Final Drugs Flashcards

(47 cards)

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Bethanecol

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Muscarinic agonist.

Used to increase bladder contractility.

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Pilocarpine

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Muscarinic agonist.

Used in eye to decrease intraocular pressure.

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Atropine

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Muscarinic antagonist

Crosses BBB

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Glycopyrrolate

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Muscarinic antagonist

Does not cross BBB

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Tropicamide

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Muscarinic antagonist

Used in the eye

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Atracurium

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Neuromuscular blocker
Non-depolarizing (competitive) block
Minimal histamine release
Can reverse with AChE inhibitors

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Succinylcholine

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Neuromuscular blocker
Depolarizing block
AChE inhibitors make block worse

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Neostigmine

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AChE inhibitor

Does not cross BBB

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Edrophonium

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AChE inhibitor
Does not cross BBB
Short acting so used for diagnostic purposes

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Carbamate-type AChE inhibitor

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Insecticide

Reversible

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Organophosphate-type AChE inhibitor

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Insecticide
Irreversible after first 15 hours
Reversible before with oxides

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Epinephrine

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Short acting adrenergic agonist

Preferential binding to beta over alpha

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Norepinephrine

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Short acting adrenergic agonist

Only a1, a2, and b1

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Dopamine

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Short acting adrenergic agonist

D1 and D2 receptors and some b1

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Dobutamine

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Short acting adrenergic agonist
Synthetic
Selective beta agonist (b1>b2)

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Terbutaline

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Long acting beta selective agonist

Very effective bronchodilator (b2)

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Clenbuterol

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Long acting beta selective agonist
Banned in food animals
Bronchodilator (b2)

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Phenylephrine

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Long acting alpha selective agonist

Constricts smooth muscles (a1)

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Xylazine

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Long acting alpha selective agonist
Sedation/analgesia
Decreases sympathetic outflow (a2)

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Phenylpropanolamine

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Long acting alpha selective agonist
Indirect acting
Used to constrict urinary bladder

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Sotalol

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Non-selective beta antagonist
Decrease sympathetic tone on heart and blood pressure via B1
Never use in asthmatics (b2 block)

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Timolol

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Non-selective beta antagonist

Used to reduce intraocular fluid formation

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Metaprolol

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B1 selective antagonist

Cardiac block with no effect in lung

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Atenolol

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B1 selective antagonist

Cardiac block with no effect in lung

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Prazosin
Alpha selective antagonist (a1) | Used to reduce vasoconstriction and hypertonus of the urethral sphincter
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Yohimbine
Alpha selective antagonist (a2) | Used to reverse a2 agonist sedation
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Diphenhydramine
H1-selective antagonist Crosses BBB (sedative) 1st generation antihistamine Significant anti-cholinergic effects
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Chlorpheniramine
H1-selective antagonist Crosses BBB (sedation but less than diphenhydramine) 1st generation antihistamine Significant anti-cholinergic effects
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Cimetidine/ranitidine/famotidine
H2-selective antagonist Listed from most potent to most long-lasting Reduce gastric acid secretion
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Amitriptyline
Indirect acting agonist of serotonin (reuptake pump inhibitor) Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) Blocks both 5-HT and NE uptake Significant anti-cholinergic effects
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Clomipramine
Indirect acting agonist of serotonin (reuptake pump inhibitor) Blocks both 5-HT and NE uptake Significant anti-cholinergic effects
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Fluoxetine
Indirect acting agonist of serotonin (reuptake pump inhibitor) SSRI (no NE uptake blocked) Lacks anti-cholinergic effects of TCAs
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Buspirone
Direct acting agonist of serotonin - partial 5HT1a agonist | Used for behavior or motion sickness
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Metaclopramide
Pro kinetic - 5-HT4 receptor agonist Releases ACh in the gut to stimulate gut movement Anti-emetic
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Ondansetron
Anti-emetic - 5-HT3 antagonist Used for chemotherapy nausea Works in both periphery and brain stem
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Adenosine
Purinergic drug, adenosine agonist Short acting Endogenous Used for supra ventricular tachycardia
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Theophylline
Purinergic drug - Adenosine antagonist | Smooth muscle relaxation - bronchodilation
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Misoprostol
Prostaglandin PGE1 analog decrease acid secretion and increase mucus in GI tract to repair gastric surfaces
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Dinoprost tromethamine
Prostaglandin Salt of naturally occurring PGF2a Estrus synchronization, luteolysis, and uterine contraction
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Latanoprost
Prostaglandin PGF2a analog Used in eye for improved intraocular drainage
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Maropitant
Agent acting on peptide receptor NK1 receptor antagonist Blocks action of substance P for anti-causea/antiemetic effects
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Mannitol
Osmotic diuretic Non-reabsorbed osmolyte Used to reduce cerebral edema and intraocular pressure
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Acetazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic | Weak diuretic and may cause loss of bicarbonate leading to metabolic acidosis
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Furosemide
Loop diuretic Inhibits Cl/Na/K symporter in LOH Most potent diuretic
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Chlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic Modest diuretic Inhibits Na/Cl electroneutral symporter in distal tubule
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Amiloride
Potassium sparing diuretic Blocks Na channel in collecting duct Mild diuretic
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Spironolactone
Potassium sparing diuretic Aldosterone antagonist Modest diuretic