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Opioid agonists
Codeine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, Morphine, Methadone,Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Propoxyphene
MMM
HHH
OO
CPF
Mixed opioid agonists/antagonists
Buprenorphine, Nalbuphine, Pentazocine, Tramadol
T
P
N
B
Opioid antagonists
Naloxone, naltrexone, alvimopan
N
N
A
Antidiarrheal opioids
diphenoxylate, loperamide
D
L
Morphine
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
slow onset, 4 hr duration
IV-PO adjust dose 3-5x, cont release, spinal intrathecal or epidural
gluconuridation by kidney, M-6-gluconuride active metabolite
Hydromorphone
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
IV, PO
more lipid soluble, faster onset, 5x more potent than morphine
less active 6-gluconuride metabolite
Hydrocodone
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
metabolized to hydromorpohne by CYP2D6
(trade name vicodin)
Oxycodone
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
metabolized to oxymorphone by CYP2D6
Oxymorphone
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
available as extended release
Codeine
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
prodrug demethylated to morphine by CYP2D6
Propoxyphene
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
prodrug converted to morphine
weak analgesic
DO NOT USE
Heroin
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
diacetyl morphine converted to monoacetyl morphine and morphine in brain
rapid onset
Methadone
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
oral, ultra long-acting (15-60 hrs t.5)
pain, opioid addiction
Meperidine
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
IV, PO
more lipid sol, faster, 1/10 as potent as morphine
hepatic metabolism to nor-meperidine (CNS stim, convulsions)
serotonin syndrome
Fentanyl
Opioid agonist, mu receptor
patch, oral, epidural
Opioid agonists with active metabolites
morphine
hydrocodone
oxycodone
codeine
meperidine
heroin
propoxyphene
Opioid agonists without active metabolites
fentanyl
hydromorphone
methadone
oxymorphone
F
H
M
O
Tramadol
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
partial mu agonist and MOA uptake inhibitor
moderate acute/chronic pain
Pentacozine
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
kappa agonist, mu partial agonist
acute short term pain (NOT chronic)
also used to manage side effects
Nalbuphine
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
kappa agonist, mu partial agonist
acute short term pain (NOT chronic)
also used to manage side effects
Buprenorphine
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
mu partial agonist high affinity, kappa agonist
difficult to reverse effect
drug abuse and addiction
Diphenoxylate
Antidiarrheal opioid agonist
poorly or not absorbed after oral administration
Loperamide
Antidiarrheal opioid agonist
poorly or not absorbed after oral administration
Naloxone
Opioid receptor antagonist
parenteral
Naltrexone
Opioid receptor antagonist
PO
Alvimopan
Opioid receptor antagonist
poorly absorbed orally
antagonizes GI side effects of opioids
General Growth Inhibitors
azathioprine
cyclophosphamide
leflunomide
methotrexate
mycophenolate mofetil
Glucocorticoids
Prednisone
mTOR inhibitors
Sirolimus
Calcineurin inhibitors
cyclosporine
tacrolimus
Antibodies
Anti-lymphocyte globulin
Muromonab-CD3
Basiliximab
Daclizumab
RH(d) immune globulin
Cytokines
Interleukin-2
IFN-gamma
Adjuvants
BCG
BCG
adjuvant
live attenuated bacillus calmette-guerin
increases APC activity
useful in bladder cancer
may cause septic shock
Interleukin-2
cytokine
Increases proliferation of activated T cells, IFN-gamma, cytotoxic killer cells
metastatic melanoma, renal cell carcinoma
Shock - can be fatal
IFN-gamma
cytokine
stimukates cell mediated IR
treating severe repeated infection
Cyclophosphamide
General growth inhibitor
cross-links DNA, kills proliferating cells
used for auto-immune diseases, bone marrow transplant
toxicity: myelosupression, naus/vom, infertiliity
Azathioprine
General growth inhibitor
to 6-thioguanine - inhibits purine and DNA synthesis
inactivated by xanthine oxidase (less effective with allopurinol)
used for renal transplant, some autoimmune
toxicity: myelosupression, naus/vom
Mycophenolate mofetil
General growth inhibitors
hydrolized to mycophenolic acid, inhibits inosine mp dehyrogenase
used for solid organ transplants, some autoimmune
toxicity: myelosupression, naus/vom
Methotrexate
General growth inhibitor
inhibits inosine and thymidine synthesis
used for RA, autoimmune diseases
toxicity: less myelosupression, nausea, ulcers, some hepatotoxicity
Leflunomide
General growth inhibitor
metabolized to A77-1726 -decreases pyrimidine syntheses
19 day t.5 enterohepatic recirculation
used for RA, autoimmune diseases
toxicity: less myelosupression, diarrhea, some hepatotoxicity
Prednisone
Glucocorticoid
changes transcription to reduce immune response and inflammatory response
first line for organ and stem cell transplant, other inflammatory/immune disorders
toxicity (long use) - Cushings, glucose intolerance, Htn, osteoporosis, immune supp, NO marrow toxicity
Cyclosporine
Calcineurin inhibitor
prevent TCR-induced cytokine expression
kidney, liver, heart transplants
toxicity: nephrotoxicity, htn, hyperglycemia, liver dysfunction
Tacrolimus
Calcineurin inhibitor
prevent TCR-induced cytokine expression
10-100X more potent than cyclosporine
kidney, liver, heart transplants
toxicity: nephrotoxicity, htn, hyperglycemia, liver dysfunction
Sirolimus
mTOR inhibitor
prevents cytokine induced growth
aka rapamycin
solid organ transplants, GVHD in stem cell transplants
antagonizes tacrolimus, synergizes with cyclosporine
toxicty: profound myelosupression, hepatotoxicty
Anti-lymphocyte globulin (ALG)
Antibody
animal derived
Opsonizes T cells- prolonged T cell depletion > 1 yr
toxicity: serum sickness, cytokine release syndrome
muromonab-CD3
Antibody
mouse monoclonal
blocks and opsonizes T cell receptor
prolonged T cell depletion
severe cytokine release syndrome, reuse limited (produces Ab response)
Basiliximab
Antibody
anti-CD25 (IL-2 receptor)
humanized
blocks activated T cells
moderate effect compared to ATG
well tolerated
Daclizumab
Antibody
anti-CD25 (IL-2 receptor)
humanized
blocks activated T cells
well tolerated
moderate effect compared to ATG
Rh(D) immune globulin
human antibody
Inhibits naive Rh(D) reactive B cells
given to Rh- mother to prevent hemolytic disease of newborn
H1 antihistamines
cetirizine
dimenhydrinate
diphenhydramine
fexofenadine
loratadine
meclizine
promethazine
terfenadine
1st - DDMP
2d - LCF
don't use - T
anti-TNFalpha agents
adalimunab
infliximab
etanercept
COX nonselective inhibitors
aspirin
diclofenac
ibuprofen
indomethacin
ketorolac
naproxen
acetominaphen
K
I
A
N
I
D
A
COX-2 selective inhibitors
celecoxib
rofecoxib
Infliximab
anti-TNFalpha agent
humanized, binds TNFalpha
used for RA (with methotrexate), Crohn's disease
complications: increased infections
Adalimunab
anti-TNFalpha agent
human Ab
similar to inflixumab
Etanercept
anti-TNFalpha agent
fusion protein: ligand binding domainTNFalpha receptor and human IgG Fc domain
similar to inflixumab
Diphenhydromine
H1 antihistamine (benadryl)
first generation
uses: allergic rhinitis, uticaria, motion sickness
marked sedation
Dimenhydrinate
H1 antihistamine (dramamine)
first generation
motion sickness
marked sedation
Meclazine
H1 antihistamine
first generation
uses: allergic rhinitis, uticaria, motion sickness
slight sedation
Promethazine
H1 antihistamine
first generation
uses: allergic rhinitis, uticaria, antiemetic
marked sedation
Loratidine
H1 antihistamine (Claritin)
second generation (less sedating, few anticholinergic effects)
Cetirizine
H1 antihistamine (Zyrtec)
second generation (less sedating, few anticholinergic effects)
Fenoxofenadine
H1 antihistamine (Allegra)
second generation (less sedating, few anticholinergic effects)
Terfenadine
H1 antihistamine
metabolized to fenoxofenadine by CYP3A4
antibiotics and antifungals inhibit 3A4
blocks potassium channels causing lethal arrhythmias
Aspirin
(acetylsalicylic acid)
COX nonselective inhibitor
ASA to SA
ASA irrev, SA rev, inhibits COX 1 and 2
antiinflammatory, antipyretic, anti-platelet (irreversible inhibits 1 week)
cardiovascular prophylaxis
analgesic for inflammatory pain
Ketororolac
COX nonselective inhibitor
COX1/2: 395
post-surgical analgesic
Indomethacin
COX nonselective inhibitor
COX1/2: 10
arthritis/antiinflammatory
high incidence of intolerance (GI)
Naproxen
COX nonselective inhibitor
OTC antiinflammatory/antipyretic
Rx antiinflammatory
Ibuprofen
COX nonselective inhibitor
OTC antiinflammatory/antipyretic
Diclofenac
COX nonselective inhibitor
COX1/2: .3
Rx arthritis/antiinflammatory
less GI irritation
Diclofenac with misoprostal
COX nonselective inhibitor
COX1/2: .3
Rx arthritis/antiinflammatory
less GI irritation
prevent ulcer
Acetaminophen
COX non-selective inhibitor
lacks effects on platelets, CV, or GI system
analgesic and antipyretic effects
not antiinflammatory
Celecoxib
COX-2 selective inhibitor
(Celebrex, 10-20x COX-2 vs 1)
osteoarthritis and RA
lack GI, platelet, cardioprotective effects
increased CV events
Rofecoxib
COX-2 selective inhibitor
(Vioxx, 200x COX-2 vs 1)
osteoarthritis and RA
lack GI, platelet, cardioprotective effects
increased CV events
Asthma
Beta-2 adrenergic agonists
albuterol
salmeterol
salmeterol with fluticasome
Asthma
Corticosteroids
beclomethasone
budesonide
fluticasone
prednisone
triamcinolone
Asthma
Leukotrione modulators
montelukast
zafirlukast
zileuton
Asthma
Degranulation inhibitors
cromolyn
nedocromil
Asthma
Muscarinic cholinergic antagonists
ipratropium
Asthma
Miscellaneous
omalizumab
theophylline
Beclomethasone
Corticosteroid
aerosol inhalation
long-term reduction of symptoms of asthma
Budesonide
Corticosteroid
aerosol inhalation
long-term reduction of symptoms of asthma
Fluticasone
Corticosteroid
aerosol inhalation
long-term reduction of symptoms of asthma
Triamcinolone
Corticosteroid
aerosol inhalation
long-term reduction of symptoms of asthma
Prednisone
Corticosteroid
oral administration
burst of anti-inflammatory activity for poorly controlled asthma
problematic if long term
Cromolyn
Degranulation inhibitor
inhaled powder aerosol
inhibits degranulation of Mast cells, inhibits Cl channels
well tolerated
Only effective as long-term maintenance
Nedocromil
Degranulation inhibitor
inhaled powder aerosol
inhibits degranulation of Mast cells, inhibits Cl channels
well tolerated
Only effective as long-term maintenance
Zileuton
Leukotriene modulator
synthesis inhibitor: blocks 5-lipoxygenase
oral admin, long term therapy
liver toxicity, inhibits CYPs
Zafirlukast
Leukotriene modulator
LTD4 receptor antagonists
can allow corticosteriod reduction
oral admin, long term therapy
Montelukast
Leukotriene modulator
LTD4 receptor antagonists
can allow corticosteriod reduction
oral admin, long term therapy
Albuterol
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist
adenyl cyclase, cAMP induced bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
short term relief of acute symptoms
inhaled form
3-4 hours
Salmeterol with fluticasone
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist
adenyl cyclase, cAMP induced bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
long-acting 12 hrs +
NOT short term relief, must be combined with corticosteroids for maintanance
Ipratropium
Muscarinic antagonist
inhalation
quaternary - no CNS effects
slow acing and less efective than beta2 agonists
patients intolerant of beta2agonists
Theophylline
Miscellaneous asthma drug
methylxanthine
increases cAMP, relaxes b. smooth mm
oral admin, long term maintenance
variable clearance rate, monitor serum levels
Omalizumab
miscellaneous asthma drug
anti-IgE monoclonal Ab
humanized mouse
Volatile general anesthetics
desflurane
isoflurane
enflurane
sevoflurane
nitrous oxide
I
E
D
S
N
Miscellaneous anesthetic agents
dantrolene
succinylcholine
Induction agents
thiopental
methohexital
ketamine
etomidate
propofol
M
T
E
P
K
Analgesics
alfentanil
fentanyl
remifentanil
sufentanil
F
S
A
R
Premedication agents
flumenazil
midazolam
Enflurane
Volatile general anesthetic
metabolized 2%
MAC 1.68 (use ~2.0)
Isoflurane
Volatile general anesthetic
irritating to the airways
metabolized only .2%
MAC 1.15,use ~1.5%
minimal myocardial depression
Desflurane
Volatile general anesthetic
irritating to the airways
metabolized only .02%
MAC 7.25, use ~9.4%
minimal myocardial depression
prompt recovery, new, use often
Sevoflurane
Volatile general anesthetic
non-irritating to the airways
minimal myocardial deppression
MAC 2.05, use ~2.7%
significant metabolism at 2-5%
but produces prompt recovery
Nitrous Oxide
Volatile general anesthetic
adjunct to potent volatile
MAC ~100%
general anesthetics
reduces MAC
very insoluble
minimal side effects
Dantroline
miscellaneous anesthetic agent
treats malignant hypothermia caused by volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine
Methohexital
Induction agent IV
barbiturate
lipid soluble -rapid profound unconsciousness
marked respiratory depression
prompt recovery (5-8 min)
no drugs to reverse
decreases sympathetic brain outflow
Thiopental
Induction agent IV
barbiturate
lipid soluble -rapid profound unconsciousness
marked respiratory depression
prompt recovery (5-8 min)
no drugs to reverse
decreases sympathetic brain outflow
Etomidate
Induction agent IV
respiratory depression
no CV depression
KNOW this- unique maintains BP
can't be antagonized
Propofol
Induction agent IV
unique- can be used for maintenance as well
CV and Resp depression
can't be antagonized
least hangover
Ketamine
Induction agent IV
NMDA receptor antagonist
dissociative anesthetic
sedation amnesia AND analgesia (unique)
no resp/CV depression, no antagonist
emergence delirium
Midazolam
Premedication agent
benzodiazepam
lipid sol, sedation and amnesia
resp depression
CAN be antagonized by flumazanil - unique
Flumazenil
Premedication agent (antagonist)
antagonizes midazolam
Fentanyl
Analgesic
useful for premedication (reduces MAC for volatile an.)
potent, fast onset, shorter dur than morphine
respiratory depression
antagonized by naloxone
Sulfentanil
Analgesic
premedication
potent, fast, short acting opioid
Alfenatil
Analgesic
premedication
potent, fast, short acting opioid
Remifentanil
Analgesic
premedication opioid
metabolized by plasma esterase
can be used as an infusion
Local anesthetic esters
cocaine
procaine
tetracaine
C
P
T
Local anesthetic amides
lidocaine
mepivacaine
bupivacaine
prilocaine
ropivacaine
L
M
B
P
R
Cocaine
Ester local anesthetic
topical
vasoconstrictor
toxicity: MI, arrythmias, seizures, htn
Procaine
Ester local anesthetic
45-60 minutes
low potency
Tetracaine
Ester local anesthetic
60-180 minute
high potency
Lidocaine
Amide local anesthetic
60-120 minutes
intermediate potency
Mepivacaine
Amide local anesthetic
90-180 minutes
intermediate potency
Bupivacaine
Amide local anesthetic
240-180 minutes
high potency
Prilocaine
Amide local anesthetic
60-120 min
Ropivacaine
Amide local anesthetic
180-30 min
Tricyclic antidepressants
amitriptyline
amoxapine
imipramine
nortriptyline
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
citalopram
escitalopram
fluoxetine
sertraline
Atypical antidepressants
bupropion
mirtazapine
nefazodone
venlafaxine
MAO Inhibitors
phenelzine
selegiline
tranylcypromine
Bipolar Treatment
lithium
carbamazepine
valproic acid
Stimulants
amphetamine
atomoxetine
dextro-amphetamine
methylphenidate
modafinil
Amitriptyline
tricyclic antidepressant
nonspecific monoamine reuptake inhibitor (NE, 5HT)
lots of side effects - also block muscarinic, adrenergic, and histamine receptors
Amoxapine
tricyclic antidepressant
nonspecific monoamine reuptake inhibitor (NE, 5HT)
lots of side effects - also block muscarinic, adrenergic, and histamine receptors
imipramine
tricyclic antidepressant
nonspecific monoamine reuptake inhibitor (NE, 5HT)
lots of side effects - also block muscarinic, adrenergic, and histamine receptors
nortriptyline
tricyclic antidepressant
nonspecific monoamine reuptake inhibitor (NE, 5HT)
lots of side effects - also block muscarinic, adrenergic, and histamine receptors
citalopram
SSRI
safer,few antimuscarinic effects, no cardiotoxicty
block some p450s, eliminated via kidneys
escitalopram
SSRI
safer,few antimuscarinic effects, no cardiotoxicty
block some p450s, eliminated via kidneys
fluoxetine
SSRI
safer,few antimuscarinic effects, no cardiotoxicty
block some p450s, eliminated via kidneys
Sertraline
SSRI
safer,few antimuscarinic effects, no cardiotoxicty
block some p450s, eliminated via kidneys
Bupropion
atypical antidepressant
inhibits dopamine reuptake
useful for rapid cycling bipolar disorder
Venlafaxine
atypical antidepressant
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Nefazodone
atypical antidepressant
inhibits serotonin reuptake and blocks 5-HT receptors
Mirtazipine
atypical antidepressant
increases NE release by blocking alpha2 receptors
Phenelzine
MAOI
irreversible, long acting
increases concentrations of NE, 5-HT, DA
third line
severe, unpredictable side effects
avoid tyramine
Tranylcypromine
MAOI
irreversible, long acting
increases concentrations of NE, 5-HT, DA
third line
severe, unpredictable side effects
avoid tyramine
Selegiline
REVERSIBLE, long acting MAO-B inhibition (DA)
Parkinson's
increases concentrations of DA
avoid tyramine
Lithium
bipolar treatment
maintenance
eliminated by kidneys
toxic, low theraputic index
CNS, CV, thyroid, renal, teratogenic effects
diabetes insipidus
interacts with thiazides diretics and NSAIDS
Carbamazepine
bipolar treatment
anticonvulsant
toxic
Valproic acid
Bipolar treatment
anti-convuslant
side effects
Amphetamine
stimulant (Adderall)
ADHD, narcolepsy
increases release of DA and NE in brain
MAO inhibitor, increased vesicular (VMAT) and non-vesicular release (DAT, NAT)
CNS, CV, GI effects
addiction potential
Atomoxetine
stimulant (Strattera)
ADHD
NE reuptake inhibitor
NOT psychostimulant, not habit forming, not controlled
Dextro-amphetamine
stimulant (Dexedrine)
ADHD, narcolepsy
Oral admin, absorbed, metabolized liver, urine excr.
drug of abuse
Methylphenidate
stimulant (Ritalin)
narcolepsy, ADHD
oral admin, high conc in brain
Modafinal
Stimulant
Narcolepsy
fewer psychoactive, euphoric effects
Benzodiazepines
diazepam
chlordiazepoxide
alprazolam
oxazepram
triazolam
lorazepam
temazepam
midazolam
flumazenil (antagonist)
D
C
L
O
A
T
M
T
shortest
Barbituates
pentobarbital
phenobarbital
amobarbital
thiopental
Miscellaneous sedatives
meprobamate
chloral hydrate
buspirone
zolpidem
zaleplon
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
long acting (>24 hrs)
anxiety, withdrawal, muscle relaxant
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Chlordiazepoxide
Benzodiazepine
long acting (>24 hrs)
anxiety, withdrawal, muscle relaxant
metabolized in liver by p450s
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Alprazolam
Benzodiazepine
intermediate acting (2-6 hrs)
insomnia, anxiety
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine
intermediate acting (6-24 hrs)
insomnia, anxiety, muscle relaxant
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Oxazepam
Benzodiazepine
intermediate acting
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Triazolam
Benzodiazepine
short acting
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Midazolam
Benzodiazepine
ultra-short acting (<2 hours)
physical dependence, tolerance potential
temazepam
Benzodiazepine
physical dependence, tolerance potential
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine antagonist
Phenobarbital
Barbiturate
long acting (80-120 hrs)
anticonvulsant
CV, resp depression
binds to p450s, induces drug metabolizing activity
Pentobarbital
Barbiturate
intermediate acting (15-50 hrs)
preop sedation
CV, resp depression
binds to p450s, induces drug metabolizing activity
Amobarbital
Barbiturate
Short acting (10 hrs)
preop sedation
CV, resp depression
binds to p450s, induces drug metabolizing activity
Thiopental
Barbituate
ultra short acting (3-10 hrs)
anesthesia induction
CV, resp depression
binds to p450s, induces drug metabolizing activity
Buspirone
miscellaneous antianxiety
partial 5HT receptor
only antianxiolytic, no CNS depression
no dependence
1-3 weeks for onset
Zolpidem
miscellaneous hypnotic
BZ binding site in GABA receptor
peak level within 1-2 hours after oral admin
induces sleep, decrease latent onset
insomnia
Zaleplon
miscellaneous hypnotic
BZ binding site in GABA receptor
peak level within 1-2 hours after oral admin
induces sleep, decrease latent onset
insomnia
Anticonvulsants
carbamazapine
ethosuxamide
gabapentin
lamotigine
phenobarbitol
phenytoin
valproic acid
pregabalin
topiramate
zonisamide
clonazepam
diazepam
lorazepam
Partial simple epilepsy
Preferred: phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamortigine
Alternative: phenobarbital, primidone, gabapentin
Partial complex epilepsy
Preferred: phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamortigine
Alternative: primidone, gabapentin
Generalized tonic-clonic epilepsy
Preferred: phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamortigine
Alternative: phenobarbital, primidone, valproic acid
Generalized absence epilepsy
Preferred: ethosuxamide
Alternative: clonazepam, valproic acid
Generalized myoclonic epilepsy
Preferred: clonazepam, valproic acid
Alternative: lamortigine
Generalized febrile seizures
Preferred: phenobarbital
Alternative: primidone
Generalized status epilepticus
Preferred: phenytoin, diazepam
Alternative: phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Antiepileptic
drug of choice for adults. oral, IV for emergency
not used for absence seizures
blocks voltage activated Na+ and Ca2++ channels
enhances p450 system
adverse: CNS, GI, rash, megaloblastic anemia, teratogen
Carbamazepine
Antiepileptic
drug of choice for partial simple, partial complex, tonic-clonic
blocks voltage activated Na+ channels
enhances p450 system
adverse: CNS, GI, liver toxicity, aplastic anemia, teratogen
Valproic acid
Antiepileptic
drug of choice for myoclonic seizures
blocks voltage gated Na+ and Ca2++ channels
adverse: liver failure, GI, CNS,alopecia, rash, thrombocytopenia, teratogen
inhibits phenobarbital metabolism
Ethosuximide
Antiepileptic
drug of choice for absence seizures
blocks t-typ Ca2++channels in thalamic neurons
adverse: GI,CNS,thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, SYSTEMIC LUPUS
Phenobarbital
Antiepileptic, barbiturate
simple partial, recurrent tonic-clonic and febrile seizures
combined with carbamazepine and phenytoin for smaller doses
facilitate activation of GABA receptors
safer. adverse: CNS, GI, rashes
diazepam
Antiepileptic, benzodiazepine
acute tx of status epileptius IV
potentiate GABA activation
safer. CNS, tolerance
lorazepam
Antiepileptic, benzodiazepine
acute tx of status epileptius IV
potentiate GABA activation
safer. CNS, tolerance
Clonazepam
Antiepileptic, benzodiazepine
myoclonic and absence seizures
potentiate GABA activation
safer. CNS, tolerance
Lamotrigine
Antiepileptic
simple or complex partial, tonic-clonic seizures
inhibits glutamate release
blocks voltage activated Ma channels
Metabolized in liver, halflife inc by enzyme inducing drug, increased by valproic acid
Gabapentin
Antiepileptic
simple or complex partial, tonic-clonic seizures
enhances GABAergic transmission?
not metabolized, does not induce hepatic enzymes
short half life (5-8 hr) does not bind plasma proteins
Pregabalin
Antiepileptic
simple or complex partial seizures
blocks Ca channels, glutamate release
drowsiness, dizzy, weight gain, rash
Topiramate
Antiepileptic
simple or complex partial, tonic-clonic seizures
blocks Na channels, increases postsynaptic GABA r
drowsiness, dizzy, ataxia weight loss, rash
Zonisamide
Antiepileptic
simple, complex partial and tonic clonic seizures
blocks Na channels, T-type Ca channels
drowsiness ataxia, confusion, vomit, rash
Phenothiazine antipsychotics
chlorpromazine
fluphenazine
thioridazine
Butyrophenone antipsychotics
haloperidol
Atypical antipsychotics
clozapine
olanzapine
risperidone
Thioxanthene antipsychotics
thiothixene
Chlorpromazine
Phenothiazine antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
lots of bad side effects
Fluphenazine
Phenothiazine antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
lots of bad side effects
Thioridazine
Phenothiazine antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
lots of bad side effects
Thiothixene
Thioxanthene antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
lots of bad side effects
Haloperidol
Butyrophenone antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
lots of bad side effects
Clozapine
Atypical antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
no dry mouth
induces weight gain
more selective, fewer extrapyramidal effects, no prolactin elevation
Olanzapine
Atypical antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
induces weight gain
more selective, fewer extrapyramidal effects, no prolactin elevation
Risperidone
Atypical antipsychotic
D2 receptor antagonist
induces weight gain
more selective, fewer extrapyramidal effects, no prolactin elevation
Typical antipsychotic side effects
cholinergic muscarinic receptor block (dry mouth, blurred vision, const, urinary ret, confusion, memory impairment)
alpha-adenoreceptor block
pituitary D2 receptor block - increased prolactin release - infertility and impotence
Histamine receptor block: sedation and weight gain
Striatal dopamine receptor block: parkinsonian effects, dystonias
Enhancers of DA synthesis
levodopa (L-DOPA)
L-DOPA+ carbidopa
entacapone
amantadine
Dopamine receptor agonists
apomorphine
bromocriptine
pramipexole
ropinirole
Anticholnergics (antiparkinson)
benztropine
trihexyphenidyl
MAOb inhibitors
rasagiline
selegiline
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
donepizil
galantamine
rivastigmine
tacrine
NMDA antagonist
memantine
Levodopa
enhances DA synthesis
L-DOPA
DA precurser, crosses BBB
less effective after 3-5 years
most is metabolized periphally
short half-life (1-2 hr)
Side effects: nausea, vom, arrhythmias, hypotension, dyskinesia, mood, hallucinations
Levidopa + Carbidopa
enhances DA synthesis
carbidopa blocks peripheral metabolism of L-DOPA, more available in brain
allows lower dose, fewer side effects
Side effects: nausea, vom, arrhythmias, hypotension, dyskinesia, mood, hallucinations
Entacapone
enhances DA synthesis
inhibits catechol-o-methyltransferase
with levidopa/carbidopa further increases availability in brain
Parkinson's
Amantidine
enhances DA synthesis
alleviates bradykinesia and rigidity for mild to moderate disease
inc DA release, blocks cholinergic and glutaminergic NMDA receptors
Selegiline
MAOb inhibitor
decrease DA catabolism
limits H2O2 byproduct
adjunct to levodopa
metabolized to methamphetamine & amphetamine
Rasagiline
MAOb inhibitor
Parkinson's
decrease DA catabolism
adjunct to levodopa
not metabolized to amphetamines
Bromocriptine
Dopamine receptor agonist
D2 agonist, D1 partial
early Parkinson's monotherapy, later adjunct
begin low and gradually increase dose
CV, CNS, GI side effects
contraindicated if heart or mental problems
Ropinirole
Dopamine receptor agonist
D2 and D3 agonist
early monotherapy, later adjunct
begin low and gradually increase dose
CV, CNS, GI side effects
contraindicated if heart or mental problems
Pramipexole
Dopamine receptor agonist
D2 and D3 agonist
early monotherapy, later adjunct
begin low and gradually increase dose
CV, CNS, GI side effects
contraindicated if heart or mental problems
Apomorphine
Dopamine receptor agonist
acute tx of advanced patinets for off periods
subQ NOT IV (thrombus, PE)
nausea, vom, arrhythmia,hallucinations, sleepiness
Trihexyphenidyl
muscarinic antagonist
alleviate parkinson tremor and rigidity
muscarinic side effects: dry mouth, constipation....
also delirium, psychosis, memory impairment
Benztropine
muscarinic antagonist
alleviate parkinson tremor and rigidity
muscarinic side effects: dry mouth, constipation....
also delirium, psychosis, memory impairment
Donepezil
AChE inhibitor
70 hr half-life
modest improvement in some Alzheimer's patients
p450 metabolism
safe. sympathetic side effects.
Galantamine
AChE inhibitor
7 hr half-life
modest improvement in some Alzheimer's patients
p450 metabolism
safe. sympathetic side effects.
Rivastigmine
AChE inhibitor
1.5 hr half-life
modest improvement in some Alzheimer's patients
metabolized by the plasma cholinesterase
safe. sympathetic side effects.
Tacrine
AChE inhibitor
3 hr half-life
modest improvement in some Alzheimer's patients
HEPATOTOXICTY
p450 metabolism
sympathetic side effects.
Memantine
NMDA receptor antagonist
protects neurons from Ca overload
Alzheimer's improved daily life and functioning
additive benefits with donepizil
side FX: dizziness, headaches, confusion, agitation
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
acetazolamide
methazolamide
dichlorphenamide
Thiazides and Thiazide-like
chlorothiazide
hydrochlorothiazide
hydroflumethiazide
metolazone
trichlomethiazide
Loop agents
bumetanide
ethacrynic acid
furosamide
torsemide
K+ sparing agents
amiloride
eplerenone
spironolactone
triamterene
Osmotic agents
glycerin
mannitol
Acetazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
proximal tubule
leave NaHCO3 in urine (inc pH)
Urine ions: increase Na, K, HCO3, H2PO4
potassium wasting
based on sulfanilimides (sulfa allergy)
glaucoma, altitude sickness, counteracting diuretic alkalosis
Adverse: metabolic acidosis, kidney stones, worsen hepatic encepalopathy, bmdepression
Methazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
proximal tubule
leave NaHCO3 in urine (inc pH)
Urine ions: increase Na, K, HCO3, H2PO4
potassium wasting
based on sulfanilimides (sulfa allergy)
glaucoma, altitude sickness, counteracting diuretic alkalosis
Adverse: metabolic acidosis, kidney stones, worsen hepatic encepalopathy, bmdepression
Dichlorphenamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
proximal tubule
leave NaHCO3 in urine (inc pH)
Urine ions: increase Na, K, HCO3, H2PO4
potassium wasting
based on sulfanilimides (sulfa allergy)
glaucoma, altitude sickness, counteracting diuretic alkalosis
Adverse: metabolic acidosis, kidney stones, worsen hepatic encepalopathy, bmdepression
Glycerin
osmotic diuretic
suppos/IV
primary loop of henle, secondary prox conv tubule
draw water into blood, wash out medullary gradient
potassium wasting
all ions except hydrogen increased out of urine (everything follows water out)
Mannitol
osmotic diuretic
IV only
reduce brain swelling
primary loop of henle, secondary prox conv tubule
draw water into blood, wash out medullary gradient
potassium wasting
all ions except hydrogen increased out of urine (everything follows water out)
Osmotic diuretic indications
Acute renal failure
acute tubular necrosis
dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
acute glaucoma
reduce brain swelling
Osmotic diuretic adverse events
pulm cong to pulmonary edema
hyponatremia
not for anuria, impaired liver function
NOT id active intracranial bleeding
glycerin may cause hyperglycemia
Furosemide
Loop Diuretic (Lasix)
unique: weak carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, gluconuridated in kidney, increases systemic venous capacitance
ihibit Na/K/Cl symporter in TAL
ions stay in TAL, water stays with them
potassium wasting
all ions increased
Buteminide
Loop Diuretic
ihibit Na/K/Cl symporter in TAL
ions stay in TAL, water stays with them
potassium wasting
all ions increased
Ethacrynic acid
Loop Diuretic
ihibit Na/K/Cl symporter in TAL
ions stay in TAL, water stays with them
potassium wasting
all ions increased
Torsemide
Loop Diuretic
ihibit Na/K/Cl symporter in TAL
ions stay in TAL, water stays with them
potassium wasting
all ions increased
Loop diuretic indications
acute pulmonary edema
CHF
Htn (thiazides preferred)
Nephrotic syndrome
Edema and ascites of cirrhosis
chronic renal failure
Loop diuretic adverse reactions
well tolerated in general
hyponatremia
hypokalemia
ototoxicity
sulfa allergy
interacts w/other drugs
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
t.5=2.5 hrs
block NaCl symport not K
distal collecting tubule
potssium wasting
moderately efficacious
all ions except Ca and Mg increased in urine
Chlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
t.5=1.5 hrs
block NaCl symport not K
distal collecting tubule
potssium wasting
moderately efficacious
all ions except Ca and MG increased in urine
Hydroflumethiazide
Thiazide diuretic
t.5= 17 hrs
block NaCl symport not K
distal collecting tubule
potssium wasting
moderately efficacious
all ions except Ca and MG increased in urine
Trichlormethiazide
Thiazide diuretic
t.5= 2.3-7.3 hours
block NaCl symport not K
distal collecting tubule
potssium wasting
moderately efficacious
all ions except Ca and Mg increased in urine
Metolazone
Thiazide-LIKE diuretic
does not decrese renal blood flow, used for renal disease
block NaCl symport not K
distal collecting tubule
potssium wasting
moderately efficacious
all ions except Ca and MG increased in urine
Thiazide diuretic indications
Htn - no risk of hypovolemia
CHF edema
safer
calcium reabsorption is increased - tx osteoporosis
unknown why treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus reduces urine
Thiazide diuretic adverse effects
volume depletion, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis
sulfa allergies
increases effects of anesthetics
NSAIDS decrease effectiveness
rare CNS/GI effects
ED
Amiloride
K sparing
inhibitor of renal Na channels
DCT and CD
used to block K excretion combined with other diuretics
urine ions: (inc Cl,Na; decrease K, H, Ca, Mg)
eliminated by kidney
Triamterine
K sparing
inhibitor of renal Na channels
DCT and CD
used to block K excretion combined with other diuretics
urine ions: (inc Cl,Na; decrease K, H, Ca, Mg)
eliminated by liver
Inhibitors of Renal Na Channels indications
enhance thiazide and loop diuretic effects and reduce K loss
Liddle's syndrome
aerosol in CF
Inhibitors of renal Na channels adverse events
hyperkalemia - arrhythmia & death
megaloblastic anemia in cirrhosis
Spironolactone
Mineralocorticoid antagonists
Potassium sparing
DCT and CD
stop retention of salt and water by comp binding mineralocorticoid receptor
urine ions: inc Na, Cl; decreased K, H, Mg
Eplerenone
Mineralocorticoid antagonists
Potassium sparing
DCT and CD
stop retention of salt and water by comp binding mineralocorticoid receptor
urine ions: inc Na, Cl; decreased K, H, Mg
Mineralocorticoid antagonists indications
coadministered with thiazides and loop diuretics for potassium sparing action
spironolactone: promary hyperaldosteronism, ascites and edema from cirrhosis
Mineralocorticoid antagonists adverse reactions
hyperkalemia
salicylates decrease efficiency
feminization
GI/CNS
Antidiuretics
chlorpropamide
desmopressin
lypressin
vasopressin
Uricosuric agents
probenecid
sulfinpyrazone
Miscellaneous anti-gout
alllopurinol
colchicine
Vasopressin
Antidiuretic drug
aka ADH (arginine or lysine form)
binds V1 receptors
Stimulates water reabs by increasing aquaporins in in DT and CD
Desmopressin
Antidiuretic drug
synthetic arginine vasopressin analog
little V1 activity
Stimulates water reabs by increasing aquaporins in in DT and CD
Antidiuretic drug indications
diabetes insipidus
Antidiuretic drug adverse effects
coronary artery constriction
nasal mucosa drying
Chlorpropamide
Antidiuretic drug
sulfonurea increases ADH secretion
prev used for type II diabetes
Probenecid
uicosuric agent
stops gout
organic acid transporter competitive antagonist in PT (initial) and DT (long term)
Sulfinpyrazone
uricosuric agent
stops gout
organic acid transporter competative antagonist in PT (initial) and DT (long term)
Allopurinol
Stops gout
inhibits xanthine oxidase
(and thus stops uric acid formation)
Colchicine
Stops gout
acts on neutrophils which carry uric acid crystals to joints