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-hallucinogenic (partial agonists)@What type of receptor are opiods?$G-protein
ultimately act via cAMP modulation@Where are opiod receptors located?$Brain: locus coeruleus
Spinal cord: dorsal horn
periaqueductral gray matter
-act on the NAcc to mediate reward (mu and delta) and aversion (kappa)@natural opiod agonists$endorphins: formed from preprespiomelanocortin
have mu affinity
dynorphins: formed from cleavage of prodynorphin (may increase or decrease pain
increase or decrease addiction
enkephalins (met and leu): ???(pain
immune function
agonist for mu opiod receptors; inhibits release of substance P and other nociceptive neurotransmitters (via decreased Ca2+ entry) and on postsynaptic nociceptive neurons
(increase K+ conductance) --> hyperpolarization and inhibition. Weak agonist for kappa and delta opiod receptors@morphine SE$respiratory depression
weak anticholinergic activity (tachycardia
fever)
interact with MAOI@fentanyl$short acting/rapid offset
transdermal patches for cancer pain
muescle rigidity
bradycardia at high doses@sufentanil$more rapid than fentanyl@alfentanil$short acting for general anesthesia@remifentanil$short acting for general anesthesia@tolerance$progressive lack of drug effect with prolonged continuous use@dependence$physiological response to acute withdrawal of narcotic effect@methadone MOA$mu agoinst and NMDA
(often used for withdrawal symptoms
less severe withdrawal)
-rifampin and phenytoin accelerate metabolism@methadone SE$simliar to morphine (respiratory depression
nausea and vomiting
for moderate pain
hiarrhea
-seizures w/ SSRI and TCAs@pentazocine MOA$partial mu agoinst
kappa agoinst (spinal level analgesia)@pentazocine SE$hallucination
CV: bradycardia
heart block
can cause seizures
arrhythmias
metabolized by kidney or liver@what is unique about atracurium
cisatracurium and mivacurium?$metabolism is independed of hepatic and renal function@fast offset non-depolarizing muscle relaxant$cis
warfarin (increase in INR)@atorvastatin$dimer
inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
metabolized by CYP450 3A4
hepatic clearance
short half-life@fluvastatin$statin@lovastatin$statin@statin SE$headache
myalgia
myopathy@gemfribrozil MOA$increases peripheral lipolysis
activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha)) and decreases hepatic TG production (via decreasing apoC-III)
4) decreased apo-A-I clearance --> decreased HDL catabolism@nicotinic acid SE$--flushing (DP1 receptor interact with PGD2)
itching
--hepatoxicity
GI distress
-decreases hepatic production of VLDL and of apolipoprotein B@cholestyramine MOA$nonabsorbable polymer cationic resin that binds bile acids (sandy/gritty)@cholestyramine SE$GI intolerance: constipation
bloating
(at high doses steatorrhea
deficiency of lipid-soluble vitamins)
bind other negatively charged drugs@colestipol$cholesterol-lowering resin
not used@colesevelam$cholesterol-lowering resin
glucouronidated@ezetimibe SE$increased risk of URI@Commonly used DMARD$methotrexate
sulfasalazine
--drugs used in gout@methotrexate MOA$folic acid analog
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (prevents folate recycling) and decreases synthesis of purine nucleotides
intracellular polyglutamation traps drug in cell@methotrexate SE$sensitive tissues: bone marrow
buccal and intestinal mucosa
--GI: ulcerative stomatitis
nausea
--leukopenia and liver function alterations@Leucovorin$reduces toxic effect on normal cells by methotrexate (preferentially taken up my normal cells)@cyclophosphamide MOA$alkylating agent (destroys proliferating lymphoid cells
B cells >>> T cells)@cyclophosphamide SE$--GI: nausea
--amenorrhea
male sterility
--alopecia@nitrogen mustards$mechlorethamine
cyclophosphamide
--skin rashes
hepatitis
--binds to cycophilin
complex inhibits calcineurin (protein phosphatase
blocks IL-2
IL-4
variable bioavailability
liver insufficiency and dose adjustment according to CSS@Neoral$has slightly increased and less variable bioavailabilty as cyclosporine
NOT bioequivalent and cannot be used interchangeably@cyclosporine SE$--nephrotoxicity (afferent arteriolar constriction
tubular toxicity
--tremor
seizures
--gum hyperplasia
hirsutism
--anemia
leukopenia
--nephrotoxicity (afferent arteriolar constriction
tubular toxicity
--tremor
seizures
--gum hyperplasia
hirsutism
--anemia
leukopenia
--cytokine release syndrome (fever
chills
--low incidence of adverse effects@abatacept$fusion protein of human IgG to CTLA4 (which binds to CD80 and 86 on APC)
blocks T cell activation
--treats moderate to severe RA (refractory to DMARDS)
high TNF-alpha levels
--skin rash
GI
--severe skin rahs
hepatitis
--inhibits metabolism and inactivation of mercatopurine
azathioprine
--used for prophylaxis against gout attacks@cholchicine SE$--GI: nausea
vomiting
--Bone marrow: temporary leukopenia followed by leukocytosis
aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis with long-term use
--long term use can lead to myopathy@probenecid MOA$competes with uric acid for weak acid carrier transporter (inhibits uric acid reabsorption)@probenecid SE$--GI
skin rash
--inhibits renal excretion of penicillins
indomethacin
--treats IBD and RA@sulfasalazine SE$sulfa allergy (rash
fever
--direct receptor-based effects inhibit excitatory neurotransmission and enhance inhibitory neurotransmitter action@solubilities order of inhaled anesthetics$Nitrous Oxide
Desflurane
--nighttime@Halothane SE$arrhythmic
hepatitis
--depresses ventilation
venous tone
--depresses ventilation
venous tone
--depresses ventilation
venous tone
--more potent in hemorrhagic shock@propofol$--acts on GABAa receptor
also acetylcholine and glycine
--does not decrease BP
RR
--minimal eff@ketamine$--produce analgesia and dissociated anesthetic state
hypnosis
--releases endogenous catecholamines (increases BP
HR
1) and 2) required; need either 3) or 4)@benzodiazepine and narcotic$synergistic sedative and hypotensive responses
respiratory depression@substance abuse$--a maladaptive patter of substance use
5) great deal of time spent trying to obtain
using
(heroin
LSD
(amphetamine
cocaine
(anabolic steroids
acetaminophen with codeine
(alprazolam
butorphanol
(acetaminophen or actifed with codein
robitussin AC with codeine
--more drug needed to achieve same effect
or
--a common
but not defining characteristic of abused drugs@cocaine MOA$blocks reupdate of DA
--metabolized by the liver CYP2D6@how to treat alcohol withdrawal$acute: treat symptoms@how to treat stimulant overdose$benzodiazepine to manage anxiety@how to treat sedative withdrawal$long-acting barbituate (phenobarbital
gradual dose reduction)@how to treat hallucinogent intoxication$talking down
activation of mu receptor
-supraspinal and spinal analgesia

-respiratory depression

-sedation/euphoria

-ileus

-nausea/vomiting

-pruritis

uninary retention

miosis
activation of delta receptor
-modulates mu receptor activity
activation of kappa receptor
-dysphoria

-diuresis

-hallucinogenic (partial agonists)
What type of receptor are opiods?
G-protein, ultimately act via cAMP modulation
Where are opiod receptors located?
Brain: locus coeruleus, midbrain, medulla, NAcc

Spinal cord: dorsal horn, periaqueductral gray matter, substantia gelatinosa
How to opiod receptors act?
inhibit ascending transmission of pain information from the spinal cord and activating descending pain control circuits

-act on the NAcc to mediate reward (mu and delta) and aversion (kappa)
natural opiod agonists
endorphins: formed from preprespiomelanocortin, have mu affinity, analgesic, well-being, addiction

dynorphins: formed from cleavage of prodynorphin (may increase or decrease pain, increase or decrease addiction, play a role in weight regulation

enkephalins (met and leu): ???(pain, immune function, gut function, weight, memory)
opiod effects on CNS
analgesia, sedation, euphoria, dysphoria, miosis, itching
opiod effects on respiratory
increase PCO2, decrease RR, increase obstructed breathing
opiod effects on CV
histamine relea --> hypotension, bradycardia
opiod effects on GI
constipation, nausea, sphincter of oddi spasm
opiod effects on GU
increase ureteral tone
morphine MOA
morphine 6-glucoronide --> enhance

agonist for mu opiod receptors; inhibits release of substance P and other nociceptive neurotransmitters (via decreased Ca2+ entry) and on postsynaptic nociceptive neurons, (increase K+ conductance) --> hyperpolarization and inhibition. Weak agonist for kappa and delta opiod receptors
morphine SE
respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting, pruritis, constipation and miosis, dependence, overdose, increased sphincter of oddi tone
morphine withdrawal symptoms
lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, piloerection, nausea, tachypnea
morphine overdose symptoms
coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression
dilauded
for patients with excessive morphine side effects; 5X as potent as morphine
meperidine
aka demerol

stimulant (euphoria)

weak anticholinergic activity (tachycardia, fever)

avoid the basal rate; buildup of metabolite normeperidine can lead to seizures

interact with MAOI
fentanyl
short acting/rapid offset, transdermal patches for cancer pain

100X as potent as morphine

muescle rigidity, bradycardia at high doses
sufentanil
more rapid than fentanyl
alfentanil
short acting for general anesthesia
remifentanil
short acting for general anesthesia
tolerance
progressive lack of drug effect with prolonged continuous use
dependence
physiological response to acute withdrawal of narcotic effect
methadone MOA
mu agoinst and NMDA

(often used for withdrawal symptoms, less severe withdrawal)

-similar potency as morphine

-extremely long onset and half-life

-rifampin and phenytoin accelerate metabolism
methadone SE
simliar to morphine (respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting, pruritis, constipation and miosis, dependence, overdose, increased sphincter of oddi tone)
codeine MOA
methylated form of morphine


binds to mu receptor (weak agoinst because must be demethylated)

for moderate pain, hiarrhea, cough suppression
codeine SE
NAUSEA, constipation, vomiting
butorphanol MOA
mu partial agonist and kappa agoinst (spinal-level analgesia)

migraines
tramadol
-mu agonist

-seizures w/ SSRI and TCAs
pentazocine MOA
partial mu agoinst, kappa agoinst (spinal level analgesia)
pentazocine SE
hallucination, dependence, respiratory depression (at relatively low ceiling, can overdose)
naloxone MOA
mu antagoinst
naloxone SE
pulmonary edema
methyltrexone
reverses peripheral morphine SE w/o reversing central effect, cannot enter CNS
butophanol SE
dysphoria, hallucinations, withdrawal, respiratory depression
nalbuphine MOA
kappa agoinst, complete mu antagonist
procaine MOA
blocks Na+ ion channels preferential effect on rapidly firing>slowly firing, myelinated>unmyelinated, and smaller > larger nerve fibers
procaine SE
CNS (occurs at lower drug level): restlessness, paresthesias, tinnitus, tremors, convulsions, nystagmus, shivering, confulsions, death

CV: bradycardia, heart block, hypotension
short duration anesthetics
chloroprocaine
medium duration anesthetics
mepivacaine, lidocaine
long-duration anesthetics
bupivacaine, etidocaine
topical anesthetics
benzocaine, tetracaine, cocaine, lidocaine
ways to use local anesthetics
topical, field blocks, intravenous blocks, nerve blocks, central axis blocks (epidural, spinal)
order of sensory modalities for local anesthetics
temperature, pain, proprioception, motor blockade (least to greatest)
lidocaine
amide, short-intermediate duration
bupivicaine
long duration of action

2-4 fold greater CV toxicity

reverse by intralipid

amide
benzocaine
ester

used topically for mucesitis

can cause metremoglobinemia
cocaine
ester

blocks catecholamine reuptake

can cause seizures, arrhythmias, MI, stroke, etc.
succinylcholine MOA
nicotinic agoinst (Nm subtype) --> depolarizing (not inactivated by acetylcholinesteratse)

rapid degradation
pancuronium MOA
competitive antagonist for Nm; non-depolarizing (can be overcum by neostigmine)

metabolized by kidney or liver
what is unique about atracurium, cisatracurium and mivacurium?
metabolism is independed of hepatic and renal function
fast offset non-depolarizing muscle relaxant
cis, vec, roc
slow offset non-depolarizing muscle relaxant
curare, pancuronium
order of sensitivity to NMBs
pharyngeal muscles, limb muscles, face muscles, diaphragm (most to least sensitive)
succinylcholine SE
hyperkalemia, increased IOP, IGP, bradychardia in children, MH trigger
pancuronium SE
tolerance, tachycardia, prolonged use --> prolonged paralysis
curare SE
hypotension (via histamine release)
edrophonium
noncarbamate AchE inhibitor (short half-life, cannot be used therapeutically, diagnoses myasthenia gravis)
Baclofen MOA
activates GABAb (produce inhibitory GABA signals via second messengers) --> decreased stimulation of musces
dantrolene
decreases Ca2+ release from SR
oxycodone
oral opioid agonist, given in combination with aspirin (= percodan), acetaminophen ( = percocet)
hydrocodone
oral opiod agonist, given in combination with acetaminophen (= vicodin) and ibuprofen (=combunox)
propoxyphene
less potent opiod
rosuvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, metabolized by CYP450 2C9 (metabolite has 1/6 to 1/2 inhibitory activity)

renal and hepatic clearance

Long half life

2 fold increase in AUC in Japanese/Chinese populations
drugs rosuvastatin interacts with
cyclosporine (11-7 fold increase in ros.)

gemfibrozil (increase in ros. level)

antacid (take 2 hours after ros.)

warfarin (increase in INR)
atorvastatin
dimer, inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

metabolized by CYP450 3A4, hepatic clearance

long half-life
simvastatin
CYP450 3A4 metabolism

renal and hepatic clearance

short half-life
pravastatin
CYP450 2C9 metabolism

renal and hepatic clearance

short half-life
fluvastatin
statin
lovastatin
statin
statin SE
headache, myalgia, fatigue, GI intolerance, flu-like syptoms

increase in liver enzymes (get baseline ALT)

myopathy
gemfribrozil MOA
increases peripheral lipolysis, activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha)) and decreases hepatic TG production (via decreasing apoC-III), increase HDL via increasing apoA-I and apoA-II expression
gemfribrozil SE
GI distress, rash, myopathy, gallstones, potentiates effects of warfarin and sulfonylureas
clofibrate
less-well tolerated, gall bladder toxicity
fenofibrate
causes greater HDL increases
steps to minimize the risk of muscle toxicity with fibrate-statin combination therapy
--use statin alone for non-HDL-C goals

--use fish oils or niacin rather than fibrates

--keep the doses of the statin and fibrate low

--dose the fibrate in the AM and the statin in the PM

--avoid (cautiously use) combo in renal impairment

--assure no interactions

--teach the patient to recognize muscle symptoms

--discontinue therapy if muscle symptoms are present and CK is >10 times the upper limit of normal
Niacin MOA
1) inhibits hormone-sensitive lipase in adipose tissue

2) reduction of triglyceride synthesis reduces VLDL synthesis

3) increase peripheral lipoprotein lipase activity

4) decreased apo-A-I clearance --> decreased HDL catabolism
nicotinic acid SE
--flushing (DP1 receptor interact with PGD2), itching, headache

--hepatoxicity, GI distress

--hyperglycemia and reduced insulin sensitivity
nicotinic acid MOA
don't really know how work

-decreases hepatic production of VLDL and of apolipoprotein B
cholestyramine MOA
nonabsorbable polymer cationic resin that binds bile acids (sandy/gritty)
cholestyramine SE
GI intolerance: constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence

(at high doses steatorrhea, deficiency of lipid-soluble vitamins)

no systemic toxicity

bind other negatively charged drugs
colestipol
cholesterol-lowering resin, not used
colesevelam
cholesterol-lowering resin, used frequently

--bind other negatively charged drugs

--impede the absorption of drugs and/or fat-soluble vitamins
ezetimibe MOA
inhibits intestinal cholesteral absorption by jejunal enterocytes (no effect on absorption of lipid-soluble vitamins)

glucouronidated
ezetimibe SE
increased risk of URI
Commonly used DMARD
methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, biologics (anti-TNF-alpha, IL-1 receptor antagonist, abatacept, rituximab)
Less commonly used DMARD
azathioprine, gold, minocycline, cyclosporine, scylophosphamide, penicillamine
Immunosuppressive drugs
--NSAID,

--corticosteroids,

--calcineurin inhbitors,

--mTOR inhibitors,

--anti-metabolites,

--biologics,

--drugs used in gout
methotrexate MOA
folic acid analog, inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (prevents folate recycling) and decreases synthesis of purine nucleotides, thymidylate and serine and methionine

affects S phase

intracellular polyglutamation traps drug in cell
methotrexate SE
sensitive tissues: bone marrow, buccal and intestinal mucosa, malignant cells

--GI: ulcerative stomatitis, nausea, abdominal distress

--leukopenia and liver function alterations
Leucovorin
reduces toxic effect on normal cells by methotrexate (preferentially taken up my normal cells)
cyclophosphamide MOA
alkylating agent (destroys proliferating lymphoid cells, B cells >>> T cells)
cyclophosphamide SE
--GI: nausea, vomiting

--Bone marrow

--hemorragic cystitis (at higher doses)

--electrolyte disturbanes

--cardiotoxicity

--amenorrhea, male sterility

--alopecia
nitrogen mustards
mechlorethamine, cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, chlorambucil, pelphalan
azathioprine MOA
resembles adenine, converted into 6-MP ->->-> incorporated into DNA -> cell death

toxic to B and T lymphocytes after antigenic stimulation (cellular and humora immunity)
azathioprine SE
--GI irritation at high doses

--bone marrow depression (more likely with polymorphic TPMT deficiency)

--requires xanthine oxidase for inactivation

--skin rashes, hepatitis, intersitial pneumonitis
mycophenolate mofetil
--inhibitor of IMP dehydrogenase (required for de novo synthesis of GMP)

--S phase specific

--inhibits T and B cell responses

--meabolized to mycophenolic acid by tissue and plasma esterases

--MPA gets glucoronidated for renal excretion
leflunomide
inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis (treament for rheumatoid arthritis)
cyclosporine
--acts on T cells

--binds to cycophilin, complex inhibits calcineurin (protein phosphatase, required for IL-2 production via NFAT)

--metabolized by CYP3A4

blocks IL-2, IL-4, IFN gamma, TNF alpha, CD 40 L



variable bioavailability, liver insufficiency and dose adjustment according to CSS
Neoral
has slightly increased and less variable bioavailabilty as cyclosporine

NOT bioequivalent and cannot be used interchangeably
cyclosporine SE
--nephrotoxicity (afferent arteriolar constriction, tubular toxicity, thrombotic microanglopathy, chronic vascular and tubular toxicity, magnesium wasting, hyperkalemia)

--hypertension

--tremor, seizures

--gum hyperplasia, hirsutism

--hepatotoxicity

--anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
tacrolimus MOA
binds FKBP, complex inhibits calcineurin

10-100 more potent than cyclosporine

metabolized by CYP3A4

less nephrotoxic

dose according to Css
tacrolimus SE
--glucose intolerance

--nephrotoxicity (afferent arteriolar constriction, tubular toxicity, thrombotic microanglopathy, chronic vascular and tubular toxicity, magnesium wasting, hyperkalemia)

--hypertension

--tremor, seizures

--gum hyperplasia, hirsutism

--hepatotoxicity

--anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
sirolimus MOA
binds FKBP and inhibits mTOR (blocks T and B cell proliferation)

metabolized by CYP3A4
sirolimus SE
--less nephrotoxic than tacrolimus

--hyperlipidemia and thrombocytopenia (not seen in tacrolimus)

--additive or synergic nephrotoxicity with CSA

--antiproliferative (impaired wound healing)
everolimus
similar to sirolimus
antithymocyte globulin MOA
deplete T cells by inducing complement-mediated lysis and antibody-depended cell-mediated cytotoxicity
antithymocyte globulin SE
--'flu-like' symptoms

--cytokine release syndrome (fever, chills, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, pulmonary edema and cardiovascular collapse)

--vascular leak syndrome

--local pain and erythema

--hypersensitivity/anaphylactic reactions

--rescue of acute rejection
muromonab
--murine monoclonal

--CD3 on surface of T cells (thymocytes and mature T cells)

--cytokine release syndrome is less with second generation of CD3 antibodies
alemtuzumab
--first approved fully humanized monoclonal

--bind to CD52 on mature (normal and malignant) B and T lymphocytes

--SE: myelosuppression and opportunistic infections
basiliximab
--bind to CD25 (alpha subunit of IL-2 receptor) on activated lymphocites

--no significant T cell depletion

--low incidence of adverse effects
daclizumab
--bind to CD25 (alpha subunit of IL-2 receptor) on activated lymphocites

--no significant T cell depletion

--low incidence of adverse effects
abatacept
fusion protein of human IgG to CTLA4 (which binds to CD80 and 86 on APC), blocks T cell activation

--used for refractory rheumatoid arthritis
entanercept MOA
--soluble receptor dimer

--TNFR linked to Fc portion of human IgG

--treats moderate to severe RA (refractory to DMARDS), high TNF-alpha levels, long half-life
entanercept SE
URI/TB, diarrhea, headache, sinusitis/rhinits
infliximab MOA
monoclonal antibody that binds to soluble and transmembrane forms of TNF alpha (treats severe Crohn's disease and RA)
adalimumab
anti-TNF alpha monoclonal antibody used to treat RA
infliximab SE
nausea, fatigue, vomiting, URI
allopurinol MOA
--hypoxanthine analog (inhibits xanthine oxidase, which converts xanthine to uric acid)

--metabolized by XO to alloxanthine (also XO inhibitor) and excreted renally
allopurinol SE
--nephrolithiasis

--skin rash, GI, headache, leukopenia

--severe skin rahs, hepatitis, eosinophilia

--can precipated acute gouty arthritis (used with colchicine)

--inhibits metabolism and inactivation of mercatopurine, azathioprine, theophylline and warfarin
cholchicine MOA
--binds tubulin (impairs neutorphil motibility)

-- inhibits oxidation of glucose nad subsequent lactic acid production in neutrophils

--used for prophylaxis against gout attacks
cholchicine SE
--GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

--Bone marrow: temporary leukopenia followed by leukocytosis, aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis with long-term use

--alopecia

--long term use can lead to myopathy
probenecid MOA
competes with uric acid for weak acid carrier transporter (inhibits uric acid reabsorption)
probenecid SE
--GI, skin rash, stone formation

--inhibits renal excretion of penicillins, indomethacin, and sulfonylureas
sulfinpyrazone
similar to probenecid, has antiplatelet effects (inhibits platelet granule release, adherence to subendothelial cells, and prostaglandin syntheisis)
sulfasalazine MOA
minimal absorption of the drug in the upper GI tract, bacteria break azo bond and free salicylate derivative (local anti-inflammatory molecule)

--treats IBD and RA
sulfasalazine SE
sulfa allergy (rash, fever, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hepatitis, nephritis, bone marrow suppression)
hypnosis
loss of awareness/perception of the environment
sedation
decreased responsiveness but can arouse to full awareness
amnesia
loss of remembrance of events (retrograde, anterograde)
analgesia
conscious insensibility to pain
what do inhaled anesthetics do?
--muscle relaxation (i.e. uterus, bronchial smooth muscle)

--depress ventilation and response to CO2/O2

--trigger malignant hyperthermia

--analgesia

--hypnosis

--amnesia

--abolition of autonomous reflexes
meyer-overton
--lipid solubility best correlates with inhaled anesthetic potency

--inhaled anesthetics insert themselves into lipid bilayers and disrupt ion channel function
direct receptor effects of inhaled anesthetics
--anesthetics bind to GABAa (and other) receptor complexes in the brain

--direct receptor-based effects inhibit excitatory neurotransmission and enhance inhibitory neurotransmitter action
solubilities order of inhaled anesthetics
Nitrous Oxide, Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, Halothane (most to least soluble)
stages of anesthesia
1) alert to loss of consciousness

2) Hyperexcitability

3) surgical anesthesia

4) Coma
MAC
minimum alveolar concentration (alveolar concentration of anesthetic at which 50% of patients cease to move when exposed to noxious stimulus)
MAC awake
the MAC at which consciousness is lost
MAC classic
MAC at which movement no longer occurs
MAC BAR
MAC at which BP and HR no longer change with stimulation
Factors that increase MAC
--hyperthermia

--chronic ETOH use

--increased catechol level

--daytime
Factors that decrease MAC
--hypothermia

--pregnancy

--hypotension

--hypoxemia

--acute ETOH use

--nighttime
Halothane SE
arrhythmic, hepatitis, metabolized by liver
isoflurane SE
tachycardia, pungent, most common
desflurane SE
most pungent, auonomic hyperactivity
sevoflurane
least pungent, nephrotoxic metabolite
nitrous oxide
teratogenic, not metabolized
diazepam
--GABAa to enhance Cl-flux

--produces hypnosis and amnesia (non-analgesic)

--tolerance and withdrawal

--minimal cardiovascular effects when used alone (significant effect when given with narcotics)

--CAN DEPRESS RESPIRATION

--Known sleep inducer

--reversible with flumazenil
lorazepam
--GABAa to enhance Cl-flux

--produces hypnosis and amnesia (non-analgesic)

--tolerance and withdrawal

--minimal cardiovascular effects when used alone (significant effect when given with narcotics)

--CAN DEPRESS RESPIRATION

--Known sleep inducer

--reversible with flumazenil
midazolam
--GABAa to enhance Cl-flux

--produces hypnosis and amnesia (non-analgesic)

--tolerance and withdrawal

--minimal cardiovascular effects when used alone (significant effect when given with narcotics)

--CAN DEPRESS RESPIRATION

--Known sleep inducer

--reversible with flumazenil
thiopental
--GABAa to enhance Cl- flux,

--barbiturate,

--produces hypnosis and amnesia

--produces tolerance and withdrawal

--acidic structure (high pH to stay water soluble)

--depresses ventilation, venous tone, and contractility

--acute intermittent porphyria

--reduce brain O2 consumption

--more potent in hemorrhagic shock
methohexital
--GABAa to enhance Cl- flux,

--barbiturate,

--produces hypnosis and amnesia

--produces tolerance and withdrawal

--acidic structure (high pH to stay water soluble)

--depresses ventilation, venous tone, and contractility

--acute intermittent porphyria

--reduce brain O2 consumption

--more potent in hemorrhagic shock
pentobarbital
--GABAa to enhance Cl- flux,

--barbiturate,

--produces hypnosis and amnesia

--produces tolerance and withdrawal

--acidic structure (high pH to stay water soluble)

--depresses ventilation, venous tone, and contractility

--acute intermittent porphyria

--reduce brain O2 consumption

--more potent in hemorrhagic shock
propofol
--acts on GABAa receptor, also acetylcholine and glycine

--produces hypnosis and amnesia

--depresses ventilation and circulation

--most hypotensive of all IV agents

--no tolerance effect

--most reliable offset

intraliid emulsion (eggs)

--contraindicated in children
etomidate
--Acts on GABAa receptor

--does not decrease BP, RR, respiratory drive

--myoclonus

--suppresses adrenal synthesis

--produces hypnosis and amnesia

--minimal eff
ketamine
--produce analgesia and dissociated anesthetic state, hypnosis

--releases endogenous catecholamines (increases BP, HR, bronchodilator)

--raises ICP

--minimal effects on respiratory drive

--causes nightmares

--inhibit excitatory glutamate signalling NMDA

(PCP derivative)
dexmedetomidine
--shuts down catecholamine synthesis

--alpha2 agonist

--produces hypnosis and amnesia also analgesia

--minimal respiratory depression

--bradycardia and hypotension

--relatively slow onset
delirum
1) acute onset or fluctuating course

2) inattention

3) disorganized thinking

4) altered level of consciousness

1) and 2) required; need either 3) or 4)
benzodiazepine and narcotic
synergistic sedative and hypotensive responses, respiratory depression
substance abuse
--a maladaptive patter of substance use

--clinically significant impairment or distress

--one or more of the following (recurrent use resulting in failure to fulfill major role obligations; recurrent use in situations where it is physically hazardous; recurrent substance-related legal problems; continued use despite persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the drug; not meeting criteria for substance dependence
substance dependence
1) tolerance

2) withdrawal

3) substance is often taken in larger amounts or a longer period of time than was intended

4) persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use

5) great deal of time spent trying to obtain, using, or recovering from substance

6) important activities are given u or reduced because of use

7) use continued despite knowledge of problems related to the drug

need at least 3
classes of abused drugs
--stimulants/anorectics

--sedatives/tranquilizers

--hallucinogens

--cannabinoids

--opiods

--inhalants (most dangerous)

--ethanol

--nicotine

--methylxanthines

--dissociatives (ketamines)

--steroids
schedule 1
potential for abuse; no currently accepted medical use

(heroin, LSD, mescaline, peyote, cannabis, MDMA)
schedule 2
high potential for abuse; accepted medical use

(amphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, merperidine, methylphenidate, morphine, oxycontin, methamphetamine, pentobarbital, secobarbital)
schedule 3
intermediate potential for abuse; medical use

(anabolic steroids, acetaminophen with codeine, aprobarbital, butalbital, ketamine, paregoric, pentobarbital rectal suppository, thiopental
schedule 4
low potential for abuse, medical use

(alprazolam, butorphanol, chloral hydrate, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, flurazepam, phenobarbital, propoxyphene, zolpidem)
schedule 5
very low potential for abuse

(acetaminophen or actifed with codein, robitussin AC with codeine, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine)
tolerance
--rightward shift in dose-response curve

--more drug needed to achieve same effect, or, diministed effect from same dose

--tolerance depends on the drug and on the outcome measure
physical dependence
--adverse symptoms experienced upon abrupt cessation of chronic use of a drug

--does not occur with all abused drugs

--does occur with some drugs that are not abused (e.g. anticholinergics)

--a common, but not defining characteristic of abused drugs
cocaine MOA
blocks reupdate of DA, NE, and 5HT (serotonin)
amphetamine MOA
facilitates release of DA, NE, and 5HT
heroin
mu opiod receptor agonist, indirect actions on DA
nicotine
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, indirect actions on DA
marijuana
endogenous cannabinoid receptor agonist CB1; indirect actions on DA
alcohol
actions on many receptor types (GABAa, serotonin, opiod, DA, glutamate)
hallucinogens
serotonin 2A and 2C receptors, indirect actions on DA
MDMA MOA
--stimulates serotonin release from presynapitc vesicles

--blocks reuptake through occupation of SERT

--MAOI

--also dopamine and noradrenaline release

--metabolized by the liver CYP2D6
how to treat alcohol withdrawal
acute: treat symptoms
how to treat stimulant overdose
benzodiazepine to manage anxiety
how to treat sedative withdrawal
long-acting barbituate (phenobarbital, gradual dose reduction)
how to treat hallucinogent intoxication
talking down, reassurance, benzodiazepines or neuroleptics without anticholinergic effects
howt to treat opiate intoxication
nalorphine or naloxone
how to treat opiate withdrawal
methadone in gradually decreasing doses; clonidine to reduce symptoms
how to treat phencyclidine intoxication
haloperidol or theothixene, diazepam relieves some symptoms
symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
alcohol craving, tremor/instability, nausea, sleep disturbance, tachycardia, hypertension, sweating, perceptual distortion, seizures, delirium tremens (severe agitation, confusion, visual hallucinations, fever/sweating, tachycardia/diarrhea, dilated pupils)
alcohol withdrawal delirium:
assess for malnutrition, anemia, gastritis, cirrhosis, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration
stimulant overdose symptoms
delusions, paranoia, dilated pupils, increased heart rate, blood pressure, temperature
barbiturate withdrawal symptoms
anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, visual hallucinations, nausea and vomiting, delirium, seizures
hallucinogen intoxication symptoms
perceptual distortions, paranoia, intense anxiety, visual hallucinations, feeling of invulnerability, religious experience
opiate intoxication symptoms
nausea, euphoria, drowsiness, apathy, constipation, analgesia, decreased heart rate and body temperature, slurred speech, pupil constriction
opiate withdrawal symptoms
anxiety, nausea, hot and cold flashes, yawning, persping, tearing, pupils dilated and unresponsive to light, gooseflesh, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia
phencyclidine intoxication
hostile, agitated, suspicious, paranoid, ataxic, dissociation of somatic sensation, sensorium clouded, position sense is impaired, muscle rigidity, spasticity
types of substance abuse therapies
agonist therapies, antagonist therapies, aversive therapies, targeting other disorders that exacerbate the drug problem