step_1_pharm_20140606001619 Flashcards
(229 cards)
Epinephrine
alpha-agonistdecrease aqueous humor synthesis via vasoconstrictionSE: mydriasis, not for closed-angle glaucoma
Brimonidine
alpha-agonist (alpha 2)decrease aqueous humor synthesisSE: blurry vision, ocular, hyperemia, foreign body sensation, ocular allergic reaction
Timolol, bextaolol, carteolol
decrease aqueous humor synthesisSE: none
Acetazolamide
diureticsdecrease aqueous humor synthesis via inhibition of carbonic anhydraseSE: none
Pilocarpine
direct cholinomimeticsincrease outflow of aqueous humor via contraction of ciliary muscle and opening of trabecular meshworkSE: Miosis and cyclospasm (contraction of ciliary muscle)Use in emergencies - very effective at opening meshwork into canal of Schlemm
Carbachol
direct cholinomimeticsincrease outflow of aqueous humor via contraction of ciliary muscle and opening of trabecular meshworkSE: Miosis and cyclospasm (contraction of ciliary muscle)
Physostigmine, echothiophate
indirect cholinomimeticsincrease outflow of aqueous humor via contraction of ciliary muscle and opening of trabecular meshworkSE: Miosis and cyclospasm (contraction of ciliary muscle)
Latanoprost (PGF2alpha)
prostaglandinincrease outflow of aqueous humorSE: darkens color of iris
Morphine, fentanyl, codeine, heroin, methadone, dextromethorphan, diphenoxylate
opioid analgesicsagonist at opioid receptors (mu = morphine, delta = enkephalin, kappa = dynorphin) to modulate synaptic transmission. Inhibit release of Ach, NE, 5-HT, glutamate, substance PSE: addiction, respiratory depression, constipation, miosis (pinpoint pupil)Toxicity treated by naloxone or naltrexone (opioid receptor antagonist)
Butorphanol
mu-opioid receptor parital agonist and kappa receptor agonistUses: severe pain (migtaine, labor)Causes less respiratory depression than full agonistCan cause opioid withdrawal symptoms if patient is also taking full opioid agonist
Tramadol
very weak opioid agonist; also inhibits serotonin and NE reuptakeUses: chronic painSE: similar to opioids. decreases seizure threshold
Phenytoin
simple, comlpex, tonic-clonic (1st line), status epilepticus (1st line for prophylaxis)use-dependent blockade of Na channels; inhibition of glutamate release from excitatory presynaptic neuronfosphenytoin for parenteral useSE: nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia, sedation, gingival, hyperplasia, hirsutism, megaloblastic anemia (decreased folate), fetal hydantoin syndrome, SLE-like syndrome, induction of P-450, lymphadenopathy, Steven-Johnson syndrome, osteopenia
Carbamazepine
simple, complex, tonic-clonic, trigeminal neuralgia (1st line for all)increase Na channel inactivationSE: diplopia, ataxia, blood dyscrasias, liver toxicity, teratogenesis, induction of P-450, Steven-Johnson syndrome
Lamotrigine
simple, complex, tonic-clonicblocks VG-Na channelsSE: Steven-Johnson syndrome
Gabapentin
simple, complex, tonic-clonic, peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, migraines prophylaxis, bipolar disorderdesigned as GABA analog, but primarily inhibits high-voltage-activated Ca channelsSE: sedation, ataxia
Topiramate
simple, complex, tonic-clonic, migraine preventionblocks Na channels, increase GABA actionSE: sedation, mental dulling, kidney stones, weight loss
Phenobarbital
simple, complex, tonic-clonic (1st line in children)increase GABAa actionSE: sedation, tolerance, dependence, induction of P-450
Ethosuximide
1st line for absenceblocks thalamic T-type Ca channelsSE: GI distress, fatigue, headache, urticaria, Steven-Johnson syndromeEFGH - Etho, Fatigue, GI, Headache
Benzodiazepines
diazepam, lorazepam, triazolam, oxazepam, midazolamUses: 1st line for acute status epilepticus (diaz-, loraz-), seizures of eclampsia, anxiety, spasticity, detox (alcohol withdrawal), night terrors, sleepwalking, anesthetic (muscle relaxation), hypnoticMOA: facilitate GABAa action by increased frequency of Cl channel opening, decrease REM sleepSE: dependence, addictive CNS depression effects with alcohol. less risk of respiratory depression and coma than with barbituratesTreat overdose with flumazenil (competative antagonist)Most have long half-lives and active metabolites except triazolam, oxazepam, and midazolam - higher addictive potential
Barbiturates
phenobarbital, pentobarbital, thiopental, secobarbitalfacilitate GABAa action by increased duration of Cl channel opening, thus decrease neuron firingcontraindicated in porphyriaUses: sedative for anxiety, seizures, insomnia, induction, of anesthesia (thiopental)SE: respiratory and cardiovascular depression, CNS depression (with alcohol), dependence, induces P-450overdose treatment is supportive (assist respiration and maintian BP)
Valproic acid
simple, complex, tonic-clonic (1st line), absence, myoclonicincrease Na channel inactivation, increase GABAconcentraitonSE: GI distress, rare but fatal hepatotoxicity, nueral tube defects in fetal (spina bifida), tremor, weight gainContraindicated in pregnancy
Non-benzo hypnotics
zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopicloneact via BZ1 subunit of the GABA receptorreversed by flumazenilUse: insomniaSE: ataxia, headaches, confusionrapid metabolism by liver enzymes, only modest day-after psychomotor depression, lower dependence risk
Inhaled anesthetics
halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane, methoxyflurane, NOEffects: myocardial depression, repiratory depression, nausea/emesis, increased cerebral blood flow (decreased cerebral metabolic demand)SE: hepatotoxicity (halothane), nephrotoxicity (mehoxyflurane), proconvulsant (enflurane), malignant hyperthermia (all but NO), expansion of trapped gas in a body cavity (NO)
Thiopental
IV anesthetics - barbiturateshigh potency, high lipid solubility, rapid entry into brainUse: induction of anesthesia and short surgical proceduresterminated by rapid redistribution into tissue and fatdecrease cerebral blood flow