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CHOLINERGICS
DIRECT INDIRECT
NEOSTIGMINE RIVASTIGMINE
NON SELECTIVE MUSCARINIC NICOTINIC EDROPHONIUM
PYRIDOSTIGMINE GALANTAMINE
PYSOSTIGMINE DONEPEZIL
AMBENONIUM TACRINE
BETANECHOL PILOCARPINE NICOTINE
ACETYLCHOLINE DEMECARIUM (Carbamates)
CARBACHOL CIVEMELINE VARENICLINE
ECHOTHOPHATE (Organophosphate)
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ANTI CHOLINERGICS
CHOLINESTERASE
ANTI MUSCARINIC ANTI NICOTINIC REGENERATOR
NEUROMUSCULAR GANGLION
SELECTIVE NON SELECTIVE BLOCKER BLOCKER
PRALIDOXIME
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ADRENERGICS/ SYMPATHOMIMETICS
DIRECT INDIRECT
REUPTAKE
NON SELECTIVE ALPHA BETA INHIBITOR RELEASERS
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ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS
ALPHA BETA
IRREVERSIBLE REVERSIBLE
PRAZOSIN PROPANOLOL ATENOLOL
Doxazosin, Terazosin, Tamsulosin, Pindolol, Timolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol, Betaxolol, Esmolol, Acebutolol,
Silodosin, Alfuzosin Nadolol, Levobunolol, Metipranolol, Metoprolol, Alprenolol, Nebivolol,
PHENTOLAMINE Carteolol Bisoprolol
PHENOXYBENZAMINE
Tolazoline
epithelium receptors)
Insignificant contributions from SANS
Increasae
outflow of Uveosacrall veins Alpha agonist Epinphrine
aqueous humor
Pilocarpine
Trabecular meshwork Cholinergic
Physostigmine
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ANTI HPN
ANGIOTENSIN RENIN VASODILATOR
SYMPATHOPLEGICS ANTAGONISTS DIURETICS INHIBITOR
CNS Sympathetic Adrenergic Nerve Terminal ACE
Outflow Blockers Ganglion ARBs Thiazides Loop Diuretics Aliskerin
CCB Older Oral Parenteral
Blockers Blockers Blockers Inhibitors
METHYL LOSARTAN Non
MOA: inhibits MINOXIDIL NITROPRUSSIDE
CLONIDINE -DOPA Candesartan, HYDROCHLORTHI Dihydropyridine Dihydropyri HYDRALAZINE FENOLDOPAM
Alpha 1 Selective Beta Non Selective RESERPINE AZIDE FUROSEMIDE renin. Prevents Diazoxide
CAPTORPRIL Valsartan, conversion of dine
HEXAMETHON Chlorthalidone, Bumetanide,
GUANETHI- Irbesartan, Torsemide, angiotensinogen
DINE IUM Enalapril, Indapamide, to angiotensin I MOA: relaxes
MOA: Benazepril, Eprosartan, Metalazone Ethacrynic acid VERAPAMIL venouse &
PRAZOSIN Timethaphan MOA: D1
activates A2 PROPANOLOL Guanadrel Fosinopril, Telmisartan, Diltiazem
arteriolar smooth agonist; causes
adrenergic Doxazosin, NIFEDIPINE MOA: alters MOA: opens K
Terazosin, Pindolol, Timolol, Mecamylamine Lisinopril, Azilsartan, Usesu: HPN
intracellular Ca
muscle by arteriolar
recetors Labetalol, Carvedilol, MOA: Valsartan Amlodipine, channels in increasing NO -->
Tamsulosin, irreversibly Quinapril, Ramipril, Felodipine, metabolism. vascular smooth vasodilation of
Nadolol, Levobunolol, increases cGMP the afferent&
Silodosin, blocks the Trandolapril, SE: HA, diarrhea, Nicardipine, MOA: relaxes muscle cuaisng causing smooth
Metipranolol, MOA: inhibits Na-Cl efferant
MOA: Use: Alfuzosin VMAT Moexipril, cough, rash, Nisoldipine, blocks arteriolar hyperpolarization muscle relaxation
Betaxolol, Bisoprolol, trasnporter in DCT; smooth muscle; , muscle arterioles;
activates A2 Preeclamps Nebivolol cause moderate MOA: inhibit Na- hyperK, increase Clevidipine, voltage
adrenergic ia Perindopril, in serum Crea, Isradipine, gated L- decreases relaxtaion &
increases renal
diuresis & reduced K-2Cl transporter
recetors Uses: HPN Imidapril in TAL of Henle. renal impariment, Levamlopidine type Ca afterload vasodilation Uses: HPN blood flow
(obsolete) MOA: blocls AT1 excretion of Ca
Cause powerful angioedema , Lacidipine, channels emergency, acute
SE: sedation, MOA: inhibit receptors in diuresis & Lercanidipine (cardiac > HF, cardiogenic
MOA: vascular smooth -Fetal harm may Uses: HPN, HF Uses: HPN
Uses: HPN, hemolytic vesicular release competitively Uses: HPN (1st increased Ca vascular) Uses: HPN, shock, controlled
MOA:blocks B1 & B2 SE: sedation, cocur when given emergency
cancer pain, anemia, receptors. Blocks of NE from the blocks Nn Ach muscle & renal (in combination alopecia hypotension
MOA: Blocks A1 severe line), HF, excretion during pregnancy with ISDN)
opioid (+) coombs sympathetic effects post synaptic cortex. Decreases
adrenergic psychiatric receptors aldosterone hypercalciuria,
withdrawal test on heart & BP. neuron renal Ca stones, of drugs that act Uses: SE:
receptors depression, MOA: inhibits ACE & secretion. SE: edema, reflex SE: hypotension,
Reduces renin nephrogenic DI SE: hypoK met on RAAS during angina, hypotension,
suicidal formation of angiotensin HPN, SVT SE: edema, tachycardia, HA, cyanide
release Uses: HPN II. Decrease aldosterone alka, K wasting, the 2nd & 3rd hypoK -
SE: sedation, ideation Uses: HPN (obsolete), HPN term reduces renal migraine reflex angina, toxicity
rebound Uses: BPH, secretion dehydration, tachycardia,
(obsolete) Uses: HPN, HF, DM ototoxicity, sulfa MOA: blocks pericarditis,
HPN emergencies nephropathy SE: hypoK met function & MI, drug-
HPN, dry voltage pulmo HPN, short duration
Uses: Angina Avoid in px alka, dilutional allergy, increases fetal & gatedL-type
mouth prophylaxis, HPN, neonatal morbidity SE: induced lupus hypertrichosis, -not commonly of action: 10
with hx of SE: sedation, Uses: HPN, HF, post-MI, hypoNa, K wasting, hyperuricemia, used bec it is very
Arrythmias, SE: postural hypomagnesemia, Ca channels costipatio hirsutism, salt & mins
SE: First dose derpression severe psychiatric DM nepropathy SE: hypotension, hyperGLUC, sulfa & death (vascular >
orthostatic migraine, hypotension, allergy n, pretibial water retention light sensitive, has
Taper use depression, teratogen, hyperK, nephritis, hypoCa cardiac) -Combination short duration of
hypotension, performance anxiety, dry mouth, edema,
prior to d/c suicidal ideation hypoglycemia, nausea, tx w ISDN for action; given as
Reflex hyperthyroidism, blurred vision, SE: cough, taste
to avoid constipation, anemia, diarrhea METOLAZONE - flushing, HF is more -requires continuous
rebound HPN tachycardia glaucoma disturbance, angioedema, ETHACRYNIC effective than
sexual ACID - a loop Uses: dizzinesss, concomitant use infusion
(less chance), Avoid in px with hypotension, teratogen, appears in cord Angina, HPN ACEi in blacks
dysfunction blood & crosses gingival of diuretics & BBs
dizziness, hx of depression hyperK -ARBs are as diuretic that is not
SE: bronchospasm, plaenta & may a sulfur derivative hyperplasi to block
Antidote: drowsiness, effective as ACEi but compensatory
headache, AV block, heart has less cough cause hypoK, & can be given in SE: a, HF, AV
PHENTOLA responses
MINE weakness, failure, CNS -slows ventricular hypoNa, px with sulfur constipation, block,
sedation, erectile remodelling & increases -Slows ventricular hypoglycemia, allergy sinus
asthenia, remodelling & pretibial
nausea, edema dysfunction survival in HF jaundice & edema, depressio
increases survival in thrombocytopenia n
-delays progression of HF nausea,
DM nephropathy flushing,
TAMSULOSIN Notes: -delays progression dizziness
- most selective May mask symptoms -use of drugs that act on of DM nephropathy -excessive
for prostatic of hypOglycemia in RAAS during 2nd & 3rd cardiac
trim reduces renal use of drugs that depressio
smooth muscle DM -greater
function & increases fetal act on RAAS during n may
2nd & 3rd trim vasodilator
& neonatal morbidity & effect than occur
DOXAZOSIN, CARVEDILOL & death. D/c as soon as reduces renal
function & increases cardiodepres
TAMSULOSIN LABETALOL - pregnancy is detected sant effect
, SILODOSIN (fetal hypotension, fetal & neonatal
combined A & B
& blockade (may used neonatal skull hypoplasia, morbidity & death.
ALDUZOSIN - in anuria, renal failure, renal D/c as soon as
not indicated in pheochromocytoma dysplasia) pregnancy is
females for tx detected (fetal
-may further decrease hypotension,
of HPN GFR in px w renal artery
PROPANOLOL - neonatal skull
IUGR, small placenta stenosis bec of dilation of hypoplasia, anuria,
the efferent arterioles renal failure, renal
& congenital
abnormalities have dysplasia)
been reported with CAPTOPRIL - short t -may further
use, but no 1/2. necessitating 2-4x a decrease GFR in px
adequate & well- day administration w renal artery
contracted studies stenosis bec of
conducted dilation of the
efferent arterioles
METIPRANOLOL -
used as ophthalmic
drops for Glaucoma
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METABOLISM
CCBs BETA BLOCKERS MODIFIERS
NITRATES CCBS
Antidote for
cyanide
THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES IN ANGINA: DRUGS THAT CAN CAUSE GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA:
NapaCa-Pangit ng gingiVa mo!
poisoning: -defect that causes angina pain is inadequate coronary
Lilly Cyanide Kit: oxygen delivery relative to the myocardial oxygen Nifedipine
inhaled amyl
nitrite + IV
requirement Cyclosporine
sodium nitrite + -can be corrected in 2 ways:
IV sodium - increasing oxygen delivery Phenytoin
thiosfulate
- reducing oxygen requirement Verapamil
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HYDRALAZINE ACE
NITROPRUSSIDE
INHIBITORS & BETA
CARDIAC BETA PDE BNP ANALOG DIURETICS BLOCKERS
SACUBITRIL
AGONIST INHIBITORS NITROGLYCERIN ISDN ARBS
GLYCOSIDE
Used in
For acute combination
Have been shown to NESIRITIDE - CARVEDILOL
DIGOXIN DOBUTAMINE INAMIRINONE severe failure
reduce mortality in increase cGMP; may LABETALOL with Valsartan
with FIRST LINE therapy for HF
(B1 seletive); African Americans BISOPROLOL
Digitoxin MILRINONE congestion be used for acute
decompensated
for both systolic &
FIRST LINE NEBIVOLOL
diastolic failure
DOPAMINE failure but has not DRUGS for Chronic METOPROLOL
It is a prodrug
been shown to Heart Failure
that is
reduce mortality FUROSEMIDE - activated to
MOA: inhibits immediate reduction of Sacubitrilat,
Increase cAMP by Reduced aldosterone
Na/K ATPase; inhibiting its pulmonary congestion secretion, salt & which inhibiits
& severe edema Reduced
Increase breakdown by water retention and progression of the enzyme:
Not appropriate for associated with acute
intracellular Ca chronic failure phosphodiesterase; vascular resistance chronic heart Neprilysin
increasing cardiac HF (responsible for
because of increase intracellular failure B
contractility tolerance, lack of Ca; vasodilation blockers are the degradation
Decrease morbidity & not of value in of ANP & BNP -
orak efficacy & SPIRINOLACTONE &
significant mortality in chronic acute failure & two BP
Uses: HF, nodal Should not be used EPLERENONE - have heart failure lowerong
arrhythmogenic significant long-term may be
arrhythmias in chronic failure peptides that
effects benefits & can reduce detrimental if
because they work mainly by
mortality in chronic systolic
increase morbidity & dysfunction is reducting blood
SE: narrow failure volume. This
therapeutic index, mortality marked
enzyme also
arrythmias, degrades
vomiting, Bradykinin - an
diarrhea, visual inflammatory
changes mediator
exerting potent
Reduced clerance DIGITALIS TOXICITY NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX vasodilatory
with Quinidine, -Increase by hypoK, hypoMg & hyperCa action
WALA C PaPa V DiTo
Amiodarone, - Loop diuretics & thiazides may significantly
Cyclosporine, Warfarin
reduce serum K & precipitate Digitalis Toxicity What drugs have
Diltiazem &
Digitalis-induced vomiting may deplete serum Mg
Aminoglycosides
Verapamil. - been shown to
& similarly facilitate toxicity Lithium improve SURVIVAL
Amphotericin B in cases of HF?
Arrythmogenesis
increased by
Carbamazepine ABA, buhay kappa!
CORRECTION OF DIGITALIS TOXICITY
Phenobarbital
hypoK, hypoMg &
hyperCa
-Correction of K/Mg deficiency
-Antiarrhythmic drugs Phenytoin
ACE inhibitors
-drug of choice: LIDOCAINE Vancomycin Beta blockers
-electronic pacemaker may be required in severe cases
-Digoxin Antibodies Digoxin Aldosterone
-Fab fragments; Digibind Theophylline
-may save patients who would otherwise die antagonist
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ANTI
ARRHYTHMICs
1 CLASS 1
SODIUM CHANNEL
BLOCKERS
acts on phase 0
2 CLASS 2
BETA BLOCKERS
acts on phase 4
a b c
blockade & reduction in cAMP: reduction AV conduction velocity is decreased & ERP
-caused by blockade of K influx that are responsible for increased
A B C in both Na & Ca currents, suppression of repolarization of AP
prolong AP shortens AP no effect on AP duration abnormal pacemakers
-results in increase ERP & reduces the ability of the heart to
AV node is particularly sensitive to respond to rapid tachycardia ECG: PR interval is consistently increased
blockers, PR interval usually prolonged
S A D
block of Na channels influx; LIDOCAINE FLECAINIDE Mnemonic: K, SAD ! depression of Ca currents
some block K channels influx. PROPANOLOL
Mexilentine Propafenone
Slowed conduction velocity & Metoptolol ESMOLOL
pacemaker activity; prolonged Tocainide Encainide AMIODARONE
AP duration & refractory Timolol DOFETILIDE
Phenytoin Moricizine SOTALOL Dronedarone
period Ibutilide
Vernakalant
Mnemonic: Tomato Lettuce Mayo Please More Extra Fries Please
Mnemonic: Double Quarter Pounder NON DHYDROPYRIDINE
MOA: Blocks Beta MOA: Selectively blocks
receptors; slowed beta 1 receptors;
Grp 1B - slows recovery of Na Grp 1C - powerful pacemaker activity slowed pacemaker
MOA: K influx block &
PROCAINAMIDE DISOPYRAMIDE QUINIDINE channels from inactivation depressant of Na current activity beta adrenoceptor MOA: Strong K influx
leading to prolonged ERP Can markedly slow block
Uses: Post MI block produces marked MOA: Selectively K
Selectively affects ischemic or conduction velocity in prolongation of AP &
atrial & ventricular cells prophylaxis against Uses: Acute influx block; prolonged
depolarized Purkinje & sudden death, perioperative & refractory period. Grp 1 AP & QT interval
ventricular tissue (little effect Uses: Ventricular
ECG effects: no effect on Thyrotoxicosis thyrotoxic arrhythmias, activity slows condution
on ECG) ventricular AP duration or arrhythmias, AFib, SVT velocity; grp2 & 4
SVT DILTIAZEM VERAPAMIL
QT interval; increase QRS activity confers Uses: Treatment &
duration SE: bronchospasm, SE: dose-related additional antiarrythmic prophylaxis of AFib
Uses: Atrial & MOA: Highly seletive use & cardiac depression, AV SE: bronchospasms, activity
ventricular arrhythmias, Uses: Atrial & Uses: Atrial & torsades de pointes,
ventricular arrhythmias state- dependent Na influx block, hypotension cardiac depression, AV
esp after MI ventricular arrhythmias, block; minimal effect in normal excessive beta blockade SE: torsades de pointes
Malaria block, hypotension (sinus bradycardia,
tissue; no effect on K influx MOA: Selective use & Uses: refractory
In CHF, reduces asthma)
SE: arrythmias, arrhythmias, used off-
SE: arrythmias, state- dependent block of
hypotension, marked SE: arrythmias Na influx; slowed progression and label in many
hypotension, lupus-like Uses: DOC for ventricular decreases incidence of arrhythmias
syndrome antimuscarinic effects, (torsades), conduction velocity & Drug present in breast MOA: blocks voltage MOA: blocks voltage
HF arrhythmias post MI, Digoxin- potentially fatal gated L-type Ca gated L-type Ca
hypotension, induced arrythmias pacemaker activity milk
arrhythmias channels (cardiac > channels (cardiac >
Cinchonism (headache, SE: microcrystalline
HyperK exacerbates vertigo, tinnitus), vascular) vascular)
HyperK exacerbates deposits in cornea &
cardiac toxicity cardiac depression, GI SE: CNS stimulation, Uses: refractory
cardiac toxicity arrhythmias SOTALOL is a beta skin, thyroid
upset, autoimmune cardiovascular depression, blocker anti arrhythmic dysfunction (hyper or Uses: angina, HPN, SVT Uses: angina, HPN, SVT
reactions (ITP), arrythmias, allergy, that has Class 3 migraine migraine
Crosses into breast milk hypo), paresthesia,
Crosses into breast milk hemolytic anemia agranulocytosis (Tocainide) SE: increased properties. Sotalol & tremor, pulmonary
arrhythmias Amiodarone aslo have fibrosis
(proarrhythmic effects), group 2 effects SE: costipation, SE: costipation,
HyperK exacerbates Only affect ischemic tissue pretibial edema, pretibial edema,
cardiac toxicity CNS excitation MOST EFFICACIOUS of nausea, flushing, nausea, flushing,
METOPROLOL & all anti arrhythmics dizzinesss, gingival dizzinesss, gingival
HyperK exacerbates cardiac TIMOLOL is
Crosses into breast toxicity HyperK exacerbates hyperplasia, HF, AV hyperplasia, HF, AV
cardiac toxicity concentrated in breast block, sinus depression block, sinus depression
Treatment of Class 1A Overdose:
milk. Use with extreme
caution in pregnant
milk Drugs that cause Has the longest t1/2
Hydroflumethiazide Uses: central DI, nocturnal enuresis, SE: infusion site rxns, hyperKa,
hemophilia, von Willerbrand's dse nephrogenic DI, renal filaure
MOA: inhibit Na-K-2Cl transporter; cause Methyclothiazide (lithium, demeclocycline), bone &
powerful diuresis & increase Ca excretion SE: hypoNa, HPN teeth abnormalities
MOA: inhibits carbonic anhydrase; in Polythiazide SPIRINOLACTONE AMILORIDE (demeclocycline)
glaucoma, secretion of aqueous humor
is reduced; in mountain sickness, Uses: HF, pulmonary edema, HPN, Quinethazone Eplerenone Triamterene Increses the Factor VIII activity in mild
metabolic acidosis increases hyperCa, acute renal failure, anion hemophilia A or von Willerbrand dse Central Pontine Myelinolysis
respiration overdose Trichlormethiazide may occur with rapid correction of
hypoNa
TERLIPRESSIN:not recommended during
Uses: glaucoma, mountain sickness, SE: hypoK metab alkalosis, K wasting, pregnancy as it can cause uterine contrxn &
edema with alkalosis dehydration , ototoxicity, sulfa allergy, may decrease uterine blood flow; may have LIXIVAPTAN is considered an
hyperuricemia, hypoCa, hypoMg, MOA: inhibit Na-Cl transporter; cause harmful effects on pregnany & fetus Orphan Drug
nephritis moderate diuresis & reduced Ca MOA: inhibits ENaC epithelial
SE: drowsiness, paresthesias, sulfa excretion MOA: steroid inhibitors of sodium channels; reduces Na
allergy, renal Ca stones, K wasting, cytoplasmic aldosterone receptor; reabsorption & K excretion
hyperCl NAGMA, hepatic enceph in reduce K exretion
Synergistic ototoxicity with
cirrhotic px Aminoglycosides Uses: HPN, HF, hypercalciuria, renal Ca
stones, nephrogenic DI Uses: hypoK
Efficacy decreased by NSAIDS Uses: hyperaldosteronism, HPN, HF,
Enters the breast milk hypoK
SE: hypoK metab alka, dilutional SE: hyperK, acute renal failure (with
Diuresis is self limiting after 2-3 days
hypoNa, K wasting, sulfa allergy, indomethacin), kidney stones,
hyperGLUC SE: hyperK, gynecomastia metabolic acidosis
LOOP (spiriniolactone), impotence, BPH,
hypoC metab acidosis
DIURETICS Synergistic effect with Loop diuretics Should never be given with K
supplements
TOXICITY Efficacy decreased by NSAIDS EPLERENONE - reduces
progression of DM nephropathy &
OH DANG! reduces mortality in post MI
Ototoxicity
Hypokalemia
GYNECOMASTIA
Dehydration Spirinolactone
Allergy to Sulfa Digoxin
Cimetidine
Nephritis Alcohol
Gout Ketoconazole
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DYSLIPIDEMIA DRUGS
histaminergic agents
H1 BLOCKERS H2 BLOCKERS
DIPHENHYDRAMINE CETIRIZINE
Brompheniramine, Chlorpheniramine, Cyclizine, Meclizine, Loratadine, Fexofenadine,
Buclizine, Hydroxyzine, Promethazine, Cyproheptadine, Desloratadine, MOA: competitive pharmacologic block of H2 receptors
Clemastine, Tripelennamine Levocetirizine, Terfenadine,
Astemizole, Ebastine, Uses: PUD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, GERD; For nocturnal
Azelastine, Bilastine, acid secretions
Rupatadine
SE: CPY450 inhibitor & antiadrogen effects like gynecomastia
(Cimetidine only); decreases hepatic blood \low
MOA: competitive pharmacologic block of peripheral & CNS H1
receptor plus alpha & muscarinic receptor block. Anti motion sickness
Used in ICU setting to prevent gastric erosion & hemorrhage.
effect.
Reduction of nocturnal acid secretion in gastric & duodenal
ulcer, accelerate heaing & prevent recurrences.
Uses: hay fever, angioedema, motion sickness, insomnia, dystonia, MOA: competitive pharmacologic
anti-emetic (Promethazine), for serotonin syndrome block of peripheral H1 receptors;
(Cyproheptadine) No autonomic or anti motion Usual half life: 1-3 hours
sickness
SE: drowsiness, ALICE in wonderland, anorexia, orthostatic
hypotension Uses: hay fever, angioedema,
urticaria
More likley to block autonomic receptors, also has alpha1 blocking &
local anesthetic effect. SE: None
CYCLIZINE - more anti motion sickness action, less sedative & Fatal arrhythmias from interaction
autonomic effects. between azoles/erythromycin &
terfenadine/astemizole.
PROMETHAZINE - less antimotion sickness, more sedative &
autonomic effects. Usual half life: 12-24hours
Usual half life: 4-12hours
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SEROTONIN: 5HT)
SUMATRIPTAN
ONDANSETRON
Almotriptan, Eletriptan, VASOSELECTIVE UTEROSELECTIVE
Frovatriptan, Naratriptan, Granisetron, Dolasetron,
Palonosetron, Alosetron
Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan
ERGOTAMINE ERGONOVINE
Dihydroergotamine Methylsergide Methylergonovine MOA: 5HT3 receptor antagonist; blocks
chemoreceptor trigger zone & enteric nervous
system 5HT3 receptors
MOA: 5HT1D receptor agonist; cause
vasoconstriction; modulates neurotransmitter
release Uses: chemotherapy & postoperative vomiting;
irritable bowel disease (Alosetron only)
MOA: partial agonist at alpha & 5-HT receptors,
Uses: DOC for acute migraine, cluster headache some have potent agonist effect at dopamine
MOA; partial agonist at alpha and 5HT2
receeptors, some have potent agonist effect receptors SE: diarrhea, headache, malaise, QRS & QT
at Dopamine receptors prolongation (Dolasetron only), constipation
SE: paresthesia, dizziness, chest pain, coronary
(Alosetron only)
vasospasm, injection site rxn Uses: postpartum bleeding, migraine
Uses: migraine, cluster headache
All are per orem except for Sumatriptan which SE: GI upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea),
can also be given intranasally, trandersmal, & uterine spasm, abortion
SE: GI upset, vasospasm, gangrene, uterine
IV.
spasm, retroperitoneal \ibrosis
(Methysergide only) The uterus becomes more sensitive to ergots during
All has 2-27 hrs DOA excet for Sumatriptan pregnancy, produce very powerful & long-lasting
DOA: 2-4h contraction, leading to decreased bleeding.
Antidote: NITROPRUSSIDE
Nevery give before delivery of placenta.
Can cause epinephrine reversal due to
partial agonist effect on alpha receptors. Methylergometrine/ Methylerobasin (other name of
Methylergonovine) is a homolg of ergonovine.
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vertigo drugs
FLUNARIZINE
Selective calcium entry blocker with
MOA: strong antagonist of H3 receptor (leads MOA: an anti histamine & CCB; calmodulin binding properties and H1
to increased levels of NT: histamine, Ach, NE, promotes cerebral blood Llow
serotonin & GABA), and weak agonist of H1 antagonistic activity.
receptor (causes local vasodilation &
increased permeability in the inner ear)
Uses: cerebral apoplexy, post First generation anti histamine used Effective in the prophylaxis of
trauma cerebral symptoms & for nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
cerebral atherosclerosis; more caused by motion sickness. migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular
Uses: balance disorders or to alleviate vertigo commonly prescribed for nausea
symptoms associated with Meniere's disease & vomiting due to motion disease, vertigo and as adjuvant
sickness, chemotherapy, vertigo
or Meniere's disease therapy for epilepsy
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prostaglandins
Gs, Gq
Gs,
Vascular smooth muscle Gs, Gq
Gq Vascular smooth muscle
relaxataion, protective effects Vascular smooth muscle relaxation,
on gastric mucosa, maintains Increases uterine tone, decreases IOP relaxation (peripheral,
maintains PDA, increase uterine tone pulmonary, coronary)
PDA
CARBOPROST LATANOPROST
MISOPROSTOL DINOPROSTONE EPOPROSTENOL
ALPROSTADIL Bimatoprost, Travoprost, Bimatoprost, Travoprost,
Gemeprost Sulprostone Unoprostone Beraprost, Iloprost, Treprostinil
Unoprostone
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ASTHMA DRUGS
LEUKOTRIENE LEUKOTRIENT
MUSCARINIC MAST CELL SYNTHESIS RECEPTOR
BETA AGONIST ANTAGONIST METHYLXANTHINE STABILIZER CORTICOSTEROIDS OMALIZUMAB
INHIBITOR ANTAGONIST
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DRUGS FOR COUGH
N-ACETYLCYSTEINE VITEX
CENTRALLY PERIPHERALLY NEGUNDO
Carbocisteine, Ambroxol, GUIAFENESIN ACTING ACTING
Bromhexine, Erdosteine (LAGUNDI)
MOA: may act as irritant to gastric vagal OPIOID NON OPIOID LEVODROPOPIZINE
receptors, & recruit efferent
MOA: decrease sputum activity; usually parasympathetic reFlexes that cause
derivatives of cysteine; reduce disulFide glandular exocytosis of a less viscous mucus
bridges that bind glycoproteins to other mixture Inhibits PDE III & inhibits
proteins such as albumin; act as antioxidant Ca2+ entry (acts as CCB),
& may reduce airway inFlammation which partly explain its
Uses: cough bronchodilatory effects.
DEXTROMETHORPHAN BUTAMIRATE MOA: non opioid drug
with a peripheral action
Uses: cough (available as IV, PO, IM &
inhalational forms) SE: drowsiness, incomplete or infrequent Codeine CITRATE by inhibiting the afferent Considered a potent anti
bowel movements, inducing of a relaxed pathways that generate
inFlammatory agent & acts
easy state, stomach cramps, headache, rash, the cough reFlex via inhibition of COX2
SE: chest tightness, disagreeable odor, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset (modulates C-Fiber
without much interfering
drowsiness, fever, hemoptysis, increased activity) COX1 pathways.
volume of bronchial secretions, irritation of
tracheal or bronchial tract, nausea, Are often emetics (Ipecac, Guiafenesin) MOA: decreased sensitivity of the
rhinorrhea, stomatitis, vomiting medullary/ CNS cough centers to Uses: cough Traditionally used in
peripheral stimuli & decreased MOA: act through receptors in
the brainsteam to inhibit hyperactive respiratory
mucosal secretion disorder, has medicinal
Orally avaialble drugs are well-tolerated, but cough SE: nausea, vomiting,
heartburn, diarrhea, importance in asthma.
of little beneFit in acute respiratory condition
Uses: cough fatigue, weakness,
Uses: cough drowsiness, dizzines,
headache, palpitations
SE: decrease secretions in the
SE: somnolence, nausea,
bronchioles, thickens sputum &
inhibit ciliary activity, reducing vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, Doses not cause side
clearance of thickened sputum; hypotension effects such as
constipation constipation or
respiratory depression
Centrally acting antitussive but which can be produced by
MORPHINE may be effective but is neither chemically or
opioid antitussive.
indicated only in intractable cough pharmacologically related to
opioids
from bronchial carcinoma,
DEXTROMETHROPHAN has no
addictive potential, no analgesic
effect, produces less constipation
and inhibition of mucociliary
clearance.
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HEMATOPOIETIC DRUGS
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DRUGS USED IN COAGULATION DISORDERS
ASPIRIN CELECOXIB
KETOROLAC
Salsalate, Sodium Salicylate, IBUPROFEN INDOMETHACIN Etoricoxib, Parecoxib, Rofecoxib,
Dexketoprofen
Choline Salicylate, Magnesium Diclofenac, DiMlunisal, Etodolac, Valdecoxib
Salicylate INTRAVENOS NSAID
Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ketoprofen,
Nabumetone, Naproxen, Oxaprozin, MOA: selectively inhibits COX3;
weak COX1 & COX2 inhibitor;
Piroxicam, Sulindac, Tolmentin, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
Mefenamic acid, Bromfenac, MOA: nonselective
MOA: selective COX2 inhibitor; inhibits prostaglandin
synthesis
Meclofenamate, Suprofen, Aceclofenac reversible COX1 & COX2
Uses: analgesica (mild),
MOA: nonselective, irreversible COX 1 & 2 inhibitor; inhibit antipyretic
inhibitor; reduce platelet production of MOA: nonselective prostaglandin synthesis Uses: analgesiam antipyretic, anti inMlammatory
thromboxaneA2, a potent stimulator of platelet reversible COX1 & COX2
aggregation inhibitor; inhibit SE: hepatotoxicity, renal
prostaglandin synthesis Uses: anti inMlammatory SE: GI bleeding (reduced risk), nephrotoxicity, MI &
papillary necrosis & interstitial
(gout, arthritis, stroke (rofecoxib & valdecoxib only), rash
nephritis (phenacetin only),
Uses: prevention of arterial thrombosis (MI, MOA: nonselective reversible COX1 & COX2 ankylosing spondylitis), methemoglobinemia, hemolytic
closure of PDA
TIA, CVD), inMlammatory disorders (rheumatic inhibitor; inhibits prostaglandin synthesis Uses: post-surgical anemia
fever, Kawasaki dse, juvenile rheumatoid analgesic control Coxibs are 10-20x COX2> COX1
arthritis) (moderate to to severe,
Uses: analgesia (musculoskeletal, headache, short term), mainly used SE: GI toxicity,
50% less GI SE compared to nonselective NSAIDs Increased hepatotoxicity with
dysmenorrhea), antipyretic, anti-inMlammatory for analgesia, not for anti pancreatitis,
alcohol use.
SE: GI toxicity, nephrotoxicity, tinnitus, inMlammatory effect nephrotoxicity, serious
hematologic rxns
hypersensitivity, hyperventilation, HAGMA ROFECOXIB & VALDECOXIB - withdrawn due to
SE: GI bleeding (less than aspirin), nephrotoxicity (aplastic anemia,
increased incidence of thrombosis Preferred antipyretic in children
(AKI & interstitial nephritis), hypersensitivity rxn SE: high risk for GI thrombocytopenia), BM (does NOT cuse Reye's
Uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation. toxicity & nephrotoxicity, suppression syndrome)
allergic rxns MELOXICAM is a preferentially COX2 selective
Long term use reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Associated with REYE SYNDROME in children. Inhibits COX1>COX2 inhibitor
Antidote: N-ACETYLCYSTEINE
MISOPROSTOL prevents NSAID-induced gastritis. Use generaly restricted
to 72hrs only (due to GI
Prevents uric acid excretion (don't use in gout). & renal damage) Indomethacin has Half life: 2-3hrs
NSAIDS (in general) may cause premature closure of ductus greater anti
arteriosus. inMlammatory effect
Low doses undergo Mirst order kinetics, while compared to other
high doses undergo zero order reaction. NSAIDs
IBUPROFEN & INDOMETHACIN can be used to close PDA. PARACETAMOL OVERDOSE:
DOSAGE
Toxic Dose: 150mg/kg (21 Paracetamol 500mg tab)
Long term use reduces the risk of colon cancer IBUPROFEN & NAPROXEN have moderate effectiveness. Lethal Dose: 15g (30 Paracetamol 500mg tab)
(unknown/ not well understood mechanism) TREATMENT
Antidote is N-acetylcysteine
IBUPROFEN is relatively safe but with short half-life of 2 Supportive management
hrs. Gastric decontamination with activated charcoal
NAPROXEN & PIROXICAM have longer half-lives NSAIDs
may interfere with ASA's antithrombotic action.
TD
ANTI GOUT
MICROTUBULE
uricosuric xanthine oxidase inhibitor others
ASSEMBLY INHIBITOR
Anti bacterial
TD
miscellaneous
penicllins
Methicillin
AMPICILLIN PIPERACILLIN
PENICILLIN G, V Nafcillin, Oxacillin, Cloxacillin,
Dicloxacillin AMOXICILLIN Ticarcillin, Carbenicllin
cephalosporins TD
miscellanous antibiotics
PSEUDOMONIC
NITROIMIDAZOLE NITROFURAN POLYMYXINS MACROCYCLIC
ACID
METRONIDAZOLE POLYMYXIN B
NITROFURATOIN MUPIROCIN FIDAXOMICIN
Tinidazole, Secnidazole Polymyxin E
ANTI TB DRUGS TD
RIFAMPICIN
ISONIAZID PYRAZINAMIDE ETHAMBUTOL STREPTOMYCIN
Rifabutin, Rifapentine, Rifaximin
MOST HEPATOTOXIC
LEPROMATOUS
TUBERCULOID LEPROSY PROPHYLAXIS TREATMENT
LEPROSY
DAPSONE
CLOFAZIMINE
ACEDAPSONE
FLUCONAZOLE CASFOFUNGIN
AMPHOTERICIN TERBINAFINE
B NYSTATIN KETOCONAZOLE Vorixconazole, ITRACONAZOLE CLOTRIMAZOLE Anidulafungin,
Posaconazole Butenafine, Naftifine Micafungin
MOA: accumulated in fungal
cells by the action of permease MOA: interferes with microtubule
& converted by cytosine function; inhibits synthesis &
polymerization of nucleci acids.
deaminase to 5-FU, which
inhibits thimidylate synthase. Static.
Static.
MOA: inhibits fungal P-450- Uses: dermatophytosis
MOA: binds to regosterol in fungal MOA: inhibits fungal P450- MOA: inhibits b-glucan synthase
cell membranes, foming arti7icial MOA: binds to ergosterol dependent enzymes blocking
in fungal cell MOA: inhibit fungal P-450-dependent dependent enzymes blocking decreasing fungal cell wall Uses: cryptococcosis, systemic
pores. Cidal. enzymes blocking ergosterol ergosterol synthesis. Static. MOA: interfere with ergosterol synthesis. Static. candidal infections,
membranes, forming ergosterl synthesis. Static. MOA: inhibit fungal P450- SE: headachem mental confusion,
synthesis. Static. dependent enzymes blocking synthesis by inhibiting fungal chromoblastomycosis GI irritation, photosensitivity,
arti7icial pores. Cidal. squalene oxidase. Cidal.
Uses: candidiasis (esophageal, ergosterol synthesis. Static. hepatotoxicity, disul7iram rxn,
Uses: systemic fungal infections Uses: blastomycosis, Uses: disseminated &
Uses: chronic mucocutaneous oropharyngeal, vulvovaginitis), SE: myelosuppression, alopecia, drug interactions
(Aspergillus, Blastomyces, Candida sporotrichosis, dermatophytosis, mucocutaneous candidiasis,
albicans, Cryptococcus, Uses: candidiasis cocccidiodomycosis, Uses: dermatophytosis,
(oropharyngeal, candidiasis, dermatophytosis chromoblastomycosis, Uses: mucocutaneous salvage therapy for invasive hepatotoxicity
Histoplasma, Mucor) cryptococcal meningitis onychomycosis aspergillosis
esophageal, vaginal) (treatment & prophylaxis) alternative for infections due to candidiasis, dermatophytosis, Accumulates in keratin.
aspergillus, coccidiodes, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis
SE: GI disturbances (vomiting, cryptococcus & histoplasma, Selective toxicity occurs bec
diarrhea), rash, hepatotoxicity, drug versicolor SE: GI upset, rash, headache, taste mammalian cells have low
SE: infusion rxns (chills, fever, candida SE: headache, GI distress, fever, Potent CYP450 inducer.
muscle spasms, hypotension), SE: nephrotoxicity SE: GI disturbances (vomiting, disturbances, hepatotoxicity
(severe) interactions rash, 7lushing (histamine release), levels of permease & deaminase.
nephrotoxicity (RTA with Mg & K diarrhea), rash, hepatotoxicity elevated liver enzymes
SE: none signi7icant when
wasting) SE: GI disturbances (vomiting, administered topically Contraindicated in porphyria.
Narrow antifungal spectrum. Accumulated in keratin. Syngergistic with Amphotericin.
Minimal mucocutaneous Alternative to Ampho B in the diarrhea), rash, hepatotoxicity
absorption. All are given IV.
Control infusion rxns by slowing tx of C.neoformans Given PO.
Limited to topical use because of Given PO & topical.
rate of infusion & premedication Potent CYP450 inhibitor (affect Much more selective for fungal systemic toxicity. Decrease dose in renal px.
phase I metabolism). MICAFUNGIN can increase levels of
with antihistamines. Available as a siwh and cells than ketoconazole but with
As effective as Ampho B in cyclosporine & tacrolimus. Absorption is increased by intake
swallow preparation. candidemia. poor entry into CNS. More effective than griseofulvin in Resistance is due to decreased of fatty meal.
Additive nephrotoxicity with other Interferes with steroid hormone onchomycosis. activity of fungal permease &
synthesis.
nephrotoxic drugs deaminase.
Has a good CNS permeability. May also be used for
(aminoglycosdies). subcutaneous Resiatnce is due to decreased
chromoblastomycosis. transport of drug into the fungal
Resistance is due to changes in the Has synergistic effect when cell wall.
Lipid formulations: Ambisome, sensitivity of target enzyme. POSACONAZOLE - broadest given with Ampho B & Triazoles
Amphotec, Abelcet. spectrum triazole (the only
azole with activity against
Rarely used due to drug interaction & Rhizopus sp /mucormycosis).
Highly lipid soluble, poorly narrow spectrum.
absorbed in the GIT.
Potent CYP450 inhibitor.
High Vd except in the CNS with a
t1/2 of 2weeks.
Resistance is due to decreased
level of ergosterol or change in
membrane structure.
Has the widest antifugal spectrum.
ANTIVIRAL AGENTS TD
FOR HERPES FOR HIV FOR INFLUENZA FOR HBV & HCV
ANTI MALARIA
BLOOD TISSUE
SCHIZONTIZIDE SCHIZONTIZODE GAMETOCIDE SPORONTICIDE OTHERS
METRONIDAZOLE
EMETINE
CHLOROQUINE Tinidazole, NITAZOXANIDE DILOXANIDE FUROATE IODOQUINOL PAROMOMYCIN
Dehydroemetine Secnidazole
SULFADIAZINE-
PYRIMETHAMINE
CO TRIMOXAZOLE PENTAMIDE
Pyrimethamine
+Clindamycin
SODIUM STIBOGLUCONATE
SURAMIN MELARSOPROL PENTAMIDINE ELORNITHINE Meglumine antimonate, NIFURTIMOX
Amphotericin, Miltefosine
BENZODIAZEPINES BARBITURATES
[Binds GABA-A receptor subunits to increase FREQUENCY of Cl ﹶ OTHERS
[Binds GABA-A receptor sites; increases DURATION of Cl ﹶchannel opening;
channel opening; membrane hyperpolarizaDon] blocks glutamic acid neurotransmission; at high doses blocks Na channels]
SHORT ACTING INTERMEDIATE ACTING LONG ACTING ULTRA SHORT SHORT-INTERMEDIATE LONG ACTING MELATONIN RECEPTOR
IMIDAZOPYRINE AGONIST ANXIOLYTIC
[T½: 1.5 - 2.5h ] [T½: 12h ] [T½: 100h ] [T½: 4-9m ] [T½: 15 - 50h ] [T½: 118h ]
MIDAZOLAM (Bro%zolam, THIOPENTAL PENTOBARBITAL (Secobarbital, PHENOBARBITAL ZOLPIDEM
Triazolam, Oxazepam, E%zolam) LORAZEPAM (Alprazolam, DIAZEPAM ( Chlorazepate, Amobarbital, Butalbital, RAMELTEON BUSPIRONE
Estazolam, Clonazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Flurazepam, (Methohexital, Thiamylal) (Mephobarbital, Primidone) (Zaleplon, Eszopiclone)
Butabarbital, Talbutal,
Lormetazepam, Nitrazepam, Quazepam, Flunitrazepam)
Aprobarbital)
Uses: Anesthesia inducDon Temazepam) MOA: AcDvates Melatonin receptors MOA: ParDal agonist at 5HT1A
Uses: Anesthesia inducDon Uses: Status epilepDcus MOA: Binds selecDvely to a subroup
and possibly D2 receptors
Preop sedaDon Uses: Status EpilepDcus (MT1 and MT2) in the suprachiasma-
Increased ICP Uses: Insomnia Seizure d/o of GABA-A receptors to enhance
Acute Anxiety Uses: Status epilepDcus Dc nuclei thus decreasing latency of
Skeletal muscle relaxant Insomnia membrane hyperpolarizaDon
Preop sedaDon Uses: Generalized anxiety d/o
Panic aOacks Skeletal muscle relaxant Anesthesia sleep onset
SE: Acute intermiOent Hyperbilirubinemia
Insomnia [Triazolam] Tranquilizers
Anxiety/Seizure d/o porphyria; Extension of CNS (Gilbert Syndrome) Uses: Insomnia
SE: Acute intermiOent SE: Non-specific chast pain
Seizure d/o [Clonazepam] Alcohol withdrawal Uses: Insomnia
depressant acDons; dependence porphyria; Extension of CNS Delayed sleep onset
SE: Anterograde amnesia Bipolar d/o [Clonazepam] Tachycardia/palpitaDons
Insomnia [Flurazepam] liability greater than Benzos SE: Severe Cardio/respi
depressant acDons; dependence Dizziness/nervousness
Rebound insomnia/anxiety Anxiety d/o [Clonazepam] SE: Dizziness
liability greater than Benzos depression; Extension of CNS SE: Few amnesDc effects
Dec. psychomotor skills Panic d/o [Clonazepam] FaDgue Tinnitus/GI distress
SE: Anterograde amnesia Notes: AddiDve CNS depression depressant acDons; dependence Dependence liability (less)
Paresthesia
Dependence liability Insomnia [Estazolam] Dec. psychomotor skills Decreased testosterone
if taken with ethanol; CYP450 Notes: AddiDve CNS depression liability greater than Benzos
Unwanted dayDme Increased prolacDn Pupillary constricDon
Dependence liability inducer Notes: Lack anD-convulsant, anD-
if taken with ethanol; CYP450
sedaDon SE: Anterograde amnesia Respiratory depression anxiety and muscle relaxant
inducer Notes: May be excreted
Dec. psychomotor skills Notes: Minimal rebound insomnia Notes: No anDconvulsant effect
Unwanted dayDme unchanged effects; very rapid onset of acDon;
Notes: Decreased REM sleep Dependence liability Minimal abuse liability No muscle relaxant effect
sedaDon in the urine; AddiDve CNS effects reversed by FLUMAZENIL
Avoid during 1st trimester Respiratory depression Minimal withdrawal s/sx Minimal CNS depression
depression if taken with ethanol;
Floppy infant syndrome Unwanted dayDme
Notes: Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) CYP450 inducer
Inceased oral cleX risk sedaDon used as a Date-rape drug (odorless
colorless, tasteless, anterograde
Notes: Lorazepam preferred over amnesia effect)
Diazepam in Status epilepDcus
due to its long distribuDon T½
VALPROIC ACID
(Sodium Valproate)
PHENOBARBITAL
MOA: Blocks Na channels, enhances K channel permeability
(Primidone)
Uses: Bipolar d/o Acute Mania (DOC); GTC seizure (DOC); VALPROIC ACID VALPROIC ACID
MOA: Binds to GABA-A receptor sites and increases DURATION of
Absence (Sodium Valproate) (Sodium Valproate)
Cl channel opening
seizure (DOC); Partial seizure; Myoclonic seizure
Uses: GTC seizure; Partial seizure; Status epilepticus; Insomnia;
SE: NTD, Spina biNida, Hepatotoxicity (esp. in infants), [SAME] [SAME]
Hyperbilirubinemia (Gilbert syndrome)
wt. gain,
SE: Acute intermittent porphyria, extended CNS depressant
GI upset, drowsiness, nausea, tremor, alopecia
actions, tolerance, dependence liability
Notes: CYP450 inhibitor; same effect on Ca channels as
Notes: Primary anticonvulsant in infants, children, and pregnant
Ethosuximide
DIAZEPAM
LAMOTRIGINE
LAMOTRIGINE CLONAZEPAM (Lorazepam, Clorazepate)
(Zonisamide)
(Zonisamide) MOA: Binds to GABA-A receptor sites and increases FREQUENCY of
MOA: Blocks Na and Ca channels, decreases Glutamate [same] Cl channel opening
[SAME]
Uses: Partial seizure (DOC); GTC seizure; Myoclonic & Uses: Status epilepticus
absence seizure; Bipolar d/o SE: Anterograde amnesia, unwanted daytime sedation, respiratory
SE: SJS/TEN [Lamotrigine], severe skin reaction depression, dec. psychomotor skills, tolerance, dependence
[Zonisamide], Dizziness, ataxia, nausea, rash liability
Notes: Undergoes glucuronidation reaction
ETHOSUXIMIDE GABAPENTIN
CLONAZEPAM (Phensuximide, Methsuximide) (Pregabalin)
MOA: Binds GABA-A receptors to increase frequency of Cl MOA: Decreases Ca currents (T-type) in thalamus
PHENYTOIN MOA: Binds Ca channels; Inc GABA release; inhibits neuronal
channel opening; membrange hyperpolarization Uses: Absence seizures
(Fosyphenytoin, Mephenytoin, Ethotion) discharge from seizure foci
Uses: Absence seizure; Myoclonic seizure; Infantile spasms SE: GI distress, lethargy, headache, behavioral changes
MOA: Blocks voltage gated Na channels Uses: Absence seizure; Neuropathic pain (post herpetic neuralgia);
SE: Anterograde amnesia, decreased psychomotor skills. Notes: long half-life
Uses: Generalized tonic-clonic seizure (DOC); Partial seizure Migraine
unwanted daytime sedation, respiratory depression,
(DOC); Status Epilepticus; Arrhythmias (Grp 1B action) SE: Dizziness, sedation, ataxia, nystagmus, tremor
tolerance, dependence liability
SE: Nystagmus, diplopia, sedation, Gingival hyperplasia, Notes: Eliminated in the kidneys in the unchanged form
Hirsutism, Fetal hydantoin syndrome
Notes: Phenytoin preferred in prolonged therapy for Status
epilepticus because it is less sedating; Fostomycin is a LEVETIRAZETAM
water-soluble prodrug MOA: Binds synaptic vesicular protein 2 (SV2A) inhibiting hyper
synchronisation of epileptiform burst Niring; modiNies
synaptic release of Glutamate and GABA
Uses: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy; GTC seizure; Partial seizure
CARBAMAZEPINE SE: Hallucination, psychosis, irritability, dizziness, sedaation
(Oxcarbazepine, Eslicarbazepine) Notes: Minimal drug interactions, eliminated in kidneys unchanged
MOA: Blocks voltage gated Na channels; dec. Glutamate release
Uses: Trigeminal neuralgia (DOC); GTC seizure (DOC); Partial
seizure (DOC); Bipolar d/o TOPIRAMATE
SE: SJS, Spina biNida, craniofacial anomalies, hyponatremia (Felbamate)
[Oxcar], Diplopia, cognitive dysfunction, drowsiness, MOA: Actions on phosphorylation (Na, Ca, GABA, Glutamate,
bloody dyscrasias FETAL HYDANTOIN SYNDROME Carbonic anhydrase)
Notes: CYP450 inducer; can cause auto-induction - Upturned nose Uses: Lennox-gestaut syndrome; West syndrome; Migraine;
Oxcarbazepine has less drug interactions - Mild mid facial hypoplasia GTC seizure; Refractory seizures [Felbamate]
- Long upper lip with thin vermillion border SE: Psychomotor slowing, Memory impairment, Acute myopia
- Lower distal digital hypoplasia
glaucoma, urolithiasis, Hepatic and hematoxicity [Felbamate]
GENERAL ANESTHESIA LM
INHALED INTRAVENOUS
[Facilitate GABA mediated inhibition; block brain
NMDA and ACh-N receptors]
FENTANYL
THIOPENTAL MIDAZOLAM (Brotizolam, Triazolam, KETAMINE ETOMIDATE
Oxazepam, Etizolam, Lorazepam) (Morphine, Alfentanyl, Remifentanil)
(Methohexital, Thiamylal) MOA: Blocks glutamate and NMDA MOA: Modulates GABAa receptors
DESFLURANE MOA: Interact with µ (mu) or δ (sigma), and
NITROUS OXIDE MOA: Increases DURATION of Cl channel MOA: Inceases FREQUENCY of Cl channel receptors (β3 subunit)
Uses: General anesthesia κ (kappa) receptors for endogenous
Uses: Anesthesia for minor OR and opening opening Uses: Dissociative anesthesia (Analgesia, Uses: General anesthesia (in patients with
SE: Bronchospasm opioid peptide
dental procedures Uses: Anesthesia induction Uses: Anesthesia induction amnesia and catatonia but with limited cardiorespiratory reserve)
Peripheral vasodilation Uses: General anesthesia
SE: Euphoria, Megaloblastic anemia Inceased ICP Preop sedation retained consciousness) SE: Pain on injection, myoclonus
Notes: All other inhaled anesthetic SE: Respiratory depression
bronchodilation SE: Dependence liability Anxiety/panic attacks SE: Emergence delirium (Post-op effects: Post-op N/V, Adrenocortical
causes bronchodilation Chest wall deformity, constipation
Notes: Lowest potency (highest MAC) Acute intermittent porphyria SE: Anterograde amnesia, unwanted disorientation, hallucination, suppression
daytime sedation, dependency Notes: Antidote is NALOXONE
least cardiotoxicity Tolerance excitation), cardiovascular Notes: Minimal effect on Cardiorespi function
SEVOFLURANE liability, post-op Respi depression Neuroleptanesthesia (analgesia +
Extension of CNS depression stimulation, HPN, inc. ICP No analgesic property
Uses: General anesthesia Notes: Antidote is FLUMAZENIL anesthesia) happens when given with
Notes: Additive CNS depression w/ ethanol Notes: Reduce Emergence delirium with
SE: Renal insufPiciency Adjucnt with inhalational Droperidol and NO
CYP450 inducer pretreatment of Benzodiazepine PROPOFOL
Peripheral vasodilation anesthetics and IV opioids Faster recovery [Remifentanyl]
Rapid entry into the brain (<1min) (Fospropofol)
Slow onset but longder DOA MOA: Potentiates GABA-A receptors
ISOFLURANE Blocks Na channels
Uses: General anesthesia Uses: General anesthesia for prolonged
SE: Catecholamine induced sedation esp. in ICU/OPD patients
arrhythmias, peripheral SE: Bradycardia, hypotension,
vasodilation vasodilation, priapism
paresthesia [Fospropofol]
Notes: Milk of amnesia
ENFLURANE
Uses: General anesthesia
DEXMETOMIDINE
SE: Spike and wave activity in EEG,
MOA: A2 receptor agonist, decrease
muscle twiitching, breath
sympathetic tone with attenuation
holding
of neuroendocrine and hemo-
Notes: Has pungent odor limiting use
dynamic response to anesthesia
and surgery and cause sedation
HALOTHANE and analgesia
Uses: General anesthesia
SE: Malignant hyperthermia (if used
with Succinylcholine), Post-
operative hepatitis
METHOXYFLURANE
Uses: General anesthesia
SE: Renal insufPiciency
LM
LOCAL ANESTHETICS
[Blockade of Na channels slow, then prevents
axon potential propagation]
ESTERS AMIDE
SHORT ACTING LONG ACTING SURFACE ACTING MEDIUM ACTING LONG ACTING
DIAZEPAM
VECURONIUM
PANCURONIUM MOA: Facilitates GABAergic transmission
Uses: Intubation; General anesthesia
MOA: Moderate block on cardiac in the CNS
SE: Respiratory paralysis, apnea
muscarinic Uses: Cerepbral palsy spasm; stroke
Minimal cardiovascular effects
receptors Spinal Cord injury; acute spasm
Notes: Undergoes elimination in BILE
Uses: Euthanasia; lethal injection; SE: Anterograde amnesia, unwanted
Muscle relaxation potentiated by
Strychnine poisoning; intubation daytime sedation, respiratory
inhaled anesth, aminogly, quinidines
General anesthesia depression, tolerance
SE: Recurarization, tachycardia, apnea
ROCURONIUM Respiratory paralysis, HPN
Uses: Intubation; General anesthesia Notes: May cause heart block TIZANIDINE
SE: Hypersensitivity, apnea MOA: α2 adrenoreceptor agonist in the SC
Respiratory depression Uses: Multiple sclerosis spasm; stroke;
Notes: SUGAMMADEX is a novel reversal MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA Amyotropic lateral sclerosis
agent; slight antimuscarinic effect - Rare interaction between succinylcholine with inhaled SE: Weakness, sedation, hypotension
Used in patients w/ renal anesthetics
impairment - Life-threatening condition characterized by massive Ca release
Most rapid onset (60-120s) from sarcoplasmic reticulum to skeletal muscle
- Early sign: Trismus (contraction of jaw muscles)
- Tx: DANTROLENE
LM
ANTI-PARKINSONISM
DOPA-PRECURSOR DOPA-AGONIST MAO INHIBITORS COMT INHIBITORS ANTICHOLINERGICS OTHERS
APOMORPHINE
MOA: Partial agonist at D3 receptors;
Antagonist at 5HT3 and Alpha
adrenoreceptors
Uses: Off-periods, erectile dysfunction,
Alcoholism, Opiate addiction,
Alhzeimer's Disease ON-OFF PHENOMENA
SE: Severe nausea, dyskinesia, - Alternating periods of improved mobility and akinesia,
Hypotension, drowsiness, occurring a few hours to days during treatment
sweating
Notes: Use TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE to WEARING-OFF PHENOMENA
prevent severe nausea
- Deterioration of drug effect in between doses
- Due to progressive destruction of nigrostriatal neurons
that occurs with disease progression
TETRACYCLIC/UNICYCLIC
TRICYCLIC-ANTIDEPRESSANTS SSRI SNRI
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
SEROTONIN ANTAGONISTS MAOI
FLUOXETINE (Paroxetine, Citalopram, VENLAFAXINE (Duloxetine, AMOXAPINE (Maprotiline) TRAZODONE (Nefazodone, Vortioxetine) PHENELZINE (Tranylcypromine,
IMIPRAMINE (Clomipramine, Desipramine,
Amitryptiline, Nortriptyline, Doxepin, Escitalopram, Sertraline, Fluvoxamine, Desvenlafaxine, Milnacipran) Isocarboxazid, Selegiline)
Vilazodone) MOA: Strong NE reuptake inhibitor, weak MOA: Blocks 5-HT2A receptors, weak inhibitor
Protriptyline, Trimipramine) MOA: Inhibits MAO A and B; Inc CNS levels
MOA: Inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin serotonin reuptake inhibitor, blocks of NE and 5HT transporters
MOA: Block NE and 5-HT transporters MOA: Inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin by
and NE by binding to both transporters Dopamine D2 receptors Blocks SERT [Nefazodone], blocks of NE and Serotonin
Like SNRis + signi@icant ANS blockade inhibiting Serotonin Transporter (SERT)
Uses; MDD, Fibromyalgia, Perimenopausal Uses: Major depression 5-HT2C receptors [Trazodone] Uses: Major depression unresponsive to other
Uses: MDD , Bipolar disorders, Acute panic Uses: OCD (DOC), MDD (@irst line), Anxiety,
symptoms, Diabetic neuropathy, SE: Akathisia, Parkinsonism, seizures, Uses: Major depression, Hypnosis/sleeping drugs, Anxiety, Phobic features,
attacks, Phobias, Enuresis, ADHD, Panic attacks, Anxiety, PTSD, Bulimia,
Neuropathic pain, Chronic pain DOs Amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome, aid [Trazodone] Hypochondriasis
OCD [Clomipramine] Premenstrual dysphoria, Alcohol
SE: Dizziness, insomnia, sedation, GI distress, Cardiotoxicity SE: Sedation, GI disturbance, Ortho hypo, SE: Dizziness, insomnia, orthohypo, blurred
SE: Excessive sedation, fatigue, confusion, dependence, Premature ejaculation
HPN and CNS stimulation [Venlafaxine], Notes: Lowers seizure threshold [Amoxapine] Priapisim [Trazodone], Hepatotoxicity vision, arrhythmia, diarrhea, seizure,
α-blocking effects, sympathomimetic [Dapoxetine]
Hepatotoxicity [Duloxetine], Withdrawal [Nefazodone], Hyperprolactinemia hyperthermia, CNS stimulation
effects, ortho hypo, cardiomyopathy, SE: N/V, headache, anxiety, agitation,
syndrome even in just 1 missed dose, Notes: May cause arrhythmias in Px with Notes: HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS when taken
arrhythmia, tremors, weight gain Drowsiness, insomnia, Erectile dysfxn,
Anticholinergic effects MIRTAZAPINE pre-existing cardiac diseases with tyramine
Notes: Additive depression of the CNS with other EPS, QT prolongation [Citalopram],
Notes: Differ from TCA in lacking blockade of MOA: Inc amine release from nerve endings by Modest α1 and H1 receptor blockade SEROTONIN SYNDROME when taken
central antidepressants Withdrawal syndrome
H1, M, and Alpha receptors antagonism of presynaptic α2 adreno- Short T½ to be given BID or TID with SSRIs
3Cs of overdose: Coma, Convulsions, Notes: CYP 450 inhibitors - Fluoxetine, Fluvox- Nonselective MAOI [ Tranylcypromine]
Inc risk for suicide in children and adoles receptors
Cardiotoxicity amine, and Paroxetine
Venlafaxine has less af@inity for NE Uses: Major depression, Appetite stimulation, MAO-B Selective [Selegiline]
Imipramine metabolized to Despiramine Serotonin syndrome when used w MAOIs
transporters, Milnacipram more selective Sedation/sleeping aid
Amitriptyline metabolized to Nortriptylin May decrease appetite = weight loss
for NE reuptake SE: Weight gain, marked sedation, diizziness,
Inc. risk for suicide in children and/or
blurred vision, nightmares
adolescents
Notes: Significant muscarinic receptor and
α2 blocking effect
BUPROPION
MOA: Inhibits neuronal reuptake of dopamine
and NE; Inc. Dopa and NE activity
Uses: Major depression, smoking cessation,
Alcohol dependence, improves mood
SE: Weigh loss, agitation, dizziness, dry
mouth, aggravation of psychosis, priapism
Notes: Lowers seizure threshold
Resembles amphetamine in chem struct.
MEPERIDINE
MOA: Strong agonist at κ and μ receptors
Uses: Moderate - severe pain, Labor
analgesia, Spasmodic pain (biliary,
renal), Preop sedation
SE: Seizures, less addiciton liability +
[Morphine] SE except Miosis
Notes: HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS when
taken with Tyramine
METHADONE (Levomethadyl
Acetate, Levorphanol)
MOA: Strong agonist at μ receptors
Uses: Moderate - severe pain,
Opioid dependence/withdrawal
SE: Same w [Morphine] except Miosis
Notes: Used in Methadone Maintenance
Therapy (MMT) for opioid dependence
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HYPOTHALAMIC AND
PITUITARY HORMONES
ANTERIOR POSTERIOR
HYPOTHALAMUS
PITUITARY PITUITARY
LEUPROLIDE BROMOCRIPTINE
GANIRELIX
Gonadorelin, OXYTOCIN
Goserelin, Histrelin,
Cetrorelix, Abarelix, AGONIST ANTAGONIST FSH LH MIXED Pergolide, Desmoxytocin
AGONIST ANTAGONIST
Degarelix
Nafarelin, Triptorelin Cabergoline,
Quinagolide
MOA: Inc. LH/FSH secretion FOLLITROPIN ALFA CHORIOGONDO-
with intermittent dose, but MOA: Blocks GnRH TROPIN ALFA CONIVAPTAN
reduces LH/FSH secretion receptors, reducing LH/FSH OCTREOTIDE Menotropins,
with prolonged production SOMATROPIN MECASERMIN PEGVISOMANT MENOTROPINS MOA: activates oxytocin DESMOPRESSIN Tolvaptan,
administration Lanreotide Urofollitropin, HCG, Menotropins, receptors; stimulates
Follitropin Beta Lutropin Alfa utreine contraction & labor; Lixivaptan
MOA: dopamine agonist; inhibits stimulates mammary glands,
Uses: Prevents premature prolactin release from the
Uses: Ovarian suppression, lactation & milk let-down
LH surgeduring pituitary gland; also slightly
Endometriosis, Myoma Uteri, controlledovarian
Precocious puberty, inhibits GH release (in high
hyperstimulation, Prostate doses); dopaminergic effects on Uses: labor induction, labor
Advanced Prostate cancer CA MOA: increases release if IGF-1 in the MOA: a recombinant IGF-1 MOA: gonadotrophin analog; MOA: ADH agonist; relatively
agonist; stimulates skeletal MOA: somatostatin analog; actives LH receptors; CNS motor control & behavior augmentation, control of MOA: antagonist at V1a, V2
liver & cartilage; stimulates skeletal MOA: a GH receptor MOA: activates FSH selective for V2 receptors; receptors; reduces renal
muscle growth, amino acid transport, muscle growth, amino acid suppresses the release of GH, mimics effects of Mixture of FSH & LH from postpartum hemorrhage
antagonist (blocks GH receptors; mimics effects of Vasopression V2 receptor excretion of water in
SE: Hot flushes, sweats, SE:nausea, headache, Hot transport, protein synthesis glucagon, insulin, IGF-1, serotonin endogenous LH postmenopausal women
protein synthesis & cell proliferation receptor) endogenous FSH Uses: hyperprolactinemia, agonist which causes conditions assoc with
headache, light headedness, flushes, gynecomastia, Dec & cell proliferation & GI peptides insertion of water channels
nausea, osteoporosis, pituitary adenoma (prolactin- SE: fetal distress, placental increased vasopressin
libido/Hct secreting), acromegaly, abruption, uterine ruptue, in the collecting duct leading
gynecomastia, reduced Uses: growth hormone deficiency, Uses: acromegaly Uses: controlled ovarian Uses: initiation of ovulation
Uses: for children Uses: acromegaly, pituitary during controlled ovarian Parkinsons dse fluid retention (water to more water reabsorption
libido, dec. Hematocrit genetic dses assoc with short stature hyperstimulation, infertility --> decrease the excretion Uses: SIADH, hyponatremia
unresponsive to GH therapy adenoma (GH-secreting), hyperstimulation (ovulation intoxication), hyponatremia,
Des NOT cause a tumor (Turner, Noonan, Prader-Willi), failure due ro hypogonadotropic of water; act on extra renal in hospitalized px, offset
flare-up if used for Prostate to thrive due to chronic renal failure SE: diarrhea, nausea, flu- carcinoid, gastrinoma, induction), ovarian follicle heart failure,seizures,
hypogonadism in men SE: GI disturbance, nausea, hypotension V2 receptors to increase fluid retention in acute heart
Temporary exacerbation of CA or SGA, AIDS wasting, improve GI like symptoms, elevated glucagonoma, variceal bleeding, development in women with
precocious puberty/ SE: hypoglycemia, increased gigantism headache, lightheadedness, FVIII and vWF failre & SIADH which causes
function in px who underwent LFTs, hypersensitivity rxn hypogonadotropic
prostateCA LFT, intracranial HPN hypogonadism, male orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, hyponatremia (dilutional)
intestinal resection that led to SE: headache, depression behavioral change, Contraindications: fetal
DEGARELIX for Prostate CA malabsorption syndrome syndrome (ovarian hypogonadotric erythromelalgia, Raynauds distress, prematurity, Uses: central DI, hemohilia
Onset of action is expected SE: GI disturbances, gallstones, enlargement, ascites, hypogonadism
Apoplexy/blindness during Remedy to hypoglycemia: arrhythmias/ cardinal conduction phenomenon (vasospasm), abnormal presentation, CPD A, vWdse, esophageal SE: infusion site rxns,
give px some snacks prior within 2 wks of use hypovolemia, shock), pulmonary infiltrates (in high variceal bleeding, primary hyperK
the 1st few wks of therapy GANIRELIX prevents LH abnormality & predispositions for uterine
SE: peripheral edema, myalgia, to dose multiple pregnancies in nocturnal enuresis
(Tx: coadminister surge SE: headache, depression, doses) rupture
arthralgia, intracranial HPN, women, gynecomastia in (pediatric px), colon
FLUTAMIDE) pseudotumor cerebri, slipped capital mean edema, ovarian Central Pontine Myelinolysis
Can alter requirements for hyperstimulation syndrome, diverticula
femoral epiphysis, progression of antidiabetic agents Given PO or vaginally (for ATOSIBAN is an oxytocin may cocur with rapid
scoliosis, hyperglycemia multiple pregnancies in correction of hypoNatremia
hyperprolactinemia). receptor blocker; not yet
FOLLITROPIN ALFA & BETA women, gynecomastia in FDA approved since there is SE: GI disturbance,
are recombinant FSH forms men, hypersensitivity headaches, flushing,
Regular release: given BID-QID SC concern about increased
Performance-enhancing drug while UROFOLLITROPIN is a Contraindicated in px with nausea, hyponatrremia, TOLVAPTAN is more
rates of infant death
(increases muscle mass) that is purified preparation from history of psychotic illness seizures, allergic rxns selective for V2 receptors
banned by athletics committees. urine of postmenopausal CHORIOGONADOTROPIN
If slow release: every 4wks IM ALFA is arecombinat hCG
women CARBETOCIN is an agonist
while LUTROPIN os a of peripheral Oxytocin May be given intranasally,
Are long acting synthetic analogs recombinant LH PO or IV
receptors
Given SC of somatostatin
hCG given IM Also contracts vascular
smooth muscle via V1
receptor leading to
vasoconstriction (used as a
tx for esophageal varices or
colon diverticula)
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THYROID DRUGS
HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHROIDISM
BETA
T4 T3 MIXED THIOAMIDE IODINE IODIDE
BLOCKERS
CAM
CORTICOSTEROIDS
AGONIST ANTAGONIST
PREDNISONE
HYDROCORTISONE/ Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, MOA: strong agonist of mineralocorticoid receptors; increase Na
SPIRONOLACTONE
CORTISOL reabsorption, K & H excretion MIFEPRISTONE (RU486)
Meprednisone, Dexamethasone, MOA: inhibits desmolase, blocking conversion of
MOA: inhibits cholesterol side-chain cleavage,
cytochrome P450 enzymes & other enzymes MOA: selective inhibitor of steroid 11-
cholesterol to pregnenolone; reduces synthesis hydroxylation, interfering with cortisol &
Betamethasone, Triamcinolone Uses: chronic adrenal insufficiency (Addisons Dse), congenital adrenal of all hormonally active steroids
necessary for synthesis of all steroids
corticosterone synthesis
hyperplasia, adrenal replacement therapy post adrenalectomy
Uses: adrenal carcinoma, hirsutism, breast
Uses: breast cancer, Cushing sydnrome Uses: diagnostic testing for adrenal
SE: salt & fluid retention, hypoK, CHF, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, cancer, prostate cancer, Cushing syndrome,
fungal infections function, Cushing syndrome
glucose intolerance, behavioral changes
MOA: activates glucocorticoid receptors SE: skin rash, hepatotoxicity, hypothyroidism
leading to altered gene transcription; SE: hepatotoxicity, many drug interactions, SE: dizziness, GI disturbances
suppreses inflammtaion; replaces cortisol MOA: suppresses inflammation & immune response Additive hypoK with loop diuretics & thiazides.
Abused by body builders to lower circulating androgenuc effect
when deficient MOA: competitive inhibitor at the GC receptor as well
levels of cortisol in the body & prevent muscle DOC for pregnant px with Cushing
Uses: wide variety of inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune (collagen & DEOXYCORTICOSTERONE is the precursor of aldosterone. loss. syndrome. as progesterone receptor
rheumatic dse etc), & neoplastic dses (hematopoeitic cancers), Potent inhibitory of CYP450 enzymes MOA: blocks aldosterone receptors
Uses: adrenal insufficiency associated with
life threatening shock, chronic adrenal prevention of organ transplant rejection, asthma, lung maturation in
preterm labor (Betamethasone & Dexamethasone), chemotherapy- FLUDROCORTISONE also has significant glucocorticoid activity. Uses: Cushing syndrome
insufficiency (Addisons Dse), congenital Uses: for hypoK due to ther diuretics, for post MI, hyperaldosteronism
adrenal hyperplasia, insect bites, contact induced vomiting, hypercalcemia, mountain sickness)
dermatitis, status asthmaticus, thyroid SE: abdominal pain & cramping, uterine cramping,
Aldosterone is implicated in myocardial & vascular fibrosis &
storm SE: adrenal suppression, growth inhibition, muscle wasting, baroreceptor function. nausea, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, SE: hyperK, anti-androgenic effect (gynecomastia)
osteoporosis, salt retention, glucose intolerance, behavioral changes vaginal bleeding
SE: none common when used topically or (psychosis) Also with weak antagnist effect at the androgen receptor
at physiologic replacement doses Also used as an approved abortifacient for medical
BETAMETHASONE hastens fetal lung maturation. abortion (usually together with Misoprostol).
Low potency: Desonide
PREDNISOLONE is the active metabolite of Prednisone.
Medium potency: Fluticasone,
Mometasone This group has a long t1/2, reduced salt-retaining effect & better
penetration of lipid barriers
High potency: Desoximetasone, Clobetasol
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ESTROGENS PROGESTINS
Exemestane Dienogest
Uses: medical abortion, Cushings syndrome
Uses: primary hypogonadism, postmenopausal hormonal
replacement therapy, osteoporosis, contraception, intractable
dysmenorrhea SE: vaginal bleeding, abdl pain, GI upset (vomiting,
diarrhea), uterine cramping, nausea, headache, dizziness
SE: breakthrough bleeding, nausea, breast tenderness, migraine, MOA: activates progesterone receptors; changes rates of trancription
thromboembolism (DVTs), gallbladder dse, hypertriglyceridemia, MOA: estrogen antagonist MOA: estrogen antagonist MOA: partial agonist of MOA: weak cytochrome P450 of progesterone-regulated genes Combination with Misoprostol results in abortion of 95%
MOA: activates estrogen receptors; leads to MOA: reduces estrogen
HPN, premature closure of epiphysis in young females, increased changes in rates of trancription of estrogen- actions in breast tissue & CNS; actions in breast tissue, uterus estrogen receptors in pituitary; inhibitor & partial agonist of of early pregnancies.
risk of breast & endometrial cancer (remedy: add progesterone to estrogen agonist effects in & CNS; estrogen agonist effects reduces negative feedback by synthesis by inhibiting progestin & androgen
regulated genes aromatase
the preparation) uterus, liver & bone in liver & bone; increase bone Estradiol; increases FSH & LH receptors Uses: HRT (given together with Estrogen, to prevent Estrogen-induced
mineral density output endometrial cancer), contraception, assisted reproduction (for As abortifacient in early pregnancy (may be used up to
Uses: atrophic vaginitis, HRT, prevention of Uses: breast cancer, precocious maintenance of pregnancy), anovulation induction (given in high doses 49days after menses).
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL has low bioavailability PO/ TD/ IM/ intravaginal Uses: hormone-responsive Uses: endometriosis, fibrocystic to suppress FDH & LH)
adverse pregnancy outcomes, metastatic puberty
prostate cancer breast cancer, prophylaxis of Uses: osteoporosis, breast Uses: induction of ovulation for dse, hemophilia, angioneurotic
breast CA esp in high risk cancer prevention women who want to get edema Complication: failure to induce complete abortion. May
ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE is IM with longer t1/2. pregnant Pure estrogen receptor SE: HPN, decreased HDL, weight gain, reversible decrease in bone cause sepsis due to unusual organisms (Clostridium
SE: hot flushes, musculoskeletal
SE: breakthrough bleeding, nausea, breast antagonist in all tissues usedin mineral density, delayed resumption of ovulation after use sordelli)
disorders, osteoporosis, joint
tenderness, migraine, thromboembolism SE: hot flushes, SE: hot flushes, breast CA resistant to SE: acne, hirsutism, weight
PREMARIN is a mixture of conjugated estrogen used in HRT thromboembolism (DVTs), thromboembolism (DVTs) SE: hot flushes, eye symptoms pains gain, menstrual disturbances,
(DVTs), gallbladder dse, hypertriglyceridemia, Tamoxifen
HPN, premature closure of epiphysis in young endometrial hyperplasia, (afterimages), headache, hepatic dysfunction MEGESTROL is used as an appetite stimulant.
Effects of estrogen: growth of genital stuctures & secondary sexual females, increased risk of breast & endometrial endometrical cancer constipation, reversible hair Effective against breast cancers
cancer (remedy: add progesterone to the Reduces incidence of breast loss, ovarian enlargement,
characteristics, modifies serum protein level & decrease bone cancer in women who are very that have become resistant to Contraindicated during
multiple pregnancy (10%) Tamoxifen. Given PO or as vaginal cream.
resorption, enhances coagulability of blood, increases TG & HDL preparation) Prevents osteoporosis in post high risk. pregnancy & breastfeeding.
levels while decreasing LDL, if given as continuous infusion will menopausal women &
inhibit FSH & LH decreases risk of Increased risk of low-grade MEDROXYPROGESTERONE has a better oral bioavailability.
Associated with infertility, ectopic pregnacy, EXEMESTANE is an irreversible
clear cell vaginal adenocarcinoma in daughters atherosclerosis at the risk of No estrogenic effects on ovarian cancer with long term May also act on glucocorticoid
endometrial tissue. inhibitor receptors.
of mothers who took DES. causing Endometrial cancer. use.
L-NORGESTERL & NORETHINDRONE has more androgenic effect.
GANIRELIX TESTOSTERONE
LEUPROLIDE Gonadorelin, Fluoxymesterone, OXANDROLONE ESTRADIOL + LEVONORGESTREL
Goserelin, Histrelin, Nandrolone RECEPTOR MEDROXYPROGEST Ethinyl Estradiol +
Cetrorelix, Abarelix, Methyltestosterone, ANTAGONISTS SYNTHESIS INHIBITORS NORETHINDRONE (Ethinyl ERONE ACETATE
Nafarelin, Triptorelin Degarelix Testosterone Cypionate, Deacnoate Estradiol + Desogestrel/ Levonorgestrel
Oxymetholone, Norgestrel/ Drospirenone/
Mesterolone Norgestimate/
Norethisterone)
MOA: agonist of GnRH receptors; increased LH MOA: activates estrogen &/or
& FSH secretion with INTERMITTENT
administration; reduced LH & FSH secretion MOA: activate androgen receptors; FLUTAMIDE CYPROTERONE progesterone receptors; thicken
cervical mucus; inhibits ovulation
with PROLONGED CONTINUOUS administration
MOA: activates androgen receptors; promotes
promotes development of male
characteristics; increases body
Bicalutamide, Cyproterone FINASTERIDE Dutasteride MOA: activates progesterone
(due to downregulation of GnRH receptors in
the pituitary cells that normally release LH & MOA: blocks GnRH receptors;
reduced endogenous production of
development of male characteristics;
increases body muscle bulk & RBC production
muscle bulk & RBC production;
increases ratio of anabolic-to-
Nilutamide Acetate receptors; prevents contraception
by altering cervical mucus & creating
Uses: emergency contraception
FSH) LH & FSH a hostile endometrium
androgenic activity
MOA: combined oral contraceptive, activates SE: severe nausea, vomiting, breast
Uses: ovarian suppression, controlled ovarian Uses: male hypogonadism, delayed puberty, estrogen & progesteron receptors, inhibits tenderness, irregular bleeding,
Use: prevents premature LH surge wasting syndromes, certain types of anemia Uses: contraception, HRT headache, dizziness (fewer SE
hyperstimulation, endometriosis, myoma uteri, Uses: illegal performance ovulation, effects on cervical mucus gland, uterine
during controlled ovarian enhancement drugs in athletes compared to estrogen alone &
central precocious puberty, advanced prostate hyperstimulation, advanced prostate tubes & endometrium lead to decreased affinity,
cancer inhibit ovulation when given before LH surge SE: breakthrough bleeding, hair loss, combination contraceptives)
cancer SE: virilization & menstrual irregularities in MOA: competitive antagonist MOA: inhibits 5alpha-reductase enzyme that
females, paradoxical feminization in males, SE: virilization in females, dysmenorrhea, delayed return of
androgen receptor converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
cholestatic jaundice, elevated LFTs, premature paradoxical feminization in males, MOA: antagonist at androgen fertility, osteoporosis Must be taken within 72hrs of
SE: hot flushes, sweats, headache, light receptor; marked progestational Uses: contraception, hypogonadism, acne,
SE: nausea, headache, closure of epiphysis cholestatic jaundice, elevated liver unprotected sexual intercourse (not
headedness, injection site rxns, nausea, hypersensitivity (Abarelix), hot effect that suppresses the feedback hirsutism, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis
osteoporosis, gynecomastia, reduced libido, enzymes, HCC Uses: prostate cancer, surgical Uses: BPH, male-pattern baldness, hirsutism effective once implantation has
flushes, gynecomastia, decreased castration (Nilutamide) enhancement of LH & FSH IM depot preparation (DEPO-
decreased hematocrit PROVERA). occured).
libido, decreased hematocrit, Contraindicated in pregnant women & px with SE: breakthrough bleeding, nausea, breast
osteoporosis prostate cancer. This group is called ANABOLIC SE: impotence (rare), gynecomastia, tenderness, skin pigmentation, thromboembolism
STEROIDS SE: gynecomastia, hot flushes, Uses: hirsutism, component of OCPs, depression YUZPE regimen for combination
Symptoms of hypogonadism with continuous decreases sexual drive in men (DVTs), breast cancer (earlier onset), headache, Does not protect against STDs.
treatment. impotence, hepatotoxicity depression, weight gain & hirsutism for older OCPs emergency contraception.
Does not cause a tumor flare-up Effects of Androgen: secondary sexual
when used for treatment of characteristics, fertility & libido, male pattern Controversial use in prevention of prostate
advanced prostate cancer baldness, increases muscle mass, increased SE: hepatotoxicity, adrenal cancer.
Temporary exacerbation of precocious puberty Less hepatotoxicity with Bicalutamide Lifetime risk of breast cancer is not changed. Doe not protect against STDs
RBC production, decreased urea nitrogen & Nilutamide. suppression, depression,
or prostate cancer. gynecomastia, galactorrhea,
excretion, maintains normal bone density
Also less likely to cause ovarian thromboembolism DUTASTERIDE is newer with longer t1/2 Does not protect against STDs
Apoplexy & blindness during the first few wks of hyperstimulation syndrome GnRH analogs (Leuprolide) must be
therapy (remedy: co-administer Flutamide, an Used illegally by athletes as performance co-administered with Flutamide to
enhancer Orphan drug status This group is less likely to cause impotence,
androgen receptor antagonist) prevent acute flare-up of prostate NORETHINDRONE is a testosterone derivative
DEGARELIX is used for prostate CA cancer infertility & decreased libido while DROSPIRENONE is a spirinolactone
while GANIRELIX prevent LH surge in derivative that is anti adrogrenic
May be given intranasally, depot formulation controlled ovulation.
also available.
NORGESTIMATE & DESOGESTREL are newer
progestins
LEUPROLIDE has a long agonist activity.
NON-INSULIN
ALPHA INCRETIN
INSULIN INSULIN GLUCOSIDASE
AMYLIN MODULATO
SGLT2 BILE ACID
SECRETAGOGUES SENSITIZERS INHIBITORS ANALOG RS
INHIBITORS SEQUESTRANT
ACARBOSE DAPAGLIFLOZIN
THIAZOLEDI Miglitol, GLP1 DPP4 Empagliflozin,
SULFONYLUREAS MEGLITINIDES BIGUANIDES NEDIONES PRAMLINTIDE ANALOG INHIBITOR COLESEVELAM
Voglibose Canagliflozin
REPAGLINIDE PIOGLITAZONE MOA: inhibits intestinal alpha SITAGLIPTIN MOA: inhibits SGLT2 transporter --
Nateglinide, Rosiglitazone,
glucosidases --> reduce EXENATIDE > inhibits reabsorption of glucose
1ST GEN 2ND GEN METFORMIN conversion of starch &
dissacharides to monosaccharide Liraglutide Saxagliptin, in the kidneys back to the blood --
> excretion of glucose out in the
Mitiglinide Troglitazone --> reduce post prandial
hyperglycemia
Linagliptin, urine MOA: binds bile acids; lowers
glucose through unknown
MOA: activates amylin receptors;
reduce post-meal glucose
Vildagliptin, Uses: T2DM
mechanism
Effects of insulin: increased glycogen & protein synthesis, decreased protein catabolism, increased TG storage
MOA of Insulin: TRANSPORTER TISSUES FUNCTION
RAPID ACTING INSULINS are injected a few mins prior to meals & they are the preferred insulin for continuous SC -binds to a tyrosine kinase receptor, which
infusion devicees. phosphorylayed itself & a variety of intracellular
GLUT1 All tissues, esp red cells, brain Basal uptake of glucose; transport across
proteins when activated by the hormone
the BBB
SHORT ACTING INSULINS are injected more than an hour before a meal -activation of phosphatidulinositol-3-kinase
pathway & MAP kinase pathway
-translocation of glucose transporter (esp GLUT 4)
INTERMEDIATE ACTING INSULINS are often combined with regular & rapid acting insulins GLUT2 Beta cells of pancreas; liver, kidney, gut Regulation of insulin release, other
to the cell membrane
aspects of glucose homeostasis
-increase in glucose uptake
LONG ACTING INSULINS are called PEAKLESS insulins -increased glycogen synthase activity
-increased glycogen formation
GLUT3 Brain, kidney, placenta, other tissues Uptake in neurons & other tissues
HORMONAL NON-HORMONAL
ALENDRONATE CALCIUM
CALCITONIN ERGOCALCIFEROL CALCITRIOL
TERIPARATIDE SEVELAMER RALOXIFENE DENOSUMAB Phosphate,
Salcatonin Cholecalciferol Doxercalciferol, Paricalcitol, Calcipotriene Wtidronate, Ibandronate,
Pamidronate, Risedronate, Strontium
Tiludronate, Zoledronic Acid
MOA: regulates gene transcription via the Vit D MOA: binds to dietary MOA: interacts
MOA: act through PTH MOA: acts through receptors; stimulates intestinal Ca absorption, MOA: regulates gene transcription via the Vit D receptor; phosphate & prevents selectively with estrogen MOA: binds to RANKL & MOA: multiple
receptors to produced a net calcitonin receptors to bone resorption, renal Ca & phosphate stimulates intestinal Ca absorption, bone resorption, renal its absorption receptors leading to prevents it from physiologic actions
increase in bone formation, inhibit bone resoprtion reabsorption; decrease PTH, promote innate calcium & phosphate reabsorption, decrease PTH MOA: suppresses the activity of osteoclasts in inhibition of bone stimulating osteoclast through regulation of
stimulates bone turnover immunity part via inhibition of farnesyl pyrophosphate resorption without differentiation & multiple enzymatic
synthesis; inhibits bone resorption & Uses: stimulating breast or function --> inhibit pathways; Sr
Uses: Pagets dse of Uses: secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD, hypocalcemia in secondarily, bone formation by acting on the hyperphosphatemia in endometrial hyperplasia bone resorption
bone, hypercalcemia, suppresses bone
Uses: osteoporosis Uses: Vit D deficiency (rickets, osteomalacia, hypoparathyroidism (Calcitriol), psoriasis (Calcipotriene) basic hydroxyapatite crystal structure CKD,
osteoporosis, tumor resorption & increase
intestinal ostedystrophy, CKD, chronic liver dse, hypoparathyroidism, vit bone formation; Ca &
marker for thyroid hypoparathyroidism, nephrotic syndrome), D intoxication Uses: osteoporosis Uses: osteoporosis
cancer SE: hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalciuria Uses: Pagets dse of bone, hyoercalcemia esp PO4 are required for
SE: hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, psoriasis, renal failure,
in malignancies, osteoporosis, bone bone mineralization
hypercalciuria, arthralgia, malabsorption
rhinitis, nausea, weakness, metastases SE: hypo/hypertension, SE: increased risk of SE: increased risk of
SE: rhinitis, nausea, The active form Calcitriol is preferred in px with CKD, chronic GI disturbance venous infection
dizziness, pharyngitis, Uses: osteoporosis,
dyspepsia, rash vomiting, facial flushing, SE: hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, liver dse, & hypoparathyroidism. thromboembolism
tingling SE: adynamic bone, osteonecrosis of the jaw, osteomlacia,
hypercalciuria deficiencies in Ca & PO4
renal impairment, GI irritation Can significantly reduce
Must be administered in low DOXERCALCIFEROL is a prodrug that is converted in the liver uric acid levels
Administered as a nasal Commonly added to dairy products & other food to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
intermittent doses to SE: ectopic calcification
spray. products Take drugs with large quantities of water &
stimulate bone formation.
avoid situations that permit esophageal reflux. Contraindicated in
PARICALCITOL, CALCIPOTRENE are analogs of Calcitriol & are
hypophosphatemia &
Used for osteoporosis Given topically for psoriasis, given with Calcium used topically for psoriasis & are being investigated for bowel obstruction
Used IV for osteoporosis. malignancies & inflammatory disorders.
but is less effective than supplements for osteoporosis Remedy for GI irritation & prevent reflux; take
Biphosphonates & lots of water & keep px in an upright position
Teriparatide for 30mins after intake of drug.
DOXERCALCIFEROL, PARICALCITOL & CALCIPOTRIENE cause lss
hypercalcemia & hypercalciuria
Contraindicated in those with renal
impairment, esophageal motility disorders &
peptic ulcers
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