Drug reactions and interactions Flashcards
How are Adverse drug reactions investigated
ABCDE Augmented? - is reaction predicted Bizarre? -is there Hx of allergy Chronic? - Has Px used it for a long time Delayed? -Has Px used drug before End of use? - Has Px stopped drug use
Where should adverse drug reactions be reported to
MHRA Yellow card scheme
What patient factors affect drug interactions
Age
Polypharmacy
Genetics
Hepato/renal disease
What drug factors affect interaction
Narrow therapeutic index
Solubility
What is poly pharmacy
Use of Concurrent medication
What drug has a very narrow therapeutic index
Digoxin
-Slight overdose = bad news
What Pharmacokinetic influences affect drug action (ADME)
Admin - Affected by acidity, Motility and solubility
Distribution - Affected by protein binding
Metabolism
-CYP450 Induction = lowers therapeutic effect
-CYP450 Inhibition = Increase therapeutic effect
Excretion - affected by Urine pH
-Acid cleared fast in weak basic urine
-Base cleared fast in weak acidic urine
Whats the difference between CYP450 Induction and inhibition for drug metabolism
Induction = Lowers therapuetic effect (Alcohol) Inhibition = Increase therapeutic effect (Isoniazid and grape juice)
What three absorption influences affect drug interaction
Acidity
Motility
Solubility
What are naturally occurring Opiods
Morphine
Codeine
What are modified Opioids
Diamorphine (Heroin)
What is the oral bioavailability of Opiods
50%
Where are opiod receptors found and what are they targeted by
CNS
GIT
Pontine resp centers
Target of analgesia
What are the SE of opiod use
Addiction and depression
Constipation, N+V
Resp distress
What is meant by tolerance
Overstimulated opioid receptor causes desensitisation
