Unit 6 Drugs Random Order Flashcards

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Saw Palmetto

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Use: BPH

May be eff. but not as eff. as existing drugs (azosins”

Mech: Inh test synth (enz inh)+Inh test binding to receptor

SE:

  • Minimal SE
  • Drug interactions due to hormone effects
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Aluminum hydroxide

Al(OH)3

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Antacid

Speed-slow

Duration-long

Neutralizing-low

SE:

  • Constipation
  • Adsorbs drugs
  • Loss of phosphate
  • Al toxicity
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Polyethylene glycol

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GI Drug

Cathartic–Osmotic agent

DOC for colonoscopy

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Castor oil

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GI Drug

Cathartic–Gastric Irritants

Mech: Stimulate gastric nn

Increase motility

Decrease electrolyte secretion into gut

SE:

  • Nephritis
  • Liver damage
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Linaclotide

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GI Drug

Cathartic–Secretion enhancer

Mech: Activate guanylate cyclase

Increase Cl secretion in stomach

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Garlic

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Uses: Decrease blood lipids

May slightly lower blood lipids

1 fresh clove/day

SE:

  • Induce P450
  • Bad breath
  • Decrease clotting
  • Decrease conc. of some reverse transcriptase inh.
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Mg(OH)2

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GI Drug

Cathartic–Osmotic agent

AKA Milk of Magnesia

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Codeine

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Tx: Diarrhea

Narcotic agent

Mech: act a specific receptor

Not generally used for obvious reasons

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Digoxin

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Emetic–central stimulant

Mech: Stimulates DA sites in CTZ

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Sucralfate

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GI drug-Enhance mucosal defense

Aluminum salt

Tx: Ulcers

Mech: Complex that becomes viscous and binds to damaged mucosa when exposed to acid

SE:

  • Constipation
  • Excess Al absorption

Contraindication: H+ depleters (PPI or antacids)

SucrALfate=ALuminum salt→Excess Al

Sucralfate=sucrose=sticky…so this sticks to damaged mucosa

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Immunosuppressants for IBS

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Methotrexate

Cyclosporine

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Miglitol

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Tx: Diabetes

Glucose abs. delayers

Mech: Inh. alpha glucosidase

Prevents breakdown of complex carbs in gut

SE:

  • Unabsorbed carbs ferment in gut
    • Cramps
    • Diarrhea
    • Flatulence

Mig--litol

_Midg_ets (Mack) are little b/c they don’t absorb any carbs

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Dronabinol

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Anti-emetic–THC derivative

Mech: Bind cannabinoid receptor

SE: Increased appetite

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Calcitonin

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Tx: Ca disorders

Mech: Binds to and inh. osteoclasts

Effects opposite of PTH

Secreted by thyroid gland

1st line of defense for Paget’s disease

SE:

  • Increase risk of cancer
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What are the short acting designer insulins?

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Regular human insulin

Lispro

Aspart

Glulisine

2-5 hrs

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Pramlintide

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Tx: Diabetes

Amylin analogs

Mech: Activate amylin receptor→

Decrease gastric emptying

Decrease appetite

Route: SubQ before meals

SE:

  • Severe hypoglycemia
  • prAMLINtide=AMyLIN analog*
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Scopolamine

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Anti-emetic–anti-cholinergic

Mech: Block muscarinic receptor

Route: Patch

SE:

  • Dry
  • Drowsy
  • Etc.
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What are the gastric irritants used as cathartics?

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Cascara

Senna

Castor oil

Bisacodyl

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Psyllium

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GI Drug

Cathartic–Bulk adding agent

Mech: Like eating fiber

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Yohimbe

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Use: ED

Mech: Alpha 2 blocker in CNS

SE:

  • Hypertension
  • MAOI
  • CNS excitation
  • Tachycardia
  • Tremor
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Ergocalciferol (D2)

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Tx: Ca disorders

Mech: Vit D analog

Less potent than calcitriol

SE: Hypothyroidism

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Tolbutamide

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Tx: Diabetes

Oral hypoglycemic agents

First gen sulphonylureas

Mech: K channel blockers

Block K channels on B cells →Increase Ca→Insulin secretion

Duration: 6-12 hrs

Contra/Indications:

  • Do not use if you have renal or hepatic damage
  • Not overweight
  • Have some islet fxn

SE:

  • Hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia coma
    • More common in drugs w/ longer duration
  • Can be teratogenic
  • Can increase death due to cardiovascular problems
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What are the stool softeners?

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Dioctal sodium sulfosuccinate

Mineral oil

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Alpha galactosidase

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Tx: Diarrhea

Mech: Increase metab. of oligosacc.→digestible sugars

Oligosacc. produce gas

  • Alpha GAlactoSidase inh. GAS production*
  • *Be careful there are alpha-glucosidase inh in the diabetes section**
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Misoprostole
GI drug-Enhance mucosal defense **Tx**: Ulcers Drop in PGs→Ulcer Asprin (NSAIDs) and GCs can decrease PGs **Mech**: Prostaglandin analog SE: * Uterine contractility (abortifacient) * You eat **miso** soup when you have a stomach ache because it is **prostagrandin anarog** (say that w/ a strong asian accent)*
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Which antihistamines are used as anti-emetics?
Diphenhydramine Dimenhydramine Meclizine Cyclizine
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-prazole
GI drug Decrease acid formation Mech: ATPase inhibitor Known as proton pump inhibitor (PPI) but actually irreversibly inhibit ATPase required to drive H+ pump **Best available class of GI drugs** _Prodrug_-activated by acid They are weak bases though→ stay in parietal cell SE: * Hypochlorhydria-lack of H+ production * Decrease Ca absorption→osteoporosis * Decrease Vit B12 absorption
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Isophane
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Protamine insulin Intermediate acting
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Glargine
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Short acting (24+ hrs) *Determined to get large (that a long time)* *_Detemir_ +_glargine_=long acting insulins*
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-setron
**Ondansetron** **Granisetron** **Dolasetron** **Palonosetron** Anti-emetic (for IBS+chemo) Mech: 5HT receptor blocker Affect CTZ +rec. in gut SE: Constipation ***_SE_**lective **_T_**e**_R_**minators **_O_**f **_N_**ausea* ***_-SETRON_*** *-setron blocks serotonin*
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Echinacea
Use: * Upper resp. inf. * Wound healing * Antifungal Can decrease sympt. of flu if used early SE: * Allergies * Related to ragweed
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Cinecalcet
Tx: Ca disorders + hyperparathyroidism Mech: Calcium mimetic Sensitizes parathyroid Ca receptors to Ca→Decrese PTH secretion *Like there is a lot of Ca around* SE * Hypocalcemia * Nausea * Diarrhea
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Fluoride
Tx: Ca disorders Effects: Increase osteoblasts Makes bone harder but more brittle Not for osteoporosis
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Cyclizine
Anti-emetic--Antihistamine Mech: Block H1 receptor SE: Anticholinergic effects
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Diphenoxylate
Tx: Diarrhea *Narcotic agent* Mech: act a specific receptor Acts primarily in gut Opiate like effects in CNS though too Given in comb w/ atropine to avoid abuse
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Nabilone
Anti-emetic--THC derivative Mech: Bind cannabinoid receptor SE: Increased appetite
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What are the osmotic cathartics?
MgSO4 Mg(OH)2 Polyethylene glycol
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Compazine
Anti-emetic Mech: DA blocker *Related to anti-psychotic drugs *(phenothiazine) SE: Extrapyramidal effects
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Magnesium hydroxide ## Footnote *Milk of magnesia*
Antacid Speed-slow Duration-medium Neutralizing-high SE: * Laxative * Some Mg toxicity
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Cascara
GI Drug Cathartic--Gastric Irritants **Mech**: Stimulate gastric nn Increase motility Decrease electrolyte secretion into gut SE: * Nephritis * Liver damage
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Ginseng
Uses: Increase energy No clear effect
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Scopolamine
Tx: Diarrhea *Anti-cholinergic agent* Mech: Blocks muscarinic receptor SE: Many systemic
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Aminobisphosphonates
**other -dronates** Aminobisphosphonates are more potent Tx: Ca disorder **Mech**: Enzyme inhibitor (farnesyl pyrophosphate synthetase) Inh. enzyme in mavalonic acid synthesis pathway→abnormal cytoskeletal structure in osteoclasts Pyrophosphates have an affinity for Ca and are incorporated into bone When ingested by osteoclasts→decrease activity and apoptosis T1/2: Many years Use: 1st line tx for osteoporosis and pagets Used in tx of MM too SE: * GI upset, peptic ulcers * Inflammation of eye * IV infusions cause 1st dose effect (flu-like symptoms) * Osteonecrosis of jaw * Decrease blood flow to area * Esp in pts w/ lost of dental disease/surgery * Bone w/ bisphosphonates may be more susceptible to infections ***B**elly ache and peptic ulcers* ***I**nfections/**I**nfarcts* ***S**wollen eye* ***F**irst dose eff (IV)→**F**lu-like symptoms* ***O**steonecrosis of jaw*
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Bisphosphonates
**Tiludronate** **Etidronate** Bisphosphonates are less potent Tx: Ca disorder **Mech**: Enzyme inhibitor Cause formation of abnormal ATP→inh ATP requiring enzymes Pyrophosphates have an affinity for Ca and are incorporated into bone When ingested by osteoclasts→decrease activity and apoptosis T1/2: Many years Use: 1st line tx for osteoporosis and pagets Used in tx of MM too SE: * GI upset, peptic ulcers * Inflammation of eye * IV infusions cause 1st dose effect (flu-like symptoms) * Osteonecrosis of jaw * Decrease blood flow to area * Esp in pts w/ lost of dental disease/surgery * Bone w/ bisphosphonates may be more susceptible to infections ***B**elly ache and peptic ulcers* ***I**nfections/**I**nfarcts* ***S**wollen eye* ***F**irst dose eff (IV)→**F**lu-like symptoms* ***O**steonecrosis of jaw*
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Infliximab
Tx: IBS Mech: Binds TNF alpha
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Calcium carbonate CaCO3
Antacid Speed-rapid Duration-medium Neutralizing-high SE: * Constipating * Hypercalcemia
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Cranberry
Uses: UTI May inh. recurrent UTI Not helpful for current inf. **Mech**: Proanthrocyanadin prevents bact from binding to UT cells May also acidify urine SE: * Inh P450
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Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3
Antacid Speed-rapid Duration-short Neutralizing-high SE: * CO2 production * Belching * Na may compromise low sodium diets * **Systemic absorption** * Contains Na * Important in those w/ kidney dysfunction
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Bran
GI Drug Cathartic--Bulk adding agent **Mech**: Like eating fiber
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Loperamide
Tx: Diarrhea *Narcotic agent* **Narcotic DOC for diarrhea** Mech: act a specific receptor Acts ONLY in gut--no CNS effects
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Crofelemer
Tx: Diarrhea Mech: Blocks Cl channel in gut Also decreases secretion of Na and H2O ***C**rofe**L**emer blocks **CL** channels* * or * * CROws block the CLouds* * CROfelemer blocks CL channels*
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Acarbose
**Rosiglitazone** **Pioglitazone** Tx: Diabetes *Glucose abs. delayers* **Mech**: Inh. alpha glucosidase Prevents breakdown of complex carbs in gut SE: * Unabsorbed carbs ferment in gut * Cramps * Diarrhea * Flatulence * A-carb-ose* * No-carb-abs.*
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-gliptin or -glyptin
**Sitagliptin** **Saxagliptin** **Linaglyptin** **Alogliptin** Tx: Diabetes *Incretin enhancer* **Mech**: Inh DPP-4 Enzyme →prevent incretin metab Orally Often used in combo w/ other drugs * Put a _lip_ of _dip_ in (_oral_). Dip comes in a _tin_* * G-_LIP_-_TIN_ are _DPP_ inh. Taken _orally_.*
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Valerian
Uses: Sedative Mild sedative effect Mech: Increase GABA SE: * Hepatotoxicity * Dont use w/ anti-dep
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Raloxifene
Tx: Ca disorders +estrogen dependent breast cancer Mech: **Activates estrogen receptors** **in bone** Blocks estrogen receptors in breasts Estrogen analog SERM-selective estrogen receptor modulator **Inh. osteoclast activity** SE * Pulmonary embolisms * Stroke * Preg. cat X * Raloxifene like Tamoxifene affect estrogen receptor* * SE=SEX* ***S**troke* ***E**mbolism (pulmonary)* ***X** (preg cat.)*
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Metformin
Tx: Diabetes *Insulin enhancers* **Mech**: Act. protein kinase→ Increased glc abs. by muscle Decreased glc production by liver SE: * Lactic acidosis (potentially fatal) * Weight loss due to anorexia * George **Foreman** was an **A**merican **P**rofessional (**K**ick)boxer * * Met**formin** **A**ctivates **P**rotein **K**inase* * He worked out so hard he had lactic acidosis and had to be anorexic to make his weight class*
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Kola nut
Caffeine Increased HR Insomnia
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Bismuth subsalicylate
GI drug-Enhance mucosal defense Anti-diarrheal agent--absorbing agent Mech: Increase mucous production in stomach Inh. growth of H. pylori Unpleasant taste+odor SE: * Long term use→Darkening of feces, tongue, and teeth
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What are the bulk adding agents?
Bran Methylcellulose Polycarbophil Psyllium
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Meclizine
Anti-emetic--Antihistamine Mech: Block H1 receptor SE: Anticholinergic effects
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Gli--ide or Gly--ide
**Glipizide** **Glyburide** **Glimepiride **(most potent) Tx: Diabetes Oral hypoglycemic agents Second gen sulphonylureas More rapid onset and longer duration **Mech**: K channel blockers Block K channels on B cells →Increase Ca→Insulin secretion Contra/Indications: * Do not use if you have renal or hepatic damage * Not overweight * Have some islet fxn SE: Less than 1st gen * Hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia coma * More common in drugs w/ longer duration * Can be teratogenic * Can increase death due to cardiovascular problems
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-gliflozin
Canagliflozin Dapagliflozin Empagliflozin Tx: Diabetes *Inh. of glc resorption by kidney* **Mech: **Inh. SGLT2 (Na-glc cotransporter) in PCT--allows kidney to eliminate blood glc SE: * Hypotension * Hypokalemia * Due to increased urine output * Gential fungal inf * Urine loaded w/ glc
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Senna
GI Drug Cathartic--Gastric Irritants **Mech**: Stimulate gastric nn Increase motility Decrease electrolyte secretion into gut SE: * Nephritis * Liver damage
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Soy
Uses: * Hyperlipidemia * Osteoporosis * Menopause Decreases LDL Decreases Menopausal symptoms **Mech**: Metab. to estrogen like compound SE: Allergic rxns
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Diphenhydramine or Dimenhydramine
Anti-emetic--Antihistamine Mech: Block H1 receptor SE: Anticholinergic effects
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(Apo)morphine
Emetic--central stimulant Mech: Stimulates DA sites in CTZ
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Dioctal sodium sulfosuccinate
GI Drug Cathartic--Stool softener Detergent **Mech**: Emulsifies contents of colon
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Mineral oil
GI Drug Cathartic--Stool softener **Mech**: Acts like a lubricant Why mineral oil should NOT be used: * Prevents fat soluble vitamin absorption * Aspiration pnemonia →may damage lungs * May contain carcinogens
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Regular human insulin
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Short acting (2-5 hrs) *Afrezza is the inhaled form*
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Tolazamide
Tx: Diabetes Oral hypoglycemic agents First gen sulphonylureas **Mech**: K channel blockers Block K channels on B cells →Increase Ca→Insulin secretion Duration: 12-60 hrs Contra/Indications: * Do not use if you have renal or hepatic damage * Not overweight * Have some islet fxn SE: * Hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia coma * More common in drugs w/ longer duration * Can be teratogenic * Can increase death due to cardiovascular problems
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Lispro
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Short acting (2-5 hrs)
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St Johns Wort
Uses: * Mild depression * anxiety As eff as standard anti-dep. **Mech**: Inh. reuptake of NE, 5HT, DA SE: * Phototoxicity * Other allergic rxns * In breast milk→lethargic baby * Induces P450 * Wafarin * BC * Anti-depressant interactions
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Bisacodyl
GI Drug Cathartic--Gastric Irritants **Mech**: Stimulate gastric nn Increase motility Decrease electrolyte secretion into gut SE: * Nephritis * Liver damage
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Glulisine
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Short acting (2-5 hrs)
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Denosumab
Tx: Ca disorders Mech: Blocks a receptor (RANKL) RANKL required for osteoclast production, activity, and survival Given every 6 mnths SE: * Hypocalcemia * Osteonecrosis of jaw * Skin inf. *Deno- SHO* ***S**kin inf.* ***H**ypocalcemia* ***O**steonecrosis*
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Atropine
Tx: Diarrhea *Anti-cholinergic agent* Mech: Blocks muscarinic receptor SE: Many systemic
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-glutide
**Liraglutide **(Inj 1x/day) **Albiglutide** (Inj. 1x/week) Tx: Diabetes *Incretin enhancer* **Mech**: Bind to and *activate* receptors on B cell Incretin analog SE: * Thyroid tumor * I want my _glutes_ to be as hard as c**_oncrete_*** * -_glutide_ to be as hard as **_incret_**in*
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-glitazone
**Rosiglitazone** **Pioglitazone** Tx: Diabetes *Insulin enhancers* **Mech**: Act. PPAR→ Increased insulin receptor response Increased # insulin receptors Increased glc uptake by cells SE: * Wt gain * Edema * Fractures of arms and legs * Macular edema * Cardio problems * MI
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Exenatide
Tx: Diabetes *Incretin enhancer* **Mech**: Bind to and *activate* receptors on B cell Analog of GLP-1 (incretin) Not broken down by DPP-4 Injection 2x/day SE: * Pancreatitis
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Chlorpropamide
Tx: Diabetes Oral hypoglycemic agents First gen sulphonylureas **Mech**: K channel blockers Block K channels on B cells →Increase Ca→Insulin secretion Duration: 60+ hrs Contra/Indications: * Do not use if you have renal or hepatic damage * Not overweight * Have some islet fxn SE: * Hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia coma * More common in drugs w/ longer duration * Can be teratogenic * Can increase death due to cardiovascular problems
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-glinide
**Repaglinide** **Nateglinide** Tx: Diabetes Oral hypoglycemic agents Sulphonylurea-like agents Rapid onset, short duration **Mech**: K channel blockers Bind diff site on K channel Block K channels on B cells →Increase Ca→Insulin secretion Contra/Indications: * Do not use if you have renal or hepatic damage * Not overweight * Have some islet fxn SE: * Hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia coma * More common in drugs w/ longer duration * Can be teratogenic * Can increase death due to cardiovascular problems
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Erythromycin
Tx: Gastroparesis prokinetic agents--*agents that increase stomach emptying rate* **Mech**: Acts directly on motilin receptor Route: Oral but IV possible if oral is not SE: * ototoxicity * pseudomemb. colitis * cardiac arrythmia * Especially if metabolism is inh by P450 * Remember erythro is a macrolide* * Motiliy* * Arrythmias* * Cholesteric toxicity (liver tox)/Colitis* * Restricts P450* * Ototoxicity*
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Glucocorticoids
Effects: Inh. osteoblasts So bone loss
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Antibiotic combo for H pylori infection
GI drug-Enhance mucosal defense Metronidazole +/- Amoxicillin +/- Clarithromycin +/- Tetracycline
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Alvimopan
Tx: Gastroparesis prokinetic agents--*agents that increase stomach emptying rate* Mech: Blocks opiate receptor in gut but not anywhere else Blocks constipation due to post op opioid use
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Simethicone
Tx: Diarrhea Mech: Changes gas surface tension of gas pocket in gut
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MgSO4
GI Drug Cathartic--Osmotic agent
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Difenoxin
Tx: Diarrhea *Narcotic agent* **Active metabolite of diphenoxylate** Mech: act a specific receptor Acts primarily in gut Opiate like effects in CNS though too Given in comb w/ atropine to avoid abuse
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Ginko
Uses: * Dementia * Intermittent claudication--pain in leg About as eff. as tacrine for tx of alzheimer's But tacrine isn't really effective at all SE: * Inh platelet activating factor * Decrease clotting * Interacts w/ warfarin
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Methylcellulose
GI Drug Cathartic--Bulk adding agent **Mech**: Like eating fiber
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Flax oil seeds
Uses: * Constipation * Diarrhea * IBS * Diabetes * Arthritis * Atherosclerosis * Menopause May slightly lower total cholesterol May decrease hot flashes **Mech**: Soluble fiber and phyto estrogens SE: * Increase GI act. * Allergic rxns
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Polycarbophil
GI Drug Cathartic--Bulk adding agent **Mech**: Like eating fiber
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Ipecac
Emetic--reflex stimulant Mech: Act. receptors in GI mucosa Instant severe vomiting SE: Cardiotoxic
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Teriparitide
Tx: Ca disorders Mech: PTH analog Increase osteoblast activity Daily subQ injections for short periods *High doses→osteoclast stimulation so only given in short bursts* SE-increase incidence of osteosarcoma
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Which GCs used for IBS
**Prednisone** **Budesonide**
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Lubiprostone
GI Drug Cathartic--Secretion enhancer **Mech:** Acts on PGE receptor PGE1 derivative Also acts on Cl channel in intestine
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Detemir
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Long acting (24+ hrs) *Determined to get large (that a long time)* *_Detemir_ +_glargine_=long acting insulins*
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Heparin
Effects: Act. osteoclasts So bone loss
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-tidine
GI drug Decrease acid secretion Mech: H2 receptor blockers SE: * Confusion in elderly * Bradycardia Cimetidine: * Inh. P450 * Prevent synth of test. * Anti-androgenic * Cause gynecomastia
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Ma huang (ephedra)
Use: * Weight loss * Nasal congestion * Asthma * Increase athletic performance Strong CNS stimulant SE: * Stroke * Hypertension * MI
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Metoclopramide ## Footnote
Tx: Gastroparesis *prokinetic agent--agents that increase stomach emptying rate* Also used for hiccups **Mech**: DA and possible 5HT antagonist Route: Oral or IV Increase motility w/o secretion (of H or gastrin) SE: * Sedation * Depression * Parkinson like symptoms ***Meto**clopramide increases **moti**lity* * All that motility→shakes (parkinson like symptoms)* * All those shakes →sedation * * All that sedation→depression *
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Paracalcitrol
Tx: Ca disorders Mech: Vit D analog Less potent than calcitriol SE: Hypothyroidism
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-sala-
**Sulfa**_sala_**zine** **Me**_sala_**mine** **Ol**_sala_**zine** **Bal**_sala_**zide** Tx: IBS--Salicylates Mech: Decrease PG synth *Online it says mech is unclear--may not be the same as aspirin* Not systemically absorbed-like a topical drug for the stomach SE: * Diarrhea * Take 3-5 weeks to work
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Aspart
Tx: Diabetes Designer insulin Short acting (2-5 hrs)
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What are the long acting designer insulins?
Detemir Glargine