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Symptoms used to diagnose opiate overdose
Respiratory Depression

Pinpoint pupils

CNS depression
Possible therapeutic effects of Opioids
Analgesic
Antitussive
Antidiarrheal
Effects of activation of MOR receptors in the CNS
Analgesia
Euphoria
CNS Depression
Respiratory Depression
Miosis
Low Seizure Threshold
Nausea Vomiting
Antitussive
Stimulation of kappa opioid receptors is not related to drug abuse because
Dysphoria causes a sense of doom
Peripheral effects of MOR activation
Constipation
Urgency
Hesitancy
Histamine Release
Decrease immune function long term
Cardiac surgery is contraindicated with opioids peripheral effects:
Histamine release causes vasodilation leading to reflex tachychardia
morphine
Mu receptor agonist
codeine
Mu receptor agonist
meperidine (Demerol)
Mu receptor agonist
hydrocodone
w/ APAP = Vicodin
Mu receptor agonist
hydrocodone
w/ homatropine = Hycodan
Mu receptor agonist
tramadol (Ultram)
Mu receptor agonist
tapentadol (Nucynta)
Mu receptor agonist
oxycodone
Controlled release = Oxycontin
Mu receptor agonist
oxycodone
w/ APAP = Percocet
Mu receptor agonist
oxycodone
w/ ASA = Percodan
Mu receptor agonist
methadone
Mu Receptor Agonist
hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Mu Receptor Agonist
oxymorphone
Mu Receptor Agonist
levorphanol
Mu Receptor Agonist
fentanyl (Duragesic, Actiq)
Mu Receptor Agonist
Pharmacogenomic consideration for codeine
Low 2D6 activity decreases analgesic effect
Meperidine should only be used acutely <48hr because
very likely to cause seizures
After phase 2 metabolism of morphine, its metabolite _________ gets into the brain and is more potent
morphine-6-glucuronide
tramadol can inhibit the reuptake of ____ and ____
norepinephrine

serotonin
methadone is used to help treat opioid addiction because of its ________ properties
methadone is less lipophilic and longer acting to provide analgesia without rush euphoria
hydromorphone can cause _____glycemia
hyperglycemia
This is the most potent mu agonist; often used transdermally
sufentanyl
Diphenoxylate
Peripheral Mu Agonist
Diphenoxylate
w/ atropine = Lomotil
Peripheral Mu Agonist
loperamide (Imodium)
Peripheral Mu Agonist
peragoric
Peripheral Mu Agonist

Antidiarrheal
DTO (deodorized tincture of opium)
Peripheral Mu Agonist
naloxone (Narcon)
Mu Receptor Antagonist
naltrexone
Mu Receptor Antagonist
nalbuphine
Kappa agonist / Mu Antagonist
butorphanol
Kappa agonist / Mu Antagonist
pentazocine (Talwin)
Kappa agonist / Mu Antagonist
Talwin NX
(pentazocine + naloxone)
Kappa agonist / Mu Antagonist
buprenorphine (subutex)

sublingual
Mu Partial Agonist / Kappa antagonist
buprenorphine
w/ naloxone = (suboxone)
Mu Partial Agonist / Kappa antagonist
Prialt (ziconotide)
Conotoxin

Block N-Type Calcium channels at dorsal horn- decreasing release of substance P and glutamate
Conotoxin blocks ______ channels found on the dorsal horn decreasing:
N-type calcium channels

Decrease release of glutamate and substance P
Benzodiazepines will ________ IPSPs
augment
Antiepileptics will _______ EPSPs
inhibit
GABAa and GABAc receptors are _______
ionotropic ligand gated

(influx Cl-)
GABAb receptors are _______
metabotropic g-protein coupled

(K+ efflux)
Glutamate receptors are_____
ionotropic ligand gated

(AMPA,NMDA)
Therapeutic use of AMPA/NMDA receptor antagonists
Antiepileptics
α1 GABAa linked to
sedation / hypnosis
α2 / α3 GABAa linked to
anxiety
Benzodiazepines used for ________ because
both sedation and or anxiety

affinity for both α1 + α2 GABAa receptors
Benzodiazepine - like drugs are only used for sedation because
They are more selective for α1 GABAa
BDZs have a safety advantage over barbituates because
they are positive allosteric modulators with no agonist effect like barbituates
Midazolam (Versed; IV,IM)
Short Acting Benzodiazepine
Triazolam (Halcion; oral)
Short Acting Benzodiazepine
Alprazolam (Xanax; oral)
Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepine
Estazolam (Prosom; oral)
Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepine

(Insomnia)
Lorazepam (Ativan; oral, IV, IM)
Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepine
Oxazepam (Serax; oral)
Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepine
Temazepam (Restoril; oral)
Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepine
Chlordiazepoxide
(Librium; oral, IM, IV)
Long Acting Benzodiazepine
Clonazepam (Klonopin; oral)
Long Acting Benzodiazepine
Clorazepate (Tranxene; oral)
Long Acting Benzodiazepine
Diazepam (Valium; oral,
IM, IV and PR (Diastat))
Long Acting Benzodiazepine
Flurazepam (Dalmane; oral)
Long Acting Benzodiazepine
Quazepam (Doral; oral)
Long Acting Benzodiazepine

(Insomnia)
_______ acting benzodiazepines have active metabolites
Long
Non-CYP benzo substrates

(glucuronidation)
Lorazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam
Zaleplon (Sonata; oral)
Benzodiazepine related drug
Zolpidem (Ambien; oral)
Benzodiazepine related drug
Eszopiclone (Lunesta; oral)
Benzodiazepine related drug
Flumazenil (Romazicon) IV
Benzodiazepine antidote

(GABAa antagonist)
AMPA receptor is:
Ligand Gated Sodium ion channel
Glutamate binds AMPA receptor causing _______ whereas Barbituates ________
Na+ influx

Block influx
Thiopental (Pentothal; IV)
Ultra-short acting barbiturate
Methohexital (Brevital; IV)
Ultra-short acting barbiturate
Pentobrabital (Nembutal; IV, IM)
Ultra-short acting barbiturate
Amobarbital (Amytal; IV, IM)
Short Acting barbiturate
Butabrabital (Butisol;oral)
Short Acting barbiturate
Butalbital (Fioricet,
Fiorinal; oral) in
combination with
caffeine, acetaminophen
or aspirin
Short Acting barbiturate
Mephobarbital (Mebaral; oral)
Short Acting barbiturate
Secobarbital (Seconal; oral)
Short Acting barbiturate
Phenobarbital (Luminal; oral, IM, IV)
Long Acting barbiturate

(Anticonvulsant, Epilepsy, pre-op)
Chronic use of barbiturates will upregulate ________ enzymes
CYP3A4

CYP3A5

CYP3A7
How to treat a barbiturate overdose
Alkalinizing urine with sodium bicarbonate + normal saline
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Melatonin receptor agonist
Buspirone (Buspar)
Serotonin 5-HT1a Receptor Partial Agonist

Anxiolytic
Dantrolene and BOTOX act ________ to relax muscles
Peripherally
Baclofen
GABAb Agonist

spasticity
Tizanidine
alpha 2 agonist

muscle relaxant
GABA at GABAb receptors MOA:
Inhibit Ca++ Entry presynapse

Stimulate K+ Efflux postsynapse
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Muscle Relaxant

5-HT2 Agonist + TCA = decrease alpha2 motor neuron stimulation
Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Muscle Relaxant
Carisopradol (Soma)
Muscle Relaxant
Orphenadrine (Norflex)
Muscle Relaxant
phenytoin (Dilantin) oral,IV
Na+ Channel Antagonist

antiepileptic
fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) IV,IM
Na+ Channel Antagonist

antiepileptic prodrug
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Na+ Channel Antagonist
oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Na+ Channel Antagonist
lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Na+ Channel Antagonist

inhibits neuronal glutamate release
_____ calcium channels in the thalamus are responsible for absence seizures
Transient Type
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
T-type Ca channel antagonist

(Absence Seizures)
Zonisamide (Zonegran)
T-type Ca channel antagonist

Na+ Channel Antagonist
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Reduces Ca influx mediated neurotransmitter release

Glu,NE,DA,substance P
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Reduces Ca influx mediated neurotransmitter release

Glu,NE,DA,substance P
Tiagabine (Gabitril)
GAT-1 Inhibitor

Antiepileptic
Vigabatrin (Sabril)
Irreversible GABA-T inhibitor
Valproic Acid (Divalproex (oral; Depakote), Valproic acid
(Oral; Depakene), Sodium Valproate (I.V.)
Na+ Channel Antagonist
T-type Ca channel antagonist
Enhancing GABA transmission via increase in GAD
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Inhibition of High-voltage gated Ca channels
Inhibition of excitatory neurotransmitter release
Reversal of zinc-induced inhibition of GABAa receptor
Topiramate
AMPA Receptor Antagonist
Felbamate (Felbatol)
NMDA Receptor Antagonist
Isoflurane
Inhalational Anesthetic
Enflurane
Inhalational Anesthetic
Desflurane
Inhalational Anesthetic
Sevoflurane
Inhalational Anesthetic
Halothane
Inhalational Anesthetic
Nitrous Oxide
Inhalational Anesthetic

(NMDA antagonist)
Thiopental
Intravenous Anesthetic
Propofol
Intravenous Anesthetic
Etomidate
Intravenous Anesthetic
Ketamine
Intravenous Anesthetic
Thought to exert non-specific effect on plasma membrane of excitable neurons leading to stabilization of hyperpolarized state
Inhalation Anesthetics
Inhalational anesthetic % volume of inspired air at
which 50% of patients do not respond to a surgical stimulus
Minimum alveolar concentration
Higher oil:gas partition =
_____ MAC = _______ potency
lower MAC

Higher potency
Blood : gas partitioning < 1 = _________ induction rate
fast

Agents with low solubility in blood quickly saturate the blood. The additional anesthetic molecules are then readily transferred to the brain
Rare complication of inhalational general anesthetics, and
depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
Malignant Hyperthermia

Increased release of calcium from sarcoplasmic reticulum
True or False

intravenous anesthetics may lead to malignant hyperthermia
False
Dantrolene
Direct Acting Muscle Relaxant
Dantrolene MOA
Inhibits release of Ca2+ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum by binding to ryanodine receptor
Propofol (Diprivan) MOA
Voltage gated Na+ channel antagonist
Targets GABAa receptors
Fospropofol
Phosphate ester prodrug of propofol given as a solution to avoid emulsion allergy
Ketamine (Ketalar) MOA
NMDA noncompetitive antagonist
alpha1 + beta1 agonist
Prevents reuptake of catecholamines
Major AE of ketamine
Dissociative anesthesia
Delirium, hallucinations, unpleasant dreams
Analgesic effect + trance-like cataleptic unconscious state
Dissociative anesthesia
Etomidate (Amidate) MOA
GABAa Agonist

Decreased cerebral flow ICP with minimal effect on CO HR and MAP
AE associated with etomidate
Adrenal insufficiency inhibiting glucocorticoid and mineralcorticoid synthesis
Serotonin is derived from ________ via ________ hydroxylase
tryptophan
5-HT1b
Vessels - constriction
5-HT1d
Autoreceptor
5-HT2a
Platelets
5-HT2c
heart valves
5-HT3 + 5-HT4
GIT - increase motility
All serotonin receptor subtypes are G-protein coupled except
5-HT3 ligand gated
Stimulation of the trigeminal nerve releases ______ onto ____ cells leading to inflammation. ______ dilates cerebral vessels causing;
CGRP

mast cells

CGRP

pain associated with migraines
Possible reason for the cause of an aura associated with migraines
Dilation of blood vessels in brain causing blood to pool in certain areas.
During a migraine ________ acts as a neurotransmitter in the transmission of pain impulses to the thalamus.
CGRP
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
almotriptan (Axert)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
zolmitriptan (Zomig)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
naratriptan (Amerge)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
rizatriptan (Maxalt)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
frovatriptan (Frova)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
eletriptan (Relpax)
5-HT1b + 5-HT1d Agonist
Abortive migraine therapy
ergotamine
Ergot abortive migraine therapy
dihydroergotamine
Ergot abortive migraine therapy
Methergine (methylergonovine)
Ergot abortive migraine therapy
bromocriptine
Ergot abortive migraine therapy
Parkinson's - not usually
Hyperprolactemia
Preventative options for migraines:
Propranolol
Verapamil
Divalproex, topiramate
ACE inhibitors, ARBs
BOTOX
Ergotism =

Treatment =
Severe vasoconstriction with possible gangrene when untreated

Nitroprusside
Due to their non-selectivity ________ stimulate the chemotrigger zone when treating migraines.
Ergots

nausea vomiting
NSAIDs, aspirin, acetaminophen
- Treximet = sumatriptan + naproxen
Abortive migraine therapy
Fiorinal or Fioricet
- Aspirin or acetaminophen, plus butalbital plus caffeine
Abortive migraine therapy
True or False

NE neurons and Serotonergic neurons both contain vmat
True
Adderall
Amphetamine
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) (d-isomer)
Amphetamine
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Desoxyn (methamphetamine)
Amphetamine
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Amphetamine
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Ritalin
Methylphenidate
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Concerta
Methylphenidate
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
Methylphenidate
Indirect-acting sympathomimetic
ADD/ ADHD

_______ displace monoamines from vesicles by physically entering them
Amphetamines
ADD / ADHD

________ block NET preventing reuptake of NE, building a concentration at the synapse
Methylphenidates
benzphetamine (Didrex)
Indirect Sympathomimetic
diethylpropion
Indirect Sympathomimetic
phendimetrazine
Indirect Sympathomimetic
Provigil (modafinil)
Indirect Sympathomimetic
Nuvigil (armodafinil)
Indirect Sympathomimetic
ephedrine
Indirect Sympathomimetic
Strattera (atomoxetine)
Indirect Sympathomimetic
NARI

(2D6 deficiency must decrease dose)
imipramine
Tricyclic Antidepressant
desipramine
Tricyclic Antidepressant
clomipramine (Anafranil)
Tricyclic Antidepressant
amitriptyline
Tricyclic Antidepressant
fluvoxamine
SSRI
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
SSRI
venlafaxine (Effexor)
SNRI
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
SNRI
duloxetine (cymbalta)
SNRI
milnacipran (Savella)
SNRI
phenelzine (Nardil)
MAOI
tranylcypromine (Parnate)
MAOI
selegiline (Anipryl)
MAO-b inhibitor
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Atypical antidepressant
mirtazapine (Remeron)
Atypical antidepressant
nefazadone
Atypical antidepressant
trazadone
Atypical antidepressant
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Typical Antipsychotic
thioridazine (Mellaril)
Typical Antipsychotic

(QTC prolongation)
fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Typtical Antipsychotic
perphenazine (Trilafon)
Typtical Antipsychotic
trifluoperazine
Typtical Antipsychotic
thiothixene (Navane)
Typtical Antipsychotic
haloperidol (Haldol)
Typtical Antipsychotic
molindone
Typtical Antipsychotic
loxapine
Typtical Antipsychotic
pimozide (orap)
Typical Antipsychotic

Tourettes syndrome
aripiprazole (Abilify)
Atypical Antipsychotic
clozapine (Clozaril)
Atypical Antipsychotic
clanzapine (Zyprexa)
Atypical Antipsychotic
quetiapine (Seroquel)
Atypical Antipsychotic
resperidone (Risperdal)
Atypical Antipsychotic
ziprasidone (Geodon)
Atypical Antipsychotic
paliperidone (Invega)
Atypical Antipsychotic
lurasidone (Latuda)
Atypical Antipsychotic
olanzapine + fluoxetine (Symbyax)
Atypical Antipsychotic
Levodopa
Dopamine Agonist
Carbidopa
DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor
Sinemet
levodopa + carbidopa
tolcapone (tasmar)
COMT inhibitor
entacapone (comtan)
COMT inhibitor
stalevo
levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone
Besides migraines: bromocriptine and carbergoline are used for
Dopamine Receptor Agonist

Hyperprolactinemia
ropinerole (requip)
Dopamine Receptor Agonist
pramipexole (mirapex)
Dopamine Receptor Agonist
apomorphine
Dopamine Receptor Agonist

subcutaneous emergency
use w/ antiemetics
selegiline (eldepryl)
MAO-B inhibitor
rasagiline (azilect)
MAO-B inhibitor
ensam
selegiline patch

depression
amantadine
Dopamine Releasing Agent

NMDA antagonist
tacrine (cognex)
Central Cholinesterase Inhibitor

very toxic - not used
donepizil (Aricept)
Central Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Alzheimer's
rivastigmine (exelon)
Central Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Alzheimer's
galantamine (razadyne)
Central Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Alzheimer's
namenda (memantine)
Glutamate NMDA Antagonist

Alzheimer's
riluzole (rilutek)
Glutamate NMDA Antagonist

ALS
Ceftriaxone
Third Gen Cephalosporin

Increases glutamate reuptake transporters on astrocytes

ALS
11-B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
converts cortisol to cortisone decreasing aldosterone-like effects on kidney
fludrocortisone (florinef)
Mineralocorticoid Agonist

Na retention, water retention
cortisol
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > MR
prednisone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > MR
prednisilone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > MR
cortisone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > MR
methylprednisolone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > MR
triamcinolone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > > > MR
betamethasone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > > > MR
dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist

GR > > > MR
CRF (achthrel)
Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonist
ACTH (cosyntropin)
Corticosteroid Agonist
trilostane
Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor

Cushings Syndrome
aminoglutethimide
Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor
(Cushings Syndrome)

Aromatase Inhibitor
(Breast Cancer)
metyrapone
Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor

Cushings Syndrome
ketoconazole
Cortisol Synthesis Inhibitor

Cushings Syndrome
Interferon-beta (Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron)
Disease Modifying Immunosuppressant

Multiple Sclerosis
glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
Disease Modifying Immunosuppressant

Multiple Sclerosis
natalizumab (Tysabri)
Disease Modifying Immunosuppressant

Multiple Sclerosis
dalfampridine (Ampyra)
Blocks K+ efflux from demyelinated segments to improve conduction

Multiple Sclerosis
fingolimod (Gilenya)
Disease Modifying Immunosuppressant

Multiple Sclerosis
mitoxantrone (novantrone)
Antineoplastic Agent

Secondary Progressive MS
cyclosporine (sandimmune, restasis)
Immunosuppressant
tacrolimus (Prograf, Protopic)
Immunosuppressant
pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Immunosuppressant
sirolimus (Rapamune)
Immunosuppressant
azothioprine (Imuran)
Immunosuppressant
mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept, Myfortic)
Immunosuppressant

Purine Synthesis Inhibitor
daclizumab
Immunosuppressant

MAB against IL-2
basiliximab
Immunosuppressant

MAB against IL-2 - block cell cycle
muromonab-CD3
Immunosuppressant

Acute organ transplant
methotrexate
Traditional DMARD

purine synthesis inhibitor
leflunomide (Arava)
Traditional DMARD

pyrimidine synthesis inhibition
sulfasalazine
Traditional DMARD

+IBD
hydroxyqloroquine (Plaquenil)
Traditional DMARD
gold (auranofin, solganol)
Traditional DMARD
penicillamine
Traditional DMARD

Used to chelate copper in Wilsons Disease
azothioprine (Imuran)
Immunosuppressant, Traditional DMARD

(prodrug of 6-MP)
cyclosporine
Immunosuppressant, Traditional DMARD
enbrel (etanercept)
TNFα Antagonist
Biological DMARD
remicade (infliximab)
TNFα Antagonist
Biological DMARD
Humira (adalmumab)
TNFα Antagonist
Biological DMARD
cimzia (certolizumab)
TNFα Antagonist
Biological DMARD
simponi (golimumab)
TNFα Antagonist
Biological DMARD
kineret
IL-1 Receptor Antagonist
actemra
Biological DMARD

IL-6 Receptor Antagonist
orencia
Biological DMARD :Fusion Protein

Binds CD80 + CD86 on B-Cell (Block antigen presenting)
clomiphene (clomid)
SERM

Infertility
menotropins
Exogenous Gonadotropins
(FSH + LH)

Infertility
gonadorelin
Synthetic GnRH

Infertility
ganirelix
GnRH Antagonist

Given with exogenous FSH to ensure maturation of follicles before premature LH surge

Infertility, cancer
cetrorelix
GnRH Antagonist

Given with exogenous FSH to ensure maturation of follicles before premature LH surge

Infertility, cancer
How can estrogen be used to treat acne?
Acne is an androgenic effect. Estrogen will activate testosterone binding protein nuclear hormone receptor, reducing the amount of active androgen.
For contraception, estrogens work through _________ while progestins work by _________
Negative feedback inhibition of gonadotropins.

Thick mucus secretion on endometrium to inhibit fertilization and prevent implantation.
Monophasic combination OCs have fixed amounts of estrogens and progestins, while biphasic and triphasic OCs have fixed amounts of ________ but start off low with ________.
Estrogen

Progestin
Minipill
Progestin only
ethinyl estradiol
estrogen
mestranol
estrogen
norgestimate
progestin
medroxyprogesterone
progestin
norgestrel
progestin
levonorgestrel
– Plan B
progestin
norethindrone
progestin
ethynodiol
progestin
desogestrel
progestin
drosperinone
progestin
mifepristone (RU-486)
Progesterone receptor antagonist
______ and ______ are the most androgenic progestins
norgestrel + levonorgestrel
testosterone (depo-testosterone, androderm, androgel)
androgen

hypogonadism, post menopause, male senescence
methyltestosterone
androgen

hypogonadism, post menopause, male senescence
danocrine (Danazol)
androgen

endometriosis
fluoxymestrone (Halotestin)
Anabolic steroid
oxandrolone
Anabolic steroid
oxymetholone
Anabolic steroid
stanozolol (Winstrol)
Anabolic steroid
nandrolone (Deca Durabolin)
Anabolic steroid
Abarelix
GnRH receptor antagonist

prostate cancer
Why do GnRH antagonists and agonists have the same effect?
GnRH is released in a pulsating manner, agonists will activate GnRH at first but downregulate receptor over time.
leuprolide (Lupron)
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
nafarelin
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
goserelin
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
buserelin
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
histrelin
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
triptorelin
GnRH Receptor Agonist

prostate / breast cancer
endometriosis
precocious puberty
finasteride (Propecia)
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
II > I

anti-baldness
finasteride (Proscar)
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
II > I

BPH
duasteride
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
nonselective

anti-baldness, BPH
Why can't androgen receptor antagonists be used in later stages of prostate cancer?
Cancer growth is no longer dependent on androgen.
flutamide (Eulexin)
Androgen Receptor Antagonist

prostate cancer
bicalutamide (Lasodex)
Androgen Receptor Antagonist

prostate cancer
nilutamide (Nilandron)
Androgen Receptor Antagonist

prostate cancer
Why may androgen receptor antagonists be more efficacious for prostate cancer when compared to GnRH receptor antagonists / agonists
The adrenal gland can still produce testosterone so blocking at the androgen receptors allows for more complete blockade.
somatropin
Recombinant GH
somatrem
Recombinant GH
sermorelin
Synthetic GHRH
Recombinant IGF-1 effects:
lipolysis, increase size, increase bone length / density, decrease glucose
octreotide (Sandostatin)
Recombinant GH Antagonist

Somatostatin-5 Agonist (SST-5 Agonist)

acromegaly, GI bleeds (constriction)
pegvisomant (Somavert)
Recombinant GH Antagonist
SST-5 Agonist

Acromegaly
Sermorelin is more effective for this indication rather than GH deficiency
To test for pituitary dysfunction
Before surgery is an option, ________ or ________ can be used to treat acromegaly
octreotide (Sandostatin)

pegvisomant (Somavert)

GH inhibitors
raloxifene
SERM / Anti-resorptive Drug

osteoporosis
estrogens can be used to ________ osteoclast activity
decrease
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Bisphosphonate

osteoporosis
Risedronate (Actonel)
Bisphosphonate

osteoporosis
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Bisphosphonate

osteoporosis
Calitonin is release from the ________ when calcium levels are too _____
thyroid

high
miacalcitonin
Salmon Calcitonin

osteoporosis
________ is released when calcium levels are too low
parathyroid hormone
Teriparatide (Forteo)
Recombinant fragment of parathyroid hormone

Paradoxical effect:
Increase osteoblast activity

2 year use only - cancer risk
lispro (Humalog)
Rapid Acting Insulin
aspart (Novolog)
Rapid Acting Insulin
glulisine (Apidra)
Rapid Acting Insulin
Humulin R, Novolin R
Short Acting Regular Insulin
Humulin N, Novolin N
Protamine complexed intermediate acting insulin
glargine (Lantus)
Long Acting Insulin
detemir (Levemir)
Long Acting Insulin
pramlintide (Symlin)
Synthetic Amylin

Slows gastric emptying rate and absorption of glucose

Decreases release of glucagon from pancreas
Metformin therapeutic effects:
Activates AMP Kinase working to reduce gluconeogenesis in liver

Increase fatty acid oxidation to increase sensitivity to insulin in body

Reduces appetite
pioglitazone (Actos)
Thiazolidinedione

PPAR Agonist

Increase insulin sensitivity
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Thiazolidinedione

PPAR Agonist

Increase insulin sensitivity
acarbose (Precose)
α Glucosidase Inhibitor

Slows breakdown of starches to glucose in intestine to balance absorption
miglitol (Glyset)
α Glucosidase Inhibitor

Slows breakdown of starches to glucose in intestine to balance absorption
chlorpropamide
Secretagogue: Sulfonylurea

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
glyburide (Micronase)
Secretagogue: Sulfonylurea

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
glipizide (Glucotrol)
Secretagogue: Sulfonylurea

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
glimepiride (Amaryl)
Secretagogue: Sulfonylurea

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
repaglinide (Prandin)
Secretagogue: Meglitinide

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
natelinide (Starlix)
Secretagogue: Meglitinide

Block K+ channel mimicking ATP in beta cell to increase insulin secretion

May block glucagon + glucose release from liver
exenatide (Byetta)
GLP-1 Agonist

type 2 DM
liraglutide (Victoza)
GLP-1 Agonist

type 2 DM
sitagliptin (Januvia)
DPP-IV Inhibitor

prevents GLP-1 breakdown
saxagliptin (Onglyza)
DPP-IV Inhibitor

prevents GLP-1 breakdown
raloxifene (Evista)
SERM

osteoporosis
tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
SERM

breast cancer
toremifene (Fareston)
SERM

breast cancer
Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
SERD

breast cancer
estradiol
– Estrace
– Climara, Vivelle
Estrogen agonist HRT

post menopause
estrogens conjugated (premarin)
Estrogen agonist HRT

post menopause
Prempro
Combination estrogen / progestin HRT

post menopause
progesterone (Prometrium)
Progesterone HRT

prevent endometrial hyperplasia
Femhrt
Combination estrogen / progestin HRT

post menopause
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Provera)
Progestin HRT

prevent endometrial hyperplasia
Climara Pro
Combination estrogen / progestin HRT

menopause
Combipatch
Combination estrogen / progestin HRT

menopause
Norethindrone (Aygestin)
Progestin Agonist HRT / contraceptive
estrone or estropiprate (Ogen)
Estrogen Agonist HRT

postmenopause
esterified estrogens (Menest)
Estrogen Agonist HRT

postmenopause
synthetic conjugated estrogens (Cenestin, Enjuvia)
Estrogen Agonist HRT

postmenopause
estrogen
– Vagifem
– Estring, Femrin
Estrogen Agonist HRT

postmenopause
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Tetraiodothyronine (T4)

Hypothyroidism / Myxedema
Liothyronine (Cytomel)
Triiodothyronine (T3)

Hypothyroidism / Myxedema
Liotrix (Thyrolar)
T4 + T3 mix

Hypothyroidism / Myxedema
propylthiouracil (PTU)
Thioperoxidase Inhibitor

Hyperthyroidism
methimazole
Thioperoxidase Inhibitor

Hyperthyroidism
Thiocyanate
Iodide Pump Inhibitor

Hyperthyroidism
Perchlorate
Iodide Pump Inhibitor

Hyperthyroidism
High dose iodide will ________ thyroid activity
decrease!
Lugols Solution
Iodide

Hyperthyroidism
SSKI
Iodide

Hyperthyroidism
131 I
Radioactive iodide

Destroys cells in thyroid
Instead of psychosis, short term use of these D2 antagonists are indicated as anti-emetics
prochlorperazine (Compazine)
trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
promethazine (Phenergan)
ondansetron (Zofran)
5-HT3 Antagonist

Anti-emetic
granisetron (Kytril)
5-HT3 Antagonist

Anti-emetic
dolansetron (Anzemet)
5-HT3 Antagonist

Anti-emetic
polonosetron (Aloxi)
5-HT3 Antagonist

Anti-emetic
aprepitant / fosprepitant (Emend)
NK1 Receptor Antagonist

Anti-emetic
True or False

Emend is a good option to help stop someone from vomiting
False - only work pre-vomit
dronabinol (Marinol)
CB1 Agonist

Anti-emetic
nabilone (Cesamet)
CB1 Agonist

Anti-emetic
alosetron (Lotronex)
5-HT3 Antagonist

works in colon to prevent diarrhea IBS in women
lubiprostone (Amitiza)
Opens Cl- ions in GIT aiding in motility for constipation IBS
Because H.Pylori can be the cause of gastric ulcers, common drugs include
Amoxicillin
Azithromycin
Metronidazole
misoprostol (Cytotec)
PGE1 Receptor Agonist

Anti-ulcer
sucralfate
Sucrose w/ sulfate + charge attracts and coats - charged ulceration for protection
cimetidine (Tagamet)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
alosetron (Lotronex)
5-HT3 Antagonist

works in colon to prevent diarrhea IBS in women
ranitidine (Zantac)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
lubiprostone (Amitiza)
Opens Cl- ions in GIT aiding in motility for constipation IBS
nizatidine (Axid)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
Because H.Pylori can be the cause of gastric ulcers, common drugs include
Amoxicillin
Azithromycin
Metronidazole
famotidine (Pepcid)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
misoprostol (Cytotec)
PGE1 Receptor Agonist

Anti-ulcer
omeprazole (Prilosec)
Proton pump inhibitor
sucralfate
Sucrose w/ sulfate + charge attracts and coats - charged ulceration for protection
cimetidine (Tagamet)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
ranitidine (Zantac)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
nizatidine (Axid)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
famotidine (Pepcid)
H2 Receptor Antagonist
omeprazole (Prilosec)
Proton pump inhibitor
esomeprazole (Nexium)
Proton pump inhibitor
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Proton pump inhibitor
dexlansoprazole (Kapidex)
Proton pump inhibitor
rabeprazole (Aciphex)
Proton pump inhibitor
pantoprazole (Protonix)
Proton pump inhibitor
True or False

PPI's are pro-drugs
True
xolair (omalizumab)
Anti-IgE

prevents degranulation of mast cells - decrease histamine
cromolyn
Mast cell stabilizer
nedocromyl
Mast cell stabilizer
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
clemastine (Tavist)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist

M1 antagonist - motion sickness
chlorpheniramine (ChlorTrimeton)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
brompheniramine
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
hydroxyzine (Atarax/Vistaril)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
cyclizine
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
meclizine (Antivert)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
promethazine (Phenergan)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
D2 Antagonist
cyproheptadine (Periactin)
1st Gen H1 Antagonist

(also blocks 5-HT2a to treat serotonin syndrome)
Doxepin
1st Gen H1 Antagonist
loratidine (Claritin)
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
desloratidine (Clarinex)
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
cetirizine (Zyrtec)
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
azelastine (Astelin)
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
fexofenadine (Allegra)
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
Procaine
Short Acting Local Anesthetic
Cocaine
Medium Acting Local Anesthetic
Prilocaine
Medium Acting Local Anesthetic
Mepivacaine
Medium Acting Local Anesthetic
Lidocaine
Medium Acting Local Anesthetic
Tetracaine
Long Acting Local Anesthetic
Bupivacaine
Long Acting Local Anesthetic
Ropivacaine
Long Acting Local Anesthetic