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P450 inducers.
- quinidine
- barbituates
- phenytoin
- rifampin
- griseofulvin
- carbamazepine
- st. Johns wart
P450 inhibitors.
- isoniazid
- sulfonamides
- cimetidine
- ketokonazole
- erythromycin
- grapefruit juice
Antidote for benzodiazepine.
flumazenil
Antidote for opioids.
naloxone
Antidote for cyanide.
methylene blue
Antidote for organophosphate.
pralidoxime
Antidote for cholinesterase inhibitors.
atropine
Antidote for methotrexate.
leucovorin
Antidote for heparin.
protamine
Receptors that are coupled to Gq.
- H1
- alpha1
- V1
- M1
- M3
Receptors that are coupled to Gs.
- beta1,2
- D1
- H2
- V2
Receptors that are coupled to Gi.
- M2
- alpha2
- D2
1st line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.
carbamazepine
- increase Na channel inactivation
1st line treatment for partial seizures in pregnant women and children.
phenobarbital
Used for seizures of eclampsia.
benzodiazepine
- increase GABA action
Drug used to treat absence seizure.
ethosuximide (first line)
valproic acid
1st line treatment for acute seizure.
benzodiazepine
- increase GABA action
What is this drug?

- COX-2 inhibitor
- toxicity: risk of thrombosis, sulfa allergy
celecoxib
Which gout drug is this?

- depolymerize microtubules: impair leukocyte chemotaxis and degranulation
colchicine
- acute treatment
Which gout drug is this?

- inhibit reabsorption of uric acid in PCT in the kidney
- also inhibit secretion of penicillin
probenecid
Which gout drug is this?

- inhibit xanthine oxidase
- interacts with AZA and 6-MP (metabolized by xanthine oxidase)
allopurinol
- also treat tumor lysis associated urate nephropathy
Name this drug.

- low molecular weight heparin
enoxaparin
Name this drug.

- directly inhibit thrombin without involvement of antithrombin III
Hirudin
- lepirudin
- bivalirudin
Name this drug.

- interferes with gamma-carboxylation of vitamin K dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX, X and protein C and S.
warfarin
- increase PT
- teratogenic
Name this drug:

- inhibit platelet aggregation by irreversibly blocking ADP receptors -> inhibit GPIIb/IIIa expression -> inhibit fibrinogen binding
- used for coronary stenting, decrease incidence of thrombotic stroke
- clopidogrel
- ticlopidine
Name this drug:

- monoclonal antibody for GPIIa/IIIb
abciximab
Name this drug:

- folic acid analog that inhibit dihydrofolate reductase -> decreased dTMP -> decreased DNA synthesis
- toxicity: myelosuppression (reversible with leucovorin), fatty liver change
methotrexate
- used for leukemia, lymphoma
- choriocarcinoma
- abortion, ectopic pregnancy
- RA, psoriasis
Name this drug:

- pyrimidine analogue covalently complexes folic acid -> inhibit thymidylate synthase -> decreased dTMP
- toxicity not reversible with lucovorin, photosensitivity
5-FU
- colon cancer
- basal cell carcinoma
Name this drug:

- block de novo purine synthesis
- acitvated by HGPRT, metabolized by xanthine oxidase (toxicity with allopurinol)
6-MP
- leukemias
- lymphomas (not CLL or Hodgkins)
Name this drug:

- inhibit DNA polymerase
- treat AML
araC (cytarabine)
- cytotixicity: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia
Name some alkylating agents.
- cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide: hemorrhagic cystitis (preventable with mesna)
- nitosoureas
- cisplatin: nephrotoxicity, acoustic nerve damage
- bulsulfan: pulmonary fibrosis, hyperpigmentation
Name some intercalating agents.
- doxorubicin, daunorubicin: cardiotoxicity
- dactinomycin
Name this drug:

- induce free radical formation which cause DNA breaks
- cause pulmonary fibrosis
bleomycin
- trsats testicular cancer, lymphomas
What is the ABVD regimen used for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
A: Doxorubicin (adriamycin)
B: bleomycin
V: vinblastin
D: Dacarbazine
Name this drug:

- inhibit ribonucleotide reductase
- s phase specific
- increase fetal hemoglobin
hydroxyurea
- used for melanima, CML, sickle cell anemia
Name this drug:

- inhibit topoisomerase II, increase DNA degradation
- G2 , S phase specific
etoposide
Name this drug:

- trigger apoptosis
- cause cushing like symptoms, immunosuppression, cataracts, acne, oeteoporosis, peptic ulcers, hyperglycemia, hypertension, psychosis
prednisone
Name this drug:

- estrogen receptor antagonist in breast, agonist in bone, partial agonist in endometrium
- increased risk of endometrial cancer, hot flashes
tamoxifen
Name this drug:

- estrogen receptor antagonist in breast and endometrium, agonist in bone
raloxifene
Name this drug:

- monoclonal antibody against HER-2 receptor
- cardiotoxicity
trastuzumab
Name this drug:

- bcr-abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor
imatinib (Gleevac)
Name this drug:

- M phase alkaloids
- block polymerization of microtubules
- vincristine: neurotoxicity, paralysis ileus
- vinblastine: marrow suppression
Name this drug:

- M phase agent
- hyperstabilize polymerized microtubules
Paclitaxel (taxols)
Drug to use in malaria for patients with psoriasis.
chloroquine contraindicated because it will worsen psoriasis.

should use combination drug
- proguanil
- atovaquone
Treatment for ALS.
Riluzole: inhibit glutamic neurotransmission
Mechanism of phenytoin and carbamazepine.
increase Na+ inactivation
- treat partial seizure (simple complex)
- treat generalized seizure (tonic clonic)
- phenytoin is also antiarrhythmic IB
Mechanism of lamotrigine.
- block voltage gated Na channels
- treat partial seizure (simple complex)
- treat generalized seizure (tonic clonic)
Mechanism of gabapentin.
- increase GABA release
- treat partial seizure (simple complex)
- treat generalized seizure (tonic clonic)
Mechanism of topiramate.
- block voltage gate Na channel and increase GABA action
- treat partial seizure (simple complex)
- treat generalized seizure (tonic clonic)
Mechanism of phenobarbital.
- increase GABA action
- treat partial seizure (simple complex)
- treat generalized seizure (tonic clonic)
- used as induction anesthetics
- good in kinds and pregnant women
Mechanism of clopidogrel.
- irreversible block ADP receptor on platelet, preventing IIb/IIIa expression
- used in acute coronary syndrome, coronary stenting
- toxicity: neutropenia
Mechanism of valproic acid.
- increase Na channel inactivation and increase GABA concentration
- treat partial and generalized seizures (tonic-clonic, absence)
- also treat bipolar disorder
Mechanism of ethosuximide.
- block T type Ca channel (thalmic)
- first line for absence seizure
- also treat bipolar disorder
First line treatment for status epilepticus.
benzodiazepine (increase frequency of Cl opening)
- diazepam
- lorazepam
Why is barbituate contraindicated for use of anesthesia in patients with porphyria?
barbituate induce ALA synthase
Most common anesthetic drug used for endoscopy.
benzodiazepines (midazolam)
Mechanism of dantrolene.
- prevent release of Ca from SR of skeletal muscle
- used in malignant hyperthermia (halothane) and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (antipsychotics)
Signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome caused by antipsychotics.
- rigidity
- myoglobinuria
- autonomic instability
- hyperpyrexia
Signs of tardive dyskinesia caused by antipsychotics.
- stereotypical oral-facial movements (DA receptor sensitization)
Name some TCAs.
immipramine
amitryptyline
desipramine
nortriptyline
clomipramine
doxepin
amoxapine
Name some MAO inhibitors.
phenelzine
tranylcypromine

- increase amine neurotransmitters
- toxicity: hypertensive crisis with tyramine ingestion
What type of drug is this?

- hypertensive crisis with tyramine ingestion
- contraindicated with SSRI or merperidine (serotinin syndrome)
MAO inhibitors
This MAO inhibitor has more anticholinergic effect.

- can trigger narrow angle glaucoma
- good for use in parkison patients
amytryptyline
Signs of serotonin syndrome.
- hyperthermia
- muscle rigidity
- cardiovascular collapse
Name this antidepressant.

- used for smoking sessation
- may cause seizure in bulimic patients
- do not cause sexual side effects
bupropion
- mechanism unknown
Name this antidepressant.

- inhibit serotonin, NE, DA reuptake
- also used in generalized anxiety disorder
venlafaxine
Name this antidepressant.

- alpha 2 antagonist (increase NE and serotonin release)
- 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 antagonist
- toxicity: sedation, increased appetite, dry mouth
Mirtazapine
Name this antidepressant.

- inhibit serotonin reuptake
- toxicity: sedation, nausea, priapism, postural hypertension
trazodone
This drug is often used in patients undergoing chemo to increase appetite.
megestrol acetate (similar to progesterone)
What is this asthma medication? what are some toxicities?

- phosphodiesterase inhibitor
- adenosine antagonist
theophylline
- sinus tachycardia
- tremors
- seizures
Mechanism of this drug:

- ipratopium
- competitive block muscarinic receptors
- used for asthma prevention and COPD
List some 1st generation H1 blockers.
diphenhydramine
dimenhydrinate
chlorpheniramine
List some 2nd generation H1 blockers.

these do not cross BBB and have no anticholinergic effect
loratidine
fexofenadine
desloratadine
cetirizine
Mechanism and toxicity of sulfonureas.

- glipizide
- glyburide
- glimerpiride
Mechanism:
- bind to ATP-dependent K channel -> inhibit K efflux -> depolarizing beta cell -> Ca influx to the cell -> increased insulin release

Toxicity
- hypoglycemia
- weight gain
- photosensitivity
- avoid in severe liver disease
Which drug class has similar mechanism as sulfonylurea?
meglinide
- shorter acting
- different binding site on ATP-dependent K channel
Mechanism of this drug:

exenatide
- GLP-1 analogue: stimulate amylin release, inhibit brain center, inhibit glucagon
- treat DM2
Mechanism of this drug:

sitagliptin
- DDP4 inhibitor: decrease GLP-1 breakdown
- treat DM2
Mechanism of this drug:

pramlintide
- amylin analogue: slow gastric emptying, inhibit brain center, inhibit glucagon secretion
- treat both DM1 snf DM2
Mechanism of this drug:

alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- acarbose
- miglitol
- inhibit enzymes in small intestine brush boarder and pancreatic amylase -> decreased carbohydrate digestion
- DM2 treatment
- contraindicated in IBD
Mechanism and toxicity of this drug:

metformin
- enhance glucose utilization in mucle and liver by increasing glucose transporters at the cell surface
- decrease FFA
- toxicity: decrease in B12, lactic acidosis, netallic taste
Mechanism of this drug:

thiazolidinediones
- rosiglitazone
- pioglitazone
- bind to PPAR -> decrease liptin, increase adiponectin, decreased insulin resistance
- toxicity: risk of fracture in women (osteoporosis)
Mechanism of selegiline.
- MAO-B inhibitor: increase DA
Mechanism of clozapine.
- block D4 receptor: treats negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Name a drug that treat epileptic encephalopathy.
felbamate
Mechanism of paroxetine.
- selective serotonin reuptake
Mechanism of baclofen.
- GABA agonist
Name a GABA antagonist.
picrotoxin
Mechanism of strychnine.
- glycine receptor blocker
- anticonvulsive
Mechanism of phencyclidine (PCP).
NMDA antagonist
Treatment for leshmaniasis.
sodium stibogluconate
Treatment for toxoplasmosis.
sulfadiazine + pyrimethamine
- inhibit folate synthesis
Drug for MAC prevention.
azithromycin
appetite suppressants.
- fenfluramine
- phentermine

cause pulmonary HTN -> RVH -> sudden cardiac death
Mechanism of this drug:

- misoprostol
- PGE1 analogue: increase mucous barrier, decrease acid secretion
- Toxocity: diarrhea, abortifacient
Mechanism of this drug:

PPI
- omeprazole
- lansoprazole
- irreversibly inhibit H/ATP pump in stomach parietal cells
Name this drug:

Toxicity
- P450 inhibitor
- antiandrogenic: increase prolactin, gynecomastia, impotence
- cross BBB: confusion, dizziness, headaches
- cross placenta
cimetidine
Mechanism of this drug:

- ondensetron
5-HT3 antagonist
- antiemetic
- cause constipation, headache
Mechanism of this drug:

- metoclopramide
- D2 receptor antagonist
- prokinetic agent: used for diabetic and post-surgery gastroparesis
- toxicity: parkinsonian effect, restlessness
- contraindicated in small bowel obstruction
Mechanism of this drug:

- infliximab
monoclonal antibody to TNF cytokine
- used for IBD
Side effects of antacids.
- hypokalemia
Side effects of this drug:

ethanbutol
- inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting arabinosyl transferase
- optic neuritis
- red-gree color blindness
- peripheral neuropathy
- arthralgia
- vertical nystagmus
Name some short acting benzodiazepines.
- alprazolam
- triazolam
- oxazepam
Name some medium acting benzodiazepines.
- estazolam
- lorazepam
- temazepam
Name some long acting benzodiazepines.
- chlordiazepoxide
- clorazepate
- diazepam
- flurazepam
Side effects of this drug:

aminoglycoside
- bacteriocidic
- inhibit initiation complex formation by binding to 30s
- ototoxicity
- nephrotoxicity
- teratogen
Side effects of this drug:

tertracyclin
- bind to 30s, prevent attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA
discoloration of teeth
inhibit bone growth in children
contraindicated in pregnancy
Mechanism of this drug:

macrolides
- bind to 50s
- block translocation -> block translation
Side effects of this drug:

chloramphenicol
- inhibit 50s peptidyltransferase activity
- anemia
- aplastic anemia
- gray baby syndrome (they lack liver UDP-glucuronyl transderase)
Why can't you take doxycyclin with milk, antacids, or iron-containing preparations?
divalent cations inhibit its absorption in the gut
Mechanism of this drug:

clindamycin
- block peptide bond formation at 50s
Name some penicillinase resistant penicillins.
- methicillin
- nafcillin (for staph)
- dicloxacillin
Mechanism of penicillin.
prototype beta-lactam
- bind penicillin-binding protein
- block transpeptidase cross-linking of cell wall
- activate autolytic enzymes
Name this drug:

Mechanism
- penicillinase sensitive beta-lactam
- combined with clavulanic acid (a penicillinase inhibitor)
Ampicillin, amoxicillin
- gram positives
- gram negative rods: enterococci
Medications that can be used to treat pseudomonas.
- piperacillin
- 3rd gen cephalosporin (ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime)
- 4th gen cephalosporin: cefepime
- fluroquinolones (contraindicated in pregnancy)
Spectrum of 1st gen cephalosporin
- gram +
- Protus, E. coli, Klebsiella
Spectrum of 2nd gen cephalosporin.
- gram +
- H. infuenza, Enterobacter, Neisseria, Protus, E. coli, Klebsiella, Serratia
Spectrum of 3rd gen cephalosporin.
- gram -: serious infections resistant to other beta-lactams, meningitis
Spectrum of 4th gen cephalosporin.
- pseudomonas
- gram+
Mechanism of this drug:

- aztreonam (a monobactam)
- monobactam resistant to beta-lactamase
- bind to PBP3, inhibit cell wall synthesis
- treat gram - rods
Spectrum of this drug:

- imipenem (a carbapenem)
broad
- gram +
- gram -
- anaerobes
- drug of choice for enterobacter
Name this antibiotic:

- always administered with cilastatin (inhibitor of renal duhydropeptidase I) to decrease inactivation in renal tubules
imipenum
Side effects of this drug:

vancomycin
- nephrotoxicity
- ototoxicity
- thrmobophlebitis
- red-man syndrome (diffuse flushing): preventable with antihistamines
Name this lipid lowering drug and its side effects:

- HMG-coA reductase inhibitor
statins
- myalgia
- increase liver enzyme
Name this lipid lowering drug and its side effects:

- inhibit VLDL synthesis
- increase lipoprotein lipase activity
- decrease reklease of FFA
Niacin
- facial flushing and pruritis
- increase liver enzymes
- avoid in diabetics (increase glucose)
- avoid in gout (increase uric acid)
- avoid use with statins (increase myalgia)
Name this lipid lowering drug and its side effects:

- increase lipoprotein lipase activity
- decrease TG
Fibrates
- gall stones
- increase liver enzymes
- potentiate warfarin
- myosiits
- may increase LDL
Which lipid lowering drug may increase TG?
bile acid binding resin
- used in young and pregnant people
Name this lipid lowering drug:

- cholesterol absorption inhibitor
ezetimibe
- do not use with liver disease
- may cause gall stones
Name this lipid lowering drug:

- inhibit acyl coA
- decrease macrophage storage of cholesterol
avasimibe
- does not reduce cholesterol levels
- just prevent plaque formation
Name some digoxin toxicity.
- AV block
- ventricular tachycardia
- hyperkalemia
- yellow halo arround eyes
Treatment for iron poisoning.
deferoxamine
Side effect:

- methotrexate
- myelosuppression (reversible with leucovorin)
- liver toxicity: fatty liver
Side effect:

- 5-FU
- myelosuppression (not reversible with leucovorin)
- photosensitivity
- can rescue with thymidine
Side effect:

- cyclophosphamide
- hemorrhagic cystitis (prevented with mesna)
Side effect:

vincristine
- peripheral neuropathy
- paralytic ileus
Side effect:

imatinib (gleevac)
fluid retention
Side effect:

trastuzumab (HER2 antibody)
cardiotoxicity