Diuretics
Inhibit Na-K-2 Cl pump (luminal)
Thick ascending loop
Increased Ca2+ excretion
Hypokalemia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Hyperuricemia
Hyponatremia
Ototoxicity
Furosemide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
May have vascular effect
Digitoxin
Cardiac Glycoside
Inhibits Na/K pump
Positive Iontrope
Negative Chronotrope
Bumetanide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
Torsemide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
Ethacrynic Acid
Loop Diuretic
Proximal Tubule
65% of filtered Na
Carbonic Anhydrase - HCO3 reabsorption
Thick Ascending Limb
25% of filtered Na
Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretic
Increases osmolarity of tubular fluid
Reduces Na reabsorption
Not often used
Acetazolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Decreases NaHCO3 reabsorption
Metabolic acidosis
Tx for glaucoma
Loop Diuretics
Inhibit Na-K-2 Cl pump (luminal)
Thick ascending loop
Increased Ca2+ excretion
Hypokalemia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Hyperuricemia
Hyponatremia
Ototoxicity
Furosemide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
May have vascular effect
Digitoxin
Cardiac Glycoside
Inhibits Na/K pump
Increased Contractility
Vagal Stimulation
Decreased Sympathetic Nervous System
Heart Block/Arrhythmia - toxic
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
CNS - blurred vision
Hypokalemia - increases risk of toxicity
Bumetanide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
Torsemide
Loop Diuretic
Sulfonamide Group
Ethacrynic Acid
Loop Diuretic
Proximal Tubule
65% of filtered Na
Carbonic Anhydrase - HCO3 reabsorption
Thick Ascending Limb
25% of filtered Na
Distal Convoluted Tubule
10% filtered NaCl
4-8% filtered Na
Collecting Tubule
2-5% Na reabsorbed
K/H Secretion
Action of Aldosterone
Water pores (ADH)
Thiazides
Where do they work?
What do they block?
Adverse Effects?
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Inhibits NaCl reabsorption
Decreased Vascular Resistance
Decreased Ca2+ Excretion
Hypokalemia
Metabolic Alkalosis
Hyperuricemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide Diuretic
Chlorthalidone
Thiazide Diuretic
Metolazone
Thiazide Diuretic
K-Sparing Diuretics
Collecting Tubule
Used w/ Thiazides
Sodium Channel Blockers
Aldosterone Antagonist
Hyperkalemia
K-Sparing Diuretics
Na Channel Bockers
Inhibits Na Channel in luminal late distal/collecting duct
Decreases K/H excretion
Hyperkalemia
K-Sparing Diuretics
Mineralcorticoid receptor antagonists
Aldosterone Antagonist
Decreases Na reabsorption
Decreases K/H excretion
Used for diseases of increased aldosterone levels
Gynecomastia in males
Hyperkalemia
Triamterene
K-Sparing Diuretics
Na Channel Bockers
Amiloride
K-Sparing Diuretics
Na Channel Bockers
Hyperkalemia
Spironolactone
K-Sparing Diuretics
Aldosterone Antagonist
Hyperkalemia
Hyperaldosteronism
Heart Failure
Cirrhosis w/ ascites
Epelerone
K-Sparing Diuretics
Aldosterone Antagonist
More selective
Hyperkalemia
Arginine Vasopressin
ADH
Desmopressin
DDAVP
Increased antidiuretic to pressor activity
V2
V1
V2 - increased perm to H20
V1 - vasoconstriction/GI
ADH Agonist
Increase permeability of collecting ducts to water
Vasoconstriction - vasc/GI
Rx: Central Diabetes Insipidus
ADH Antagonist
Rx for Hyponatremia
Can cause diabetes insipidus
Creates an Increased risk of Adverse Hyperkalemia
K-Sparing Diuretics
NSAID
ACE inhibitors
Conivaptan
V1a and V2 (ADH) antagonist
Increases free water excretion
Rx: hyponatremia
IV admin
Why should you slowly correct serum Na concentration?
Correcting to quickly can cause serious problems/death
Tolvaptan
Selective V2 (ADH) antagonist
Rx: hyponatremia
heart failure
cirrhosis
SIADH
Thirst/dry mouth
GI bleed in cirrhosis
Clonidine
a2 agonist
depresses CNS
possible life threatening withdrawal
orthostatic hypertension
Methyldopa
central alpha agonist by active metabolite
positive coombs test (hemolytic anemia)
hepatotoxicity
Exhibits first dose phenomenon
Prazosin (-osin)
alpha 1 receptor blocker
Aliskiren
Renin inhibitor
decreases plasma renin activity
increases plasma renin concentration
Losartan
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Increase plasma renin activity
hypotension
hyperkalemia
Captopril
ACE inhibitor - highest bioavailability
Increase plasma renin activity
Increase Bradykinin
*Cough
*Angioedema
*Hyperkalemia
Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
Increase plasma renin activity
Increase Bradykinin
*Cough
*Angioedema
*Hyperkalemia
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor
Increase plasma renin activity
Increase Bradykinin
*Cough
*Angioedema
*Hyperkalemia
Fenoldopam
Vasodilator
Dopamine-1 receptor agonist
Hypertensive Emergencies (iv)
increased intraocular pressure
reflex bradycardia
Hydralazine
Vasodilator - arterial smooth muscle
Used w/ beta blocker/diuretic
Acetylated
Drug induced lupus
Diazoxide
Vasodilator (arterial)
Opens potassium channels
reflex sympathetic stimulation
hypotension
fluid retention
hyperglycemia
can provoke angina
Minoxidil
Vasodilator (highly efficacious)
Hyperpolarizes smooth muscle
Reflex sympathetic stimulation
Hypertrichosis
pericardial effusion
Sodium Nitroprusside
Arterial/Venous vasodilator
Hypertensive emergencies
Stimulates Guanylyl Cyclase
Increases cGMP
Close monitoring required
Cyanide poisoning
hypotension
Ditiazem
Ca Channel Blocker
L-type Ca Channels
Vasospastic/Chronic Stable Angina
Rx: Hypertension/Angina/Arrhythmias
Decreased BP
May decrease HR
Decrease AV Conduction
Decreased Contractility
Verapamil
Ca Channel Blocker
L-type Ca Channels
Vasospastic/Chronic Stable Angina
Rx: Hypertension/Angina/Arrhythmias
Decreased BP
May decrease HR
Decrease AV Conduction
Decreased Contractility
Nifedipine
Ca Channel Blocker
L-type Ca Channels
Vasospastic/Chronic Stable Angina
Rx: Hypertension/Angina/Arrhythmias
Decrease BP
Reflexive increase HR
High Vascular Selectivity
Ca Channel Blockers
Effects on O2 Demand
Decreased Peripheral Resistance
Decreased Contractility
Decreased HR
Isosorbide Dintrate
Venous Dilation
Decreased Ventricular Volume
Decrease Arterial BP
**Significant 1st pass effect**
Nitrates
Release of NO -> stimulates cGMP release
Venous Dilation
Decreases Ventricular Volume
Decrease LV End Diastolic Pressure
Rx: Angina/Vasospasms
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor
Causes increase in cGMP
Blocks Breakdown of cGMP
Contraindicated w/ Nitrates
Beta Blockers
Decrease:
HR
BP
Contractility
Increases:
EDV
Ejection Time
Increased Diastollic Perfusion Time
Prophylactic against MI
Withdrawl can occur (taper)
Ranolazine
Newer Drug for Angina
No known mechanism
Little effect on HR and BP
Increases QT intrerval
Dobutamine
Increases CO with less reflex tachycardia
Arrhythmias
Milrinone
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Increases cAMP
Increases Contractility
Vasodilation
Only I.V. for Acute Heart Failure
Nesiritide
hBNP
Increases cGMP
Smooth Muscle Relaxation
Increase Plasma Digoxin Toxicity?
Thiazide/Loop Diuretics - hypokalemia
Quinidine - anti arrhthymia
Verapamil/Amiodarone
Decreases Plasma Digoxin Toxicity?
Antacids
Kaolin-Pectin
Cholestyramine
St. Johns Wort
Mechanisms of Arrhythmias
Increased Automaticity
Afterdepolarizations
Re-entry
Quinidine
Class IA
Block Na and K channels
Atrial Fibrillation
Anti-vagal effects (increase av conductance)
Can cause Ventricular Tachycardia
alpha blockage
Associated w/ cinchonism
Procainamide
Class IA
Blocks Na and K channels
Ventricular arrhythmias
Acetylated - both active
Drug induced lupus
Agranulocytosis
Disopyramide
Class IA
Blocks Na and K channels
Anticholinergic
Lengthens AP
Negative Iontrope
Constipation
Lidocaine
Class 1B
Acute Tx for Vent Arrhythmia
I.V. (large first pass)
Can cause Cardiac Toxicity
Neurotoxicity - tremor, lightheadedness, tremor
Mexiletine
Class IB
Vent Arrhythmia
Orally effective
Tremor/Nausea
Flecainide
Class IC
Maintenance of sinus
Blocks Na and K channels
Negative Ionotrope
Blurred Vision
Can cause arrhythmia
Propafenone
Class IC
Afib
Blocks Na channels
B blocker effect
Can exacerbate arrhythmias
B blcokers
Class 2 Drugs
Anti-arrhythmic
Afib
Amiodarone
Class III Drug
Serious Ventricular Arrhythmia
Increases QT interval
Blocks K channels
Blocks Na channels
Blocks Ca channels
Long half life (weeks)
Anti-adrenergic
Decreases HR (AV Block)
Thyroid (contains iodine)
Bue-gray skin discoloration
Decreases elimination of warfarin
Dronedarone
Class III Drug
Afib/flutter
Increase QT
liver injury
Fetal harm possible
Sotalol
Class III Drug
Serious Vent Arrhythmia
Maintain sinus in afib
Blocks K channels
Increases QT
Decreases AV node
Adenosine
Class IV
Paroxysmal Supravent Tachycardia
Slows AV conduction
Increases refractory period
Hyperpolarizes the cell
Very short half life
Dofetilide
Class III drug
Maintain sinus w/ afib
Increases QT
Ibutilide
Class III Drug
Rapid conversion of a fib/flutter
Increase AP Duration
Cholestyramine
Bile Acid Sequestrant
+ charged anion
Binds Bile Acids
Decreases Cholesterol absorption
Inceased HMG-CoA reductase
Increased LDL receptors
Contraindications:
patient with high TAG
Can impair warfarin/digoxin absorption
Colestipol
Bile Acid Sequestrant
+ charged anion
Binds Bile Acids
Decreases Cholesterol absorption
Inceased HMG-CoA reductase
Increased LDL receptors
Contraindications:
patient with high TAG
Can impair warfarin/digoxin absorption
Colesevelam
Bile Acid Sequestrant
Gel - drug of choice
Binds Bile Acids
Decreases Cholesterol absorption
Inceased HMG-CoA reductase
Increased LDL receptors
Contraindications:
patient with high TAG
Can impair warfarin/digoxin absorption
Atorvastatin
(statin drugs)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Increase LDL receptors
Decreased liver cholesterol synthesis
Decreases CRP
Decreases TG and LDL
Increases HDL
When added to a statin increases risk of myopathy?
fibrates (gemfibrozil)
nicotinic acid
Ezetimibe
Blocks NPC1L1 on enterocyte
Reduces cholesterol absorbtion
Upregulates LDL receptor
Used for hypercholesterolemia
Only medicine for Sitosterolemia
Cation:
Can increase risk of myopathy with statin
Can cause elevated liver enzymes w/ statin
Diarrhea
Vytorin
simvaStatin + ezetimibe
Nicotinic Acid (Niacin, B3)
Prescription = 100x vitamin dose
Inhibits AC activity
Reduces Lipolysis (FFA)
Reduced TG/VLDL synthesis
GPR109A
Increased HDL
Also reduces lipoprotein a (independent risk factor for heart disease)
**Broad Spectrum Agent**
Secondary MI prevention
Flushing - can give aspirin
Increased insulin resistance
Hyperuricemia
Fibrates
Gemfibrozil
Clofibrate
Fenofibric Acid
Increases FA B oxidation
Decreases LDL
Small LDL to Big LDL
Activates PPARa
Decreases ApoB and VLDL
Increases LPL
Increases Apo AI/AII (HDL)
Reduced CETP
Increases Warfarin INR
Clofibrate - gallstones
Fibrates Vs Statin
Fibrates - more efficacious at lowering TG and raising HDL
Statins - more efficacious in lowering LDL
both - additional lowering of TG
both - no additional raise in HDL
Omega 3 PUFA
Lovaza
Very Efficacious
Lower TG
Decrease VLDL
LDL may increase
Small LDL to larger LDL
Inhibit platelet aggregation
Orlistat (Alli)
Gastric/pancreatic lipase inhibitor
Blocks absorbtion/breakdown of dietary TG
Obesity management
Gastrointestinal dysfunction
Decreases plasma cyclosporine
Decreases D,A,K,E
Improved diabetes control
Increased bleeding time in warfarin therapy
Activated Protein C
Used for Septic Shock
Inhibits Factor V/VIII/IX
Unfractionated Heparin
Binds to antithrombin
Inactivates factor Xa/IIa/9/11/12
Pentasacharide Sequence
Monitor aPTT
Enhances Tissue factor pathway inhibitor
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
(LMWH)
fragments of of UFH
1/3 as big
Inhibits Xa>IIa
Fondaparinux
synthetic pentasaccharide sequence
(heparin)
Antithrombin
Recombinant human antithrombin
Tx: hereditary antithrombin deficiency
Activated Protein C
Used for Septic Shock
Inhibits Factor V/VIII/IX
Unfractionated Heparin
Binds to antithrombin
Inactivates factor Xa/IIa/9/11/12
Pentasacharide Sequence
Monitor aPTT
Cleared by endothelial/macrophages
Enhances Tissue factor pathway inhibitor
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
(LMWH)
fragments of of UFH
1/3 as big
Inhibits Xa>IIa
Fondaparinux
synthetic pentasaccharide sequence
(heparin)
Antithrombin
Recombinant human antithrombin
Tx: hereditary antithrombin deficiency
Longer Half-Life?
LMWH or UFH
LMWH/Fondaparinux
LMWH - 3-6 hrs
UFH - dose dep 30 min to 150 min
Prolonged heparin (over 1 month) side effect? (besides bleeding)
osteoporosis
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
Rapid drop in platelet count due to IgG antibodies against complexes of UFH and platelets
Can lead to:
DVT
PE
DIC
MI
Ischemic leg/arm injury
Tx: for Overdose of Heparin
Protamine (+)
binds with (-) UFH
Does not reverse Fondaparinux
What do you give in place of heparin in cases of HIT?
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Leech anticoagulant?
hirudin
Lepirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
IV administration
t1/2 = 1.3 hours
Can increase INR
immunogenic - can lead to anaphylaxis
No antidote
Argatroban
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Which drug is not indicated in cases of HIT?
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Only give when Thrombocytopenia is corrected
Desirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Recombinant hirudin
Tx: prophlaxis for DVT
SubQ bid
Bivalirudin
A synthetic 20 AA direct REVERSIBLE thrombin inhibitor
Tx: IV anticoagulant unstable angina undergoing PCI
Dabigatran Etexilate
First ORAL Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Reversible
Tx: stroke prevention w/ afib
No req monitoring and no food restrictions
No antidote
substrate for P-Glycoprotein
Rivaroxaban
direct Factor Xa Inhibitor
Prophylaxis/Tx: DVT and PE in orthopedic surgeries
Renal Clearance
Which warfarin in more powerful? S/R?
S-Warfarin is stronger
S = stronger
Warfarin (coumadin)
Oral Anticogulant
Monitor via PT
inhibits vitamin K coagulation factors
II, VII, IX, X
Blocks reduction of vitamin K
How long is the latent period for Warfarin?
8-12 hours
Due to the recycling of coagulation factors
T1/2 life of coag factors
INR
(PT/Mean PT)^(ISI)
Worst Reaction for Warfarin?
Skin Necrosis
Where is Warfarin metabolized?
Liver
Barbituates cause drug interactions how?
CYP Inducers
Increase clearance of certain drugs
Tx: overdose of Warfarin
Prothrombin complex concentrate - FFP or VIIa
Oral Vitamin K
Alteplase
tPA
activates plasminogen at site of clot
Tx: acute ischemic stroke
Reteplase
Mutant of tPA
longer half life
Better penitence into thrombus
Tenecteplase
Mutated tPA
Fibrin Specificity
Resistant to PAI
Single Bolus
Aminocaproic Acid
Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis
Tranexamic Acid
Inhibitors of Fibrinolysis
Tx: Trauma and heavy menses
rFVIIa, NovoSeven
Recombinant Factor VIIa
used in severe hemophilia
Aspirin
COX 1 inhibitor at low doses
Clopidogrel
Plavix
ADP Pathway Inhibitor
Blocks P2Y purinergic receptor
Prasugrel
ADP Pathway Inhibitor
Blocks P2Y purinergic receptor
Greater effect than clopidogrel
Abciximab
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antagonist
Slow
PCI
Eptifibatide
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antagonist
Rapid
PCI
Budesonide
Inhaled Corticosteroid
DPI - dry powder inhaler
Block late phase reaction to allergen
Long term treatment
Fluticasone
Inhaled Corticosteroid
DPI - dry powder inhaler
and MDI - metered dose
Block late phase reaction to allergen
Long term treatment
Mometasone
Inhaled Corticosteroid
DPI - dry powder inhaler
Block late phase reaction to allergen
Long term treatment
Adverse Effects of ICS
Oral Thrush
Reflex cough/bronchospasm
Impaired linear growth in children
Osteporosis
Varicella
Prednisone
Systemic corticosteroid
Long term control/prevention of severe asthma
Salmeterol
Inhaled long acting Beta 2 Agonist
DPI
Use with ICS for long term control of moderate to severe asthma
More efficacious in controlling asthma than increasing ICS alone
Formoterol
Inhaled long acting Beta 2 Agonist
DPI
Tx: COPD
RAPID
Arformoterol
Inhaled long acting Beta 2 Agonist
Nebulizer
Theophylline
Inhibits Phosphodiesterase
Increases cAMP
Adenosine Antagonist
Bronchodilator
Montelukast
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Long term asthma control
Can cause allergic rhinitis
Zileuton
Inhibits ALL Leukotrienes
Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase
QID
Possible liver toxicity
Drug interactions: warfarin/theophylline
Omalizumab
Inhibits IgE binding to the high affinity FcE receptor on mast cells and basophils
Decreases number of receptors
SubQ
Tx: Severe persistant asthma
Inadequate control with ICS
Albuterol
Short acting beta agonist
Quick relief of asthma attack
Increase cAMP
Levabuterol
Short acting beta agonist
Quick relief of asthma attack
Increase cAMP
Tiotropium
Cholinergic (muscarinic) receptor inhibitor
Chronic Bronchitis/COPD
Ipratropium
Cholinergic (muscarinic) receptor inhibitor
Additional benefit beyond b2 agonist