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Bethanechol trade name
Urecholine®, others
Bethanechol type of drug
Cholinergic Agonists
Direct
Neostigmine type of drug
Cholinergic Agonists
Indirect
Neostigmine trade name
(Prostigmin®, others)
Neostigmine adverse effects
miosis, NVD, abd cramps,
hypotension, …
Neostigmine caution
asthma, epilepsy, bradycardia, peptic ulcer
Neostigmine type of drug
Cholinergic Agonists
Indirect
Neostigmine trade name
(Prostigmin®, others)
Atropine type of drug
Cholinergic Antagonists
Atropine onset
within 30 min
Atropine dose
04mg(PO) 0406mg(SCIVIM)
0.4 mg (PO) 0.4-0.6 mg (SC, IV, IM)
Atropine duration
several hours (renal elimination)
Atropine therapeutic use
prevent or treat bradycardia,
treat poisoning (mushroom, pesticide, sarin)
Atropine adverse effects
tachycardia, hyperthermia, GI,
mydriasis and cycloplegia
Atropine caution
glaucoma, bowel hypomotility
CNS neurotransmitter
–Monoamines –DA, NE, 5HT
–Aminoacids–aspartateglutamate GABAglycine
Amino acids aspartate, glutamate, GABA, glycine
–Peptides –AVP, CCK, endocannabinoids, neurotensin,
NPY, opioids, oxytocin, somatostatin, tachykinins
–Others –ACh, histamine, purines
PNS neurotransmitter
• PNS
–Acetylcholine(ACh)
Acetylcholine (ACh)
–Norepinephrine(NE)
–Epinephrine (Epi)
–Dopamine (DA)
Dopamine neurotransmitter
Dopaminergic
Dopaminergic(D)
NE neurotransmitter
Adrenergic
Adrenergic(α1-2, β1-3)
Serotinin neurotransmitter
Serotonergic
Serotonergic(5HT, 5HT, 5HT)
GABA neurotransmitter
Gabanergic
Gabanergic
(GABA GABA GABA)(GABA, GABA, GABA)
Glutamate/aspart neurotransmitter
Glutamatergic
Glutamatergic
AMPA
AMPA(GLUA1-A4), KA
KA(GLUK1-K2,K5-K7),
NMDA
NMDA(GLUN1-N3)
Tachykinins neurotransmitter
Neurokinin
Neurokinin(NK1-3)
Acetylcholine neurotransmitter
Cholinergic
Cholinergic(M1-5, NM, NN)
pain transduction
Tissue injury with release of mediators that activate or
sensitize nociceptors
pain transmission
Propagation of the signal up the nerve fibers
• Type A fiber (fast); Type C fiber (slow)
pain modulation
–Descending inhibitory neural pathways meet pain signal
pain perception
–The conscious awareness of the pain
Pain treatment strategy
• Select the best analgesic for the pain
• Mild Pain
–Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID),
acetaminophen, tramadol
• Moderate Pain
Add i id
–Add an opioid
• Severe Pain
–Opioids
NSAIDs
–Aspirin 650 mg po q6h
–Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®)400 mg po q4h
Opioids
–Morphine 15 mg po q4h
Aspirin indication
pain associated with inflammation
Aspirin mechanism
inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX)
Aspirin dose
650 mg q6h
Aspirin elimination
–hepatic, then renal
Aspirin adverse effects
GI distress, tinnitus, altered
hemostasis, renal dysfunction; avoidif allergic;
interactionwith warfarin, corticosteroids, ethanol
Ibuprofen trade names
(Advil®, Motrin®, others … NeoProfen®)
Ibuprofen indication
pain associated with inflammation
Ibuprofen mechanism
inhibits cyclo-oxygenase
Ibuprofen dose
400 mg q4h (5-10 mg/kg IV)
Ibuprofen onset/duration
within 60 min / 4-6 h
Ibuprofen elimination
hepatic, then renal
Ibuprofen adverse effects
GI distress, tinnitus, renal
dysfunction; avoid if allergic
Acetaminophen trade name
(Tylenol®, others)
Acetaminophen indication
mild to moderate pain, fever
Acetaminophen mechanism
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
Acetaminophen
elimination
hepatic
Acetaminophen adverse effects
nausea, vomiting; cautionin
patients with hepatic dysfunction, alcohol use
or with protein-calorie malnutrition
Tramadol trade name
(Ultram®, Ultram®ER, Ryzolt®)
Tramadol indication
mild-moderate pain
Tramadol mechanism
spinal inhibition of NE, 5HT reuptake;
metabolite is a mu-opioidpeptide receptor agonist
Tramadol elimination
hepaticmetabolism, renal excretion
hepatic metabolism, renal excretion
Tramadol adverse effects
sedation, dizziness, dry mouth,
constipation, seizure risk; …
Tramadol adverse effects specific
Adverse effects –
f
cautionrenal dysfunction;
interactions
•carbamazepine causes CYP3A induction
•quinidine causes CYP2D6 inhibition
•additive effect with CNS depressants
p
•hypertension risk with MAO-I
•serotonin syndrome risk with SSRIs and TCAs
narcotic
–Astupor-producingsubstanceassociatedwith
A stupor producing substance associated with
analgesia; natural or synthetic opioid
controlled substance
–A drug with the potential for abuse, risk to public
health, or dependence (physiologic or psychic)
–Scheduled by degree of risk (CC--II through CC--VV)
“controlled substance” = “scheduled drug”
tolerance
–Physiologicfinding; duetoneuro-adaptationwith
Physiologic finding; due to neuroadaptation with
continued drug use
physical dependence
–Physiologic finding with a marked drop in dose (or
drug discontinuation) following chronic use
addiction
–Behavioral finding; entails pre-occupation with
obtaining drug despite no apparent indication
OpioidAnalgesics
agonist
Morphine fentanyl
–Morphine, fentanyl
OpioidAnalgesics
partial agonist
–Pentazocine
OpioidAnalgesics
antagonist
–Naloxone
Morphine indication
severe pain (acute or chronic)
Morphine mechanism
MOP-receptoragonist
MOP-receptor agonist
Morphine elminiation
hepatic (metabolites excreted renally)
Morphine adverse effects
sedationmiosis vomiting
sedation, miosis, vomiting,
constipation, urinary retention, cough suppression,
respiratory depression; interactionadditive effect
with CNS depressant and anticholinergic agents
Fentanyl trade names
(Sublimaze®, Duragesic®, Atiq®)
Fentanyl indication
severe pain (acute or chronic)
Fentanyl mechanism
severe pain (acute or chronic)
Fentanyl elimination
hepatic
Fentanyl adverse effects
d i i i i i
sedation, miosis, vomiting,
constipation, urinary retention, cough suppression,
respiratory depression; interactionadditive effect
with CNS depressant
Naloxone trade name
(Narcan, others)
Naloxone indication
opioid reversal
Naloxone mechanism
MOP-receptor antagonist
Naloxone elimination
hepatic (t ½ ~1-2h)
Naloxone adverse effects
hyperalgesia, withdrawal
syndrome
epilepsy
disorder of recurrentseizures
seizure
abnormal or excessive electrical
activity in brain neurons
convulsion
abnormal and involuntary series of
muscle contractions
Seizure Management
• Early control of seizure disorder to allow for
i t i i l lif ibl
maintaining as normal a life as possible
• Decrease seizure frequency and severity
• Prevent morbidity of seizure recurrence
• Select the best AED for the seizure type
–Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) classic
carbamazepine, ethosuximide, oxcarbazepine,
phenobarbital phenytoin primidone valproate
phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, valproate
–Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
2nd generation
gabapentin, lacosamide, lamotrigine,
levetiracetam, rufinamide, topiramate, tiagabine,
zonisamide
decrease Sodium influx
seizure drug
• Phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproicacid
• Lacosamide, lamotrigine, rufinamide, zonisamide
decrease calcium influx
seizure drug
• Valproicacid, ethosuximide
decrease glutamate influx seizure drug
• Topiramate
increase GABA activity seizure medication
• Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, gabapentin
• Valproicacid
Phenytoin trade name
(Dilantin®, others)
Phenytoin indication
partial seizure, tonic-clonic seizure
Phenytoin mechanism
Na-channel inhibition
Phenytoin elminiation
hepatic (saturable); highly protein-bound
Phenytoin adverse reactions
sedationnystagmus ataxia
–sedation, nystagmus, ataxia,
diplopia, cognitive impairment, gingival hyperplasia,
hirsutism, rash; cautionteratogenic; interaction
increases drug metabolism, additive to CNS
depressants
Carbamazepine trade name
(Tegretol®, others)
Carbamazepine indication
partial seizure, tonic-clonic seizure
Carbamazepine mechanism
Nachannel inhibition
Na-channel inhibition
Carbamazepine elimination
hepatic metabolism
Carbamazepine adverse effects
neurologic side effects without
g
cognitive impairment, bone marrow suppression,
hyponatremia, rash; interactionincreases drug
metabolism
Valproic Acid trade name
(Depakene)
Valproic Acid
indication
–partial seizure, generalized seizure
Valproic Acid
mechanism

inhibits Na & Ca-channels, increased GABA
Valproic Acid elimination
hepatic metabolism, renal excretion;
highlyproteinboundhighly protein bound
Valproic Acid adverse reactions
–GI complaints, weight gain,
rash, hair loss, tremor, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis
Phenobarbital indication
partial seizure, tonic-clonic seizure
Phenobarbital mechanism
GABA receptor binding
Phenobarbital elimination
hepatic metabolism, renal excretion
Phenobarbital
adverse reactions
lethargy, cognitive impairment,
depression, physical dependence; increases drug
metabolism, additive to CNS depressants
Gabapentin trade name
(Neurontin, others)
Gabapentin indication
adjunctive for partial seizure
Gabapentin mechanism
increases GABA release
Gabapentin elimination
not metabolized, excreted renally
Gabapentin
adverse reactions
somnolence, dizziness, ataxia,
fatiguenystagmus fatigue, nystagmus
Phenyotin dose formulation
–Na-phenytoin(Dilantin®)–capsule, injectable
–Phenytoin(free acid) –suspension, chewable
tablet
–Fosphenytoin(Cerebyx®)–injectable(in Na-
phenytoinequivalents)
Carbamazepine dose formulation
–Carbamazepine–extended release tablet, capsule
(Tegretol®XR, Carbatrol®); suspension
valporate dose formulation
• ValproateNa –syrup, injectable
• Valproicacid –capsule, gel cap (delayed-release), liquid
p p , g p( y ), q
• Na-divalproex–sprinkles (enteric-coated), tablet
(enteric-coated) and tablet (extended release)
Parkinson’s Disease
• Degenerative neurologic disorder affecting
d i i i th bt ti i
dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra
to the striatum which regulates movement
• Manifestations include:
–Tremor at rest, rigidity, instability, bradykinesia
Depression dementia impairedmemory
–Depression, dementia, impaired memory
Therapeutic Approach
Parkinson's Disease
• Therapeutic goal
–Control symptoms
–Slow degeneration
–Maintain QOL
• Pharmacologic approach
decrese acetylcholine

increase dopamine
Anticholinergic agents for parkinson's disease
–Benztropine (Cogentin®)
–Trihexyphenidyl (Artane®)
•• Dopaminergic agents for parkinson's
––Increase DA synthesis
Increase DA synthesis
• Levodopa (Larodopa®)
• Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet®)
––IncreaseDArelease
IncreaseDArelease
––Increase DA release
Increase DA release
• Amantadine (Symmetrel®)

––Stimulate DA receptors
Stimulate DA receptors
• Apomorphine (Apokyn®)
• Pramipexole (Mirapex®)
• Ropinirole (Requip®)
• Rotigotine (Neupro®)
• Bromocriptine, pergolide
––Inhibit DA degradation
Inhibit DA degradation
• MAOBinhibitor –selegiline (Eldepryl®), rasagiline (Azilect®)
• COMT inhibitor –entacapone (Comtan®), tolcapone (Tasmar®)
Pramipexole trade name
mirapex
Levodopa indication
Parkinson’s disease (most effective)
Levodopa mechanism
Dopamine precursor
Levodopa elminiation
–metabolized by decarboxylase & COMT
Levodopa adverse effects
nausea, vomiting, dyskinesias,
postural hypotension, tachycardia, psychosis,
discolored secretions
Pramipexole indication
Parkinson’s disease (in early disease)
Pramipexole mechanism
selective D2 agonist
Pramipexole elmination
renally excreted (unchanged)
Pramipexole adverse effects
–[alone]nausea, dizziness,
[alone] nausea, dizziness,
somnolence, insomnia, constipation, weakness,
hallucinations
hallucinations; [with levodopa] orthostatic
orthostatic
hypotension, dyskinesias, hallucinations
hypotension, dyskinesias, hallucinations
Selegiline
trade name
(Eldepryl®)
Selegiline indication
Parkinson’s disease (2ndline)
Selegiline mechanism
selective, irreversible MAO inhibitor
Selegiline elimination
hepatic metabolism and renal excretion
Selegiline adverse effects
insomnia and possible interactions
Entacapone trade name
(Comtan®)
Entacapone indication
Parkinson’s disease (with levodopa)
Entacapone mechanism
selective, reversible COMT inhibitor
Entacapone elimination
hepatic metabolism, bile/urine excretion
Entacapone adverse effects
increases risk of side effects from
levodopa…; plus vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and
change in urine color
Alzheimer's disease
• Degenerative neurologic disorder irreversibly
ff ti hli i i th hi
affecting cholinergic neurons in the hippocampus
and cerebral cortex
• Risk factors –family history, > 65 yo
• Manifestations include:
Sh t t f il
–Short-term memory failures
–Language difficulty, loss of speech, incontinence
–Presence of neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary
tangles
Alzheimer's Therapeutic Approach
• Therapeutic goal
–Improve symptoms, reverse decline (ideally)
–Slow memory and cognitive losses
–Maintain independence
• Pharmacologic approach

– increase acetylcholine
Cholinesterase inhibitors
for Alzheimer's
–Donepezil (Aricept®)
–Tacrine (Cognex®)
–Rivastigmine (Exelon®)
–Galantamine (Reminyl®, Razadyne®)
Antiozidant's for Alzheimer's disease
Selegiline(Eldepryl®)
–Selegiline (Eldepryl®)
–Vitamin E
–Ginkgo
Donepezil
trade name
(Aricept®)
Donepezil
indication
Alzheimer’s disease (drug of choice)
Donepezil
mechanism
inhibit reversible cholinesterase inhibitor
Donepezil
elimination
hepatic metabolism, renal > bile
Donepezil
adverse effects
nausea vomiting diarrhea
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
dizziness, headache, bradycardia,
bronchoconstriction; interactionreduced effect with
anticholinergic drugs
Memantine trade name
(Namenda)
Memantine indication
moderate-severe Alzheimer’s disease
Memantine
mechanism
NMDA receptor antagonist (↓ Ca entry)
Memantine
elimination
renal (largely unchanged); t½ ~60-80h
Memantine
adverse effects
dizziness, headache, confusion,
constipation; cautionwith ketamine, Na-bicarbonate
Schizophrenia
Defined
–Chronicpsychoticillnesswithdisorderedthinking
Chronic psychotic illness with disordered thinking
and limited ability to comprehend reality
• Characteristic symptoms
–Negative= social and emotional withdrawal, lack of
motivation, poverty of speech, blunted affect, poor
insight poorjudgment andpoorself care
insight, poor judgment and poor self-care
–Positive= hallucinations, delusions, disordered
thinking, disorganized speech, combativeness,
agitation, paranoia


• Etiology
–Unknown
–Appears to be associated with increase DA & decrease Glut activation
• Presentation
––Acute
Acute–delusions and hallucinations (A > V)
––Residual
Residual –suspicious, poor insight, judgment, control over
anxiety, and self-care
––Episodic
Episodic–acute presentations between periods of residual
symptoms or partial remission; progressive decline in
mental status and social function
Antipsychotic Drugs

(Neuroleptic Drugs)
• Broad group of compounds for psychotic disorders
• Allow for patient management without “locking up”
• Two classes of drug compounds:
–Conventional (1st Generation)
• Block CNS DA receptors; help manage (+) symptoms
• Furtherclassifiedbypotency
Further classified by potency
–Atypical (2ndGeneration)
• Block 5HT > DA receptors; manage (+) & (–)symptoms
• Better patient compliance generally
Chlorpromazine trade name
(Thorazine®, others)
Chlorpromazine indication
schizophrenia
Chlorpromazine mechanism
–blocks D2in mesolimbic region of brain
Chlorpromazine elimination
–low bioavailability; renal excretion of
metabolites
Chlorpromazine adverse effects
related to neurotransmitters involved
–Sedation, anticholinergic effects, orthostasis, gynecomastia,
galactorrhea, seizures, sexual dysfunction; interactionwith
anticholinergics, CNS depressants, and levodopa
Haloperidol trade name
(Haldol, others)
Haloperidol indication
–schizophrenia
Haloperidol mechanism
–blocks Din mesolimbic region of brain
Haloperidol elimination
–extensive hepatic metabolism; renal excr
Haloperidol adverse effects
related to neurotransmitters involved
( S)
–Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), sedation,
gynecomastia, galactorrhea, seizures, QT prolongation
–Interactionwith anticholinergics, CNS depressants, and
levodopa
Clozapine trade name
(Clozaril®, FazaClo®, others)
Clozapine indication
–schizophrenia
Clozapine mechanism
–blocks 5HT2a and D2 receptors
Clozapine elimination
95% protein-bound, t½ ~12 h, extensively
metabolized, with renal and biliary excretion
Clozapine adverse effects
–related to neurotransmitters involved
–Sedation, orthostasis, weight gain, hyperglycemia, QT
prolongation, anticholinergic effects, seizures, myocarditis,
agranulocytosis
Olanzapine
trade name
(Zyprexa®, Zyprexa®-Zydis™, others)
Olanzapine indication
schizophrenia, bipolar (acute mania)
Olanzapine mechanism
blocks 5HT2 and D2 receptors
Olanzapine elimination
t½ ~30 h, extensively metabolized
Olanzapine adverse effects
relatedtoneurotransmittersinvolved
related to neurotransmitters involved
–Sedation, weight gain, hyperglycemia, anticholinergic effects
depression pathophysiology
• Focus on neurotransmitter (NT) systems 
symptoms serotoninnorepinephrinedopamine
symptoms –serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
• Monoamine hypothesis= synaptic NE, 5HT
• Permissive hypothesis= 5HT role in influencing NE
• Dysregulation hypothesis= dysregulated NT
systems
Fluoxetine trade name
(Prozac®, Prozac®Weekly™, Sarafem®, others)
Fluoxetine
indication
–major depressive disorder
Fluoxetine mechanism
–selectively inhibits 5HT reuptake
Fluoxetine
elimination
hepatic metabolism to an active
metabolite (norfluoxetine); t½ ~2d
Fluoxetine
adverse effects
nausea, headache, insomnia,
anxiety, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, bruxism,
diarrhea, withdrawal syndrome; interaction with MAO-
inhibitors
Serotonin Syndrome
• Cognitive-behavioral changes
Ait ti i t / i f i
–Agitation, anxiety, coma/unresponsive, confusion,
hypomania, lethargy
• Autonomic instability
–Diaphoresis, diarrhea, dilated pupils, hyper/hypothermia,
nausea, tachycardia, tachypnea, vomiting
• Neuromuscularchanges
• Neuromuscular changes
–Ataxia, hyper-reflexia, muscle rigidity, myoclonus,
restlessness, shivering, tremor, trismus
Imipramine trade name
(Tofranil®)
Imipramine indication
–major depressive disorder
Imipramine mechanism
Inhibits NE and 5HT reuptake
Imipramine elimination
long half-life; serum level > 225 μg/L
Imipramine adverse effects
sedationorthostasis anticholinergic
sedation, orthostasis, anticholinergic
effects, seizures, sweating, cardiotoxicity; interaction
with MAO-inhibitors, sympathomimetics,
anticholinergics, CNS depressants
Bupropion
trade name
(Wellbutrin®, Zyban®)
Bupropion
indication
major depressive disorder
Bupropion
mechanism
–(?) reduces DA reuptake
Bupropion
elimination
half-life < 24 h
Bupropion
adverse effects
seizures insomnia agitation
seizures, insomnia, agitation,
headache, blurred vision, xerostomia, GI upset,
constipation, weight loss
Lithium
trade names
(Eskalith®, Eskalith®CR, Lithobid®, others)
Lithium
indication
bipolar disorder (“euphoric mania”)
Lithium
mechanism
not known; effect on 2ndmessengers
Lithium
elimination
renal excretion; short half-life
Lithium
adverse effects
ANVDbloating transientfatigue
ANVD, bloating, transient fatigue
and muscle weakness, tremor, headache, confusion,
memory impairment, polyuria/thirst; interactionswith
diuretics, NSAIDs, anticholinergics
Valproic Acid
bipolar trade name
(Depakote®)
Valproic Acid
indication
–bipolar (“psychotic mania,” mixed)
Valproic Acid mechanism
inhibits Na & Ca-channels, increase GABA
Valproic Acid elimination
hepatic metabolism, renal excretion
Valproic Acid adverse effects
GI complaints, weight gain, rash,
hairloss tremor hepatotoxicity pancreatitis
hair loss, tremor, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis
Lorazepam
trade name
(Ativan, others)
Lorazepam
indication
insomnia, anxiety, …
Lorazepam
mechanism
potentiation of GABA at chloride channel
Lorazepam
elimination
hepatic phase II metabolism without
active metabolites
Lorazepam
adverse effects
drowsiness, difficulty concentrating,
anterograde amnesia, paradoxical reaction; interactionadditive effects with CNS depressants
Zolpidem
trade name
(Ambien®, Ambien CR®, Edular®, Zolpmist®)
Zolpidem
indication
insomnia (short-term)
Zolpidem
mechanism
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
Zolpidem
elimination
half-life ~2.4 h, metabolized to inactives,
renal excretion
Zolpidem
adverse reactions
drowsiness, headache, difficulty
concentrating, anterogradeamnesia, paradoxical
reaction; interactionadditive effects with CNS
depressants
Ramelteon trade name
(Rozerem®)
Ramelteon
indication
sleep induction
Ramelteon
mechanism
ti t l t i t (MT MT)
activates melatonin receptors (MT1, MT2)
• Dose –8 mg hs
Ramelteon
elimination
hepatic metabolism (CYP1A2), active
metabolite
Ramelteon
adverse effects
dizziness, hyperprolactinemia,
decreased testosterone; interactionadditive effects with
fluvoxamine
Alpha 1
Activation
•• Vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction
–Hemostasis
–Nasal decongestant
–Local anesthetic combo
–Perfusionpressure

Perfusion pressure
• Mydriasis
Alpha 2 Activation
Reduced sympathetic
outflow
Beta1 Activation
•• Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest
•• Heart failure
Heart failure
•• Hypoperfusion
Hypoperfusion
•• AV heart block AV heart block
Beta2 Activation
Asthma
Delay preterm labor
dopamine activation
renal vasodilation
Epinepherine therpeutic uses
–Slow absorption of local anesthetics, reduce nasal
congestion, produce mydriasis, bronchodilation,
restore cardiac function, treat anaphylaxis
Isoproterenol therapeutic uses
–AV block, cardiac arrest, bronchospasm, asthma
Dopamine therapeutic uses
–Hypoperfusion, heart failure, acute renal failure
terbutaline therapeutic uses
–Asthma, delay of preterm labor
epinepherine adverse effects
–Hypertensivecrisis,dysrhythmia,angina, tissue
Hypertensive crisis, dysrhythmia, angina, tissue
necrosis, hyperglycemia
dopamine adverse effects
–Tachycardia, dysrhythmia, angina, tissue necrosis
terbutaline adverse effects
–Tremor, tachycardia
isoproterenol adverse effects
–Dysrhythmia, angina, hyperglycemia
Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
Blockade
• Direct

–Alpha adrenergic receptor binding (phentolamine)
–Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor binding (alfuzosin, doxazosin,
prazosin, silodosin, terazosin, tamsulosin)
–Beta adrenergic receptor binding (nadolol, propranolol)
–Beta-1 adrenergic receptor binding (atenolol, metoprolol)
• Indirect
AlphaBlockade Therapeutic Blockade
•• Hypertension
Hypertension –doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin
•• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia –alfuzosin, silodosin, terazosin, tamsulosin
• Reversal of α1toxicity
• Raynaud’sdisease
• Pheochromocytoma
y
BetaBlockade Therapeutic Uses
• Angina
• Hypertension
• Myocardial infarction
• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmia
• Other
Diuretics
• Group of compounds used to mobilize fluid
• Several classesof diuretics:
Several classes of diuretics:
––Loop
Loop
• Action at loop of Henle(e.g., furosemide)
––Thiazides
Thiazides
• Action at distal tubule (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide)
Pt i
Pt i ii
––Potassium
Potassium--sparing
sparing
• Action at distal nephron(e.g., spironolactone)
––Osmotic
Osmotic
• Inhibits passive water reabsorption(e.g., mannitol)
Furosemide
trade name
(Lasix, others)
Furosemide indication
volume overload, edema
Furosemide mechanism
blocks Na & Cl reabsorption at TAL
Furosemide elimination
some hepatic metabolism, renal excretion
Furosemide adverse effects
volume depletion, hypotension,
p yp
hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia,
hyperglycemia, ototoxicity; cautionin pregnancy;
interactionswith antihypertensives, digoxin, NSAIDs,
lithium, aminoglycoside antibiotics
Hydrochlorothiazide
trade name
(HydroDiuril®, others)
Hydrochlorothiazide indication
hypertension, mild edema
Hydrochlorothiazide mechanism
blocks Na/Cl reabsorption at distal tubule
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse effects
volume depletion, hypotension,
hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia,
hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia,
hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia, hyperuricemia; cautionin
pregnancy/lactation; interactionswith
antihypertensives, digoxin, NSAIDs, lithium
Spironolactone trade name
(Aldactone)
Spironolactone indication
hypertension, edema
Spironolactone mechanism
blocks aldosterone action at distal tubule
Spironolactone adverse effects
hyperkalemia, endocrine effects
(gynecomastiamenstrual irregularities); interactions
(gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities); interactions
with other diuretics, ACE-inhibitors, potassium
supplements
Eplerenone
trade name
(Inspra)
Eplerenone indication
hypertension, heart failure
Eplerenone mechanism
aldosterone antagonist
Eplerenone adverse effects
hyperkalemia, GI effects, endocrine
effects; interactionswith other diuretics, ACE-inhibitors,
potassium supplements, CYP3A4 inhibitors
Eplerenone elimination
hepatic (CYP3A4), urine > intestinal
RAA System Drugs
• Angiotensinconverting enzyme inhibitors (ACE
ACE--Is
Is)
–Inhibits ACE at various tissue sites
(eg lisinopril)
–(e.g., lisinopril)
• AngiotensinII receptor antagonists (ARBs
ARBs)
–Selective blockade of angiotensinII receptor type-1
–(e.g., losartan)
• ReninInhibitor
ReninInhibitor
–Direct inhibition of reninactivity
–(e.g., aliskiren)
• Aldosteroneantagonists
–(e.g., spironolactone)
Lisinopril
trade name
(Prinivil®, Zestril®)
Lisinopril indication
hypertension, HF, MI, nephropathy
Lisinopril mechanism
reduces angiotensin II, elevates bradykinin
Lisinopril elimination
renal excretion
Lisinopril adverse effects
hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough,
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angioedema, dysgeusia, rash; contraindicatedin
pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis; interactions
with diuretics or other antihypertensives, potassium
supplements
Losartan
trade name
(Cozaar®)
Losartan
indication
hypertension, HF, nephropathy
Losartan
mechanism
blocks type-1 angiotensin II receptor
Losartan
elimination
renal excretion
Losartan
adverse effects
hypotension, (hyperkalemia),
angioedema, dysgeusia, rash; contraindicatedin
pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis; interactions
with diuretics or other antihypertensives, potassium
supplements
Calcium Channel Blocker
• Vasodilatesperipheral and coronary vessels
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• Reduces cardiac conduction
––Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines(nifedipine, amlodipine,
felodipine)
• Potent vasodilation(with reflex tachycardia)
• No change in cardiac conduction
––Non
Non-
-dihydropyridines
dihydropyridines(diltiazem, verapamil)
• Vasodilatoryeffect
• Decrease AV conduction, inotropy, chronotropy
Nifedipine
trade name
(Adalat® CC, Procardia® XL,Procardia®)
Nifedipine indication
angina, hypertension
Nifedipine mechanism
blocksCachannelspredominantlyin
blocks Ca channels predominantly in
vascular smooth muscle cells
Nifedipine elimination
extensive 1st pass effect, renal excretion
Nifedipine adverse effects
–peripheral edema, reflex tachycardia,
dizziness, headache, flushing;
interactionwith β-blockers
Verapamil
trade name
(Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)
Verapamil indication
angina, hypertension, dysrhythmias,
Verapamil mechanism
blocksCachannelsinvascularsmooth
blocks Ca channels in vascular smooth
muscle, myocardium, and SA/AV nodes
Verapamil elimination
extensive 1st pass metabolism, hepatic
Verapamil adverse effects
constipation, peripheral edema,
dizziness, headache, flushing, AV block; caution
cardiac conduction disturbances, heart block;
interactionswith digoxin, β-blockers
Vasodilators
The ability to dilate arterioles, veins, or both are
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attributed to several drug classes
–ACE-Inhibitors
–ARBs
–Calcium channel blockers
––Sympatholytics
Sympatholytics
––Sympatholytics
Sympatholytics
––Organic nitrates
Organic nitrates
––Others
Others
Nitroglycerin indication
angina
Nitroglycerin mechanism
vasodilation (veins) via nitric oxide ( )
Nitroglycerin elimination
rapid hepatic inactivation
Nitroglycerin adverse side effects
headache, orthostatic hypotension,
reflex tachycardia; interactionwith antihypertensives
and phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Hydralazine trade name
(Apresoline®)
Hydralazine indication
Used for hypertension, heart failure
Hydralazine mechanism
Arteriolar dilation within 30-45 min, lasting ~6 h
Hydralazine elimination
Eliminated by acetylation
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Hydrochlorothiazide
trade name
(HydroDiuril®)
Hydrochlorothiazide indication
hypertension, mild edema
Hydrochlorothiazide mechanism
blocksNa/Cl reabsorptionatdistal tubule blocks Na/Cl reabsorption at distal tubule

decrease blood volume, decrease arterial resistance
Metoprolol trade name
(Lopressor, Toprol XL)
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse reactions
volume depletion, hypotension,
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hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia,
hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia, hyperuricemia; cautionin
pregnancy/lactation; interactionswith
antihypertensives, digoxin, NSAIDs, lithium
Metoprolol indication
hypertension, angina, MI, HF
Metoprolol mechanism
–β1adrenergic blockade


decrease HR, contractility, AV conduction
Metoprolol elimination
extensive hepatic metab, renal excretion
Metoprolol adverse reactions
bradycardia decreasedcardiac
bradycardia, decreased cardiac
output, heart block; cautionin heart block and HF;
interactionswith antihypertensives
Hydrochlorothiazide
trade name
(HydroDiuril®)
Hydrochlorothiazide indication
hypertension, mild edema
Hydrochlorothiazide mechanism
blocksNa/Cl reabsorptionatdistal tubule blocks Na/Cl reabsorption at distal tubule

decrease blood volume, decrease arterial resistance
Metoprolol trade name
(Lopressor, Toprol XL)
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse reactions
volume depletion, hypotension,
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hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia,
hyperglycemia, hyperlipemia, hyperuricemia; cautionin
pregnancy/lactation; interactionswith
antihypertensives, digoxin, NSAIDs, lithium
Metoprolol indication
hypertension, angina, MI, HF
Metoprolol mechanism
–β1adrenergic blockade


decrease HR, contractility, AV conduction
Metoprolol elimination
extensive hepatic metab, renal excretion
Metoprolol adverse reactions
bradycardia decreasedcardiac
bradycardia, decreased cardiac
output, heart block; cautionin heart block and HF;
interactionswith antihypertensives
Lisinopril trade name
(Prinivil®, Zestril®)
Lisinopril
indication
hypertension, HF, MI, nephropathy
Lisinopril
mechanism
reducesangiotensinII elevatesbradykinin reduces angiotensin II, elevates bradykinin
Lisinopril
elimination
renal excretion
Lisinopril
adverse reactions
hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough,
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angioedema, dysgeusia, rash; contraindicatedin
pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis; interactions
with diuretics or other antihypertensives, potassium
supplements
Losartan
trade name
(Cozaar®)
Losartan
indication
hypertension, HF, nephropathy
Losartan
mechanism
blocks type-1 angiotensin II receptor
Losartan
elimination
renal excretion
Losartan
adverse reactions
hypotension, (hyperkalemia),
angioedema, dysgeusia, rash; contraindicatedin
pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis; interactions
with diuretics or other antihypertensives, potassium
supplements
Spironolactone trade name
(Aldactone)
Spironolactone indication
hypertension, edema
Spironolactone mechanism
blocks aldosterone action at distal tubule
Spironolactone adverse reactions
hyperkalemia, endocrine effects
(gynecomastiamenstrual irregularities); interactions
(gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities); interactions
with other diuretics, ACE-inhibitors, potassium
supplements
Nifedipine
trade name
(Adalat®, Procardia®)
Nifedipine indication
angina, hypertension
Nifedipine mechanism
blocksCachannelspredominantl 
blocks Ca channels predominantly in
vascular smooth muscle cells
Nifedipine elimination
–extensive 1st pass effect, renal excretion
Nifedipine adverse reactions
peripheral edema, reflex tachycardia,
dizziness, headache, flushing;
interactionwith β-blockers
Verapamil
trade name
(Calan®, Isoptin®, Verelan®)
Verapamil indication
angina, hypertension, dysrhythmias
Verapamil mechanism
blocksCachannelsinvascularsmooth
blocks Ca channels in vascular smooth
muscle, myocardium, and SA/AV nodes
Verapamil elimination
extensive 1pass metabolism, hepatic
Verapamil adverse reactions
constipation, peripheral edema,
dizziness, headache, flushing, AV block; caution
cardiac conduction disturbances, heart block;
interactionswith digoxin, β-blockers
Clonidine
trade name
(Catapres®)
Clonidine indication
hypertension
Clonidine mechanism
central α2activationin the brainstem
Clonidine elimination
hepatic metabolism and renal excretion
Clonidine adverse reactions
bradycardia decreasedcardiac
bradycardia, decreased cardiac
output, posture-independent hypotension, drowsiness,
xerostomia, constipation, rebound HTN; cautionin
pregnancy; interactionswith antihypertensives