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Immunosupressant Drugs

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Calcineurin Inhibitor
- cyclosporin (Neoral)

Anti-TNF-Alpha
- Adalimumab (Humira)

Other Drugs for RA
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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What must individuals on immunosuppresants avoid?

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live, attenuated vaccines
- may need additional boosters

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Individuals on immunosuppresants have increased risks of what?

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  • rate of malignancy
  • infection
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What type of skin cancer are individuals on immunosupressants most likely to develop?

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squamous cell

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Mechanism of Action & Side Effects of Calcineurin Inhibitors

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MOA
- blocks T-cell activation

Side Effects
- nephrotoxicity
- hyperkalemia
- HTN
- dyslipidemia

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Calcineurin Inhibitor Drug

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cyclosporine

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Side effects of Calcineurin inhibitors

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  • nephrotoxicity
  • hyperkalemia
  • HTN
  • dyslipidemia
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Calcineurin Inhibitors Mechanism of Action

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blocks T-cell activation

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What are Cytotoxic Agents & the two classes?

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kill certain types of cells

1.) Non-specific
2.) Specific

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Non-Specific Cytotoxic Agent Mechanism of Action

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Target rapidly-dividing cells (like T & B cells)

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Specific Cytotoxic Agents Mechanism of Action

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inhibit enzymes required for lymphocyte production of purines or pyrimidines

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What is the difference in specific and non-specific Cytotoxic Agents?

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Specific Cytotoxic Agents target the immune system more accurately and are less likely to have side effects

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Non-Specific Cytotoxic Agent Drug

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Methotrexate

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Side Effects of Cytotoxic Agents

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  • Myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression)
  • N/V
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Hepatotoxicity
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What is the drug of choice for Rheumatoid Arthritis & what are the most common side effects?

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Methotrexate

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
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What are biologic agents?

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large molecules produced by living cells

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Antibodies (biologic agents) end in what suffix?

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“-mab”

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What are Biosimilars? What is unique about them & what must the drug manufacturer prove?????

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Biosimilars: similar to generic for biologics

Unique:
- amino acid sequence must be the same as the biologic
- biosimilars cannot be substituted for one another, you have to order / prescribe the specific version you want

Drug companies must prove: the same amount of active ingredient / molecule reaches the bloodstream

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Monoclonal Antibody Drug Name

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  • Adalimumab (Humira)
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What are 3 unique things about monoclonal antibodies?

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1.) IV or SQ (require injection)

2.) ↑ risk of infection, myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression)

3.) Infusion-related reactions (pre-medicate with antihistamines, NSAIDs, steroids, etc.)

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Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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  • neuromuscular toxicity
  • N/V/D
  • ataxia
  • nervousness
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What is disinhibition?

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take away barriers you may have formed about whether or not to do certain things based on social norms, fear of how others may react, etc.

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What is the difference in the dose response curves of Barbiturates & Benzodiazepines???

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Barbiturates:
- linear dose response curve
- can be more dangerous
- rate of change is same at ANY dose

Benzodiazepines
- flat dose response curve
- you don’t get as “deep” of an effect as you would with barbiturates (like a medically-induced coma)

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Benzodiazepine Mechanism of Action

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Facilitate GABA Actions
- GABA = inhibitory neurotransmitter

benzodiazepines stabilize neurons making it much LESS likely that they become activated

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What is unique about **Zolpidem** (Ambien)?
it is **NOT** a benzodiazepine, but it works on benzodiazepine receptors
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Benzodiazepines used for Anxiety
- **Alprazolam** (Xanax) - **Clonazepam** (Klonopin) - **Diazepam** (Valium) - **Lorazepam** (Ativan)
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Drugs used for Anxiety Disorder
***Benzodiazepines** - **Alprazolam** (Xanax) - **Clonazepam** (Klonopin) - **Diazepam** (Valium) - **Lorazepam** (Ativan) - **Zolpidem** (Ambien) ***Non-Benzodiazepines*** - **Buspirone** (Buspar)
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Adverse Effects of Benzodiazepines
- **CNS Depression:** drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, confusion - **rebound insomnia** (after discontinuing) - **paradoxical reaction:** irritation, aggression, excitement - **amnesia**
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Benzodiazepine Dependence
If someone has been on a benzodiazepine at a **HIGH** dose for a **LONGER** period of time, then they need a taper
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Drugs for Insomnia
- **Zolpidem** (Ambien)
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What is unique about Buspirone (Buspar)?
- **treats anxiety & panic without causing sedation** (unique sedative-hypnotic mechanism) - **takes a few weeks to work** - metabolized by CYP3A4 - **Short half-life (2.5 hours);** may need multiple doses per day
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Explain the Monoamine-Deficiency Hypothesis for Major Depressive Disorder
**Depression is likely caused by relative lack of monoamine neurotransmitters** (serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, etc.) **in the brain**
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3 Drug Classes used to treat Antidepressants
- **Tricyclic Antidepressants** - **SSRIs** (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) - **SNRIs** (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
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Tricyclic Antidepressant drugs, mechanism of action, & side effects
- **Amitriptyline** (Elavil) - **Nortriptyline** (Pamelor) ***MOA*** - block neuronal reuptake of monoamine neurotransmitters (NE, 5-HT) - **also antagonize (block) H1, Acetylcholine (ACh), & norepinephrine (NE) receptors** - **NOT SPECIFIC** ***Side Effects** - Orthostatic hypotention - Sedation - Anticholinergic Effect (anti-SLUD + Tach) - Cardiac toxicity
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Tricyclic Antidepressant MOA
- blocks neuronal uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters (NE, 5-HT) - **antagonizes** (blocks) **H1, ACh, & NE receptors**
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Tricyclic Antidepressant Side Effects
- **Orthostatic Hypotension** - **Sedation** - **Anticholinergic Effects** - dry mouth - dry eyes - urinary hesitancy - constipation - tachycardia - **Cardiac Toxicity**
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SSRI Drugs
- **Fluoxetine** (Prozac) - **Paroxetine** (Paxil) - **Sertraline** (Zoloft) - **Citalopram** (Celexa) - **Escitalopram** (Lexapro)
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SSRI Drugs, Mechanism of Action, & Side Effects
- **Fluoxetine** (Prozac) - **Paroxetine** (Paxil) - **Sertraline** (Zoloft) - **Citalopram** (Celexa) - **Escitalopram** (Lexapro ***MOA*** - **block neuronal reuptake of serotonin** - no anti-SLUD, tachy, or sedation ***Side Effects*** - Sexual dysfunction - Weight gain - Serotonin syndrome - Withdrawal syndrome - Anti-platelet activity - Osteoporosis
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Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome
- Altered mental staus - Incoordination - Hyperreflexia - Excessive sweating - Tremor - Fever
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What 3 side effects do SSRIs **NOT** cause?
- Sedation - Tachycardia - Anti-SLUD (dry mouth / eyes, urinary hesitancy, & constipation)
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What side effects are associated with SSRIs & SNRIs?
- sexual dysfunction - weight gain - serotonin syndrome - withdrawal syndrome - antiplatelet activity - osteoporosis
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SNRI drugs, MOA, & side effects
- **Duloxetine** (Cymbalta) - **Venlafaxine** (Effexor) - **Desvenlafaxine** (Pristiq) ***MOA*** - selective inhibition of both serotonin & norepinephrine ***Side Effects*** - sexual dysfunction - weight gain - serotonin syndrome - withdrawal syndrome - anti-platelet activity - osteoporosis
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SNRI Drugs
- **Venlafaxine** (Effexor) - **Desvenlafaxine** (Pristiq) - **Duloxetine** (Cymbalta
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SNRI Mechanism of Action
selective inhibition of both serotonin & norepinephrine
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Side Effects of SNRIs
- sexual dysfunction - weight gain - serotonin syndrome - withdrawal syndrome - anti-platelet activity - osteoporosis
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Atypical Antidepressant Drugs (Miscellaneous)
- **Bupropion** (Wellbutrin) - **Mirtazapine** (Remeron) - **Trazodone** (Oleptro)
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What neurotransmiter does **Bupropion** (Wellbutrin) work on?
dopamine
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What side effects are associated with **Mirtazapine** (Remeron)?
- sedation - orthostatic hypotention - tachycardia - Anti-SLUD (dry eye/mouth, urinary hesitancy, constipation)
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Which neurotransmitter does **Trazodone** (Oleptro) work on?
serotonin
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Side Effects of **Bupropion** (Wellbutrin)
- **neutral / no weight gain** - **lowest risk of sexual side effects** - **can lead to seizures at high doses** - could be an issue for epileptics
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Side Effects of **Trazodone** (Oleptro) & **Mirtazapine** (Remeron)
- **sedation** - **orthostatic hypotension** - **tachycardia** - **anti-SLUD** (dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary hesitancy, constipation)
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In prostatic hypertrophy, what are glandular / epithelial muscle regulated by?
testosterone / DHT-regulated
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In prostatic hypertrophy, what are muscular / smooth muscle regulated by?
alpha-1 receptor mediated
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Which drug classes are used to treat prostatic hypertrophy?
- **alpha-1 antagonists** - non-selective - selective - **5-alpha-reductase inhibitors**
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Alpha-1 Antagonist Drugs for prostatic hypertrophy
***NON-SELECTIVE*** - **Terazosin** (Hytrin) - **Doxazosin** (Cardura) - **Prazosin** (Minipress) ***SELECTIVE*** - **Tamsulosin** (Flomax)
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Non-Selective Alpha-1 Antagonist Drugs
- **Terazosin** (Hytrin) - **Doxazosin** (Cardura) - **Prazosin** (Minipress)
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Selective Alpha-1 Antagonist Drugs
**Tamsulosin** (Flomax)
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Alpha-1 Antagonist Mechanism of Action & Side Effects
***MOA*** - inhibition of alpha-1 receptors leads to **relaxation / vasodilation** ***Side Effects*** - Hypotension - fainting - dizziness - fatigue - nasal congestion - ↓ ejaculation volume
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**Tamsulosin** (Flomax) can be used to treat what condition in both males and females?
kidney stones
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***What are the main differences in selective & non-selective alpha-1 antagonists?????*** KNOW THIS
- **Non-Selectives** block alpha-1 receptors throughout the **ENTIRE** body while **Selectives** block alpha-1 receptors in the prostate - Non-Selectives have a greater risk of hypotension because they cause vasodilation throughout the entire body
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***Are Non-Selective or Selective Alpha-1 Antagonists more likely to cause hypotension and why?*** KNOW THIS
Non-selective alpha-1 antagonists because they cause relaxation / vasodilation throughout the entire body
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5-alpha-reductase inhibitor drug for treatment of prostatic hypertrophy
**Finasteride** (Flomax)
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What do 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do?
**prevent the body from turning testosterone into DHT** (dihydrotestosterone) - **allows body to "starve" prostate of its growth factor** - **drug does NOT actively shrink the prostate itself** (prostate shrinks over time due to lack of growth factor, cell turnover / death, etc.)
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What drug class can PDE5 Inhibitors not be taken with?
NITRATES
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What drug class is used to treat erectile dysfunction?
PDE-5 Inhibitors
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PDE-5 Inhibitor Drug
**Sildenafil** (Viagra)
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Erectile Dysfunction drug & class, MOA, & side effects
**Sildenafil** (Viagra) **PDE-5 Inhibitor** ***MOA*** - **prevents the breakdown of cGMP** - cGMP causes vascular relaxation ***Side Effects*** - hypotension - headache - flushing - visual changes - myalgia / back pain - hearing problems
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PDE-5 Inhibitor Mechanism of Action
** prevents the breakdown of cGMP** - cGMP causes vascular relaxation
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PDE-5 Inhibitor Side Effects
- Hypotension - Headache - Flushing - Visual changes - Myalgia / back pain - Hearing problems
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Which two drugs are vitamins or minerals containing salts?
Potassium salts & calcium salts
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Side Effects of Potassium Salts
- fatigue - muscle weakness / weak pulses - N/V & abdominal pain - vesicant at high concentrations
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***What is a vesicant?????*** KNOW THIS
**blister causing** because the substance is **toxic to the tissue**
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Be cautious when taking potassium salts with __________.
**anticholinergics** (can cause dry secretions)
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What is unique about Calcium Salts? What is the primary risk & what are the drug interaction risks?
- gut can only absorb 500 mg at once - **hypercalcemia** (GI & CNS toxicities) - **chelation** can occur with levothyroxine, antibiotics, etc.
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Vitamin D Drugs & Which form of Vitamin D are these drugs?
- **Ergocalciferol = D2** (Calciferol, Drisdol) - **Cholecalciferol = D3** (Delta-D)
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Drug name for Vitamin D2
**Ergocalciferol** (Calciferol, Drisdol)
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Drug name for Vitamin D3
**Cholecalciferol** (Delta-D)
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What is the biggest risk when taking Vitamin D?
hypercalcemia (↑ calcium in blood)
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Which Vitamin D supplement is more effective?
**Cholecalciferol (D3)** (Delta-D)
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Iron Supplement Drugs
**Ferrous sulfate** (20% elemental iron)
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What can improve the absorption of non-heme iron?
- ↑ gastric acidity - ascorbic acid (vitamin C to ↑ acidity)
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Side Effects of taking Iron Supplements
- N/V - constipation - dark stool - can be highly toxic in OD situations; especially with kids
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What should be kept in mind when giving oral iron supplements?
- administer on empty stomach - divide total into 2-3 doses to ↑ tolerability
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Vitamin B Drugs
- **Folic Acid** - **Cyanocobalamin = B12**
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What is another name for Vitamin B12?
Cyanocobalamin
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SHORT ANSWER **How does Folic Acid mask Vitamin B12 Deficiency????** KNOW THIS!!!!!!
1.) Folic acid will treat the anemia of B12 deficiency meaning you will no longer have symptoms of anemia. 2.) This is BAD because **B12 deficiency can lead to CNS effects (like ↓ muscle tone, impaired concentration, muscle weakness, dizziness, syncope, etc.) & which can be IRREVERSIBLE if the deficiency is prolonged**
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What can prolonged Vitamin B12 deficiency lead to?
irreversible damage (specifically CNS damage)
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What are some CNS effects associated with B12 deficiency?
↑ muscle tone, syncope, dizziness, impaired concentration, etc.
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Anti-Platelet Drugs
- **Aspirin** - **Clopidogrel** (Plavix) = ***ADP Receptor Inhibitor***
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Aspirin MOA
**binds to COX-1 to prevent the production of TXA2** (Thromboxine-A2) - irreversibly binds COX-1
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How long do the effects of Aspirin last for?
life-span of the platelet (8-10 days)
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What is the job / goal of Aspirin?
**makes it harder to form a platelet plug, but your blood still clots** get rid of new platelets that were made that day
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Side Effects of Aspirin
- GI bleeding & other bleeding - hemorrhagic stroke - dyspepsia
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Which drug is an ADP Inhibitor (ADP Receptor Inhibitor) & what is it used for?
**Clopidogrel** (Plavix) **Antiplatelet drug**
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**Clopidogrel** (Plavix) MOA
blocks ADP-dependent platelet activation
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What is unique about **Clopidogrel** (Plavix)?
patient responses are highly variable
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Side Effects of Antiplatelet Drugs / **Clopidogrel** (Plavix)
bleeding
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Most antiplatelet drugs are given in conjunction with what other medication?
Aspirin
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Anticoagulant Drug Classes
- **Vitamin K Antagonists** - **Specific Xa (10-A) Inhibitors** - **Direct Thrombin Inhibitor** - **Heparins** (UFH & LMWH)
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Anticoagulant Drugs: Vitamin K Antagonists
Warfarin
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Vitamin K Antagonists (**Warfarin**) MOA
- warfarin prevents the liver from making new functional clotting factors by **inhibiting Vitamin K Epoxide Reductase** (prevents body from recycling vitamin K) - ↓ activity of factors II, VII, IX, X, Protein C, & Protein S
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What drug is Warfarin always started in conjunction with and why?
Heparain because it works right away while Warfarin takes days to work
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Side Effects of Warfarin
- bleeding - skin necrosis - purple toe syndrome - osteoporosis
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What is used to measure the effectiveness of Warfarin?
INR - normally want INR = 2-3
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What do you do if a patient comes into a clinic who's on Warfarin & has an INR of 8 but they aren't actively bleeding?
↑ vitamin K intake
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What do you do if a patient comes into a clinic on Warfarin with an INR of 8 and is actively bleeding? Will giving them Vitamin K help?
NO, because vitamin K takes 5-7 days to start working. Instead, give the patient **fresh frozen plasma**
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Specific Xa Inhibitor Drugs
- **Rivaroxaban** (Xarelto) - **Apixaban** (Eliquis)
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Specific Xa Inhibitor Drugs MOA
bind & inhibit Xa (10-A) factor in the blood
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Side Effects of Specific Xa Inhibitor Drugs
- bleeding - Caution with renal dysfunction
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If an individual presents to a clinic actively bleeding & is on a specific Xa Inhibitor, should plasma or whole blood be given?
no, because the patient's body will continue to inhibit the clotting factors that are being introduced
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What is the Antidote for Specific Xa Inhibitors?
**Recombinant Factor Xa (10-A)** (inactivated-zhzo [Andexxa])
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Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Drugs
**Dabigatran** (Pradaxa)
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Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Drugs MOA
targets Factor II
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What is unique about **Dabigatran** (Pradaxa) / Direct Thrombin Inhibitors?
must be discarded **120 days** after opening because they are incredibly sensitive to humidity
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What is the Antidote for **Dabigatran** (Pradaxa)?
**Idarucizumab** (Praxbind) = monoclonal antibody - binds Dabigatran in blood & inactivates it
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Heparin Anticoagulant Drugs
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
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What is the difference in Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) & Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)?
LMWH are short molecules & only enhance the removal of Factor Xa (10-A) UFH are long & short molecules
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What do the short molecules of Low Molecular Weight Heparin do?
enhance removal of Factor Xa (10-A)
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What do the long molecules of Unfractionated Heparin do?
allow for significant antithrombin effect
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What is the job of Heparin?
helps antithrombin work more effectively
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Which form of Heparin (UFH or LMWH) has more variable pharmacokinetics and why?
UFH because the long molecules remain in the body longer than short molecules
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What labs are required for monitoring of Unfractionated Heparin?
**aPPT** (partial thromboplastin time)
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What labs can be used to monitor Low Molecular Weight Heparin but are not required?
anti-Xa activity
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What is the antidote of Heparin?
protamine sulfate
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Side Effects of Heparin (UFH & LMWH)
- **Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia** - **Osteoporosis** (w/ long-term use)
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What is Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia?
autoimmune reaction to a patient's platelets
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Opthalmic Drugs & what are they used to treat?
- **Latanoprost** (Xalatan) - **Timolol** (Timoptic) - **Brimonidine** (Alphagan P) Treat Glaucoma
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Opthalmic Products (for glaucoma) mechanism of action
**1.) ↑ outflow of fluid** - prostaglandin analogs & alpha-2 agonists **2.) ↓ production of fluid** - alpha-2 agonists & beta-blockers
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**Lantanoprost** (Xalatan) MOA
**↑ outflow of fluid** (prostaglandin analog)
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**Timolol** (Timoptic) MOA
**↓ production of fluid** (beta-blocker)
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**Brimonidine** (Alphagan P) MOA
- **↑ outflow of fluid** (alpha-2 agonist) - **↓ production of fluid** (alpha-2 agonist)
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Mechanism of Action for: **1.) Lantanoprost** (Xalatan) **2.) Timolol** (Timoptic) **3.) Brimonidine** (Alphagan P)
**1.) Lantanoprost** (Xalatan): **↑ outflow of fluid** **2.) Timolol** (Timoptic): **↓ production of fluid** **3.) Brimonidine** (Alphagan P): **↑ outflow of fluid & ↓ production of fluid**
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Side Effects of **Lantanoprost** (Xalatan)
- darkens the color of the iris - makes eyelashes longer & thicker
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Side Effects of **Timolol** (Timoptic)
- bradycardia - ↓ in strength of contraction - exercise intolerance - hypotension
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Side Effects of **Brimonidine** (Alphagan P)
- significant bradycardia & HTN - severe sedation - can cause depression & mood/behavior side effects
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What preservative is commonly contained in ophthalmic products that can cause irritation & inflammation?
Benzalkonium Chloride
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What are "Positive" symptoms of Schizophrenia?
**seen in patients with schizophrenia** (abnormal in patients WITHOUT schizophrenia) - **Hallucinations** - **Dellusions** - **Paranoia** - **Agitation & Combative**
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What are "Negative" symptoms of Schizophrenia?
**symptoms seen in patients with schizophrenia** - patients without schizophrenia would not exhibit these (they'd be "normal") - **Social & Emotional Withdrawal** - **Blunt Affect** - **Poor Self-Care**
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Positive vs. Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
***Positive Sx*** - Hallucinations - Delusions - Paranoia / Agitation / Combativeness ***Negative Sx*** - Social & Emotional Withdrawal - Blunted Affect - Poor Self-Care / Judgement / Insight
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Etiology / MOA of Schizophrenia
- **Glutamatergic Dysfunction** - ↑ DA = glutamate deficiency - **Serotonergic Influence** - ↑ 5-HT in the blood
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What are the two drug classes of antipsychotics for schizophrenia?
- **Typical** (1st generation) - **Atypical** (2nd generation)
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What are the differences in Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics?
***Typical (1st gen)*** - Dopamine Receptor Antagonist - ↑ risk of extrapyramidal symptoms - few adverse metabolic effects - mainly effective for "positive" symptoms ***Atypical (2nd gen)*** - works on 5-HT receptors (little / no DA activity) - low risk of extrapyramidal symptoms - ↑ risk of metabolic effects (weight gain) - effective for positive & negative symptoms
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What is unique about Atypical Antipsychotics (1st gen)?
- **Dopamine Receptor Antagonist** - **↑ risk of extrapyramidal symptoms** (acute dystonia, Parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia) - **few adverse metabolic effects** - **effective for "positive" symptoms** (hallucinations, combativeness, paranoia)
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What is unique about Atypical Antipsychotics (2nd gen)?
- **5-HT antagonist (strong) & weak on dopamine** - **low risk of extrapyramidal symptoms** (acute dystonia, Parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia) - **↑ risk of adverse metabolic effects** (weight gain, DM, HTN, ↑ LDL) - **effective for positive & negative symptoms**
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What is similar about Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics?
Both have strong antihistamine actions **(sedation)**, anticholinergic effects **(dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary hesitancy, constipation, & tachycardia)**, * block peripheral alpha-1 receptors **(risk of orthostatic hypotension)**
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***What are the similarities & differences between Typical & Atypical Antipsychotics?*** KNOW THIS
***Similarities*** - strong antihistamine actions (**sedation**) - anticholinergic effects (**SLUD + tachycardia**) - block peripheral alpha-1 receptors (**risk of orthostatic hypotension**) - both work on positive symptoms ***Differences*** - **Typical = Dopamine Receptor Antagonist, ↑ risk of EPS, ↓ metabolic effects, work on "Positive (+)" symptoms** - **Atypical = strong 5-HT effect, weak on dopamine, ↓ risk of EPS, ↑ metabolic effects (weight gain, DM, HTN, bad cholesterol), work on "Positive (+)" & "Negative (-)" symptoms**
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What are Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)?
- **Acute Dystonia:** sustained muscle contractions causing twisting, abnormal, and/or repetitive movement - **Parkinsonism:** limb muscle rigidity, tremor, bradykinesia - **Akathisia:** (profound restlessness) - **Tardive Dyskinesia:** involuntary movements of the face & tongue **(can be come permanent!!!)**
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Side Effects of Antipsychotics
- **Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome** - **Anticholinergic Effects** (SLUD + Tach) - **Orthostatic hypotension** (alpha-1 inhibition) - **Sedation** (antihistamine effects)
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***What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?*** KNOW THIS
**sustained contraction of opposing muscle groups at the same time causing limb rigidity (limbs are frozen / stiff)** - biceps & triceps fire at the same time
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***What are the similarities & differences in Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) & Serotonin Syndrome?????*** KNOW THIS
**NMS is only caused from taking antipsychotics. Serotonin Syndrome is due to taking antidepressants & causes involuntary muscle contraction & ↑ temperature** ***Similarities*** - caused by taking certain medications - fever & sweating - altered consciousness / mental status ***Differences*** - **NMS:** caused by antipsychotics (dopamine antagonists); "lead-pipe" rigidity, hyporeflexia - ***Serotonin Syndrome:** caused by antidepressants (serotonergic agents); hyperreflexia, myoclonus (sudden, brief involuntary twitching / jerking of muscles)
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Features of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & what is the cause?
***Cause:*** antipsychotics (dopamine antagonists) - **contraction of opposing muscle groups at the same time** ***Features*** - "lead pipe" rigidity - hyporeflexia - fever & sweating - autonomic instability (altered BP & dysrhythmias) - altered consciousness
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What is the cause of Serotonin Syndrome & what are some unique features?
***Cause:*** antidepressants (serotonergic agents) ***Features*** - hyperreflexia - altered mental status - fever & sweating - tremor & incoordination - myoclonus (sudden, brief involuntary twitching / jerking of muscles)
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Adverse / Side Effects of Antipsychotics
- **↑ prolactin** - can lead to gynecomastia, menstrual cycle irregularities, & sexual dysfunction - **Seizures** - reduced threshold / ↑ risk of seizures - **Sexual Dysfunction** - **QT Prolongation** - ↑ risk of potentially fatal form of V-Fib (Torsades de Pointes)
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What is the most common typical (1st gen) antipsychotic?
**Haloperidol** (Haldol)
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Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs
- **Olanzapine** (Zyprexa) - **Risperidone** (Risperdal) - **Clozapine** (Clozaril) = LAST RESORT - **Aripiprazole** (Abilify) - **Quetiapine** (Seroquel)
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What is unique about **Clozapine** (Clozaril) & what side effects are associated with it?
- first atypical (2nd gen) antipsychotic on the market (one of, if not the, most effective antipsychotic) ***Side Effects*** - **Agranulocytosis** (MUST monitor WBS & ANC) - **Weight Gain** (DM, obesity, heart disease, etc.) - > 40% of patients gain >7% TBW
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SHORT ANSWER **Which ophthalmic medications (drops for glaucoma) cause darkening of the iris, bradycardia, & depression???** KNOW THIS
**Latanoprost** (Xalatan) = **darkening of iris** **Timolol** (Timoptic) = **bradycardia** **Brimonidine** (Alphagan P) = **depression**

Pharmacology (5 decks)

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