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Nitrates (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Cause NO release -> vasodilation (veins >>> arteries); used in angina; fast tolerance, hypotension, flushing, headache
Adverse effects of statins
Hepatoxicity and muscle breakdown
Niacin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits lipolysis and reduces VLDL secretion, lowering LDL and raising HDL; hyperlipidemia; flushing and hyperuricemia
Cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits reabsorption of bile acids -> lower LDL with slight increase in HDL; unpigmented gallbladder stones and malabsorption
Ezetimibe
Prevents cholesterol reabsorption -> lower LDL
Fibrates (gemfibrozil + -fibrates) (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Upregulates LPL -> lower triglycerides, slightly inc. HDL and slightly dec. LDL; myositis and hepatoxicity
Digoxin and digitoxin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits Na/K ATPase -> indirectly inhibits Na/Ca exchanger -> inc. calcium levels -> inc. contractility; stimulates the vagus; causes cholinergic symptoms and hyperkalemia
Class 1A antiarrhythmics
Quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide; inc. AP duration and QT interval; can cause torsades de pointes, cinchonism (qunidine), procainamide (drug-induced lupus)
Class 1B antiarrhythmics
Lidocaine, mexiletine, and tocainide; dec. AP duration especially in depolarized/ischemia tissue; best following MI
Class 1C antiarrhythmics
Flecainide, propafenone; no effect on AP, used in ventricular tachycardias; do not use post-MI due to risk for arrhythmias
Class 1 antiarrhythmics (general mechanism and toxicity)
Blocks Na channels, decreasing the slope of phase 0 depolarization; toxicity exacerbated by hyperkalemia
Class 2 antiarrhythmics
Beta-blockers; reduces cAMP, slowing SA and AV node activity, increases PR interval; adverse effects include impotence, asthma exacerbation, sedation
Class 3 antiarrhythmics
Amiodarone, ibutilide, dofetilide, sotalol; K channel blockers; inc. AP duration and QT interval
Toxicity of amiodarone
Pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, thyroid dysfunction
Class 4 antiarrhythmics
Ca channel blockers; verapamil and diltiazem; dec. conduction velocity and inc. PR interval; cause constipation, flushing, and edema
Adeosine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inc. K efflux, hyperpolarizing the cell; used in supraventricular tachycardias; can cause flushing, hypotension, and chest pain
Magnseium (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Used in torsades de pointes and digoxin toxicity
Treatment for prolactinoma
Bromocriptine or cabergoline (dopamine agonists)
Treatment of secondary hyperaldosteronism
Spironolactone (or other AT2 antagonist)
Treatment of carcinoid syndrome
Octreotide (somatostatin analogues)
Rapid-acting insulins (3)
Lispro, aspart, and glulisine
Short-acting insulin (1)
Regular
Intermediate-acting insulin (1)
NPH
Long-acting insulins (2)
Glargine and detemir
Metformin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Biguanide; unknown mechanism; increases insulin sensitivity and glycolysis and decreases gluconeogenesis; can cause lactic acidosis (don't use in renal failure patients)
Tolbutamide, chlorpropamide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
First-generation sulfonylureas; close beta-cell K channels, causing depolarization and increased insulin release; causes disulfuram-like effects
Glyburide, glimepiride, glipizide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Second-generation sulfonylureas; close beta-cell K channels, causing depolarization and increased insulin release; causes hypoglycemia
Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Thiazolidinediones; activates PPAR-gamma, increasing insulin sensitivity and adiponectin levels; causes weight gain, hepatotoxicity, and heart failure
Acarbose, miglitol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors; prevent sugar hydrolysis and absorption, reducing blood sugar levels
Pramlintide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Amylin analog; reduces glucagon secretion; causes hypoglycemia
Exenatide, liraglutide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
GLP-1 analogues; increase insulin, decrease glucagon secretion; causes pancreatitis
Linagliptin, saxagliptin, sitagliptin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
DPP-4 inhibitors; increase insulin, decrease glucagon secretion; causes mild urinary/respiratory infections
Propylthiouracil (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks thyroid peroxidase and 5'-deiodinase; used to treat hyperthyroidism; causes agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, hepatotoxicity
Methimazole (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks thyroid peroxidase; used to treat hyperthyrodism; teratogenic
Levothyroxine, triiodothyronine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Thyroid hormone analogs; causes thyrotoxicosis
Oxytocin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Used to control uterine hemhorrage
Demeclocycline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
ADH antagonist used to treat SIADH; can cause photosensitivty and bone/teeth abnormalities
Glucocorticoids (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits phospholipase A2 activity and expression of COX-2; used for immune suppression; can cause Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency (if withdrawn quickly)
Cimetidine and ranitidine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
H2 antagonists; used to treat hyperchloridia; cimeditine is a P-450 inhibitor and has antiandrogenic effects, both reduce creatinine secretion
-prazoles (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Irreversibly inhibit the H/K pump; used to treat hyperchloridia; increased risk of C. difficile infection and hypomagnesemia
Bismuth, sucralfate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Coats ulcer base and protects underlying tissue
Misoprostol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
PGE1 analog that decreases acid production and increases bicarb production; used to prevent NSAID ulcers; abortifacient
Octreotide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Somatostatin analog; used to treat VIPoma and carcinoid syndrome
Toxicity of long-term antacid use
Hypokalemia
Infliximab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Anti-TNF; used to treat IBD and RA; can cause activation of latent microbes
Sulfasalazine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Combination of sulfapyridine (antibacterial) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (anti-inflammatory); used to treat IBD; causes oligospermia
Ondansetron (mechanism, use, toxicity)
5-HT3 antagonist; used as an antiemetic
Metoclopramide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
D2 antagonist; used to increase gut muscle activity and as an antiemetic; causes parkinson signs
Can be used to prevent mast cell degranulation
Cromolyn sodium
Treatment of lead poisoning
Dimercaprol and EDTA, succimer in kids
Heparin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Activates antithrombin, which inactivates thrombin and Xa; used for immediate coagulation and in pregnant women; some patients develop antibodies to platelet factor 4 (HIT)
Enoxaparin, dalteparin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Same actions as heparin, but has a longer half-life, does not have to be monitored as closely, and has a reduced risk of HIT
Warfarin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inactivated gamma-carboxylation of factors II, VII, IX, X, C, and S; used for long-term and non-immediate anticoagulation; can cause tissue necrosis, teratogenic
Alteplase, reteplase, tenecteplase (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Converts plasminogen to plasmin; used as a thrombolytic
Aspirin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and COX-2; anti-platelet and anti-inflammatory; gastric ulcers, tinnitus, Reye's syndrome in childhood viral infections
Clopidogrel, ticlodipine, prasugrel, ticagrelor (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Irreversibly blocks ADP receptors on platelets, preventing degranulation; used for acure coronary syndrome; ticlodipine causes neutropenia
Cilostazol, dipyridamole (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, increases cAMP and decreases ADP, preventing platelet degranulation; nausea, headache, facial flushing, hypotension
Abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban (mechanism, use, toxicity)
GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, preventing platelet aggregation; bleeding, thrombocytopenia
Methotrexate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, inhibiting DNA synthesis; myelosuppression, macrovesicular fatty change in liver
5-fluorouracil (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Pyrimidine analog that is activated and inhibits thymidylate synthase, inhibiting DNA synthesis; myelosuppression, photosensitivity
Cytarabine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Pyrimidine analog that inhibits DNA polymerase; leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia
Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Purine analogs that are activated by HGPRT and inhibit purine synthesis; toxicity is increased with allopurinol, causes bone marrow, GI, and liver toxicity
Dactinomycin (actinomycin D) (mechanism, use, toxicity)
DNA intercalator; used for childhood tumors; myelosuppression
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), daunorubicin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Generates free radicals that cause DNA strand breaks; dilated cardiomyopathy, myelosuppression, alopecia
Bleomycin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Generates free radicals that cause DNA strand breaks; pulmonary fibrosis with minimal myelosuppression
Cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Crosslinks DNA (must be activated by liver); myelosuppression, hemhorragic cystitis (can be minimized with mesna)
Carmustine, lomustine, semustine, streptozocin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Used to treat CNS tumors
Busulfan (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alkylates DNA; pulmonary fibrosis, hyperpigmentation
Vincristine, vinblastine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Block microtubule polymerization; vincristine causes neurotoxicity, vinblastine causes bone marro suppression
Paclitaxel (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks microtubule breakdown; myelosuppression
Cisplatin, carboplatin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Crosslinks DNA; nephrotoxicity (minimize with chloride diuresis, amifostine), acoustic n. damage
Etoposide, teniposide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits topoisomerase II; myelosuppression, GI upset, alopecia
Hydroxyurea (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase; used in cancers and HbSS disease; bone marrow suppression
Prednisone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Unknown but may trigger apoptosis in dividing cells; Cushingoid symptoms
Tamoxifen, raloxifene (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Prevents estrogen receptor binding; used in breast cancer and prevention of osteoporosis; tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer due to agonist effects
Trastuzumab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antibody against HER-2 receptor; cardiotoxicity
Imatinib (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antibody against bcr-abl tyrosine kinase
Rituximab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antibody against CD20; used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis
Vemurafenib (mechanism, use, toxicity)
B-raf kinase inhibitor (V600 mutation); used in metastatic melanoma
Bevacizumab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antibody against VEGF
Ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, ketorolac, diclofenac (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Reversible COX inhibitor; gastric ulcers, renal ischemia (due to constriction of afferent arteriole)
Celecoxib (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Reversible COX-2 inhibitor; anti-inflammatory without damage to gastric mucosa; sulfa allergy, thrombosis
Acetominophen (mechanism, use, toxicity)
COX inhibitor in the CNS (not anti-inflammatory); causes hepatic necrosis
Alendronate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Pyrophosphate analog that inhibits osteoclasts; used to treat osteoporosis, hypercalcemia, and Paget's disease; corrosive esophagitis
Allopurinol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor, reduces production of uric acid
Febuxostat (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Probenecid (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits reabsorption of uric acid in PCT
Colchine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits microtubule polymerization, preventing neutrophil extravasation
Etanercept (mechanism, use, toxicity)
TNF-alpha receptor that binds free TNF-alpha
Infliximab, adalimumab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Anti-TNF-alpha antibody
Latanoprost (mechanism, use, toxicity)
PGF2 analog that increases the outflow of aqueous humor; can cause darkening of the iris
Morphine, fentanyl, cofeine, heroin, methadone, meperidine, dextromethorphan, diphenoxylate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Mu opioid agonists that open K channels and close Ca channels, inhibting synaptic transmission; addiction, respiratory depression, constipation, miosis
Butorphanol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Mu opioid partial agonist; used to treat severe pain; causes withdrawal if being treated with full agonist
Tramadol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Weak opioid agonist that inhibits serotonin and NE reuptake; increases risk for seizures
First-line therapy for simple partial seizures
Carbamazepine
First-line therapy for complex partial seizures
Carbamazepine
First-line therapies for tonic-clonic seizures (3)
Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate
First-line therapy for absence seizures
Ethosuximide
Phenytoin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases Na channel inactivation and inhibits glutamate release; used for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures and status epilecticus prophylaxis; nystagmus, gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, megaloblastic anemia, teratogenic, drug-induced lupus, P450 inducer
Carbamazepine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases Na channel inactivation; first-line for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures and trigeminal neuralgia; agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, P450 inducer, SIADH, liver toxicity
Lamotrigine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks Na channels; used for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures; Steven-Johnson syndrome
Gabapentin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits Ca channels; used for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis, peripheral neuropathy, bipolar disorder; ataxia
Topiramate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks Na channels and increases GABA secretion; used for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures and migraine prevention; mental dulling, kidney stones, weight loss
Phenobarbital (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases GABA channel action; first-line for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures in children; P450 inducer
Valproate (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases Na channel inactivation and increases GABA levels; first-line for tonic-clonic seizures, used for simplex, complex, tonic-clonic, and myoclonic seizures; hepatotoxicity, neural tube defects, weight gain, tremor
Ethosuximide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks thalamic Ca channels; first-line for absence seizures; GI distress, Steven-Johnson syndrome
Benzodiazepines (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases frequency of GABA channel opening; first-line for status epilepticus (diazepam, lorazepam), used for eclampsia seizures (diazepam, lorazepam), anxiety, alcohol withdrawl, sleep walking, night terrors; sedation
Tiagabine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits GABA reuptake; used for simple and complex seizures
Vigabatrin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Irreversibly inhibits GABA transaminase, increasing GABA concentration; used for simple and complex seizures
Levetriacetam (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Unknown mechanism; used for simple, complex, and tonic-clonic seizures
Phenobarbital, pentobarbial, thiopental, secobarbital (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increase duration of GABA channel opening; induction of anesthesia, sedative; CNS depression, P450 inducer, contraindicated in patients with porphyrias
Triazolam, oxazepam, midazolam (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Short-acting benzodiazepines; more addictive potential
Barbituates vs. benzodiazepines (mechanism)
Increase duration vs. increase frequency
Zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
BZ1 subtype GABA channel agonists; used to treat insomnia
Ketamine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks NMDA receptor; used as an anesthetic; increases cardiac activity, hallucinations, bad dreams
Order of sensory loss when using local anesthetics
Pain -> temperature -> touch -> pressure
Succinylcholine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
ACh receptor agonist, produces sustained depolarization and desensitization; used as a paralytic; hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia, malignant hyperthermia
Tubocurarine, -curium drugs (mechanism, use, toxicity)
ACh antagonists; used as paralytics
Dantrolene (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits release of Ca from sarcoplasmic reticulum and skeletal muscle; used to treat malignant hyperthermia and neuroleptic-malignant syndrome
Levodopa/carbidopa (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Converted to dopamine by dopa decarboxylase in CNS/inhibits peripheral dopa decarboxylase activity; used to treat parkinson symptoms; can cause arrhythmias and "on/off" phenomenon
Selegiline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
MAO-B (prefers dopamine for breakdown) inhibitor, inhibits dopamine breakdown; used to treat parkinson symptoms; enhances adverse effects of levodopa
Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
ACh esterase inhibitors; used to treat Alzheimer's disease; cholinergic symptoms
Sumatriptan (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Agonist at 1B/1D serotonin receptors; used to treat acute migraines and cluster headaches; coronary vasospasm
Trifluoperzine, fluphenazine, haloperidol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
High potency antipsychotics that antagonize D2 receptors; used to treat schizoprehnia, psychosis, mania, and Tourette's; hyperprolactinemia, anti-cholinergic symptoms (dry mouth, constipation), extrapyramidal effects (dyskinesia), neuroleptic malignany syndrome, tardive dyskinesia (haloperidol)
Chlorpromazine, thioridazine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Low potency antipsychotics that antagonize D2 receptors; used to treat schizophrenia, psychosis, mania, and Tourette's; corneal deposits (chlorpromazine), retinal desporits (thioridazine)
Olanzapine, clozapine, quetiapine, risperidone, aripripazole, ziprasidone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Atypical antipsychotics with unknown mechnism; used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, and others; weight gain (olanzapine, clozapine), agranulocytosis (clozapine), seizures (clozapine), prolonged QT (ziprasidone)
Lithium (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Unknown mechanism; used for bipolar disorder and SIADH; tremor, sedation, edema, hypothyroidism, polyuria
Buspirone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Agonizes 1A serotonin receptors; used for generalized anxiety disorder; no side effects, but takes 1-2 weeks for improvement
Fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Block reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft; depression and others; sexual dysfunction, sertonin syndrome (hyperthermia, myoclonus, flushing, diarrhea, seizures)
Venlafaxine, duloxetine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Block reuptake of NE and serotonin from synaptic cleft; depression, diabetic neuropathy (duloxetine); hypertension
-iptyline, -ipramine, doxepin, amoxapine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
TCAs, block reuptake of NE and serotonin; depression, bewetting (imipramine), OCD (clomipramine); convulsions, coma, arrhythmias, sedation, hypotension, anti-cholinergic effects
Tranylcypromine, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibit breakdown of NE, serotonin, and dopamine; used for atypical depression, anxiety, and hypochondriasis; hypertensive crisis (tyramine in wine/cheese), don't use with other serotonin agonists
Bupropion (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Increases NE and dopamine; used for smoking sensation, depression; seizures
Mirtazapine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alpha-2 antagonist, increases NE and serotonin release, and serotonin receptor agonist; used for depression; sedation, increased appetite with weight gain;
Maprotiline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Blocks NE reuptake; used for depression; sedation, hypotension
Trazodone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits serotonin uptake; used for insomnia; pripism
Mannitol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Osmotic diuretic; used to treat drug overdose and increased ICP; pulmonary edema, CHF
Acetazolamide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; used for glaucoma, metabolic alklalosis; hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, ammonia toxicity, sulfa allergy
Furosemide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits NKCC channel, preventing urine concentration; used in hypertension, CHF, hypercalcemia; ototoxicity, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, nephritis, gout, sulfa allergy
Ethacrynic acid (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits NKCC channel; used in patients with furosemide (sulfa) allergy; hyperuricemia
Hydrochlorothiazide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits NaCl reabsorption in DCT and increases Ca reabsorption; hypertension and hypercalcinuria; hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, sulfa allergy
Spironolactone, eplerenone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Aldosterone receptor antagonists; hyperaldosteronism, CHF, hypokalemia; hyperkalemia (arrhythmias), antiandrogen effects with spironolactone
Triamterene, amiloride (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Block sodium channels in cortical collecting duct; hyperaldosteronism, CHF
Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril (mechanism, use, toxicity)
ACE inhibitor, leads to reduced angiotensin II levels and decreases GFR; prevents heart remodeling, hypertension, CHF; cough, angioedema, transient creatinine increase, hyperkalemia
Losartan, valsartan (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists; similar to ACE inhibitors, but do not cause cough due to normal metabolism of bradykinin
Leuprolide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
GnRH analog that acts as an agonist in pulsatile doses and an antagonist in continuous doses; used as an agonist for infertility and an antagonist for prostate cancer, fibroids, and precocious puberty; antiandrogenic
Finasteride (mechanism, use, toxicity)
5-alpha reductase inhibitor; used for BPH and male-pattern baldness
Flutamide (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Testosterone receptor antagonist; used in prostate cancer
Ketoconazole (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits 17,20-desmolase, stopping sex steroid synthesis; used to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome
Clomiphene (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Partial estrogen agonist in the hypothalamus, increases release of LH and FSH, stimulating ovulation; used for infertility and PCOS
Tamoxifen (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Estrogen receptor antagonist at the breast; used for breast cancer; partial agonist at the uterus, can cause endometrial hyperplasia
Raloxifene (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Estrogen receptor agonist at bone, inhibits osteoclast activity and stimulates osteoblast activity; used to treat osteoporosis
Anastrozole, exemestane (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Aromatase inhibitors; used in breast cancer
Mifepristone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Progesterone receptor antagonist, given with misoprostol for abortion; abortifacient; bleeding, abdominal pain
Terbutaline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Beta-2 agonist, inhibits uterine contractions
Tamsulosin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alpha-1 antagonist; used to treat BPH
Sildenafil, vardenafil (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, causing inc. cGMP levels and smooth muscle relaxation; used in erectile dysfunction; impaired blue-green vision, contradindicated with nitrates
Danazol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Partial androgen receptor agonist; used to treat endometriosis and hereditary angioedema; weight gain, acne, hirsutism, low HDL, hepatoxicity
Treat methemoglobinemia with
Methylene blue
Diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, chlorpheniramine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
(First generation) H1 antagonists; used in allergies, motion sickness, insomnia; sedation, antiadrenergic, antiserotonergic, and antimuscarinic effects due to CNS penetration
Loratadine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, cetrizine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
H1 antagonists; used in allergies; less fatigue than other antihistamines due to decreased CNS penetration
Albuterol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Short-acting beta-2 agonist; asthma
Salmeterol, formoterol (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Long-acting beta-2 agonist; asthma; tremor, arrhythmias
Theophylline (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, increases cAMP and causes bronchodilation; asthma; cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity
Ipratropium (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Muscarinic antagonist, prevents bronchoconstriction; asthma and COPD
Beclomethasone, fluticasone (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibit cytokine synthesis, reducing inflammation due to asthma
Montelukast, zafirlukast (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Leukotriene receptor antagonists; especially useful in aspirin-induced asthma
Zileuton (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Inhibits activity of 5-lipoxygenase, inhibiting leukotriene production; reduces inflammation
Omalizumab (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Anti-IgE antibody; used in refractory allergic asthma
Guaifenesin (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Thins respiratory secretions
N-acetylcysteine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Loosens mucus plugs; used in CF patients and as an antidote to acetominaphen posioning
Bosentan (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antagonizes endothelin-1 receptors, reducing vascular resistance in the pulmonary vessels; used in pulmonary hypertension
Dextromethorphan (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Antagonizes NMDA receptors, inhibiting coughing; produces opioid effects in large doses and carries mild abuse potential
Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alpha-1 agonists that reduce edema and nasal congestion; rhinitis; hypertension, quick tolerance (recurrence of symptoms despite continued treatment)
Difference in competitive vs noncompetitve inhibitors?
competitive = decrease potency, noncompetitive = decrease efficacy.
What is Km?
Inverse relation of affinity of enzyme for its substrate.
What is Vmax?
Direct proportion to enzyme concentration
What is bioavailability?
Fraction of administered drug that reaches systemic circulation unchanged.
Time to steady state depends on?
depends on half-life. Does not depend on frequency or size of dose.
What is rate of elimination in zero order kinetics?
constant amount eliminated per time.
Give three drugs that are zero order eliminated.
PEA - phenytoin, Ethanol, Aspirin.
What is the rate of elimination for first order kinetics?
A constant FRACTION is eliminted, variable by concentration!
How does ionization relate to urine pH?
Ionzied species are trapped in urine and not resorbed. Neutral can be resorbed.
How do you treat overdose of weak acid? Give drug examples.
Treat with Bicarb to make neutral. Exp: phenobarbital, methotrexate, aspirin.
How do you treat overdose of weak base? Give drug examples.
Treat with ammonium chloride. exp: amphetamines.
What is phase I drug metabolism? What pt. population loses this?
Reduction, Oxidation, hydrolysis with CYP450. Often gives neutral products. Geriatrics lose this phase.
What is phase II metaboloism? What population depend on this?
Conjugation (Glucuronidation, Acetylation, and Sulfation.) Gives charged products. Geriatrics depend on this, old people have GAS.
What is efficacy?
maximal effect a drug can produce.
What is potency?
amount of drug needed for the same effect.
What happends to efficacy when a partial agonist and full agonist are mixed?
DECREASED efficacy. fight for same binding site, full agonist cant exert full effect.
What is therapetuic index?
LD50/ED50. Median lethal dose divded by median effective dose. Safer drugs have a higher TI.
What is a therapeutic window?
Minimum effective dose to minimum toxic dose. Think of it as range of use.
What are the two types of Nicotonic receptors? What kind of messenger do they use?
1. Nicotinic - Ligang gated Na/K channels. Two nicotinic types: Nm(NMJ) and Nn(autonomic ganglia. 2. Muscarinic - G-proteins. 5 types, M1-M5.
Alpha-1 sympathetic receptor (G-protein class, major function)
q, increase: vasc. smooth muscle contraction, pupillary dilator muscle contraction, intestinal and bladder sphincter contaction.
Alpha-2 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)
i, decrease: sympathetic outflow, insulin release, lipolysis. increase: platlet aggregation.
Beta-1 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)
s, increase: heart rate, contractilty, renin release, lipolysis
Beta-2 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)
s, vasodilation, brochodilation, increase: heart rate, contractility, lipolysis, insulin release, aqueous humor production. decrease: uterine tone, ciliary muscle tone.
M-1 Parasymp receptor(G-protein class, major function)
q, CNS, enteric nervouse system.
M-2 Parasymp(G-protein class, major function)
i, decease: heart rate, contractility of atria
M-3 parasymp(G-protein class, major function)
increase: exocrine gland secretion (tears, gastric, etc), gut peristalsis, bladder contraction, bronchoconstriction, pupillary spinchter contraction, cilliary muscle contraction.
What receptor is responsible for miosis and accomadation?
Parasympathetic M-3.
What receptor is responsbile for mydriasis?
Sympathetic Alpha-1.
Dopamine D-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
s, relaxes renal vascular smooth muscle
Dopamine D-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
i, modulates transmitter release especially in brain.
Histamine H-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
q, increase: mucus production, contraction of bronchioles, pruritus, pain.
histamine H-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
a, increase gastric acid secretion
vasopression V-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
q, increase: vascular smooth muscle contraction
vasopression V-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)
s, increase water permeability and reabsorption in kidneys. (V2 found in 2 kidneys).
Which receptors work via Gq -> Phospholipase C ->Pip2->DAG + IP3?
H1,Alpha1,V1,M1,M3. (remember HAVe 1 M&M)
DAG causes activation of what?
Protein Kinase C.
IP3 causes increase in what?
Calcium -> smouth muscle contraction
Which receptors work via Gi->Adenyly cyclase ->cAMP ->Protein Kinase A?
M2, Alpha2, D2. (remember MAD 2's.)
Which receptors work via Gs->adenylyate cyclase ->cAMP->Protein Kinase A?
Beta1, Beta2, D1, H2,V2.
What does protein kinase A do?
increase calcium release in heart and blocks myosin light chain kinase.
What are the two classes of cholinomimetics?
1. direct agonsts 2. indirect agonists (anticholinesterases).
Bethanechol(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Direct cholinomimetic. Postop or neurogenic ileus, urinary retention. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
Carbachol(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Direct Cholinomimetic. Identical to Ach. Glaucoma, pupillary contraction, relief of IOP. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
Pilocarpine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Direct Cholinomimetic. Stimulates tears, salvia, sweat. Open and closed-angle glaucoma.COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
methacholine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Direct Cholinomimetic. challenge test of asthma diagnosis. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
Neostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Indirect cholinomimetic agonist. NO cns penetration. Postop and neurogenic ileus, myasthenia gravis, reversal of NMJ block. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
pyridostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Long acting myasthenia gravis treatment. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
edrophonium(mechanism,use,toxicity)
indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Short acting, for myasthenia gravis diagnosis. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
Physostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
indirect cholinomimetic agonist. for anti-cholinergic overdose, crosses BBB. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
Donepezil(mechanism,use,toxicity)
indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Alzheimers disease. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers.
signs of cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning. treatment.
DUMBBELSS (diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchospasm, bradycardia, excitation of skeletal muscle +CNS, lacrimation, sweating, salvia.) tx: atropine + pralidoxime.
Parathion(mechanism, treatment)
Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor, ACH overdose. Tx: atropine + pralidoxime.
Atropine, homatropine, tropicamide (mechanism, use, toxicity).
Muscarinic antagonist. produces mydriasis and cycloplegia. (Atropine also used for bradycardia). Causes hot as a hare, dry as bone, red as beet, blind as bat, mad as a hatter.
Benztropine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Muscarinic antagoist. Parkinsons disease (park my benz). Causes hot as a hare, dry as bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.
Scopolamine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Muscarinic antagonist. Motion sickness. causes hot as a hare, dry as a cone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.
Ipratropium,tiotropium (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Muscarinic antagonist. COPD, Asthma. Causes hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.
Oxybutynin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Muscarinic anatagonist. reduces urgency in mild cystitis and reduce bladder spasms. causes hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.
Glycopyrrolate(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Muscarinic anatagonist. IP: given in preop to reduce airway secretions. oral:reduce drooling, peptic ulcer. Can cause hot as a hare, dry as a bone red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.
Jimson Weed(mechanism, toxicity)
muscarinic antagonist, causes gardner's pupil (mydriasis).
Epinephrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct Sympathomemetic. A1,A2,B1,B2. Anaphylaxis, open angle glaucoma, asthma, hypotension.
Norepinephine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
direct sympathomemetic. A1,A2, some B1. used in hypotension but it decrease renal perfusion.
Isoproterenol(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomemetic. B1, B2. Used in Torsade de pointe and bradyarryhmia. Can cause tachycardia and worsen cardiac ischemia.
dopamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomimetics. Receptors depend on dose. low = D1, med = D1,B2,B1, high = A1,A2,B1,B2,D1. Used in shock and heart failure (ionotropic and chronotropic).
dobutamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomimetic. Mostly B1, little a1,a2,b2. Used in heart failure and cardiac stresstest (ionotrpic and chronotropic)
Phenylephrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomimetic. A1, A2. Used in hypotension, to cause mydriasis, and rhinitis (decongestant).
Albuterol, salmetrol, terbutaline (Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomimetic. Mostly B2, some b1. Sal = long term ashtma or copd. Albuterol for short term asthma. Terbutaline for to reduce premture uterine contractions.
Ritodrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Direct sympathomimetic. B2 only. Used to reduce premature uterine contractions.
Amphetamine (mechanism, use)
indirect sympathomimetic. Releases stored catecholamines. Used for narcolepsy, obesity, ADD.
Epinephrine(Mechanism, use, toxicity)
indirect sympathomimetic. Releases stored catecholamines. Used for nasal decongestion, urinary incontience, hypotension.
Cocaine (mechanims, use).
direct sympathomimetic. Reuptake inhibitor. Causes vasoconstriction and local anesthesia.
Why must B-Blockers be avoided in suspected cocaine intoxication?
mixing them can lead to unopposed A1 activation and extreme hypertenion.
How does norepinephrine cause reflex bradycardia?
stimulates A1>B2. Causes increased vasoconstrciton -> increased BP. This causes reflex bradycardia and slowing of HR.
How does isoproterenol cause reflex tachycardia?
Stimulates B2>A1. This cause vasodilation and dropping of BP. B1 is stimulated and causes tachycardia.
Clonidine, alpha-methyldopa(Mechanism, receptors bound, use)
Centrally acting alpha-2 agonists, this causes LESS peripheral sympathetic release.Used in hypertension, especially renal disease due to no increase in renal blood flow!
Phenoxybenzamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
IRREVERSIBLE nonslective alpha blocker. Used in pheochromosytoma BEFORE surgery! toxic: orhtostatic hypotension, reflec tachycardia.
phentolamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
REVERSBILE nonselective alpha blocker. give to patients on MAOI who each tyramine contraining foods.
Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin,Tamsulosin(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)
Alpha-1 blocker. Used in hypertension, urinary rentention in BPH. tox:orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache.
Mirtazapine (mechanism, use, toxicity)
Alpha-2 blocker. Used in depression. tox: sedation, hypercholesterolemia, increased apetite.
Describe what occurs when you alpha-blockade epi vs. phenylephrine.
Before blockade: Both epi and phen RAISES BP. After alpha blockade: only epi raises, no change in phenyl. Why: Epi has B binding, phenyl does NOT.
Give 6 applications of Beta-blockers in general.
Angina - decreases HR and contractility, decreasing oxygen use. MI - decrease mortality. SVT - decrease AV duction. Hypertension - decrease CO and renin secretion. CHF - slows progression. Glaucoma - decrease secretion of aqueous humor.
give general toxicites of b-blockers
impotence, asthma exacerbation, bradycardia, seizures, sedation, hides hypoglycemia.
What are the B1 selective b-blockers? When are they useful?
A BEAM. acebutolol, betaxolol, Esmolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol. Useful in comorbid pum. disease.
What are the nonselective ( b1 = b2) b-blockers?
Please Try Not Being Picky. Propranolol, Timolol, Nadolol, Pindolol. B = B-blocker.
what are the nonselective a and b-antagonists?
Carvedilol, labetalol.
What are the partial B-agonists?
Pindolol, Acebutolol.
Give treatment for acetaminophen overdose.
N-Acetylcysteine (replenishes glutathione).
Give treatment for salicylates overdose.
NaHCO3 (alkalinize urine)
give treatment for amphetamines overdose
NH4Cl (acidify urine)
Give treatment for antimuscarinic and anticholinergic overdose.
Phygostigmine and control the hyperhermia.
Give treatment for b-blocker overdose
Glucagon
Give treatment for digitalis overdose
(KLAM) normalize K, Lidocaine, Anti-dig fab fragments, Mg2
give treatment for iron overdose.
deFEroxamine, deFErasirox.
give treatment for lead overdose
CaEDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
give treatment for mercury, arsenix, gold overdose
Dimercaprol, succiner
give treatment for copper, arsenic, gold overdose
penillamine
give treatment for cyanide
nitrite + thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamin
give methemoglobin treatment
Methylene blue, vitamin c
Give Carbon monocide treatment
100% oxygen or hyperbaric oxygen
give treatment for methanol, ethylene glycol overdose
Fomepizole>Ethanol, dialysis
give treatment for opiods overdose
naloxone/naltrexone
give treatment for benzodiazepine overdose
flumazenil
give treatment for TCA overdose
NaHCO3 (alkalinize plasma)
give treatment for heparin overdose
protamine
give treatment for warfarin overdose
Vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma
give treatment for tPA, Streptokinase, urokinase overdose
aminocaproic acid
give treatment for theophylline overdose
B-Blockers
give treatment for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
atropine + pralidoxime
causes coronary vasospam
cocaine, sumatriptan, ergots
causes cutaneous flushing
(VANC) Vancomycin, Adenosine, Niacin, Ca blocker
causes dilated cardiomyopathy
doxorubicin, daunorubicin
causes torsades de pointes
class III (sotalol) and class Ia (quinidine)
causes agranulocytoisis
Clozapine, Carbamazepine, Colchine, Propylthiouracil, Methimazole, Dapsone
causes aplastic anemia
chloramphenicol, benzene, NSAIDs, propylthiouracil, methimazole
causes direct coombs positive hemolytic anemia
methyldopa, penicillin
causes gray baby syndomr
chloramphenicol
causes hemolysis in G6PD-defiect patients
(hemolysis IS PAIN)isoniazid, sulfonamides, primaquine, aspirin, ibuprofen, nitrofurantoin
causes megaloblastic anemia
(females with PMS are on full BLAST mode) Phenytoin, Methotrexate, Sulfa drugs
Causes thrombotic complications
OCPs like estrogen
Causes cough
ACE inhibitors
causes pulmonary fibrosis
Bleomycin, amiodarone, Busulfan
causes acute cholestatic hepatits, jaundice
erthryomycin
causes focal to massice hepatic necrosis
Halothane, Amanita Phalloides, Valrpoic acid, Acetaminophen
causes hepatits
isoniazid
can lead to pseudomembranous colitis
clindamycin, ampicillin
can lead to adrenocortical insufficiency
glucocorticoid withdrawl via HPA suppression
can causes gynecomastia
`(Some drugs create awkward knockers) spironolactone, digitalis, cimetidine, chronic alcohol use, ketoconazole
causes hot flashes
estrogen, clomophene
causes hypergylcemia
niacin, tacrolimus, protease inhibitor, HCTZ, corticosteriods
causes hypothyroidism
lithium, amiodarone, suldonamides
causes fat redistribution
glucocoricoids, protease inhibitors
causes gingival hyperplasia
phenytoin, verpamil
causes gout
furosemide, thiazides, niacin, cyclosporine
causes myopathies
fibrates, niacin, colchine, hydroxychloroquine, interferon-alpha, penicillamine, statins, glucocorticoids
causes osteoporosis
corticosteroids, heparin
causes photosensitivty
(SAT for a PHOTO) Sulfonamides, amiodarone, tetracycline
causes rash/SJS
penicillin, ethosuximide, carbamazepine, sulfa drugs, lamotrigine, allopurinol, phenytoin, phenobarbital
cause drug induced lupus
Hydralazine, isonizid, procainamine, phenytoin
causes teeth problems
tetracyclines
causes tendonitis, tendon rupture, tooth damage
fluoroquinolones
causes diabetes insipidus
lithium, demeclocycline
causes fanconi's syndome
expired tetracycline
causes hemorrhagic cystits
Cyclophosamide, ifosfamide
causes interstital nephritis
methicllin, NSAID, furosemide
causes SIADH
carbamazepine, cyclophosamide
causes cinchonism
Quinidine, qunine
causes parkinson-like syndome
antipsychotics, resperine, metoclopramide
causes seizures
(with seizures, I BITE My tongue) isoniazid, Buproprion, imipenem, Tramadol, Enflurane, Metoclopramide
causes tardive dyskinesia
antipsychotics
acts like an anti-muscarinic
Atropine, TCA, H1-blocker, neuoleptics
can cause a disulfiram like reaction
metronidazole, some cephalosporins, procarbazine, 1st gen sulphonoureas
can cause nephro/ototoxicity
aminoglycosides, vancomycin, loop dieuetics, cisplatin
list p450 inducers
(Momma Barb Steals Phen-phen and Refuses Greasy Carbs Chronically)Modafinil, Barbiturates, St. John wart, phenytoin, rifampin, griseofulvin, carbamazepine, chronic alcohol use.
list p450 inhibitors
(MAGIC ROCKS in GQ) Macrolides, amiodarone, grapefruit juice, isoniazid, cimetidine, ritonavir actue alcohol use, ciprofloxacin, ketoconazole, sulfonamides, gemfibrozil, quinidine.
lists the sulfa drugs
(Popular FACTSSS) probenacid, furosemide, acetazolamide, celecoxib, thiazide, sulfonamide antibiotics, sulfaasalazine, sulfonylureas
Difference between peniciliin G and V.
G = IV and IM. V = oral.
Penicillin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Bind penicillin-binding proteins(transpeptidases), block cross linking of peptidoglycans;most effective on G+, also N. Meningitidis, Treponema;hypersensitivy reaction, hemolytic anema.
Oxacillin,Naficillin,Dicloxacillin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
bind transpeptidases, penicillanse resistant due to bukly r-group blocking B-Lactamse; S. Aureus, except MRSA; hypersensitivity and interstitial nephritis.
Ampicillin, amoxicillin(mecanism,use,toxicity)
bind transpeptidases, wide spectrum and more penicillinase sensitive. combo with claculanic acid to protect from B-lactams;kills enterococci(HELPSS)H.iB, E.coli,Listera,Proteus,Salmonella,Shigella,enterococci;hypersensitivity reaction,rash,pseudomemrane colitis.
Which has better bioavailibility; amoxicllin or ampicillin?
amOxicllin has better Oral bioavilability.
What does clavulanic acid do?
B-lactamse inhibitor
Ticarcillin,piperacillin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
transpeptidase inhibitor but extended spectrum;pseduomonas and g- rods, use with claculanic acid due to B-lactamse suspectibilty; hypersensitivity reaction.
List the B-lactamse inhibitors
(CAST) Clavulanic Acid, Sulbactam,Tazobactem.
Cephalosporin(mechanism,use,toxiciity)
inhibit cell wall synthesis but are less susceptible to B-lactamases, are bactericidal;use depends on generation, there are four;hypersensitivty reactions, vitamin K defiency, increased nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides.
give use of cefazolin, cephalexin.
1st generation cephalosporins. PEcK. Proteus, E.coli,Klebsiella. Cefazolin used preop to prevent A.aureus infections.
give use of cefoxitin, cefaclor,cefuroxime`
2nd generation cephalosporins. HEN PEcKs. H.ib, Enterbacter, Neisseria, Proteus, E.coli,Klebsiella, Serratia.
give use of ceftriaxone, cefotaxime,ceftazidime
3rd gen. cephalosporins. Serious gram - infections. Ceftriaxone = meningitis and gonorrhea. Ceftazidime = pseudomonas.
give use of cefepime.
increased activity against pseudomonas and G+ bugs.
Aztreonam(mechanism,use,toxicty)
a monobactem resistant to B-lactamases, prevents binding to PBP3 and is synergistic with aminoglycosides;gram - rods only;very nontoxic, some GI upset.
what transpeptidase inhibitor can be used in penicillin allergy?
aztreonam.
imipenem/cilastatin,meropenem,etrapenem,doripenem(mechanism,use,toxicity)
broad spectrum, B-lactamase resistent but imipenem needs cilastatin to inhibit renal dehydropeptidase. later carbepenems do not;G+ cocci,G- rods, anerobes. used only in life threating events;skin rash, CNS toxicity, seizures.
Vancomycin(mechanism,use,toxicty)
inhibits cell wall binding peptidoglycan formation by binding D-ala percursors, is bacterialcidal; G+ only, especially for multidrug resistant onces;NOT - nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, thrombophlebitis, red man syndrome.
How is redman syndrome prevented in vancomycin use?
slow infusion and rate and antihistamines.
How does vancomycin resistant occur?
amino acid change of D-ala D-ala to D-ala D-lac.
List antibiotic protein synthesis inhibitors
AT 30, CCEL at 50. 30S = Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines. 50S = Chloramphenicol, Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Linezolid.
Gentamicin, neomycin, amikacin,tobramycin,streptomycin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
aminoglycosides, bacterialcidal, block translocation but require oxygen for uptake;ineffective in anaerobes,use in gram - rod infections and before bowel surgery; nephrotoxicty, NMJ block, ototoxicity, teratogen.
how does resistenace to aminoglycosides occur?
transferase enzymes that inactivate the drug by acetylation, phosphorylation, or adenylation.
tetracycline, doxycycline, demecycline,minocycline(mechanism, use, toxicity)
bacteriostatic, prevents aminoacyl-tRNA binds;Borrela, M. Pneuomo, Rickettsia, Chlamysia; can't take with milk, antacids, iron because ions bind it, GI distress, discoloration of teeth, inhibition of bone growth, contraindication in pregnancy.
how does resistance to tetracyclines occur?
decrease uptake into cells or increased efflux by pumps.
Azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
bacteriostatic, blocks translocation; atypical pneumonias, chlamydia, gram + cocci; MACRO: increased Motility, arrhythmia, Cholestatic hepatitis, Rash, eOsinophilia.
how does resitance to macrolides occur?
methylation of 23s rRNA binding site.
Chloramphenicol(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Bacterialstatic, blocks peptidlytransferase; Meningitis in adults, used in power countries due to being cheap; dose dependent anemia, dose independent aplastic anemia, gray baby syndrome.
what causes grey baby syndrome?
use of chloramphenicol in premature infants, they lack UDO-glucuronyl-transferase.
How does resistance to chloramphenicol occur?
plasmid-encoded acetyltransferase.
clindamycin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Bacteriostatic. Blocks peptide transfer; anaerobic infections in lung infections and oral anerobes; C. Diff infection, fever, diarrhea.
Sulfamethoxazole(SMX), sulfisoxazole, sulfadiazine(mechanism, use, toxicity)
Bacteriostatic, PABA metabolites inhibit dihydropteroate synthase; Gram +, G-, Nocardia, Chlamydia, UTI; hypersensitivty, hemolysis in G6PD, nephrotoxic, kernicterus, displaces other drugs from albumin.
how does resistance to sulfonamides occur?
altered bacterial dihydropteroate or increased PABA synthesis.
Trimethoprim(mechanism,use,toxicity)
Bacteriostatic, inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase, blocks folate synthesis; used in UTI, PCP (prophylacis and treatment), shigella, salmonella; megaloblastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia.
ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, levofloxacin, etc...(mechanism, use, toxicity)
bactericidal, inhibits DNA gyrase(topo II and IV);G- rods of urinary and GI tracts, Neisseria, some G+;( lones hurt the bones) tenonitis and tendon rupture, superinfections, don't give to kids or pregnant women due to cartilage damage.
how does resistance to fluroquinolones occur?
mutation in DNA gyrase or efflux pumps.
What groups are susceptible to fluorquinolone tendon rupture?
older than 60 or taking prednisone
Metronidazole(mechanism, use, toxicity)
bacterialcidal, forms free radical toxic metabolites that damge bacterial DNA damage; (GET GAP) Giardia, Entamoeba, trichomonas, Gardnerella, Anaerobes, Pylori; causes disulfiram like reaction, headache, metallic taste.
Isoniazid(mechanism,use,toxicity)
decrease synthesis of mycolic acids, bacterial catalase peroxidase(KatG) must activate INH; TB drug, only one used as prophylaxis and in latent TB; peripheral neuropathy, hepatoxic, lupis like drug interaction, pyridoxine antagonist.
Rifampin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase; TB, Leprosy, prophylaxis in meningococcus and Hib type B; hepatotox, p450 inducer, orange body fluids.
Pyrazinamide(mechanism, use, toxicity)
unknown; TB; hyperuricemia, hepatotoxic.
Ethambutol(mechanism,use,toxicity)
decreased carbohydrate polymerization of TB cell wall, blocks arabinosyltransferase; TB; optic neuropathy(red-green color blindness_
Amphotericin B(mechanism, use, toxicity)
binds fungal ergosterol, causes holes in membranes; use in systemtic and CNS mycoses infections; fever/chills, hypotension, arrythmias, nephrotoxic, IV phlebitis, must supplement K and MG.
nystatin(mechanism,use,toxicty)
binds fungal ergosterol;topical only due to high toxicity, used for oral thrush and topical diaper rash or vaginal candidiasis.
Fluconazole, ketoconazole, clotrimazole, itraconazole, voriconazole(mechanism, use,toxicity)
inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis by binding p450;Fluconazole for suppression of cryptococcus in AIDs patients, itraconazle for blasto, coccio, histo.
Flucytosine(mechanism, use, toxicity)
inhibits fungal DNA and RNA synthesis by conversion to 5FU; used in systemic fungal infections, especially cryptococcus; bone marrow suppression.
Caspofungin, micafungin(mechanism, use, toxicity)
inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis by inhibiting B-glucan synthesis; invasive aspergillosis, candida; flushing via histamine releae.
terbinafine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
inhibits fungal squalene epoxidase; treat dermatophytes - toe nail infection especially;abnormal LFT, visual disturbances.
Griseofulvin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
interferes with microtubules, stops mitosis in fungi;deposits in keratin so used in superficial infections, stops dermatophytes; teratogenic, carcinogenic, confusion, p450 inducer.
Pyrimethamine use
toxoplasmosis
suramin and melarsoprol use
trypanosoma brucei
nifurtimox use
trypanosoma cruzi
sodium stibogluconate use
leshmaniasis
Chloroquine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
blocks formation of heme into hemozoin. Heme accumulates and is toxic to plasmodia;used on all species but falciparum(too much resitance); retinopathy
quinidine use
lifethreatening malaria
artemether/lumifantrine use
p. falciparum killing
Zanamivir,oseltamivir(mechanism,use)
inihibits influenza neuraminidase, stops progeny release; treamt of influenze a and b
Ribavarin(mechanism,use,toxicity)
inhibits sythesis of guanine nucleotides by competitvely inhibiting IMP dehydrogenase; RSV, chronic hep C; hemolytic anemia, severe teratogen
Acyclovir,valacyclovir(mechanism, use, toxicity)
Guanosine analog, inhibits viral DNA polymerase; monophosphorylated by thymidine kinase in HSV/VZV so active in lesions and encephalitis, good for prophylaxis,
Famciclovir use
used in herpes zoster active infections
mechanism for resistance to acyclovir
mutated viral thymidine kinase
Ganciclovir,valgangciclovir(mechanism,use,toxicity)
guanosine analog, 5'-monophosphate formed by CMV viral kinase, inhibits viral DNA polymerase;CMV infections;leukopenia,neutopenia,thrombocytopenia,renal toxicity
mechanism for resistance to acyclovir
mutated CMV DNA polymerase or lack of viral kinase
Foscarnet(mechanism,use,toxicity)
viral DNA polymerase inhibitor, binds to pyrofosphate binding site, doesn't need viral kinase activation;CMV retinitis when ganciclovir fails and acyclovir restitant HSV; nephrotoxic
mechanism for resistance to foscarnet
mutated DNA polymerase
cidofovir(mechanism,use,toxicity)
inhibits DNA polymerase, doesn't require activiation by viral kinase; CMV retenitis, acyclovir resistant HSV; nephrotoxic
HAART consist of what?
[2 NRTI] +[1 NNRTI OR 1 protease inhibitor OR 1 integrase inhibitor]
give mechanism and toxicity of protease inhibitors
all end in -NAVIR! stops HIV mRNA cleavage into functional parts; hyperglycemia, GI upset, lipodystrophy.
Ritonavir does what to be a "booster"
inhibits cytochrome p-450, boosting concentration of other drugs.
Tenofovir, emtricitabine, abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine, didansoine, stavudine(mechanism,use,toxicity
(NRTI)competitively blocks binding of nucleotide to reverse transcriptase, only tenofovir doesn't need to be activated;all NRTIs, zidovidine used in pregnancy to reduce fetal transmision; bone marrow suppression, lactic acidosis, peripheral neuropathy.
Nevirapine, Efavirenz, Delavirdine(mechanism,use,toxicity)
(NNRTI) bind at a site different from NRTIs, no don't require activation don't compete with nucleotides; bonow marrow suppression, peripheral neuropathy, lactic acidosis,
Raltegravir(mechanism,use,toxicity)
inhibits integrase, which stops HIV integration into host cells;HIV;hypercholesterolemia
Interferons(mechanism,use,toxicity)
glycoproteins synthesized my virus infected cells, block RNA and DNA virus replication; INFa- chronic hep b and c, Kaposi sarcoma, IFN-b -MS, INF-gamma -NADPH oxidase defiency; neutropenia, myopathy.
What antibiotics must be avoided in pregnancy?
SAFe Children Take Really Good Care. sulfonamides(kericterus), aminoglycosides(ototox), fluoroquinolones(cartilage damage), Clarithromycin(embryotoxic), Tetracycline(teeth,bone damage),Ribavarin(teratogenic),Griseofulvin(teratogenic),Chloramphenicol(grey baby)