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Hydrochlorthiazide/
Hydrodiuril
Thiazide diuretc
Inhibits Na/Cl reab distal tubule
Hypercalcemia/urecimia may result
CANNOT use with renal failure pt
HTN, Chronic edema, Hypocalcemia
Furosemide/
Lasix
Loop Diuretc
Hypo: K, Mg, Ca, Uric, Na
Inhibit Na/Cl/K co-transporter sys
Renal insufficiency, HTN, CHF
Spironolactone/Aldactone
K-sparing diuretic
Direct Aldosterone Antagonist
Inc. Na eccretion, inhibit K secretion
HTN, Chronic edema
Propranolol/Inderal
Non-selective Beta Blocker
HTN, acute MI, angina, tachy, migraine, tremors
NO mix c etoh/narcotics
Abrupt w/draw = rebound HTN
MC sx = sexual dysfxn
Atenolol/ Tenormin
Cardioselective beta blocker (B2)
HTN, Acute MI, tachy
More safety with asthmatics/COPD than non-selective
No mix c etoh/narcotics
Rebound HTN/ tachy
Praosin/ Minipress
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker
HTN & BPH
Orthostatic HTN, Dizziness, Impotency
Lisinopril/ Prinivil/ Zestril
ACE inhibitor
HTN & Diabetes, post MI
Category X
HYPERKALEMIA
DRY IRRITATING COUGH, ANGIOEDEMA
Blocks conversion of Angiotension I-II
Losartan/Cozaar
Angiotensin II inhibitor
Hyperkalemia
Blocks bradykinin
HTN, Diabetic neuropathy c proteinuria
Category X
Minoxidil
Direct vasodilator/ Centrally acting alpha agonist
Sever HTN
HIRSUTISM = ROGAINE drug!
Hydralazine/ Apresoline
Direct vasodilator
Drug Induced Lupus syndrome
What is the safest Ca Channel Blocker?
Magnesium
What type of drug is used if can't control HTN with other drugs?
Alpha-agonists d/t broad side effects
What is the best first line drug for diabetes & HTN
ACE inhibitors
What happens when a selective Beta blocker is given in a high enough dose?
A non-selective effect
Loratadine/Claritin
Anti-histamine, Non-sedating
Seasonal allergic rhinits, hay fever
May cz: Drying of secretions
H1 receptor antagonist (lg size and charge = less likely to cross BBB)
Diphenhydramine/ Benadryl
Anti-histamine, Sedating
Allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis etc.
M/C: Sedation, drying of secretions, may WORSEN asthma/sinusitis
H1 receptor site blockade
MC agent in rhinorrhea hives etc.
Codeine
Antitussive, narcotic analgesic
Cough suppression
MC: drowsiness, Constipation, GI upset
Suppresses CNS cough sensor sensitivity
Zafirlukast/Accolate
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Phrophylaxis & chronic asthma
MC: H/A GI distress, diarrhea, Inc. risk resp infxn
Prednisone/ Deltasone
Corticosteroid
COPD, worsening asthma, Leukemias
MC: All signs of Cushings
Decreases inflammation and edema in resp tract
MC oral steroid
Cushings secondary to prednisone common
Withdrawal may cz Addissonian crisis
Beclomethasone/ Beclovent
Vanceril
Corticosteroid
Asthma not controlled by bronchodilators alone
Inc. Risk oral thrush
Reduces Mac/Eo
No effect on airway sm mm
Ipratropium/ Atrovent
Anti-cholinergic
used infrequently
Respiratory Drug
Salmeterol
Long acting B-2 blocker
Chronic Asthma (NOT ACUTE)
MC: H/A, cough
B-2 receptor stim = inc cAMP = relaxation/ dilation
Albuterol/ Ventolin/ Proventil
B-2 agonist
Acute uncomplicated asthma
MC: tachycardia, palpations, anxiety
Epinephrine
Non-Selective Adrenergic agonist
Prophylaxis asthma, status asthmaticus
Methylxanthines/ Theophylline/ Theo-dur
Narrow TI, similar to coffee. Respiratory drug
Corticosteroids inhibit what enzyme?
Phospholipase A2
A-1 Adrenergic targets?
Vasculature - sm mm constriction
Dilates pupil
Decreased intestinal motility
A-2 Adrenergic targets?
BRAIN
decreased nor-epinephrine released, decreased sympathetic outflow
PANCREAS: decreased secretion of insulin
B-1 Adrenergic targets?
HEART
Increases heart rate, contractility, velocity
KIDNEY: Inc. Renin Secretion
B-2 Adrenergic targets?
LUNG: Sm mm relaxation and bronchodilation
UTERUS: relaxation
ARTERIOLES (not skin/brain): vasodilation
Niacin/ Nicotinic acid/ Niaspan
Anti-Hyperlipidemic/ Vitamin B3
MC: flushing, pruritis, N&V, rhabdomyalysis
Decrease a-lipoprotein A
CONTRA: poorly controlled DM, active LI dz, active PUD
**INOSITOL HEXANIACINATE = safest form
Gemfibrozol/ Lopid
Anti-Hyperlipidemic - Fibrate
Fibric acid derivative
Incredibly High TRIGLYCERIDE levels
Contra: pt c pre-existing gallbladder/liver dz
Decrease Tri production in LI
Lovenza
Rx Omega-3 fish oil
Atorvastin/ Lipitor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Category X
Take c CoQ10
MC: rhabdomyalisis
Category X
STATIN drug
Cholestyramine/ Questran
Anti-Hyperlipidemic
Interferes with normal digestion
MC: N&V, difficult eat fat
Category C
some docs use for Lyme dz
Ezetimibe/ Zetia
Anti-hyperlipedemic
MC: Oily loose stools
Works at brush border
Category X
What supplement do you need to be on if you are on a Co-A reducatase inhibitor?
CoQ-10
Nitroglycerin/ Nitrostat
Nitrate Vasodilator
Angina- all forms
Acute relief, Prophylaxis
MC: H/A, Hypotension, Flushing
Immediate vasodilation via NO
**Drug of choice for angina not relieved by rest
Isosorbide/ Dinitrate/ Isordil
Long acting Nitrate Vasodilator
Prophylaxis, Angina
MC: H/A, Hypotension
NO-vasodilation
Amlodopine/ Norvasc
CA Channel Blocker
Angina - esp. Variant, HTN
MC: Flushing, H/A Hypotension
Blocks CA influx = vasodilation, Dec symp induced coronary artery spasm
Clopidogrel/ Plavix
Platelet aggregation inhibitor
**Irreversibly inhibits
Aspirin/ ASA
Salicylate anti-inflammatory
Analgesic/ antipyruetic
**Irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme
MC: TINNITUS
**Risk REYE'S syndrome
Do not take aspirin 1 wk prior to surgery
Abciximab/ ReoPro
Glycoprotein IIB/IIA omjobotpr
Coronary Surgery
Only IV
Morphine Sulphate
Analgesic
Pn relief, Unstable angina, MI
Opiate receptor agonist
Narcotic analgesic of choice
**REVERSE with NALAXONE
What drug reverses Morphine Sulphate?
Nalaxone
What drug czs a risk for Reye's syndrome?
Aspirin/ ASA
Enoxaparin/ Lovenox
Anti-Coagulant, Low molecular weight Heparin
Unstable angina, acute MI, Prophylaxis, Tx DVT & PE
MC: Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia
Binds & inactivates X & II
Too large of dose = lethal
***REVERSE with Protamine Sulphate
Clots 2-2.5x longer
What drug reverses overdose of Enoxaparin/ Lovenox?
Protamine Sulfate
What drug causes Tinnitus?
Aspirin/ ASA
Warfarin/ Coumadin
Oral Anti-coagulant
Prophylaxis & tx DVT, PE
Atrial if/ cardiac replacement
MC: bleeding
Antagonizes Vit K (2, 7 ,9 10)
REVERSE with Vitamin K IV
What drug can be reversed with a Vitamin K IV?
Warfarin/ Coumadin
Streptokinase
Thrombolytic (Clot buster!!!!)
Acute MI, Acute Ishemic stroke, Acute DVT or PE
Activates plasminogen to plasmin
**Strict Inlusionary/Exculsionary criteria
REVERSE with Aminocaproic acid/ Amicar
What drug can be reversed with Amicar (Aminocaproic acid?)
Streptokinase
Pharmycodynamics is...
mechanism of action of a drug on an organism
Pharmacokinetics is
the process by which a drug is metabolized, absorbed, distributed and eliminated from the body.
What kind of drug can most easily cross a membrane?
Small
Non-ionized
Lipid-soluble
What drug should you never use for a hangover?
Tyelonol/ Acetaminophin
What does phase I detoxification do?
What enzyme catalyzes?
Fat to water soluble. Use Cytochrome P450
What is the bioavailability of an IV drug?
100% (100% reaches the systemic circulation in an unchanged form)
Is a large or small Therapeutic Index an indication of a drug's safety?
Large!
An agonist is....
Mimics a naturally occuring substance (usu enhances a stimulus)
What does a CI classified drug mean?
No approved medical use
(recreational drug)
What does a CII classified drug mean?
High potential for abuse
(oxycotin)
What does a CIII classified drug mean?
Moderate potential for abuse
What does a CIV classified drug mean?
Low potential for abuse
What does a drug classified as A mean?
Controlled studies show no risk
What does a drug classified as B mean?
No evidence of risk on humans
What does a drug classified as C mean?
Cannot rule out risk
What does a drug classified as D mean?
Positive evidence of human fetal risk
What does a drug classified as X mean?
Contraindicated in Pregnancy
What drugs are Category X?
Warfarin/ Coumadin
Ezetimibe/ Zetia
Atorvastin/ Lipitor
Lisinopril/ Prinivil/ Zestril
Losartan/ Cozaar