Drugs-MOA and site only Flashcards

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Acetazolamide Diamox
MOA
renal site of action

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  • Inhibition of renal carbonic anhydrase to decrease sodium and bicarb reabsorption
  • PCT
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verapamil Covera-HS, Calan

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Calcium channel blockers - vasodilators

non-dihydropyridines: Prefer open confirmation of L-type calcium channel (heart) and block it

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labetalol Trandate

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labetalol Trandate

B1/B2/a1 antagonist (7:1)

A1: decrease in SVR

B1: prevents reflex increase in heart rate

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nifedipine Procardia, Adalat

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nifedipine Procardia, Adalat

Calcium channel blockers - vasodilators

Dihydropyridines; prefer to bind to the inactivated state of L-type calcium channel and block it

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captopril Capoten

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ACE inhibitors: decrease angiotensin II levels and increase bradykinin levels

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desmopressin/DDAVP

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  • V2 selective agonist, : more potent antidiuretic as compared to vasopressin
  • Vasopressin Receptor Agonist
  • Collecting Duct
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Sodium thiosulfate

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Treatment of cyanide toxicity

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3% sodium nitrate

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Treatment of cyanide toxicity

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9
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bosentan Tracleer

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Endothelin (ET) receptor antagonist
Nonselective

Endothelin (Gq coupled) leads to contraction of smooth muscle; thereby relaxation is caused by antagonism

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10
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losartan Cozaar

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ARB

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) at AT1 receptors

Vasodilation, renal vasodilation on efferent, block Na+ reabsorption, block SNS discharge, inhibit ADH release

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isoproterenol

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Beta adrenergic agonist (synthetic agonist with relative selectivity for Beta1 > Beta2)

Beta1 - Positive inotrope, chronotrope, lusitrope.
Beta2 - peripheral vasodilation and hypotension. No activity on alpha

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vasopressin /pitressin
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renal site of action

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  • Vasopressin Receptor Agonist
  • V1: Gq coupled on vascular smooth muscle, V1: vasoconstriction
  • V2: Gs coupled on vascular endothelium and collecting duct: phosphorylation of AQP2, V2: release of coagulation factors, water reabsorption, Conserve body fluid, prevent fluid loss, maintain perfusion
  • Collecting Duct
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atenolol Tenormin
MOA

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B1 selective antagonists

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dopamine

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Beta adrenergic agonist

Low dose: D1 vasodilation and increase in renal blood flow

Intermediate: B2 and B1: increase HR/contractility, decreased SVR

High: A1 peripheral vasoconstriction

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bumetanide/bumex
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renal area of action

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loop diuretic

Inhibition of Na+ reabsorption in thick ascending Loop of Henle by blocking NKCC2 (Na+/K+/Cl-) transporter

Thick ascending limb of LOH

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ambrisentan Letairis

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Endothelin (ET) receptor antagonist
Selective

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triamterene Dyrenium
moa
site of action

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potassium sparing diuretic
collecting duct

Liddle’s syndrome (super ENaC Na channel)

Block ENacC Na channel.

Contradications - ACE, ARBs, renal insufficiency with hyperkalemia

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hydralazine Apresoline

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Decrease vascular smooth muscle tone (Mechanism unclear)

Direct relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle (mechanism unclear)

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lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril

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ACE inhibitors: decrease angiotensin II levels and increase bradykinin(vasodilation) levels

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epinephrine

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Beta adrenergic agonist

Low dose - Beta1 - positive inotrope, lusitrope, chronotrope, and dromotrope, also vasodilation in SKM;
High dose - alpha1 - generalized peripheral vasoconstriction increasing afterload

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21
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phenoxybenzamine Dibenzyline

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phenoxybenzamine Dibenzyline

alpha1, alpha 2 antagonist

A1 and A2 adrenergic receptor antagonist- irreversibleblocks resulting in longer half life and very long duration of action (central dogma)

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hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ
MOA
site of action in kidney

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  • hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ
  • Block Na+/2Cl- cotransporter in the DCT, inhibition of NaCl reabsorption in the DCT, increase absorption of Ca2+
  • Vasodilatory effect
  • Thiazides
  • DCT
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amlodipine Norvasc

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Calcium channel blockers - vasodilators

Dihydropyridines; prefer to bind to the inactivated state of L-type calcium channel and block it

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phentolamine OraVerse, Regitine

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alpha1, alpha 2 antagonist

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metoprolol Lopressor, Toprol
MOA

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B1 selective antagonists

Antagonism of B1 in the heart, renal juxtaglomerular cells

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mannitol/osmitrol
MOA
renal site of action

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  • mannitol/osmitrol
  • PCT (primary), loop of Henle (secondary)
  • osmotic diuretic, Molecules that are filtered into the glomerulus and not reabsorbed, limits reabsorption of water
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irbesartan Avapro, Aprovel

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ARB

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) at AT1 receptors

Vasodilation, renal vasodilation on efferent, block Na+ reabsorption, block SNS discharge, inhibit ADH release

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dobutamine

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Beta adrenergic agonist (synthetic sympathomimetic amine)

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fenoldopam Corlopam

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D1 dopamine receptor agonist

Peripheral D1 dopamine receptor agonist

Decrease SVR, increase renal blood flow

30
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digoxin Digox, Lanoxin

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Cardiac glycosides

raise intracellular calcium by inhibiting Na/K ATPase pump on sarcolemma

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Conivaptan/vaprisol
MOA
renal site of action

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  • Nonselective vasopressin antagonist
    V1 blockade: vasodilation
  • V2 blockade: water excretion from collecting duct
  • Collecting Duct
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diltiazem Cardizem, Dilacor

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Calcium channel blockers - vasodilators

non-dihydropyridines: Prefer open confirmation of L-type calcium channel (heart) and block it

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aliskiren Tekturna

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Renin inhibitor

Decreases SVR and Na+ absorption by kidney

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Spironolactone Aldactone
MOA
site of action

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  • potassium sparing,
  • Spironolactone Aldactone
  • Aldosterone/mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist, inhibit synthesis of ENaC Na+ channel
  • Collecting duct
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norepinephrine

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Beta adrenergic agonist
Low dose - Beta1 - positive inotrope, lusitrope, chronotrope, and dromotrope,
alpha1 - vasoconstriction with increased afterload.
Little effect on Beta2

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milrinone Primacor

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Phosphodiesterase (PDE)3 Inhibitor

Positive inotrope (improves diastolic dysfunction), vasodilation. Blocks metabolism of cAMP (inotropic effects), cGMP (vasodilatory effects)

Increased inotropy, increased lusitropy, decreased SVR, decreased preload (increased venous capacitance)

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methylene blue MB

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eNOS inhibitor

Vasoconstriction

38
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doxazosin Cardura

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alpha1 antagonist

39
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Hydroxocobalamin Vitamin B12

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Treatment of cyanide toxicity

40
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tolvaptan/samsca
MOA
renal site of action

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  • V2 selective, Vasopressin Receptor Antagonist
    V2 blockade: water excretion
  • Collecting Duct
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terlipressin
MOA
renal site of action

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  • V1 selectivity and partial agonist
  • Vasopressin Receptor Agonist
  • Collecting Duct
42
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minoxidil Loniten, Rogaine, Renewal

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Potassium channel opener

arterial dilation and renal venodilation

Opening of ATP-modulated K+ channels resulting in hyperpolarization

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furosemide/lasix
MOA
renal site of action

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loop diuretic,

Inhibition of Na+ reabsorption in thick ascending Loop of Henle by blocking NKCC2 (Na+/K+/Cl-) transporter

Thick ascending limb of LOH

44
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Digibind

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Anti-digoxin antibodies

45
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chlorothiazide/diuril
MOA
site of action

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thiazides
DCT

Block Na+/2Cl- cotransporter in the DCT, inhibition of NaCl reabsorption in the DCT, increase absorption of Ca2+

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amiloride Midamor
MOA
site of action

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  • amiloride Midamor
  • potassium sparing diuretic
  • collecting duct
  • Pharmacological blockage of ENaC Na+ channel (not synthesis of the channel like Spironolactone)
    Liddle’s syndrome (super ENaC Na channel)
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propranolol Inderal, Innopran
MOA

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Nonselective beta antagonist

48
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terazosin Hytrin

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alpha1 antagonist

49
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prazosin Minipress

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alpha1 antagonist

Block A1 adrenergic receptors, greater effect in arterioles resulting in vasodilation

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eplerenone Inspra
MOA
site of action

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  • eplerenone Inspra
  • Aldosterone/mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist - potassium sparing
  • Collecting duct