Will's pharm Flashcards
(305 cards)
Nifedipine
dihydropyridine
L-type CCB
vasodilator
Verapamil
non-dihydropyridine
L-type CCB
anti-arrythmic
little vasodilation
Diltiazem
non-dihydropyridine
L-type CCB
anti-arrythmic
mild vasodilateion
Amlodipine
dihydropyridine
L-type CCB
vasodilator
Milrinone
Phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor
inotropic
Rx; Acute HF where other tx failed, chronic use is associated with INCREASED mortality
Vasopressin (desmopressin)
Gq/s
vasoconstriction (esp. high levels)
inserts aquaporins
Rx; cardiac arrest, vwb disease, poor adh release, hemophilia A (not B)…bc it realeases factor 8from endoth cells
Hydralazine
increase cGMP vasodilate arteries > veins; afterload reduction
Co administer with B-blocker to prevent reflex tachycardia. B blocker is considered safe in pregnancy
Rx; HTN in pregnancy, used with methyldopa and BB
Alternate is CCB
methyldopa
CNS alpha-2 agonist centrally -> prevent presynaptic neuron release of NE/sympathetic release from medullary outflow tracts. (preganglionic neurons)
Used in HTN during pregnancy 1st line with hydralazine
Alternate is CCB
SE: decreased libido
HTN drugs to avoid in pregnancy
ACE-inhibitor, ARB’s, nitroprusside
Nitroprusside
Short acting, increase cGMP through NO release. may cause cyanide toxicity. Onset within 30seconds
Mixed
arterioles > venules (even though “nitro”)
Rx; malignant HTN
SE: Cyanide poisoning
Fenoldopam
D1 agonist -> vasodilation of coronary, peripheral, renal, splanchnic.
->decrease BP increase natriuresis
Rx; malignant HTN
Nitroglycerine
NO release, increase cGMP
venodilator»_space; arteriolar
Rx; Angina, pulmonary edema
SE: hypotension, flushing, headache, reflex tach,
- *MONDAY DISEASE.
- -Anti anginal’s need period of drug free to prevent resistance
Isosorbide dinitrate
NO release, increase cGMP
venodilator»_space; arteriolar
Rx; Angina, pulmonary edema, fairly long acting
SE: hypotension, flushing, headache, reflex tach, MONDAY DISEASE.
–Anti anginal’s need period of drug free to prevent resistance
Rifampin
RNA Polymerase OF PROKARYOTES
Rx;
- Tb
- Monotherapy prophylaxis neisseria meningitites and H.Flu
- Induce P450 in liver
- *Makes body fluid yellow/orange
Denosumab
RANKL monoclonal antibody on osteoblasts.
RANK receptor is on osteoclasts
RANKL induces osteoclast growth/maturation
Rx; osteoporosis, tumors of bone
Alendronate
Bisphosphonate
binds calcium and taken up into osteoclast… inhibits them
Rx; osteoporosis (T score <-2.5)
Osteopenia T score
T score -1 -> -2.5
Actinomycin D
Inhibits RNA polymerase II
Used in
- Choriocarcinoma
- rhabdomyosarcoma
- wilms tumor
- ewing sarcoma
Pioglitazone
-glitazones
Binds/activates PPAR-gamma transcription factor
-> regulates fatty acid storage and glucose metabolism. Increases insulin sensitivity and lvl of adiponectin
Rx; DMII
Fibrates
Believed to Bind/activates PPAR-gamma transcription factor
-> regulates fatty acid storage –> increased LPL
Most powerful Triglyceride lowering agent
Chloroquine
BLOCKS Plasmodium HEME polymerase
Acute Tx for malaria (vivax, ovale, malariae)
Falciparium is resistant everywhere except north of panama canal
** Always combine with a second drug if treating falciparum (like mefloquine)
Mefloquine
Works against M. Falciparum resistant to Chloroquine.
**Always combine two drugs to tx falciparum
Quinidine/Quinine
Used for severe malarial infections IV
Mebendazole
Rx; Intestinal Nematodes
“Round worms are BENDY”