alzheimers drugs Flashcards

1
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reversible ACh inhibitor

A

treat AD

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2
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irreversible ACh inhibitor

A

used in biochemical warfare

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3
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treatment for mild-moderate AD

A

acetylcholine esterase inhibitor

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4
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Ach dependent parasympathomimetic effects

A

Bradycardia
bronchoconstriction
gastric acid secretion
intestinal motility

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5
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benefits of donepezil

A

Once daily
rapidly enters brain
80-100% bioavailability

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6
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donepezil adverse effects

A

drug-drug interactions with muscarinic receptor blockers
transient diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

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7
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precautions with donepezil

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precautions with respiratory conditions and cardiovascular conditions

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8
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peripheral effects of donepezil

A

gastric acid secretion
intestinal motility
emesis
diarrhea

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9
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why does donepezil cause vomiting

A

ACh muscarinic receptor activation in the area postrema

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10
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cardiac effects of donezepil

A

reduces rate, automaticity, contractility, refractory period and conduction velocity

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11
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vascular effect of donepezil

A

indirectly vasodilator

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12
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half-life of galantamine

A

7 hours

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13
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where is galantamine metabolized

A

liver

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14
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adverse effects of galantamine

A

drug-drug interactions with anti-cholinergic drugs
some nausea and vomiting

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15
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precautions with galantamine

A

precautions in those with cardiovascular problems and GI problems

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16
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benefits of rivastigmine

A

transdermal patch
useful in parkinsons

17
Q

metabolism of rivastigmine

A

hepatic

18
Q

which Alzheimers drug is effective in parkinsons disease

A

rivastigmine

19
Q

adverse effects of rivastigmine

A

drug drug interactions with anticholinergics and beta blockers

20
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precautions with rivastigmine

A

precaution in those with GI problems and those with allergic dermatitis

21
Q

why is rivastigmine cautioned with beta blockers

A

both reduce the work of the heart

22
Q

MOA of memantine

A

NMDA antagonist