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Ch. 11: Antihypertensive Agents
Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Ace inhibitors
Captopril and enalapril (-PRIL ending) are
Ace inhibitors
SE of ACE inhibitors
Dry cough, hyperkalemia
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in
pregnancy and with K+
Losartan and valsartan block
Angiotensin receptor
Angiotensin receptor blockers do NOT cause
Dry cough
Block L-type calcium channel
Calcium channel blockers
CCB contraindicated in CHF
Verapamil
CCB with predominate effect on arteriole dilation
Nifedipine
SE of CCB
Constipation, edema, and headache
Reduce heart rate, contractility, and O2 demand
Beta-blockers
B-blockers that are more cardioselective
Beta C2001-selective blockers
Cardioselective Beta 1-blockers
Atenolol, acebutolol, and metoprolol
Beta-blockers should be used cautiously in
Asthma (bronchospastic effects), diabetes (block signs of hypoglycemia) and peripheral vascular disease
Non-selective Beta-blocker also used for migraine prophylaxis
Propranolol
SE of beta blockers
Bradycardia, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, decrease in HDL, and increase in Triglycerols (TG)
Alpha 1selective blockers
Prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin (-AZOSIN ending)
Non-selective Alpha1blockers use to treat pheochromocytoma
Phenoxybenzamine
For rebound HTN from rapid clonidine withdrawal
Phentolamine
A1a-selective blocker with no effects on HTN used for BPH
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
SE of alpha blockers
Orthostatic hypotension (especially with first dose) and reflex tachycardia
Presynaptic Alpha 2 agonist used in HTN, and acts centrally
Clonidine, and methyldopa
SE of methyldopa
Positive Comb's test, depression
Methyldopa is contraindicated in
Geriatrics due to its CNS (depression) effects
SE of clonidine
Rebound HTN, sedation, dry mouth
Direct vasodilator of arteriolar smooth muscle
Hydralazine
SE of hydralazine
Lupus-like syndrome
Arterial vasodilator that works by opening K+ channels
Minoxidil
SE of minoxidil
Hypertrichosis
IV Drug used Hypertensive Crisis
Nitroprusside
Nitroprusside vasodilates
Arteries and veins
Toxicity caused by nitroprusside and treatment
Cyanide toxicity treated with sodium thiosulfate
SelectiveB1 Receptor blockers that may be useful in treating patients even though they have asthma
Acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol
Combined alpha and beta blocking agents that may have application in treatment of CHF
Labetalol and carvedilol
Beta blockers partial agonist activity (intrinsic sympathomimetic activity) cause some bronchodilation and may have an advantage in treating patients with asthma
Pindolol and acebutolol
This beta blocker lacks local anesthetic activity (decreases protective reflexes and increases the risk of corneal ulceration) and used in treating glaucoma
Timolol
This parenteral beta blocker is a short acting (minutes)
Esmolol
This beta blocker is the longest acting
Nadolol
These beta blockers are less lipid soluble
Acebutolol and atenolol
This beta blocker is highly lipid soluble and may account for side effects such as nightmares
Propranolol
Clinical uses of these agents include treatment of HTN, angina, arrhythmias, and chronic CHF
Beta blockers
Toxicity of these agents include bradycardia, AV blockade, exacerbation of acute CHF, signs of hypoglycemia may be masked (tachycardia, tremor, and anxiety)
Beta blockers
Ch. 13: Heart Failure
MOA of Cardiac glycosides (eg. digoxin)
Indirectly increase intracellular calcium and cardiac contractility by inhibit Na+/K+ ATPase
Digoxin is used in
Atrial fibrillation and CHF
Digoxin toxicity can be precipitated by
Hypokalemia
Antidote for digoxin toxicity
Digibind
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors that increase mortality and have been found to have NO beneficial effects
Amrinone and milrinone
SE of amrinone
Thrombocytopenia
Beta 1 agonists used in acute CHF
Dobutamine and dopamine
Diuretics work in CHF by
Reducing preload
Beta blockers work in CHF by
Reducing progression of heart failure (never use in acute heart failure)
Peptide drug used to treat CHF
Nesiritide (BNP)
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Increasing sodium excretion and decreases arterial and venous tone
SE of nesiritide
Excessive hypotension and kidney failure
Agent used in CHF that is a selective alpha and nonselective beta blocker
Carvedilol
Agent used in acutely decompensated CHF resembling natriuretic peptide
Nesiritide (Natrecor)
Ch. 14: Antiarrhythmic agents
MOA of class I A (eg. Procainamide), class IB (eg. Lidocaine), and class IC (eg. Flecainide) antiarrhythmics
Sodium channel blockers
SE of procainamide
Lupus-like syndrome
Limiting side effect of Quinidine
Prolongs QT interval
Other side effects of Quinidine
Thrombocytopenic purpura, and CINCHONISM
Major drug interaction with Quinidine
Increases concentration of Digoxin
DOC for management of acute Ventricular arrhythmias
Lidocaine
DOC for digoxin induced arrhythmias
Phenytoin
SE of phenytoin
Gingival hyperplasia
Class of anti-arrhythmics that has a pro-arrhythmic effect (CAST trial), therefore are used as last line agents
Class IC (flecainide, propafenone, moricizine)
Class II antiarrhythmics are
B-blockers
Antiarrhythmic that exhibits Class II and III properties
Sotalol
Side effect of sotalol
prolongs QT and PR interval
Used intravenously for acute arrhythmias during surgery
Esmolol
Anti-arrhythmics that decrease mortality
B-blockers
MOA of class III antiarrhythmics
Potassium channel blockers
Class III antiarrhythmic that exhibits properties of all 4 classes
Amiodarone
Specific pharmacokinetic characteristic of amiodarone
Prolonged half-life, up to six weeks
Antiarrhythmic effective in most types of arrhythmia
Amiodarone
SE of Amiodarone
Dysfunction, photosensitivity, skin (blue smurf syndrome), Pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid and corneal deposits
MOA of class IV antiarrhythmics
Calcium channel blockers
Life threatening cardiac event that prolong QT leads to
Torsades de pointes
Agent to treat torsades de pointes
Magnesium sulfate
Drug used supraventricular arrhythmias
Digoxin
DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Adenosine
Adenosine's MOA
Activates acetylcholine sensitive K+ channels in SA and AV node
Anti-arrhythmic with 15 second duration of action
Adenosine
DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; has high efficacy and short duration of action
Adenosine
Ch. 15: Diuretics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Acetazolamide
Diuretic used for mountain sickness and glaucoma
Acetazolamide
SE of acetazolamide
Paresthesias, alkalization of the urine (which may ppt. Ca salts), hypokalemia, acidosis, and encephalopathy in patients with hepatic impairment
MOA of loop diuretics
inhibits Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransport
Site of action of loop diuretics
Thick ascending limb
SE of loop (furosemide) diuretics
Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and ototoxicity
Aminoglycosides used with loop diuretics potentiate adverse effect
Ototoxicity
Loops lose and thiazide diuretics retain
Calcium
MOA of thiazide diuretics
Inhibit Na+/Cl- cotransport
Site of action of thiazide diuretics
Work at early distal convoluted tubule
Class of drugs that may cause cross-sensitivity with thiazide diuretics
Sulfonamides
SE of thiazide (HCTZ) diuretics
Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia and hyperglycemia
Potassium sparing diuretics inhibit
Na+/K+ exchange
Diuretic used to treat primary aldosteronism
Spironolactone
SE of spironolactone
Gynecomastia hyperkalemia, and impotence
Osmotic diuretic used for increased intracranial pressure
Mannitol
ADH agonist used for pituitary diabetes insipidus
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Used for SIADH
Demeclocycline
SE of demeclocycline
Bone marrow and teeth discoloration for children under 8 years of age
Ch. 34: Coagulation Drugs
Vitamin K dependent anticoagulant
Warfarin (PT)
Warfarin is contraindicated in
Pregnancy
Anticoagulant of choice in pregnancy
Heparin
Heparin (PTT) increases activity of
Antithrombin 3
Route of administration of warfarin
Oral
Routes of administration of heparin
IM (only LMW) and IV
SE of both warfarin and heparin
Bleeding
SE of heparin
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Alternative anticoagulant used if HIT develops
Lepirudin
Antidote to reverse actions of warfarin
Vitamin K or fresh frozen plasma
Antidote to reverse actions of heparin
Protamine sulfate
MOA of aspirin
Irreversibly blocking cyclooxygenase
Agent used to treat MI and to reduce incidence of subsequent MI
Aspirin, metoprolol
SE of Aspirin
GI bleeding
Antiplatelet drug reserved for patients allergic to aspirin
Ticlopidine
SE for ticlopidine
Neutropenia and agranulocytosis
Effective in preventing TIA's
Clopidogrel and ticlopidine
Prevents thrombosis in patients with artificial heart valve
Dipyridamole
Block glycoprotein IIb/IIIa involved in platelet cross-linking
Abciximab, tirofiban and eptifibatide
MOA of thrombolytics
Degradation of fibrin clots and are administered IV
Thrombolytics are used for
Pulmonary embolism and DVT
Thrombolytic that can cause allergic reaction
Streptokinase
Thrombolytic used for acute MI and ischemic (non hemorrhagic) CVA
Tissue plasmin activator
SE of tPA
Cerebral hemorrhage
Antidote used for heparin overdose
Protamine
Antidote used for warfarin toxicity
Vitamin and Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
Antidote for tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), streptokinase
Aminocaproic acid
Ch. 36: NSAIDs
Difference between aspirin and other NSAIDS
Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase
Four main actions of NSAIDS
Anti-inflammatory, analgesia, antipyretic and antiplatelet activity
Agent used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus
Indomethacin
Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infection
Potential for development of Reye's syndrome
SE of salicylates
Tinnitus, GI bleeding
NSAID also available as an ophthalmic preparation
Diclofenac
NSAID available orally, IM and ophthalmically
Ketoralac
NSAID that is used for acute condition, such as pre-op anesthesia and has limited duration (<5 days) of use due to nephrotoxicity
Ketoralac
Newer NSAID that selectively inhibits COX-2
Celecoxib
COX 2 inhibitors may have reduced risk of
Gastric ulcers and GI Bleeding
COX 2 inhibitors should be used cautiously in pts with
Pre-existing cardiac or renal disease
Acetaminophen only has
Antipyretic and analgesic activity
SE of acetaminophen
Hepatotoxicity
Antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
N-acetylcysteine
DMARDs are slow acting drugs for
Rheumatic disease
MOA of gold salts
Alter activity of macrophages and suppress phagocytic activity of PMNs
SE of gold salts
Dermatitis of the mouth aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
Causes bone marrow suppression
Methotrexate
SE of penicillamine
Aplastic anemia and renal
Interferes with activity of T-lymphocytes
Hydroxychloroquine
Anti-malarial drug used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Hydroxychloroquine
SE of hydroxychloroquine
Retinal destruction and dermatitis
MOA of Leflunomide (newer agent)
Inhibiting Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase which leads to decreased pyrimidine synthesis
Proteins that prevent action of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha)
Infliximab and etanercept
Anti-rheumatic agent also used for ulcerative colitis
Sulfasalazine
Anti-rheumatic agent also used for Chron's disease
Infliximab
NSAID used in gout
Indomethacin
NSAID contraindicated in gout
Aspirin
MOA of Colchicine (used in acute gout)
Selective inhibitor of microtubule assembly
SE of colchicine
Kidney and liver toxicity, diarrhea
Agent used to treat chronic gout by increasing uric acid secretion
Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone
Allopurinol treats chronic gout by inhibiting
Xanthine oxidase
Ch. 43: Beta-Lactams
MOA of penicillin
Block cell wall synthesis by inhibiting peptidoglycan cross-linkage
Drug used for MRSA
Vancomycin
Vancomycin MOA
Blocks peptidoglycan synthesis
Type of resistance found with vancomycin
Point mutation
Penicillins active against penicillinase secreting bacteria
Methicillin, nafcillin, and dicloxacillin
Cheap wide spectrum antibiotic DOC of otitis media
Amoxicillin
Class of antibiotics that have 10% cross sensitivity with penicillins
Cephalosporins
PCN active against pseudomonas
Carbenicillin, piperacillin and ticarcillin
Antibiotic causing red-man syndrome, and prevention
"Vancomycin, infusion
Treatment of resistant pseudomembranous colitis
ORAL vancomycin
Cephalosporins able to cross the BBB
Cefuroxime (2nd) generation and Cefixime (3rd) generation
Drug used for N. gonorrhea in females
Ceftriaxone
Cephalosporin causes kernicterus in neonates
Ceftriaxone or cefuroxime
Lactam that can be used in PCN allergic patients
Aztreonam
Ch. 45: Aminoglycosides
Two toxicities of aminoglycosides
nephro and ototoxicity
Aminoglycoside that is least ototoxic
Streptomycin