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Undergraduate 2
03/02/2009

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Term
Sodium Valproate
Definition
Anti convulsant, anti epileptic, slow down break down of GABA
Term
Vigabantrin
Definition
Binds irreversibly to GABA T, GABA levels go down only when new GABA T formed
Term
Muscimol
Definition
GABA A agonist
Term
Bicuculline
Definition
Competitive GABA antagonist
Term
Picrotoxin
Definition
Non competitive GABA antagonist-binds inside Cl-channel. Channel can still open, but GABA can't enter.
Term
GABA A receptors
Definition
Mostly postsynaptic
Term
GABA B receptors
Definition
Mostly presynaptic
Term
Baclofen
Definition
GABA B receptor agonist, muscle relaxant, spasmolytic drug
Term
Saclofen
Definition
GABA B antagonist-competitive
Term
Verapamil
Definition
Phenylalkylamine, rate slowing, cardiac and smooth, for SVT and AF
Term
Diltiazem
Definition
Benzothiazepines, rate slowing, cardiac and smooth
Term
Dihydropyridine
Definition
only smooht uscle, don't slow rate, eg:amlodipine, for hypertension
Term
Adenosine
Definition
Acts on A1 receptors, hyperpolarize cardiac tissue, slow conduction through AV node. Used to treat SVT, safer than verapamil
Term
Amiodarone
Definition
Antidysrhythmic. Treat SVT as well as Ventricular Tachycardia
Term
Digoxin
Definition
inhibits Na-K-ATPase,central vagal stimulation. Slow ventricular rate in AF, used in chronic heart failure.
Term
Ivabradine
Definition
Blocks if channel in the SAN. Used for angina. Contraindicated if sick sinus/heart block/post MI/cardiogenic shock
Term
Milrinone
Definition
inhibitor of phosphodiesterase in cardiac myocytes
Term
Enalapril
Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Losartan
Definition
Insurmountable AT1 antagonist
Term
Aliskerin
Definition
Renin inhibitor
Term
Glyceryl trinitrate
Definition
release NO within smooth muscle cells, or stimulate guanylate cylcase, reduce venous return
Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition
Irreversible alpha blocker
Term
Sumitriptan
Definition
Agonist at 5HT1 receptors, constricts large arteries, inhibit trigeminal nerve transmission
Term
Adrenaline
Definition
Emergency hormone, hypotensive crisis, breathing crisis
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
selectivity for alpha receptors, vasoconstrictor, nasal decongestant, mydriatic
Term
Clonidine
Definition
Alpha 2 adrenoceptor agonist
Term
Isoprenaline
Definition
Beta selective (B1, B2) agonist. Important side effect, reflex tachycardia
Term
Dobutamine
Definition
B1 selective agonisst
Term
Salbutamol
Definition
B2 selective agonist. Treat asthma, threatened uncomplicated labour. Caution with cardiac patients, hyperthyroidism and diabetes.
Term
Cocaine
Definition
Inhibit uptake 1 in NA terminals
Term
Tyramine
Definition
Act as false neurotransmitter, normally broken down by MaO. Cheese reaction in ppl who takes MaO inhibitors.
Term
Hydralazine
Definition
Vasodilator
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
Important for the synthesis of factor 2,7,9,10. Addition of carboxyglutamic acid. Post-translational modification
Term
Protein C
Definition
Activated by thrmobin, inactivates factor V and VII
Term
Anti-thrombin 3
Definition
Activated by heparin, inactivates thrombin, as well as factor 10a
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Prevents action of vitamin K, strong binding to plasma protein, metabolized by hepatic mix function P450, anti-coagulant properties monitored by INR
Term
Warfarin-drugs that inhibit p450
Definition
antibacterial, antifungal-erythromycin, fluconozole
Term
Warfarin-drugs which displace warfarin
Definition
aspirin
Term
drugs that induce p450
Definition
phenobarbital, rifampicin, St John's wart
Term
Heparin
Definition
Activates antithrombin 3, given subcutaneous/IV
Term
Protamine
Definition
Binds to heparin to produce inactive complex
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Irreversible COX1 inhibitor, side effects-GI disturbances, remember that it displaces warfain
Term
Clopidogrel
Definition
Inhibits binding of Glyp2b/3a to fibrinogen. Side effects, GI haemorrhage, dirrhoea, rash
Term
Abciximab
Definition
Antagonist of Glyp2b/3a receptor, used in combination with heparin and aspirin,prevent ischaemia in patient with unstable angina
Term
Streptokinase
Definition
Activates plasminogen. Derived from Beta haemolytic streptococci. May be antigenic.
Term
Alteplase
Definition
Activates plasminogen, clot sensitive.
Term
Dronabinol
Definition
Act on CB1 receptor. Inhibit vomiting center, increase food intake
Term
Sativex
Definition
Combat neuropathic pain, such as multiple sclerosis, only use when other analgesic not work
Term
Rimonabant
Definition
CB1 receptor antagonist, anti-obesity drug
Term
Disulphiram
Definition
Inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase
Term
Statins
Definition
Inhibit HMG CoA synthase and HMG CoA reductase
Term
Fibrate
Definition
Acts on PPAR, increase HDL, but not very much good in lowering LDL
Term
Ezetimibe
Definition
Inhibits cholesterol absorption, activated by intestinal glucorinidation
Term
Celecoxib
Definition
Selective COX 2 inhibitor
Term
Infliximab
Definition
Anti-TNF
Term
Fluticasone
Definition
Glucocorticoid
Term
Aminosalicylate
Definition
Anti-inflammatory drug. For ulcerative colitis, no immunosuppressive effects.
Term
Sulfasalazine
Definition
1st aminosalicylate, now given active moiety such as mesalazine
Term
Bethanocol
Definition
Choline esters, M3 AChR agonist, resistant to degradation, assist bladder emptying and enhance gastric motility.
Term
Pilocarpine
Definition
Selective muscarinic agonist, less effect on GI muscle and heart, not substrate for ACh esterase, glaucoma treatment
Term
Acetylcholinesterase
Definition
Found at all cholinergic synapse
Term
Butyrylcholinesterase
Definition
Found in plasma and most tissues, but not cholinergic synapses, broad specificity
Term
Physostigme
Definition
Reversible anti-cholinesterase, compete with AcH for active site on anti cholinesterase, donate carbamyl group. Treat glaucoma, atropine poisoning.
Term
Organophosphates compounds
Definition
Irreversible cholinesterase drugs, react with enzymes site, stable and resistant to hydrolysis, can take week. Eg: Ecothipate,dyflos,
Term
Ecothiopate
Definition
Treat glaucoma, irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor
Term
Pralidoxime
Definition
Treat organophosphate poisoning within Few hours
Term
Atropine
Definition
Muscarinic antagonist
Term
Dimercaprol
Definition
Treat lead poisoning
Term
Methadone
Definition
Replacement for heroin addicts.
Term
Endorphins
Definition
MU,delta,brainstem, thalamus
Term
Dynorphins
Definition
Kappa,found in spinal cord
Term
Naloxone
Definition
Opiod antagonist
Term
Calcitriol
Definition
1,25 D3. Stimulate absorption of Ca2+ and phosphate from kidney and intestine
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
Active against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, interfere with alcohol metabolism
Term
amoxycillin
Definition
broad spectrum antibiotic
Term
PPI
Definition
Increases gastric PH
Term
Omeprazole
Definition
Irreversible inhibitors of H+/K+ ATPase, inactive at neutral pH, accumulates in canaliculi of parietal cells. Use in peptic ulcers resistant to H2 antagonist
Term
H2 receptor antagonist
Definition
Cimetidine, ranitidine
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Strong negative charge in acid environment, binds to positively charged groups in large molecules, gel like complexes, increse PG, mucus and HCo3- secretion
Term
Bismuth chelate
Definition
acts like sucralfate
Term
Misoprostol
Definition
Prostaglandin analogue, maintain the gastroduodenal mucosal barrier
Term
Antacids
Definition
Mainly non ulcer dyspepsia, salts of Al3+, Mg2+
Term
Mannitol
Definition
Osmotic diuretic, pharmacologially inert, increases osmolarity of tubular fluid, use of reducing intracranial, ocular pressure
Term
Acetazolamide
Definition
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor prevent reabsroption of HC03 and Na+, increase K+ loss-unwanted effect, metabolic acidosis, alkaline urine
Term
Frusemide
Definition
Most powerful osmotic diuretic,inhibit Na+, Cl- reabsorption in ascending limb ( Ca2+, Mg+ also affected)-use for oedema ( heart, pulmonary, renal, hepatic), hypercalcaemia, hyperkalaemia. Side effects-metabolic alkalosis
Term
Thiazides
Definition
Inhibit Na+,Cl- reabsorption in early distal tubule, increase K+ loss. Increases calcium reabsorption, can treat idiopathic hypercalciuria
Term
Amiloride
Definition
Inhibitors of aldosterone sensitive Na+ channels
Term
Benzodiazepine
Definition
Enhance action of GABA, increase affinity of GABA binding, reciprocal action, increases freqeuncy of opening Cl- channel
Term
Barbiturate
Definition
Increase affinity of GABA binding, enhance action of GABA, action not reciprocated, less selective than BDZ
Term
Flumazenil
Definition
Competitive benzodiazepine antagonist
Term
Thiopentone
Definition
GA, barbiturate
Term
Amobarbital
Definition
Hypnotic,severe intractable insominia
Term
Chloral hydrate
Definition
converted into trichlorethanol, hypnotic. LIVER
Term
Carbidopa
Definition
Peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor
Term
Deprenyl
Definition
Selective for MAO-B, predominates in dopaminergic areas of CNS, withotu peripheral side effects of non selective Mao-I
Term
Resagilline
Definition
Inhibits apoptosis of dopaminergic cells?
Term
Clozapine
Definition
Relatively non selective between D1 and D2, high affinity for D4 receptors. Basically dopamine antagonist
Term
Dopamine antagonist
Definition
Neuroleptic, anti emetic, could also have action on histamine receptors, control motion sickness
Term
Removal of acute dyskinesia as side effects of neuroleptics
Definition
anti cholinergic drugs
Term
Tardive dyskinesia
Definition
Involunatry movements, often of face and tongue-side effects of neuroleptics
Term
Promethazane
Definition
Competitive antagonist at H, M, D in descending order of potentcy. Anti-emetic, disorders of the labyrinth, hyperemesis gravidarium
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
D2 antagonist, less potency for H1 and muscarinic, acts in GI tract, increase smooth muscle motility, increase gastric emptying. Use to treat vomitting in association with chemotherapy, radiation sickness, severe kidney failure.
Term
Hyoscine
Definition
anti motion sickness-antimuscarinic.
Term
Ondansetron
Definition
5HT3 antagonist-block transmission in visceral afferents and CTZ-mainly use in anticancer drug induced vomitting
Term
Atenolol
Definition
B1 adrenoceptor antagonist, treat angina, post MI, cardiac dysrhythimas, chronic heart failure, thyrotoxicosis
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor-third most prescribed anti depressants
Term
Basiliximab
Definition
anti IL-2 receptor Ab
Term
Benzhexol
Definition
Treat tremor in Parkinsons, muscarinic antagonist, also good for neuroleptic muscle dystonia
Term
Nicotinic receptor antagonist AKA
Definition
Ganglion blocking drugs
Term
Hexamethonium, trimetaphan
Definition
Nicotinic receptor antagonist. Trimetaphan used during surgery-for hypotension
Term
Uses of muscarinic antagonist
Definition
Examination of retina, motion sickness, Parkinson's? , sedation, airway disease, IBS
Term
Botulinum toxin
Definition
Binds to SNARE complex, prevents release of ACH from ACH terminals
Term
Labetolol
Definition
Dual acting on B1 and alpha 1 antagonist. Lowers blood pressure via a reduction in peripheral resistance, but no change in heart rate/cardiac output
Term
Phentolamine
Definition
non selective alpha antagonist. also blocks alpha2 , not clinically useful
Term
Prazosin
Definition
Highly selective for alpha 1 receptors. Postural hypotension is troublesome. Casue modest decrease in LDL and an increase in HDL
Term
Methyldopa
Definition
Form false transmitter, alpha methyl norepinephrine, not deaminated within neuron by MAO. Less active on alpha 1, more active on alpha 2.
Term
Sulphanilamide
Definition
Sulphamethazole.Structural analogue of P aminobenzoic acid. Competes for dihydropteroate. Hypersensitivity, vomit, headache.
Term
Trimethoprim
Definition
Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor in bacteria. Hypersensitivity, vomit.
Term
Beta lactam antibiotics
Definition
Inhibit formation of peptidoglycan by inhibiting transpeptidase. Main unwanted effect in hypersensitivity. Don't cross BBB unless meninges inflamed.
Term
Beta Lactam resistance
Definition
Beta lactamase production ( impt in staphylococcus), reduction in permeability of outer membrane, modified penicillin binding sites
Term
Cephalosporins
Definition
A type of beta lactam-drug of choice for meningitis, some can cross BBB
Term
Tetracyclin
Definition
Wide spectrum, polycyclic, inhibits tRNA binding to A site. Side effect is phototoxicity, chelation in growing bones and teeth ( child). Will accumulate if renal fuction impaired. Doxycycline won't accumulate. Chelate metal ions.
Term
Cloramphenicol
Definition
Inhibition of protein synthesis, binds to 50S subunit of ribosome and inhibits transpeptidation. Resistance due to chloramphenicol acetyl transferase. Unwanted effect-bone marrow suppression. Gray baby syndrome, vomiting, diarrhoea, flacidity.
Term
Aminoglycoside
Definition
Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, bind to 30S subunit of the ribosome. ALeration to codon anticodon recognition. Defective bacterial proteins. Bacteriacidal. Minimal action against anaerobic organism. Highly polar, not absorbed in the GI tract.Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity.
Term
Main mycobacteria infections. Therapy
Definition
Tuberculosis, Leprosy. First phase of 2 months, 3 drugs. Second phase of 4 months.
Term
Fungal infection-types
Definition
Superficial, systemic (deeper tissue and organs), dermatomycoses ( cause by dermatophytes), candidaisis (mucuous membrane)
Term
Isoniazid
Definition
Anti mycobacterial. Penetrates well into the necrotic tuberculous lesion. Inhibit mycolic acids?
Term
Rifampicin
Definition
Inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in prokaryotes but not eukaryotes.Anti mycobacterial.
Term
Pyrazinamide
Definition
Inactive at neutral pH but tuberculostatic at acidic pH. Effctive against the intracellular organism in macrophages.
Term
Nystatin
Definition
Polyene macrolide. No absorption from mucous membrane or from skin. Use limited to fungal infection of skin and GI. Binds to cell membrane, interferes with permeability and transport function. Greater avidity for ergosterol.
Term
Miconazole
Definition
Block syntehsis of ergosterol ( from lanosterol)-alters fluidity of membrane, interferes with action of membrane associated enzymes, overall effect, inhibit replication
Term
Ipratropium bromide
Definition
Muscarinic inhibitor in the lung
Term
Azathioprine
Definition
Immunosuppressive. Effective in Crohn's disease. Active form is 6mercaptopurine.
Term
Tolocapone
Definition
Prevents breakdown of dopamine in brain ( CNS). Perippheral, inhibits peripheral COMT
Term
Acyclovir
Definition
High specificy fo herpes simplex. Converted to monophosphate by thymidine kinase ( virus), then converted to triphosphate (host). Inhibits viral DNA polymerase.
Term
Zidovudine
Definition
Analogue of thymidine. Active inhibitor of reverse transcriptase. Eg: in HIV. Reduces incidences of opportunistic infections, prolong life expectancy, PEP.
Term
Phenytoin
Definition
Highly protein bound, can be displaced by Valproate, aspirin. Block voltage gated Na channel. OCP efficacy reduced. Increase concentration of warfarin. p450 enzyme inducer.
Term
Anti convulsants
Definition
Carbamezepine, Valproate, Lamotrigine
Term
Sodium valproate
Definition
Inhibit some forms of CYP450-major side effects, severe hepatic toxicity, pancreatitis
Term
Carbamezepine
Definition
Adverse effects-ataxia, hypersensitivity, rash, dizziness
Term
Lamotrigine
Definition
Metabolism inhibited by valproate. Dizziness sedation, diplopia
Term
Actinomycin D
Definition
Intercalates DNA and interferes with topoisomerase 2, can cut DNA, but cannot wind it back
Term
Doxorubicin
Definition
Inhibit DNA and RNa synthesis, though inhibition of topoisomerase 2
Term
Bleomycin
Definition
Generates reactive 02, chops up DNA, lung particularly susceptible due to high 02 tension, can attack non dividing cells.
Term
Vincristine
Definition
Binds to tubulin, inhibit polymerization into microtubules
Term
Cisplastin
Definition
Interalating agent, cause guanine intrastrand cross links
Term
Procarbazine
Definition
Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis and interferes with mitosis at interphase
Term
Hydroxyurea
Definition
Inhibits ribonuclease reductase
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