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General Pharm 2 Flashcards

1
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Salmeterol MOA

A

long acting B2 agonist

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Salmeterol Use

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maintenance of asthma and COPD

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Examples of Short Acting B2 Agonists (SABA)

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Albuterol
Levalbuterol
Terbutaline
Metaproterenol
Isoproterenol
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Use for
Albuterol
Levalbuterol
Terbutaline

A

Rescue Inhalers

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Metaproterenol Use

A

it isnt

cardio issues from B1 stim

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Isoproterenol Use

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mainly for arrhythmias (B1), no longer used for asthmas

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SE of SABAs

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B1 stim- tachcardia, heart palpitations, nervousness, tremours, nausea
increase IOP

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Ipratropium MOA and Use

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blocks muscarinic receptors in bronchiole smooth muscle- stops bronchoconstriction

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Ipratropium should be used in caution with….

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narrow angle glaucoma- dilation and ant iris shift

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Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Montelukast (Singulair)
MOA

A

leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Montelukast (Singulair)
Use

A

asthma and bronchoconstriction

allergic rhinitis

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Theophylline (Theo-Dur) MOA

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inhibits phospodiesterase- increased cAMP- more epinephrine

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Theophylline (Theo-Dur) and topical B blockers

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B blockers can lessen effects of theophylline

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) MOA

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breaks disulfide bonds in mucus proteins

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Use (eye)

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topical for filamentary keratitis, dry eye, corneal burns

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Methotrexate MOA

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inhibits dihydrofolate reductase- stops DNA syntheses

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Methotrexate Use

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RA

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Methotrexate SE

A 
hepatotoxicity
myelosuppression
increased risk of opportunistic infections and lymphomas
aplastic anemia
optic neuritis
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Cyclosporine (Neoral/ Sandimmune) (Restasis) MOA

A

inhibits release and production of IL-2- no T lymphocyte production

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Restasis Use

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keratoconjunctivitis sicca

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SE of Cyclosporine (Neoral/ Sandimmune)

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opportunistic infections, malignancies

hypertension, kidney problems

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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome

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headaches, altered consciousness, seizures, visual disturbances- aura, hallucinations, hemianopsia, cortical blindness
caused by Cyclosporine

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Azathioprine MOA

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purine analog that inserts into DNA and RNA and stops replication

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24
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Azathioprine Use

A

RA

prevent kidney transplant rejection

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Tamoxifen MOA

A

agonist inhibitor of estradiol- inhibits estrogen effects at the breast

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Tamoxifen Use

A

breast cancer tx

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Tamoxifen SE

A

crystalline retinopathy
whorl keratopathy
BRVO/ CRVO
CME

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Use

A

analgesia and antipyresis

safe for all ages and pregnancy

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) SE

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hepatotoxicity

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexaril) MOA

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decreases motor activity by inhibiting tonic activity of alpha and gamma motor neurons

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexaril) Use

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stop muscle spasms

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexaril) SE

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drowsiness, loss of coordination

anticholinergic (Sympathetic) effects

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexaril) Caution in patients with….

A

narrow angle glaucoma- dilation

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Tramadol (Ultram) MOA

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agonist at Mu opiate receptros
inhibits serotonin and NE uptake in pain pathways
stronger than Tylenol, weaker than opiates

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Tramadol (Ultram) SE

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dry mouth, sedation, dizziness, nausea

some miosis

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Meperidine (Demerol)
Oxycodone
MOA

A

agonist at Mu, Kappa, and Delta opiate receptors

strong analgesics that are addictive

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Meperidine (Demerol)
Oxycodone
SE

A

pinpoint pupils

respiratory depression, sedation, nausea

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SE specific to Meperidine (Demerol)

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seizures, increased ICP, papilledema

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Promethazine and Opiates

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used to combat nausea

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40
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Nalaxone (Narcan) Use

A

opioid antagonist

reverses effects of opioids

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41
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Eye effects of opiate withdrawal

A

mydriasis

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Sumatriptin (Imitrex) MOA

A

5-HT1B and 1D (serotonin type 1B and 1D) receptor agonist- vasoconstriction
located in vascular smooth muscle in cranial arteries

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43
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Sumatriptin (Imitrex) Use

A

migraines

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Sumatriptin (Imitrex) SE

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vasoconstriction- NAION, MI, stroke, retinal artery occlusions, retinal venous thrombosis

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Phenothiazine Examples

A

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

Thioridazine

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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Thioridazine
MOA

A

dopamine receptor antagonist

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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Thioridazine
Use

A

antipsychotic

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48
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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Thioridazine
SE

A

Parkinson’s effects at high dose
pigmentation on corneal endothelium, lens- stellate cataracts, RPE
oculogyric crisis
anticholinergic- dry eye, dry mouth, increased IOP

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49
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Parkinsons Symptoms

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Tremor at rest
Rigidity (cogwheel)
Akinesia
Postural reflex- balance

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50
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Amantadine (Symmetrel) MOA

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blocks reuptake and increase release of dopamine in the brain

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51
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Amantadine (Symmetrel) Use

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Parkinson’s

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Bromocriptine MOA

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dopamine agonist

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53
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Bromocriptine Use

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pituitary adenoma

Parkinson’s

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54
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
MOA

A

increase dopamine release

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Use

A

ADHD
narcolepsy
depression

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56
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
SE

A

mydriasis- caution with narrow angles

dry eyes

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57
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Donepezil MOA

A

Ach-esterase inhibitor

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58
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Donepezil Use

A

Alzheimers

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59
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Donepezil SE

A

lower IOP

cataracts, blurred vision

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60
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SSRI Examples

A

fluoxetine (Prozac)

escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI MOA

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inhibits serotonin reuptake

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SSRI SE

A

mydriasis- caution with narrow angles

suicide

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63
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SNRI Examples

A

venlafaxine (Effexor)

duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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SNRI MOA

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inhibits serotonin and NE reuptake

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SNRI Use

A

depression
anxiety
panic disorder

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Serotonin Syndrome

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SSRI or SNRI + TCA

extra anxiety, increased blood pressure, tremors

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SNRI SE

A

mydriasis- caution with narrow angles

suicide

68
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) MOA

A

NDRI- inhibits reuptake of dopamine and NE

69
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Use

A

depression

smoking cessation

70
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TCA Examples

A

amitriptyline (Elavil)

imipramine

71
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TCA MOA

A

inhibits NE and serotonin reuptake

72
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TCA SE

A

dry eye, increased IOP, blurred vision, mydriasis

73
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Contraindications for TCAs

A

suicidal- life threatening overdose

74
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MAOI Example

A

phenylzine

75
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MAOI MOA

A

inhibits MAO- breaks down NE- More NE available

76
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MAOI SE

A

glaucoma
nystagmus
foods with tyramine (wine, cheese, dried meat) cause lethal hypertensive crisis

77
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Diazepam (Valium) MOA

A

opens chloride channels by binding to GABA receptors- hyperpolarized neurons

78
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Diazepam (Valium) Use

A

anxiety, panic attacks
sedative
alcohol withdrawal

79
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Diazepam (Valium) SE

A

sedation, depression, bradycardia
fatal if combined with alcohol
mydriasis- caution with narrow angles

80
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Phenytoin MOA

A

acts on NE, Ach, GABA

81
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SE of Phenytoin

A

nystagmus, diplopia, EOM palsies

gingival hyperplasia

82
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Phenytoin Use

A

anticonvulsant

83
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Phenobarbital MOA

A

stops glutamate by blocking AMPA

84
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Phenobarbital Use

A

seizures and sedation

85
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SE of Phenobarbital

A

mydriasis, increased IOP, cycloplegia

86
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Topiramate (Topamax) Use

A

seizures

87
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Topiramate (Topamax) SE

A

blurred vision, diplopia, nystagmus

choroidal swelling- myopia, acute secondary angle closure glaucoma

88
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Insulin MOA

A

activates tyrosine kinase receptors to promote formation and storage of glycogen, proteins, triglycerides in the liver, fat, and muscle

89
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Insulin Use

A

beetus

90
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Metformin MOA

A

decreases gluconeogenesis in the liver and increases glucose uptake

91
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Metformin Use

A

first line for diabetes because does not cause hypoglycemia

92
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Metformin SE

A

lactic acidosis

93
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glyburide (Diabeta)
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
MOA

A

increase secretion of insulin
decrease glucagon release
increase sensitivity to insulin

94
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glyburide (Diabeta)
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
SE

A

Hypoglycemia

sulfa allergy caution- Sulfonylureas

95
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B blockers and Sulfonylureas

A

increase risk of hypoglycemia

96
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Thiazolidinediones Examples

A

-glitazone
pioglitazone
rosiglitazone

97
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Thiazolidinediones MOA

A

activate peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma) to increase glucose uptake into muscle and fat

98
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Thiazolidinediones Use

A

combat insulin resistance

99
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Thiazolidinediones SE

A

new or worsening macular edema

100
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) MOA

A

synthetic T4 hormone

101
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) SE

A

pseudotumor cerebri in children

102
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Use

A

hypothyroidism- Hashimoto’s

103
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Estrogen Use

A

contraceptives

decrease risk of endometrial cancer

104
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SE of Estrogen

A

dry eye
optic neuritis and papilledema from pseudotumor cerebri (rare)
BRVO/ CRVO

105
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Sildenafil (Viagra)
Vardenafil
MOA

A

inhibit PDE-5- increases blood flow

106
Q

Sildenafil (Viagra)
Vardenafil
SE

A 
blue vision (cyanopsia)
photosensitivity
107
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Prazosin
Terazosin
Tamsulosin
MOA

A

a1 blockers

108
Q

Prazosin
Terazosin
Tamsulosin
Use

A

benign prostatic hypertrophy

hypertension (not tamsulosin)

109
Q

Prazosin
Terazosin
SE

A

hypotension- dizziness and headache

110
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Tamsulosin SE

A

floppy iris syndrome

111
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ACE Inhibitor examples

A 
lisinopril
benazepril
enalapril
captopril
-pril
112
Q 
lisinopril
benazepril
enalapril
captopril
MOA
A
  1. prevents formation of angiotensin 2 by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
  2. block metabolism of bradykinins- results in vasodilation
113
Q 
lisinopril
benazepril
enalapril
captopril
SE
A

COUGH

hypersensitivity, angioedema

114
Q

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (ARB) examples

A

losartan

115
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Losartan MOA

A

reduces BP by inhibiting angiotensin 2 directed contraction of vascular smooth muscle
stops aldosterone secretion

116
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SE of Losartan

A

NO COUGH- good backup to ACEI

117
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Propranolol
Labetalol
MOA

A

nonselective B blockers

block release of renin from kidneys

118
Q

Metaprolol
Atenolol
MOA

A

selective B1 blockers

119
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Calcium Channel Blocker Examples

A

nifedipine
verapamil
diltiazem

120
Q

nifedipine
verapamil
diltiazem
MOA

A

blocke L type calcium channels- decrease in intracellular free calcium- decrease vascular smooth muscle contraction

121
Q

nifedipine
verapamil
diltiazem
Use

A

hypertension

off label for normal tension glaucoma- increase perfusion to ON

122
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Furosemide MOA

A

works on thick ascending loop
inhibits Na/Cl/K cotransporters
increases Ca secretion- loses Ca

123
Q

Furosemide SE

A

hypokalemia, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity

124
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Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide
MOA

A

works on distal convoluted tubule

inhibits NaCl reabsorption and decreases Ca excretion

125
Q

Hydrochlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide
SE

A

acute transient myopia

acute angle closure glaucoma

126
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Spironolactone MOA

A

blocks action of aldosterone at late distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts- increase excretion of Na and water
spares K

127
Q

Spironolactone SE

A

hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, antiandrogen effects

128
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Triamterene MOA

A

blocks epithelial sodium channels in late DCT and collecting ducts- increase excretion of Na and water
K spared

129
Q

Mannitol MOA

A

increases plasma osmolarity- draws water out of eye or brain

works on entire nephron as diuretic

130
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Mannitol Use

A

acute angle closure

cerebral edema

131
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Clonidine MOA

A

CNS a2 agonist that decreases symp outflow and increases para- decreased vascular resistance and decreased heart rate, decreased IOP

132
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Clonidine SE

A

dry mouth, sedation, impotence

133
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Hydralazine MOA

A

increases cGMP- smooth muscle relaxation

decreases afterload by vasodilating arteries more than veins

134
Q

Hydralazine SE

A

tachycardia, fluid retention, lupus-like syndrome

conjunctivitis, increased lacrimation

135
Q

Digoxin (Digitalis) MOA

A

inhibits Na/K Pump enzyme- increased intracellular Ca

136
Q

Digoxin (Digitalis) SE

A

retrobulbar optic neuritis
B/Y color defect
snowy vision

137
Q

Digoxin (Digitalis) Use

A

congestive heart failure

138
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Amiodarone MOA

A

blocks K channels

139
Q

Amiodarone SE

A

NAION
whorl keratopathy
anterior subcapsular lens deposits

140
Q

Amiodarone Use

A

tachyarrhythmias

141
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Warfarin MOA

A

vitamin K antagonist- stops clotting factor 2, 7, 9, 10

142
Q

Warfarin contraindications

A

discontinue b4 cataract surgery- extra bleeding

pregnancy

143
Q

Warfarin Use

A

blood clots, mechanical heart valves, atrial fibrillation

144
Q

Clopidogrel (Plavix) MOA

A

inhibit ADP receptor on platelet cell membranes- stops aggregation and clot formation

145
Q

Clopidogrel (Plavix) SE

A

increased risk of bleeding, GI upset, rash

146
Q

Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use

A

after heart attack or stroke

147
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Dipyridamole MOA

A

inhibits adenosine deaminase and phosphodiesterase- inhibits platelet aggregation

148
Q

Dipyridamole SE

A

increased risk of bleeding

149
Q

Aggrenox

A

dipyridamole + aspirin

for strokes

150
Q

Lovastatin
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
Use

A

first line for hyperlipidemia

151
Q

Lovastatin
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
MOA

A

inhibit HMG-CoA reductase- rate limiting step in chol synth in liver
lower LDL and TRI
increase HDL

152
Q

Lovastatin
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
SE

A

hepatotoxicity

myopathy

153
Q

Lovastatin
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
contraindications

A

pregnancy/ lactation

154
Q

Gemfibrozil Use

A

hyperlipidemia

155
Q

Gemfibrozil MOA

A

binds to peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR-alpha)- increases lipase
decreases LDL and TRI

156
Q

Gemfibrozil SE

A

GI disturbance, skin rash, uticaria, myositis

157
Q

Cholestyramine Use

A

lower LDLs

158
Q

Cholestyramine MOA

A

binds bile acids in intestine to prevent reabsorption

159
Q

Cholestyramine SE

A

constipation and fatty stools

160
Q

Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use

A

acne

161
Q

Isotretinoin (Accutane) MOA

A

reduces size and degree of oil production from sebaceous glands

162
Q

Isotretinoin (Accutane) SE

A

blepharoconjunctivitis, dry eye, pseudotumor cerebri, papilledema, cataracts

163
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Isotretinoin (Accutane) contraindications

A

pregnancy

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