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Vd (volume of distribution) equation
amount drug in body/plasma drug conc.
CL (clearance) equation
rate of elimination/plasma drug concentration
T 1/2 equation
0.7 X Vd (volume of distribution) / CL (clearance)
How many half lives does it take to reach 94% of steady state?
4 half lives
Loading dose equation
Cp (target plasma conc.) X Vd (volume of distribution) / F (bioavailability)
Maintenance dose equation
Cp (target plasma conc.) X CL (clearance) / F (bioavailability)
What does Zero order elimination mean? What are three notable drugs that do so?
Plama concentration of drug decreases linearly with time independent of drug concentration (PEA = Phenytoin, Ethanol, Aspirin)
What does First order elimination mean?
Plasma concentration of drug decreases exponentially with time dependent on drug concentration (constant fraction of drug eliminated per unit time)
Does acidic or basic environment trap weak acids? What would you use to treat weak acid drug OD?
Basic environment traps weak acids. Treat a weak acid drug OD with bicarbonate.
Does acidic or basic environment trap weak bases? What would you use to treat weak base drug OD?
Acidic environment traps weak bases. Treat a weak acid drug OD with ammonium chloride.
What is the difference between phase I and phase II metabolism?
Phase I (p450s) = slight polarized but often still active; Phase II (conjugation) = very polarized and inactive metabolites out in urin
Does a competative or non-competative agonist increase EC50?
A competative agonist does and thus decreases potency. A non-competative decreases efficacy.
Does a full agonist or partial agonist have a higher potency?
It depends. A partial agonist has less EFFICACY (maximal effect) than a full agoinst, but potency is an independent factor. Thus a partial agonist could have greater/equal/less potency than a full agonist.
What is the difference between Nicotinic and Muscarinic Ach receptor mechanisms?
Nicotinic are ligant gated Na/K channels; Muscarinic are G protein coupled
What Ach receptor (Nicotinic or Muscarinic) is found in all synapses in direct connection to the CNS?
Nicotinic (ligand gated Na/K channels) Ach receptors
What final receptor type connects to ALL parasympathetic (cardiac, smooth m., gland cells, and nerve) terminals?
Muscarinic (G protein coupled) receptors
What receptor type connects postganglionic sympathetic nerves to sweat glands?
Muscarinic (G protein coupled) receptors
What receptor type connects postganglionic sympathetic nerves to cardiac, smooth m., gland cells, and nerve terminals?
NE alpha and beta receptors
What receptor type postganglionic sympathetic nerves to renal vascular smooth m.?
D1 receptors
What G protein class is associated with the alpha 1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gq; increases vascular smooth m. contraction
What G protein class is associated with the alpha 2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gi; decreases sympathetic outflow and decreases insulin release
What G protein class is associated with the beta 1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gs; increases: HR and contractility, renin release, and lipolysis; also maintains aqueous humor formation in eye
What G protein class is associated with the beta 2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gs; vasodilation, bronchodilation; increase: HR and contractility, lipolysis, glucagon release
What G protein class is associated with the M1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gq; CNS and ENS (enteric nervous system)
What G protein class is associated with the M2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gi; decreases HR and contractility
What G protein class is associated with the M3 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gq; increases: exocrine gland secretions, gut peristalsis, and bladder contraction
What G protein class is associated with the D1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gs; relaxes renal vascular smooth muscle
What G protein class is associated with the D2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gi; modulates transmitter release especially in brain
What G protein class is associated with the H1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gq; increases: respiratory mucous, contraction of bronchioles, pruritus, and pain
What G protein class is associated with the H2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gs; increases gastric acid production
What G protein class is associated with the V1 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gq; increases vascular smooth m. contraction
What G protein class is associated with the V2 receptor? What are the receptors functions?
Gs; increases H2O permeability and reabsorption in the collecting tubules of the kidney
What receptors are Gq mediated?
HAVe 1 M&M = H1, alpha1, V1, M1, M3
What receptors are Gs mediated?
Beta1, Beta2, D1, H2, V2
What receptors are Gi mediated?
MAD 2s = M2, alpha2, D2
What does hemicholinium do?
blocks choline uptake into cholinergic presynaptic neuron = cant make Ach
What does Metyrosine do?
blocks tyrosine uptake into Noradrenergic presynaptic neuron = cant make Dopamine or NE
What does Reserpine do?
blocks dopamine uptake into presynaptic vessicle
What does Guanethidine do?
blocks pressynaptic NE vessicle release (somewhat like botulinum works with cholinergic synapse)
What major effect does amphetamine have on presynapse?
enhances presynaptic NE vessicle release
What major effect do Cocaine and TCA have on presynapse?
block NE reuptake into presynaptic vessicle
What presynaptic NE receptors decrease NE release?
alpha 2 and M2 receptors
What presynaptic NE receptor increases NE release?
AII (angiotensin II receptor)
What are the signs/symptoms of lead poisoning?
Lead Lines on gingivae and on epiphyses of long bones on x-ray. Encephalopathy and Erythrocyte basophilic stippling. Abdominal colic and sideroblastic Anemia. Drops - wrist and food drop.
What is the first line tx of lead poisoning?
Dimercapol and EDTA. Succimer for kids
What is the mechanism of iron poisoning?
Cell death due to peroxidation of membrane lipids.
Symptoms of iron poisoning?
Acute- gastric bleeding. Chronic - metabolic acidosis, scarring leading to GI obstruction.
What drug has atropine-like side effects?
Tricyclics
What drugs cause coronary vasospasm?
cocaine, sumatriptan
What drugs cause cutaneous flushing?
niacin, Ca2+ blockers, adenosine, vancomycin
What drugs cause cardiomyopathy?
doxorubicin (Adriamycin), daunorubicin
What drugs cause Torsades des pointes?
Class III (sotalol), class IA (quinidine) antiarrhythmics, cisapride
Which drugs cause agranulocytosis?
clozapine, carbamazepine, cochicine, propylthiouracil, methimazole
Which drugs cause aplasic anemia?
chloramphenicol, benzene, NSAIDs, propylthiouricil, methimazole
Which drugs cause direct Coombs- positive hemolytic anemia?
methyldopa
What drug causes Gray Baby Syndrome?
chloramphenicol
Which drugs cause hemolysis in G6PD-deficient pts?
isoniazid, sulfonamides, primaquine, aspirin, ibuprofen, nitrofurantoin
Which drugs cause thrombotic complications?
OCPs (estrogens and progestins)
Which drugs cause cough?
ACE inhibitors
Which drugs cause pulmonary fibrosis?
bleomycin, busulfan, amiodarone
Which drugs cause acute hepatitis?
macrolides
Which drugs cause focal to massive hepatic necrosis?
halothane, valproic acid, acetaminophen, amanita phalloides
What drug causes hepatitis?
INH
Which drugs cause pseudomembranous colitis?
clindamycin, ampicillin
Which drugs cause adrenocortical insufficiency?
glucocorticoid withdrawal
Which drugs cause gynecomastia?
spironolactone, digitalis, cimetidine, chronic alcohol use
Which drugs cause hot flashes?
tamoxifen, clomiphene
Which drugs cause gingival hyperplasia
phenytoin
Which drugs cause gout?
furosemide, thiazides
Which drugs cause osteoporosis?
corticosteroids, heparin
Which drugs cause photosensitivity?
sulfonamides, amiodarone, tetracycline (SAT for a photo)
Which drugs cause SLE-like syndrome?
hydralazine, INH, procainamide, phenytoin
Which drugs cause tendonitis, tendon rupture and cartilage damage in kids?
Fluoroquinolones
Which drugs cause Fanconi's syndrome?
expired tetracyclines
Which drugs cause interstitial nephritis?
methicillin, NSAIDS
Which drugs cause hemorrhagic cystitis?
cyclophosphamide, ifosfaminde
Which drugs cause cinchonism?
quinidine, quinine
Which drugs cause Diabetes insipidus?
lithium, demeclocycline
Which drugs cause seizures?
bupropion, imipenem/cilastatin
Which drugs cause tardive dyskinesia?
antipsychotics
Which drugs cause disulfiram-like reaction?
metronidazole, certain cephalosporins, preocarbazine, 1st-generation sulfonylureas
Which drugs cause nephrotoxicity/neurotoxicity?
polymyxins
Which drugs cause nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity?
aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, cisplatin
Which drugs induce P-450 interactions?
quinidine, barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin, griseofulvin, carbamazepine, st. john's wort
Which drugs inhibit P-450 interactions?
isoniazid, sulfonamides, cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, grapefruit juice
What inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase?
fomepizole
What inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase?
disulfiram
What effects does acetaldehyde have on the body?
nausea, vomiting, headache, hypotension
Which drugs can lead to allergies in sulfa-allergic patients?
celecoxib, furosemide, thiazides, TMP-SMX, sulfonyureas, sulfasalazine
What is the clinical use of Bethanechol?
post op and neurogenic ileus, urinary retention
what is the action of Bethanochol?
activates bowel and blader smooth muscle; resistant to AChE
what is the clinical use of carbachol?
glaucoma, pupillary contraction, release of intraocular pressure
what is the clinical use of pilocarpine?
potent stimulator of sweat, tears, saliva
what is the action of pilocarpine?
contracts ciliary muscle of eye, pupillary shincter; resistant to AChE
what is the clinical use of methacholine?
challenge test for dx of asthma
what is the action of methacholine?
stimulate muscarinic receptors in airway when inhaled
what do bethanechol, carbachol, pilocarpine, methacholine have in common?
all are cholinomimetic agents and all are direct agonists
what is the clinical use of neostigmine?
post op and neurogenic ileus, urinary retention, myasthenia gravis, reversal of post op neuromuscular block
what is the action of neostigmine?
increase endogenous Ach, no CNS penetration
what is the clinical use of pyridostigmine?
myasthenia gravis (long acting)
what is the action of pyridostigmine?
increase endogenous Ach, no CNS penetration
what is the clincial use of edrophonium?
diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (very short acting)
what is the action of edrophonium?
increase endogenous Ach
what is the clinical use of physostigmine?
glaucoma (crosses blood brain barrier into CNS), atropine overdose
what is the action of physostigmine?
increase endogenous Ach
what is the clinical use of echothiophate?
glaucoma
what is the action of echothiophate?
increase endogenous Ach
what do neostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium, physostigmine, and echothiophate all have in common?
they are all indirect agonists/anticholinesterases
Your patient has just come in because he was poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors. What symptoms would you expect?
diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchospasm, bradycardia, skeletal/CNS excitation, lacrimation, sweating, salivation, abdominal cramping
Your patient has just come in because he was poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors. What do you give them for an antidote?
atropine (muscarinic antagonist) and pralidoxime (antagonist used to regenerate active cholinesterase)
Atropine/homatropine/tropicamide: what organ system do these work on and what are they used for?
organ system: eye; application: produce mydriasis and cycloplegia
Benztropine: what organ system does it work on and what is it used for?
organ system: CNS; application: Parkinson's
Scopolamine: what organ system does it work on and what is it used for?
organ system: CNS; application: Motion sickness
Ipratropium: what organ system does it work on and what is it used for?
organ system: respiratory; application: asthma, COPD
Oxybutynin/glycopyrrolate: what organ system do these work on and what are they used for?
organ system: GU; application: decrease urgency in mild cystitis, reduce bladder spasms
Methoscopolamine/pirenzepine/propantheline: what organ system do these work on and what are they used for?
organ system: GI; application: peptic ulcer treatment
what does Atropine do in the following organ systems? (eye, airway, stomach, gut, bladder)
eye: increase pupil dilation, cycloplegia; airway: decrease secretions; stomach: decrease acid secretion; gut: decrease motility; bladder: decrease urgency
what are the symptoms of atropine toxicity?
hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter; increased body temp, rapid pulse, dry mouth, dry flushed skin, cycloplegia, constipation, disorientation
what can atropine cause in the following patients: elderly, men with prostate hyperplasia, infants?
acute angle glaucoma in elderly, urinary retention in men w/ prostate hyperplasia, hyperthermia in infants
what is the mechinism of hexamethonium?
nicotinic antagonist, ganglionic blocker
what is the clinical use of hexamethonium?
experimental models to prevent vagal reflex response to changes in bp (prevents reflex bradycardia caused by NE)
what are the symptoms of hexamethonium toxicity?
severe orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, sex dysfunction
epinephrine is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
a1, a2, B1, B2
what is epinephrine used for?
anaphylaxis, glaucoma (open angle), asthma, hypotension
NE is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
a1, a2>B1
what is NE used for?
hypotension (but decreases renal perfusion)
Isoproterenol is a sympathomemetic to which receptors?
B1 = B2
what is isoproterenol used for?
AV block
Dopamine is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
D1=D2>B>a (inotropic and chronotropic)
what is dopamine used for?
shock (increases renal perfusion), heart failure
Dobutamine is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
B1>B2 (inotropic but NOT chronotropic)
what is dobutamine used for?
shock, heart failure, cardiac stress testing
phenylephrine is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
a1>a2
what is phenylephrine used for?
pupillary dilation, vasoconstriction, nasal decongestion
albuterol/terbutaline are direct sympathomemetics to which receptors?
B2>B1
what is albuterol and terbutaline used for?
albuterol: acute asthma; terbutaline: reduces premature uterine contractions
Ritodrine is a direct sympathomemetic to which receptors?
B2
what is ritodrine used for?
reduces premature uterine contractions
what is the mechinism of amphetamine?
indirect sympathomemetic agonist, releases stored catecholamines
what is amphetamine used for?
narcolepsy, obesity, ADD
what is the mechinism of ephedrine?
indirect sympathomemetic agonist, releases stored catecholamines
what is ephedrine used for?
nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence, hypotension
what is the mechinism of cocaine?
indirect sympathomemetic agonist, uptake inhibitory
what is cocaine used for?
vasoconstriction and local anesthesia
what is the mechinism of clonidine/alpha methyldopa?
centrally acting a2 agonists, decrease central adrenergic outflow
what are clonidine and alpha methyldopa used for?
HTN (esp with renal dz because there is no decrease in blood flow to kidneys)
what is the mechanism for metaproterenol, albuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline?
B2 agonists
what is the difference between phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine?
phenoxybenzamine is irreversible and phentolamine is reversible
what are phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine used for?
pheochromocytoma
what are the symptoms of phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine toxicity?
orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
what receptors do phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine block?
both a1 and a2 (non-selective)
what is the mechinism of prazosin, terazosin, and doxazosin?
block a1 receptors
what are prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin used for?
HTN, urinary retention in BPH
what are the symptoms of prazosin/terazosin/doxazosin toxicity?
1st dose orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache
what is the mechanism for mirtazapine?
a2 blocker
what is mirtazapine used for?
depression
what are the symptoms of mirtazapine toxicity?
sedation, increased serum cholesterol, increased appetite
What are the six uses of B-blockers?
HTN, Angina pectoris, MI, Supraventricular tachycardia, CHF, Glaucoma
what is the effect of B-blockers on HTN?
decreases CO, decreases renin secretion
what is the effect of B-blockers on angina pectoris?
decreases HR and contractility, results in decreased oxygen consumption
what is the effect of B-blockers on MI?
decrease mortality
what is the effect of B-blockers (propanolol, esmolol) on supraventricular tachycardia?
decreases AV conduction velocity (class II antiarrhythmics)
what is the effect of B-blockers on CHF?
slows progression of chronic failure
what is the effect of B-blocker on Glaucoma (timolol)?
decreases secretion of aqueous humor
what are the symptoms of B-blocker toxicity?
impotence, exacerbation of asthma, CV adverse effects (bradycardia, AV block, CHF), CNS adverse effects (sedation, sleep alterations)
which types of patients do you want to refrain from giving B-Blockers?
Diabetics
which receptors do propranolol, timolol, and labetalol work on?
nonselective antagonists of B1 and B2
which receptors do Esmolol, atenolol, and metoprolol work on?
B1 selective antagonist
which receptors do carvedilol and labetalol work on?
nonselective a and B antagonists
which receptors do pindolol and acebutolo work on?
partial B agonists
what is the antidote for acetaminophen?
N-acteylcysteine
what is the antidote for salicylates?
NaHCO3 (alkalinize urine), dialysis
what is the antidote for amphetamines?
NH4CL (acidify urine)
what is the antidote for anticholinesterases and organophosphates?
atropine, pralidoxime
what is the antidote for antimuscarinic and anticholinergic agents?
physostigmine salicylate
what is the antidote for B-Blockers?
glucagon
what is the antidote for digitalis?
stop digitalis, normalize K+, lidocaine, anti-dig Fab fragments, Mg2+
what is the antidote for iron?
deferoxamine
what is the antidote for lead?
CaEDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
what is the antidote for mercury, arsenic, and gold?
dimercaprol (BAL), succimer
what is the antidote for copper, arsenic, gold?
penicillamine
what is the antidote for cyanide?
nitrite, hydroxocobalamin, thiosulfate
what is the antidote for methemoglobin?
methylene blue, vitamin C
what is the antidote for carbon monoxide?
100% oxygen, hyerbaric oxygen
what is the antidote for methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze)?
ethanol, dialysis, fomepizole
what is the antidote for opioids?
naloxone/naltrexone
what is the antidote for benzodiazepines?
flumazenil
what is the antidote for TCAs?
NaHCO3 (serum alkalinization)
what is the antidote for Heparin?
protamine
what is the antidote for warfarin?
vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma
what is the antidote for tPA, streptokinase?
aminocaproic acid
what is the antidote for theophylline?
B-Blocker
28-y/o chemist presents with MPTP exposure (used in chemical industry and herbicides).
DA depleted=Parkinson-like symptoms (neurotoxic to DA-ergic neurons in Substancia Nigra).
Woman taking tetracycline develops photosensitivity. Other symptoms? Significant drug characteristics?
Photosensitive rash, enterocolitis. Binds Ca2+: teeth staining (kids), decreased absorption if taken with antacids or dairy products.
Black man develops hemolytic anemia after visiting Africa (he received prophylaxis). What prophylaxis did he use for malaria? Mechanism causing anemia?
Prophylaxis: quinine + doxycycline/atorvaquone + proguanil (Africa=Chloroquine-resistant area). Mechanism: G6PD deficiency (race)-->bite cells (RBCs), dark urine for 1 week, resolves on own.
Farmer presents with dyspnea, salivation, miosis, diarrhea, cramping, and blurred vision. Causative agent? Mechanism? Treatment?
Insecticide poisoning (organophosphates, SLUDGE syndrome). Mech: AChE inhibition-->parasympathetic over-activation. Treat: Atropine (M blocker)/Pralidoxime (cleaves AChE phosphorylated (by insecticide) active site.
27-y/o woman with Hx of psychiatric illness presents with urinary retention due to a neuroleptic. How to treat?
Bethanechol (muscarinic (M3) receptor agonist)
Recent kidney transplant recipient currently on cyclosporine requires an antifungal agent for candidiasis. Which antifungal would result in toxicity?
Ketoconazole (not used as much-replaced with more effective itra- and fluconazole).
Patient is on carbamazepine: What does this drug treat? Mechanism? What routine work-up should always be done? Why?
Treats: partial seizures (+ grand mals). Mechanism: blocks Na+ channels. Work-up: liver function tests, because it strongly induces liver enzymes.
23-y/o woman taking rifampin for TB gets pregnant despite being on birth control. Why?
Rifampin induces CYP 3A4, which accelerated the (hepatic) metabolism of her contraceptives.
Enzyme kinetics: What is the relationship between Kd and affinity (of ligand for its receptor)?
Inversely proportional.
Enzyme kinetics: Given k1 [L] [R] = k2 [LR], Kd=? What type of L<->R interactions determine k1 vs. k2?
Kd=k2/k1=[L] [R]/[LR]. k1 determined by ionic (charge-charge), while k2 (dissociation) is determined by Van der Waals (cumulative hydrophobic) interations.
Enzyme kinetics: Competitive vs. Non- Inhibitors in terms of (1) similarity to substrate (S), (2) ability to be overcome by high [S], (3) effect on Vmax (4) effect on Kd?
Competitive inhibitors: similar to S, can be overcome by high [S] (bind same/active site), do not change Vmax, increase Kd. Non-competitive: dissimilar, etc., decrease Vmax, do not change Kd.