Block 2 DRUGS Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
MOA of cocaine
A
Cocaine blocks the reuptake of NE
2
Q
MOA of amphetamine/tyramine
A
Amphetamine enters the vessicles via VMAT and pushes the NE out
3
Q
MOA of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine
A
- Goes into the vessicles via VMAT and pushes out NE
- Also binds adrenergic receptors directly
4
Q
MOA of epinephrine
A
Activates all adrenergic receptors
5
Q
Clinical uses of epinephrine
A
- Anaphylaxis
- Septic Shock
- Cardiac arrest
6
Q
Epinephrine Pharmacokinetics
A
- Breaks down very fast
7
Q
Norepinephrine MOA
A
Activates all adrenergic except for Beta 2 so it doesnt dilate lungs or have metobolism effects
8
Q
Norepinephrine clinical uses
A
- Septic shock
- Hypotension
- Vasopressor in shock
9
Q
MOA of dopamine
A
Dopamine activates beta 1 and sometimes alpha 1
10
Q
Clinical uses of dopamine
A
- Cardiogenic shock
- Septic Shock
- Hypotension
