PHARM FINAL Flashcards
(100 cards)
MORPHINE
Opioid agonist
- Binds with mu and kappa receptor sites.
- Analgesia, euphoria, pupil constriction, stimulation of cardiac muscle, peripheral vasodilation
- Pre-anesthesia
- Treatment of shortness of breath associated with heart failure/pulmonary edema
- Acute chest pain with MI
Check VS before admin/ do not give if RR 12
Morphine S/E + RISKS
- IV morphine should be given by slow IV push, (4-5 minutes). Must know where the naloxone and resuscitation equipment is located.
- Head of bed down, do not get out of bed by yourself, side rails up, call light in place
- Risk of orthostatic HTN do not get out of bed for 15 min
NALOXONE
Opioid antagonist -Opioid reversal agent
- Complete or partial reversal of opioid effects during emergency. (works within minutes)
- Post op opioid respiratory depression
Centrally acting pain medications
Tramadol
Weak opioid
Main action is to inhibit re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the spinal neurons.
Hypotension, dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness.
- Helps with decreasing addiction
Centrally acting pain medications
Acetaminophen
-Centrally acting COX inhibitor (direct action to hypothalamus) and dilation of peripheral vessels.
minimal anti-inflammatory activity and no effect on platelets
-Adjunct to opioid use (synergistic drug + drug effect)
Main action is reduction of fever (allow for sweating and dissipation of heat)
Acetaminophen SE
Anaphylaxis with angioedema
Hepatic toxicity/ Liver tox
Antidote is acetylcysteine (Smells like rotting eggs)
Labs: ALT increase/ AST increase/ Bili increase
Anti-inflammatories
IBU
COX Inhibitor (1 and 2) with reversibility
Mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever reduction
Anti-platelet effect is less significant
Anti-inflammatories
IBU SE
- Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, anorexia, dyspepsia, nausea, possible occult blood loss
- Peptic ulcer, GI bleed, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, laryngospasm/edema, anaphylaxis, renal failure, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
- Serious increased risk of thrombotic events, MI and CVA
- HX of MI/ Stroke should not take
Anti-inflammatories
ASA
- COX Inhibitor (I and 2)
- Significant anti-platelet effect-IRREVERSIBLE
- Decreased inflammation/pain
- Mild to moderate decrease in fever
- Risk reduction for colorectal cancer (unknown mechanism)
- 7 days lie of platelet of schedule for SX must be off for 7 days prior sx
Anti-inflammatories
ASA SE
- Heartburn, stomach pain, ulceration
- Bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, hemolytic anemia
- Salicylism tinnitus, impaired hearing, sweating, HA, and dizziness.
- Toxicity: sweating, high fever, coma, respiratory depression
- Reye’s Syndrome (children with viral infection ASA is contraindicated. Can cause vomiting and mental status change. Elevated LFTs, elevated ammonia, possible serious brain injury
- children under 12 can not take
- contraindication c ppl peptic ulcers/ asthma
Steroids: prednisone
Blocks COX 1&2
Decrease synthesis of prostaglandins
Suppress histamine, phagocytes and lymphocytes
Larger side effect profile especially with prolonged use-adrenal insufficiency, hyperglycemia, mood changes, cataracts, PUD, electrolyte imbalance and osteoporosis. May suppress active infection.
Prednisone safety
If on steroids long term should carry medic alert bracelet or information in wallet. Periodic lab monitoring. Monitor BP, HR, and weight Report changes in mood. Report changes in vision Do not stop abruptly Weight bearing and calcium intake. Review signs of GI bleeding. Take with food.
Migraine: Sumatriptan
-Cranial artery vasoconstriction, can give via multiple routes. Can repeat dose, max 2 doses per day.
Serotonin receptor agonists
- Contraindicated in patients with CAD, HTN, liver disease
- Pregnancy category C
- Do not give with ergot alkaloids
Hydroxychloroquine For RA
- Take the same time everyday, with milk to decrease GI upset.
- Pregnancy category C
- Anorexia, GI disturbance, loss of hair, HA, mood/mental changes.
- Ocular side effects: blurred vision, diminished ability to read, blacked out areas, possible irreversible retinal changes.
DMARDS: Methotrexate
-Given as a once weekly dose (IM, SQ, PO) Cannot touch the medication
-Is an anti-metabolite, it interferes with the production of immune cells. The end result is immunosuppression
-Must drink 8-12, 8oz glasses of water per day.
No alcohol
Cannot take with NSAIDS or ASA as will increase toxicity of both.
Methotrexate Side effects
DMARDS
Pregnancy Category X Can also pass through breast milk Hepatotoxic Bone marrow suppression GI ulceration (anywhere down the GI tract, including mouth) Pulmonary Fibrosis
(DMARDS) Enterecept
Local reaction at the injection site, HA, nasopharyngitis (runny nose)
Increased risk of infection
Severe skin reactions: SJS or TEN (toxic epidermal Necrosis)
Heart failure (even in patients without a history of heart failure)
Reactivation of latent TB
Osteoporosis
Raloxifene SE
- worse Hot flashes
- risk of clots (DVT/ PE) - so have pt walk/ no smoke/ move/ weight bearing exercise
- preg cat X
Osteoporosis
Alendronate ( FOSAMAX)
- Oral medication, daily
- Taken prior to breakfast with full glass of water.
- Cannot eat or drink anything after taking for the next 30 minutes
- Must be upright (sitting or standing) after taking
- No calcium supplements or dairy within 30 min pre and post taking this medication, will decrease absorption
- can get esophagitis unceration*
Osteoporosis
Alendronate ( FOSAMAX) SE
Nausea, vomiting, abd pain, muscle and joint pain
Esophagitis, eye pain, vision change
if GERD occurs pt must stop med
Osteoporosis
Calcitonin-Salmon
- Will treat post menopausal osteoporosis
- Also can treat increased calcium levels related to hyperparathyroidism
- allow CA to leave kidney and inhibits osteoclast
- pt should have fish allergy testing*
- Can decrease calcium
- Can lead to nasal irritation, dryness and ulceration
- After a year can stop working
Gout
Allopurinol
GI distress: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Drowsiness, vertigo Headache Metallic Taste - Blocks uric acid production *Drink 3 L of water daily *Adverse effects: Cats/ Bone marrow supression/ Hypersensitivity
Chemotherapy
Anti-tumor AntibioticsAnthracyclines-Doxyrubicin
Intercalation of DNA, prevention of enzyme repair
Nadir 10-14 days
Alopecia
Red urine and tears for 1-2 days after infusion
Cardiac toxicity (even years later) Need prophylactic ACEi
Hepatotoxicity
Vesicant
Supra-infections
Gout
ProbenecidA
- *help with pt with kidney problems**
- Increase excretion of uric acid by blocking reabsorption in the kidney
- Probenecid
- No analgesia or anti-inflammatory properties
- Can precipitate gout in the beginning as increases mobilization in the tissues.
- Started low and then increased
- *Drink 3L of water per day!!**