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Learn the nature, mechanisms of action, uses and side effects of common classes of drugs (73 cards)

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List the types of muscarinic receptors and their locations

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M1 --> Exocrine glands, CNS
M2 --> Heart
M3 --> Smooth muscle of blood vessels, lungs
M4 --> CNS
M5 --> Not well known
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What is atropine?

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An antimuscarinic drug - antagonist of M2 muscarinic receptors.

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List medical uses of atropine.

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Heart –> Post MI, bradycardia
Eyes –> Cycloplegic and mydriatic
Poisoning –> Blocks Ach at muscarinic receptors

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What are ipratropium and tiotropium?

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Antimuscarinic drugs - binds to M3 muscarinic receptors in lungs to relax smooth muscle and open up airway

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List some medical uses of ipratropium and tiotropium.

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COPD and asthma

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What are oxybutynin and tolterodine?

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Antimuscarinic drugs used to modify bladder function.

  • Tolterodine relative specific to B2 receptors.
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How do oxybutynin and tolterodine work?

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Increase SNS and decrease PNS activity –> Tightened urinary sphincter

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List some medical uses of oxybutynin and tolterodine.

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Overactive bladder
Urinary frequency
Incontinence

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What is tropicamide?

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An antimuscarinic drug - binds to M4 muscarinic receptors in muscles of the eye.

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List some clinical uses of tropicamide.

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Glaucoma

Dilation of the pupil and relaxation of the lens for examination

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List some adverse effects of all antimuscarinic drugs given systematically.

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Dry mouth (most common)
Erectile dysfunction
Bronchodilation
Constipation
Tightened sphincter - due to decreased detrussor activity leading to increased urinary bladder retention
Dry eyes and blurred vision
Increased IOP
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What is hyoscine and where does it act?

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An centrally acting antimuscarinic drug similar to atropine, but more sedating.

Acts on the brain.

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What is hyoscine widely used to treat?

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Motion sickness and post-op nausea and vomiting.

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What is hyoscine also knwon as?

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Scopolamine.

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What is benzhexol and what is it used for?

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A centrally acting antimuscarinic used to treat Parkinson’s disease.

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List some medical uses of ACE inhibitors.

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Hypertension
Heart failure
Post MI
Diabetic neuropathy
Progressive renal insufficiency
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List some side effects of ACE inhibitors.

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Cough
Hypotension
Urticaria/ angioedema
Hyperkalaemia
Foetal injury
Renal failure (in patients w/ renal artery stenosis secondary to a fall in BP and reduced renal perfusion)
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Why are ACE inhibitors dangerous in patients taking potassium supplements or potassium-sparing drugs?

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ACE inhibitors prevent the release of aldosterone, which normally causes K+ excretion –> Increased risk of hyperkalaemia.

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Name a few ACE inhibitors.

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Enalapril

Lisinopril

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Name a few angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).

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Losartan

Irbesartan

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How do ARBs work?

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ARBs are antagonists of the Type I receptors (AT1) for angiotensin II –> Block renal and vascular actions of angiotension II.

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When are ARBs used?

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Hypertension (alternative to ACE inhibitors as they have fewer side effects)
Chronic heart failure

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List some side effects of ARBs.

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Hypotension
Hyperkalaemia
Foetal injury
Renal failure (in patients w/ renal artery stenonis secondary to a fall in BP and reduced renal perfusion).

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Name a direct renin antagonist.

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Aliskiren.
* These are a new class of agents.
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How do direct renin antagonists work?
Inhibit renin's enzymatic activity --> Prevent the conversion of angiotensinogen into angiotensin I.
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Name a phenylalkylamine.
Verapamil *Verapamil has a larger negative inotropic effect than diltiazem.
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What are phenylalkylamines and where do they act?
They are calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) and rate-slowing calcium antagonists acting on cardiac and smooth muscle.
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How do phenylalkylamines work?
Reduce Ca2+ entry into cardiac and smooth muscle cells --> Negative inotropic effects --> Reduced contractility Inhibit AV node conduction
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List some medical uses of phenylalkylamines.
Hypertension Angina Treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT = tachycardia originating above ventricular tissue) Atrial fibrillation
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List some unwanted effects of phenylalkylamines.
Bradycardia and AV block Worsening of heart failure Constipation
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Name a benzothiazepine.
Diltiazem.
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What are benzothiazepines and where do they act?
They are calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) and rate-slowing calcium antagonists acting on cardiac and smooth muscle.
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List some medical uses and unwanted effects of benzothiazepines.
Medical uses: HTN, angina. Unwanted effects: bradycardia or AV block, worsening of heart failure, constipation.
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Name a dihydropyridine.
Amlodipine.
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What are dihydropyridines and where do they act?
They are CCBs and non-rate slowing calcium antagonists acting on smooth muscle actions only.
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How do dihydropyridines work?
Inhibit Ca2+ entry into vascular smooth muscle cells.
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List some medical uses of dihydropyridines.
HTN | Angina (preferred here)
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List some unwanted effects of dihydropyridines.
Ankle oedema Headache/flushing Palpitations (reflex tachycardia)
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Name some organic nitrates.
``` Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) Nicorandil ```
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How do organic nitrates work?
Stimulate NO release in smooth muscle cells (nitrate-based drugs) and guanylate cyclase (nicorandil) --> Vasodilation
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List some medical uses of organic nitrates.
Angina Acute and chronic heart failure BP control during anaesthesia.
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What effects do organic nitrates have on vascular circulation?
Reduce preload, i.e venous return Reduce afterload, i.e peripheral resistance *Minor effects: antiplatelet, coronary artery vasodilation.
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List some unwanted effects of organic nitrates.
Hypotension Headaches and flushing (associated w/ vasodilation) *Xs use associated w/ tolerance.
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Name some anti-arrhythmic drugs.
``` Adenosine Amidoarone Dronedarone Verapamil Flecainide Lidocaine ```
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What are anti-arrhythmic drugs used for?
Treatment of supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias and complex arrhythmias.
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What is the mechanism of action of adenosine?
Acts on adenosine receptor (A1) to hyperpolarise cardiac tissue and slow conduction through AV node.
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List some adverse effects of adenosine.
Chest pain Dyspnoea Dizziness Nausea
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What are amiodarone and dronedarone used to treat?
Supraventricular and tachyarrhythmias.
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List some adverse effects of amiodarone and dronedarone.
Amiodarone - accumulates in body, photosensitive skin rashes, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, PF, corneal deposits, neurological and GI disturbances. Dronedarone - non-iodinated and less toxic, but less effective
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What is the action of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides?
Slows ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation and relieves symptoms of chronic heart failure.
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What is the mechanism of action of digoxin?
Inhibits Na-K-ATPase --> Increased accumulation of intracellular Na+ --> Increases intracellular Ca2+ as it cannot be exchanged out of the cell via the Na+-Ca2+ exhanger --> Positive inotropic effect (increased contractility) Central vagal stimulation --> Reduced rate of conduction through AV node --> Reduced HR
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What are some adverse effects of digoxin?
*These are common and severe Dysrhythmias - e.g AV conduction block, ectopic pacemaker activity NOTES - Hypokalaemia and hypomagnaesia lower the threshold for digoxin toxicity - Digoxin toxicity reversed by Digibind (immune Fab)
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What is ivabradine used for?
Treatment of angina in patients with normal sinus rhythm.
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What is the mechanism of action of ivabradine?
Blocks If channel in SA node --> Slows heart rate
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List some contraindications to ivabradine.
``` Severe bradycardia Sick Sinus Syndrome 2nd or 3rd degree heart block Cardogenic shock Recent MI ```
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List some adverse effects of ivabradine.
Bradycardia 1st-degree heart block Ventricular and SV arrhythmias
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Name some cardiac inotropes.
Dobutamine - B1 adrenoceptor agonist (little effect on HR) Milrinone - Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (has inotropic effects by inhibiting breakdown of cAMP in cardiomyocytes)
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How do cardiac inotropes affect cardiac contraction?
Increase the force of cardiac contraction.
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What are cardiac inotropes used for?
Treatment of acute heart failure, e.g after cardiac surgery or in cardiogenic/septic shock.
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Name some alpha blockers (A1 antagonists).
Doxazosin (competitive inhibitor) | Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible)
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Name some sympatholytics.
Clonidine (A2 adrenoceptor* agonist) Moxonidine (Imadazoline agonist) *RECALL: A2 is an inhibitory adrenoceptor (Gi)
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When are alpha blockers used?
Occasionally in combination with antihypertensives in resistant HTN. NOTE: routine use has declined due to increased risk of chronic heart failure.
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How and why may phenoxybenzamine be used?
In combination with a beta blocker to provide long-lasting alpha blockade in catecholamine-secreting tumours (e.g. phaeochromacytoma).
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How do sympatholytics work?
They are centrally-acting agents that inhibit sympathetic outflow from the brain, and are thus occasionally used as antihypertensives.
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About sumitriptan: 1) What is it? 2) How does it works? 3) What is is used for? 4) What are some contraindications to using sumitriptan?
1) It is a 5HT-1D (serotonin) receptor agonist. 2) It constricts some large arteries and inhibits trigeminal nerve transmission. 3) It is used to treat migraine attacks. 4) It is contraindicated in patients with coronary disease.
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What is promethazone?
It is an anti-emetic that acts as a competitive antagonist at histaminergic (H1), muscarinic cholinergic (M) and dopaminergic (D2) receptors centrally (labyrinth, nucleus tractus solitarii (=NTS in medulla oblongata) and vomiting centre) to block activation of the vomiting centre. Potency: H1 > M > D2. Administered orally.
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How does promethazone work?
Acts centrally (labyrinth, NTS and vomiting centres) to block activation of the vomiting centre.
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For which conditions is promethazone used?
Anti-emetic used in: - Motion sickness (prophylaxis and during onset) - Disorders of labyrinth (e.g Meniere's) - Hyperemesis gravidarium - Pre- and post-op as a sedative and for its antimuscarinic effects
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List some unwanted effects of promethazone.
- Dizziness - Tinnitus - Fatigue - Sedation - Excitation in excess - Convulsions (children more susceptible) - Antimuscarinic side effects
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What is metaclopramide?
An anti-emetic, primarily a dopamine receptor antagonist. Antagonistic potency: D2 >> H1 >> Muscarinic receptors
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How does metaclopramide work?
Acts centrally, specially at chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) --> Acts in GI tract to: - Increase smooth muscle motility (oesophagus to SI) - Accelerate gastric emptying - Accelerate transit of intestinal contents (duodenum to ileo-coecal valve)
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What is metaclopramide used for?
Treatment of nausea and vomiting assoc. w/ - Uraemia (severe RF) - Radiation sickness - GI disorders - Cancer chemotherapy (high doses), e.g cisplatin (intratable vomiting)
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List some unwanted effects of metaclopramide.
- Drowsiness - Dizziness - Anxiety - Extrapyramidal rxns - e.g Parkinsonian-like syndrome

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