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Acetylcholine trade name

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acetylcholine

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Acetylcholine drug class

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cholinergic neurotransmitter

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Acetylcholine mechanism of action

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cholinergic neurotransmitter, rarely used as a drug because effects too generalized - prototypic cholinergic agonist - in periphery cholinergic transmission occurs both with autonomic and somatic NS

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Acetylcholine side effects

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  • v high doses Ach muscarinic effects on heart can be lethal unless muscarinic antagonist present - prolonged ACh at neuromuscular junction at high doses causes tremors and fasciculations which terminate in depolarizing paralysis bc inactivation Na+ channels
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Acetylcholine fx

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important for normal functioning of both central and peripheral nervous system Muscarinic effects acetyl choline USE GBH Heart- decrease rate and contraction force GI tract- increase secretions and peristalsis decrease sphincter tone Urinary bladder- contract detrusor and relax sphincter Bronchioles- contract, decrease airways, increase secretions Eye- Contract iris, constrict ciliary muscle, open canals of Schlemn, decrease pressure Exocrine glands- increase salvation, lacrimation, sweating (except horse) Blood Vessels- indirect relaxation via increase NO synthesis in endothelial cells Nicotinic effects at neuromuscular junction -contract skeletal muscle Nicotinic effects at autonomic ganglia: - summation of parasympathetic and sympathetic effects, generally sympathetic responses predominant (tachycardia, increase blood pressure, other sympathetic responses)

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atracurium trade name

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tracrium

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atracurium drug class

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muscle nicotinic antagonist

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atracurium mechanism of action

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Acetylcholine receptor non depolarizing blockers (competitive antagonist that binds to acetylcholine receptor but does not create response)

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atracurium side effects

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  • interacts with phenothiazines, local anesthetics, general anesthetics and antibiotics can potentiate activity of neuromuscular blockers - histamine release -> secondary side effects including: allergic rxn, inadequate or prolonged block, hypotension, vasodilation, bradycardia, tachycardia, dyspnea, broncho-laryngospasm, rash, urticaria, and reaction at injection site
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atracurium fx

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-commonly used as neuromuscular blocker designed to be shorter acting with less ganglionic blockade and histamine release than D-tubocuraine - used as adjunct to general anesthesia to produce muscle relaxation during sx procedures or mechanical ventilation and also to facilitate endotracheal intubation

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bethanechol trade name

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Urecholine

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bethanechol drug class

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muscarinic agonist

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bethanechol mechanism of action

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-direct acting muscarinic agonist (produce only muscarinic effects so parasympathomimetic) - mostly effects GI and bladder - Choline ester

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bethanechol side effects

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  • V+ - cramping - ptyalism (excessive salivation) - anorexia - increased uretheral resistance
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bethanechol fx

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  • increase GI motility - reduce bladder tone (treat atony in dogs, cats, horses) - management idiopathic megaesophagus - increase detrusor tone post urethreal obstruction cats
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dantrolene trade name

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dantrium

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dantrolene drug class

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ryanodine recetpor antagonist

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dantrolene mechanism of action

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decreases amount of calcium released into cytoplasm from sarcoplasmic reticulum by interacting with ryanodine receptor in muscle (ryanodine is involved in Ca2+ release -> muscle contraction) this blocks ryanodine receptor and therefore Ca2+ release

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dantrolene side effects

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-hepatoxiicity CNS associated signs: - weakness - sedatino - dizziness - headache - GI effects (nausea, V+, constipation) - increased urinary frequency and possibly hypotension

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dantrolene fx

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-reduces contraction of skeletal muscle - used in malignant hyperthermia

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dexmedetomidine trade name

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dexdomitor

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dexmedetomidine drug class

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sedative, alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

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dexmedetomidine mechanism of action

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inhibits neuronal firing in brain and spinal cord by diminishing release of norepinephrine from presynaptic neuro terminal

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dexmedetomidine side effects

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-hypotension, bradycardia, poor peripheral perfusion and sedation

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dexmedetomidine fx
sedative and analgesic
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gabapentin trade name
neurontin
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gabapentin drug class
analgesic
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gabapentin mechanism of action
- structural analogue of GABA - binds axillary subunit (a2S-1) of voltage-gated Ca2+ channels inhibiting nerve injury-induced trafficking of Ca2+ channels at pre-syn terminals DRG neurons (inhibit Ca2+ channels -\> decrease NT release)
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gabapentin side effects
- dizziness - somnolence - ataxia - peripheral edema - confusion
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gabapentin fx
-recommended first line treatment for neuropathic pain (along with antidepressants and topical lidocaine) - anticonvulsant
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ketamine trade name
ketalar
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ketamine drug class
glutamate receptor antagonist
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ketamine mechanism of action
NMDA receptor antagonist (activate glutamate synapses more likely to be inhibited by dissociate anesthetics bc NMDA-type glutamate receptors in pain pathways that are stimulated more likely to be blocked
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ketamine side effects
- strong dysphoric rxn when drug wears off - respiratory depression following high doses - emesis - vocalization - erratic and prolonged recovery - dyspnea - spastic jerking movements - convusions - muscle tremors - hypertonicity -opsithonos - cardiac arrest -seizures - CNS effects
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ketamine fx
-dissociative anesthetic - preanesthetic drug (causes dysphoria so use with noradrenergic alpha 2 agonist or benzodiazepine (ie diazepam) - analgesia - amnesia (of sx procedure) - protect brain from excitotoxic cell death during hypoxic episodes - maintain or increase cardiac output
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morphine trade name
Avinza, Duramorph, Astramorph, Kadian, DepoDur
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morphine drug class
opiod
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morphine mechanism of action
- activate opioid receptor -\> -inhibition voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channels in presynaptic neuron -\> less NT released - activation inwardly rectifying K+ channels (GIRKs) in post synaptic neuron -\> membrane hyperpolarization - modulation cAMP-gated K+ channels These activities attenuate neuronal excitability and reduce neurotransmitter release
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morphine side effects
- constipation - sedation -dizziness - nausea - V+ - physical dependence - tolerance - respiratory depression Chronic use -\>: - tolerance -addiction - opioid-induced hyperalgesia
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morphine fx
analgesia
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pancuronium trade name
pavulon
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pancuronium drug class
muscle nicotinic antagonist
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pancuronium mechanism of action
-non depolarizing acetylcholine receptor blocker - binds to acetylcholine receptor, does not produce a response - ammonio steroid
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pancuronium side effects
-NO histamine release - some vagal blockade observed bc interactions muscarinic acetylcholine receptors -\> possible tachycardia
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pancuronium fx
used as adjunct to general anesthesia to produce muscle relaxation during sx procedures or mechanical ventilation and facilitate endotracheal intubation
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Phenobarbital trade name
phenobarbital
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phenobarbital drug class
barbiturate
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phenobarbital mechanism of action
allosteric agonist that binds GABAa receptor, works at allosteric site called barbiturate site and increases Cl- influx
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phenobarbital side effects
-lethargy - anxiety/ agitation - depression - polydipsia - polyuria -polyphagia - sedation - ataxia Rarely: - anemia - thrombocytopenia -neutorpenia - hepatic failure cats - can also see weight gain, facial pruritus - do not have liver enzyme issues unlike dogs - coagulopathies - adrenal insufficiency
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phenobarbital fx
-anti-convulsant -sedative
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pralidoxime (2-PAM) trade name
protopram
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pralidoxime (2-PAM) drug class
OP reversal agent
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pyridostigmine trade name
none
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pyridostigmine drug class
cholinesterase inhibitor
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pyridostigmine mechanism of action
-indirectly acting agonist (cholinesterase inhibitor ie anticholinesterase) - carbamylating ester, reversibly inhibits chE for a few hours via covalent modification (carbamylation)
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pyridostigmine side effects
cholinergic in nature - GI motility increase - salivation - lacrimation (increase) - abdominal pain - D+ - bradycardia OD: - cholinergic toxicity
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pyridostigmine fx
-treatment myasthenia gravis - reversal of some neuromuscular blockers
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succinylcholine trade name
quelicin, anectine
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succinylcholine drug class
depolarizing nicotinic blocker
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succinylcholine mechanism of action
acetylcholine receptor depolarizing blocker; binds to acetylcholine receptor and produces response but rapidly desensitizes the receptor this temporarily blocks further activation of receptor
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succinylcholine side effects
- succinylcholine degraded by pseudocholinesterase in serum and bc pseudocholinesterase is synthesized in liver, hepatic damage can decrease the enzyme level in serum causing complications with use succinylcholine - drug interactions: phenothiazines, local anesthetics, general anestertics, and antibiotics can potentiate the activity of neuromuscular blockers
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succinylcholine fx
- induction of anesthesia - wildlife capture - Use of these agents without ventilation= malpractice
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thiobarbital trade name
thiobarbital
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thiobarbital drug class
barbituate
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thiobarbital mechanism of action
allosteric modulator of GABAa receptor - acts at allosteric barbiturate site and directly at neurotransmitter receptor site as direct agonist - decreases responsiveness of membrane
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thiobarbital side effects
???
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thiobarbital fx
injectable anesthetic (short acting)
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tramadol trade name
ultram, ConZip, Ryzolt
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tramadol drug class
opiod
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tramadol mechanism of action
- synthetic analgesic - functions as agonist for MOP (and probably KOP) - inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake - mainly works on CNS
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tramadol side effects
- dizziness - V+ - Nausea - Somnolence - Constipation
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tranamdol fx
second line treatments for neuropathic pain
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atropine trade name
atropine
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atropine drug class
muscarinic antagonist
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atropine mechanism of action
-inhibits acetylcholine and other cholinergic stimulants at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites - high dose can block nicotinic receptors at autonomic ganglia and NMJ
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atropine side effects
- dry mount - increased viscosity of secretions - dysphagia - constipation - V+ - thirst - urinary retention or hesitancy - CNS effects (stimulation, drowsiness, ataxia, seizures, respiratory depression) - Opthamic effects (blurred vision, pupil dilation, cycloplegia, photophobia) - Cardiovascular effects (sinus tachycardia, increased myocardial work, O2 consumption, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, arrhythmias, circulatory failure)
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atropine function
- antidote for organophosphate intoxication - preanesthetic prevent or reduce secretions of respiratory tract - treat sinus bradycardia, sinoatrial arrest, incomplete AV block - differentiate vagally-mediated bradycardia for other causes - antidote for OD cholinergic agents
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Pralidoxime (2-PAM) trade name
Protopam
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Pralidoxime (2-PAM) drug class
OP reversal agent
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Pralidoxime (2-PAM) mechanism of action
Removes phosphate from serine to reactivate cholinesterase (In OP poisoning phosphate binds to serine -\> permanent inactivation of enzyme unless 2-PAM reverses this because next step is loss of alkyl group and then v hard to reverse)
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Pralidoxime (2-PAM) fx
organophosphate poisoning reversal
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Pralidoxime (2-PAM) side effects
- rapid IV inject can cause tachycardia, muscle rigidity, transient neuromuscular blockade, and laryngospasm

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