Pharm 103 Test 2 Flashcards
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Initial 4 drug combo for TB
Reduces MDRTB: isoniazid rifampin pyrazinamide ethambutal not as common-streptomycin
prophylaxis drugs for TB for ppd + HCWs
isoniazid or rifampin
INH action
inhibit cell wall synthesis
some lack liver enzyme to metabolize
isoniazid
AEs of isoniazid
hepatotoxicity (monitor liver function) peripheral neuritis B6 deficiency (take supplement)
rifampin action
inhibit protein synthesis
causes orange/brown discoloration of body fluids
rifampin
General TB med AEs
Hepatotoxicity (INH, PZA, rifampin)
Kidney issues (INH, Rif, esp streptomycin)
GI upset (take with snack)
eye problems (ethambutol especially: optic neuritis and decreased visual acuity, red-green color
INH)
non-opioid antitussive
dextromethorphan
potential for abuse
antitussive action
suppress cough reflex in medulla to reduce annoying, nonproductive cough
AE of high dose of dextromethorphan
dizziness and sedation
opioid antitussive
codeine
very effective but can be habit forming
AEs of codiene
constipation, sedation, hypotension
antihistamine and antitussive
diphenhydramine
AEs of diphenhydramine
drowsiness, dry mouth, anorexia
alpha 1 adrenergic receptors-location and function
mostly in peripheral arteries and veins; cause vasoconstriction when stimulated
alpha 2 adrenergic receptors-location and function
located on nerve membranes; modulate NE release to prevent overstimulation
beta 1 adrenergic receptors-location and function
mostly heart,some kidney; increase HR, contractility, automaticity, AV conduction and renin release from kidneys
beta 2 adrenergic receptors-location and function
lungs; cause bronchiole smooth muscle relaxation, resulting in bronchodilation
Decongestants-Action
sympathomimetic; shrink engorged nasal mucosa by stimulating alpha receptors of bvs in nasal mucosa causing vasoconstriction, reducing swelling and secretions
systemic effects of decongestants
especially in fragile pts.
cardiac stimulation-irregular rhythm, increased HR
CNS stimulation-DZNS, HA, irritable
Increase BS in DM
decreased sphincter contraction, decreased voiding
Avoid decongestant use in these pts
heart disease, HTN
Hyperthyroid
DM
to avoid systemic effects of decongestants, use
topical nasal spray to avoid cardiac stimulation; steroid nasal spray or mast cell stabilizers to avoid all
nonselective adrenergic agonist
epinephrine
very effective bronchodilator but multiple AEs since stimulates alpha, B1 and B2: jittery, increased HR, increased BP, HA, HTN
only used in acutely ill pt-anaphylaxis