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Drugs and Toxins
Comprehensive Exam 1
105
Pharmacology
Professional
02/10/2013

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Batrachotoxin
Definition
most lethal neurotoxin that permanently opens neuronal Na channels so that neuron can no longer polarize
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tetrodotoxin
Definition
blocks neuronal Na channels from passing Na, paralysis and respiratory arrest within minutes (blue ringed oxtopus and puffer fish)****mentioned in Dr. V AND Quock lecture
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Glutamate (endogenous)
Definition
excitotoxicity causing overactivation of NMDA and AMPA receptors with massive influx of Na and Ca ions resulting in neuronal death, cytochrome C release and production of ROS causing DNA damage
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organophosphate poisoning (transmissional)
Definition
Deporlarization blockade: blocks ACh re-uptake, ACh continues to activate receptors causing major muscle spasms and ultimate death
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cocaine toxicity (transmissional)
Definition
inhibition of DA and NE re-uptake, resulting in overactivation of DA (sympathetic overstimulation) causing cerebrovascular accidents and other actions like overactivation of seratonin/ muscarinic receptors
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organophosphates-induced delayed neuropathy OPIDN(axonopathy)
Definition
inhibition of neuropathy target esterase (NTE) causing swelling and degenration of axons in corticospinal motor tracts resulting in muscle weakness, ataxia and paralysis
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cisplatin-induced axonopathy
Definition
damage to organ corti, destruction of auditory and vestibular-balance occurring 3-4 days after drug administration (high pitch sounds most affected)
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vincristin-induced axonopathy
Definition
microtubuli interferance; symmetrical peripheral sensory-motor neuropathy resulting in paresthesia and severe motor weakness (ileus and orthostatic hypotension)
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lead-induced myelinopathy
Definition
mechanism not entirely understood, target of myelinopathy is CNS, induction of oxidative stress and apoptosis of neurons
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hecachlorophene-induced encephalopathy
Definition
inhibits respiratory D-lactase dehydrogenase and interferes with electron transport, it is a mitochondrial neurotoxin and causes spongiform (myelin: fluid filled) encephalopathy in cerebellum, hippocampus and brainstem
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nitrous oxide-induced myelinopathy
Definition
irreversibly oxidizes cobalt on methylcobalamine, inhibiting synthesis of methionine which is needed for the formation of myelin
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carbon monoxide-induced encephalopathy
Definition
induces platelet and endothelial release of NO formin free peroxynitrite radical causing mitochondrial dysfunction, capillary leakage, leukocyte sequestration and apoptosis, lipid peroxidation causes reversible demyelination of white matter
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MPTP-induced parkinson's
Definition
taken up into dopamine neurons and attacks mitochondria and inhibits energy production, causing neuropathy and resembles advanced parkinsonism with major loss of dopamine activity
Term
methylmercury (MeHg) induced neuropathy, minamata disease
Definition
organic form of mercury (toxin found in large fish) that is most easily bioaccumulated casing major neuropathies in the brain and sever CNS and sensory damage
Term
MeHg
Definition
organic form of mercury and the form of mercury that is most easily bioaccumulated
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minamata disease
Definition
cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, growth retardation, mental retardation and microcephaly due to neuropathies in brain and spinal cord
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arsenic induced neurotoxicity
Definition
reacts with thiol on proteins and enzymes rendering them inactive leading to defects in protein composition and disorganization of cytoskeletal framework
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streptomycin-induced ototoxicity
Definition
aminoglycoside ototoxicity due to disruption of mitochondrial protein synthesis and formation of free radicals, apoptosis of cells and vestibular toxicities
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ANTAGonism of M2 receptors
Definition
increased conduction of AV and SA node, increased HR, increased O2 demand, exacerbation of angina, predisposition of other types of arrhythmias
Term
AGonism of M2 recpetors
Definition
reduced conduction of AV and SA node, decrease HR, decreased O2 demand and reduced risk of angina
Term
OVER-excitation of B1 adrenergic receptors (result of excess of NE or epi)
Definition
Term
amphetamines (release of NE), Cocaine (blocks re-uptake NE)
Definition
overexcitation of B1 receptors, cardiac arrhythmias because heart is working harder than usual and can lead to cardiac event
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cocaine
Definition
overexcitation of B1 receptors (Heart beats harder), transmission toxicity of neurons
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antimigraine and sympathomimetic
Definition
drug-induced coronary vasospasms leading to possible myocardial hypoxia and necrotic lesions to the heart
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digitalis (digoxin)
Definition
inhibition of Na/K ATPase leading to increased Na/Ca exchanger to increase intracellular Ca resulting in increased contractility, too much cell cannot depolarize
Term
verapamil (isoptin) and diltiazem (cardiazem)
Definition
excessive bradycardia caused by blockade of Ca channels, decreased contractility (L-type) and decreased heart rate (T-type)...general weakening of heart
Term
antipsychotics, antihistamines (non-drowsy), azithromycin, viagra and cialis
Definition
can give rise to severe arrhythmias by blocking/ interfering with hERG K+ channel function which can lead to prolongation of Q-T interval and progress to torsades de pointes
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antiarrhythmic class IA: quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide
Definition
Drug-induced Q-T syndrome
Term
antiarrhythmic Class IC: encainide, flecainide
Definition
Drug-induced Q-T syndrome
Term
antiarrhythmic Class IIIL sotalol and amiordarone
Definition
Drug-induced Q-T syndrome
Term
Doxorubacin-induced cytotoxicity
Definition
breakdown product (semiquinone) forms complex with iron to make free radical which reacts with hydrogen peroxide forming peroxinitrite to cause cardiotoxicity
Term
Doxorubacin
Definition
Peroxinitrite cardio-toxicity AND mytochondrial dysfunction (oxidative stress)
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carvedilol (Coreg)
Definition
long term use causes mitochondrial dysfunction
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clozapine
Definition
hypersensitivity myocarditis: NOT dose-dependent, occurs within a month
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caffeine, theophilline
Definition
vasoDILAtors, drug-induced vascular injury with long-term used
Term
vasopressin, angiotensin II, phenylephrine, epinephrine, methoxamine
Definition
vasoCONSTRICtors, drug-induced vascular injury with long-term used
Term
cholesterol (and oxygenated derivatives), organophosphates*, cadmium, arsenic mercury*
Definition
exacerbation of pre-existing vascular condition (atherosclerosis)
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propylthiouracil and ciprofloxacin*
Definition
drug-induced vasculitis, thickening, weakening, narrowing, scarring leading to necrosis of vessels
Term
Rifampin* (rifadin) hepatotoxicity
Definition
inhibition of transport IN and OUT of hepatocyte; increased UNconjugated AND conjugated bilirubin in blood (emia), may also increase glucuronyl transferase enzyme
Term
Sulfonamides* hepatotoxicity
Definition
compete for binding of albumin in blood; increased UNconnjugated ONLY, deposition in brain (kernicterus) and PERMANENT brain damage
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novobiocin (albamycin)
Definition
inhibits UDP glucuronic transferase and prevents glucuronidation of bilirubin, increasing UNconjugated ONLY...deposits in brain (kernicterus) and permanent damage--withdrawn
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Acetaminophen* hepatotoxicity
Definition
covalent binding to hepatocyte proteins in overdose due to toxic metabolite and depleted glutethione
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isoniazid and iproniazid
Definition
similar hepatocellular damage as APAP
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phenothiazine
Definition
hypersensitivity; NOT dose-related cholestasis (simple accumulation of bile; jaundice/ puritis)
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anabolic steroids*
Definition
hypersensitivity; DOSE-related cholestasis (simple accumulation of bile; jaundice/ puritis), mild and reversible
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ehtanol-induced steatosis
Definition
accumulation of NADH signals cells there is adequate energy source, inhibiting fat breakdown and increasing hepatocyte fat storage
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tetracycline-induced steatosis
Definition
DOSE-dependent after large IV doses, inhibiting protein synthesis (notably VLDL transport proteins) out of hepatocytes
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tetracycline-induced steatosis
Definition
DOSE-dependent after large IV doses, inhibiting protein synthesis (notably VLDL transport proteins) out of hepatocytes
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methotrexate (rheumatrex), amiodarone* (Cordarone) and methyldopa (Aldomet)
Definition
causes IRREVERSIBLE chronic liver failure with fibrous, scar tissue
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erythromycin, amiodarone*, fluoxatine, imipramine, and haloperidol
Definition
cause phospholipidosis PLUS Q-T prolongation
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chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and quinine (don't mix up with quinidine--antiarrhythmic)
Definition
causes phospholipidosis PLUS myopathy and NEUROlogic damage
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aminoglycosides* (gentamycin, tobramycin, amikacin)
Definition
causes phospholipidosis PLUS NEPHROtoxicity (acute tubular necrosis--all aminoglycosides)
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acetaminophen* (overall)
Definition
hepatotoxicity AND acute intersticial nephRITIS
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NSAIDs*
Definition
hemodynamic renal failure, actune intersticial nephritis, acute tubular necrosis, glomerularnephritis (MCD and thin basement membrane nephrotoxicity
Term
ACE/ ARBs
Definition
increased vasoDILAtion, decreased profusion, and decreased glomerular filtration rate leading to hemodynamic renal failure (ischemia)
Term
cyclooxygenase inhibitors (ibuprofen, aspirin)
Definition
decreased facilitation of renin leading to decreased profusion and glomerular filtration leading to hemodynamic renal failure
Term
aminoglycosides* (gentamycin, kenamycin)
Definition
acute tubular necrosis from phospholipidosis of mitochondria and ROS formation in proxymal tubules leading to necrosis
Term
Carbicillin, ticarcillin
Definition
AVOID co-administration with Amphoteracin B due to additive nephrotoxicity
Term
Amphoteracin B
Definition
acute tubular necrosis due to increased vasoCONSTriction with increased oxy demand and increased permeability (leakage) leading to necrosis of PROXIMAL and DISTAL tubules
Term
Rifampin* (overall)
Definition
hyperbilirubinemia (unconj and conj) AND minimal change disease (glomerularnephritis)
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NSAIDs* and Rifampin*
Definition
minimal change disease (glomerularnephritis); function impaired but no visible change
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Heroin, opioids
Definition
regionalized scarring of the glomerulus; Focal Segmental Glomerularsclerosis
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NSAIDs*, mercury*, penicillamide, gold therapy
Definition
cause thin basement membrane nephropathy; presents with blood in urine but not functional issue
Term
mercury* (overall)
Definition
thin basement membrane nephropathy,MeHg induced neuropathy, and exacerbation of pre-existing vascular conditions (atherosclerosis)
Term
hydralazine
Definition
causes membrane proliferative glomerularnephritis due to intraglomerular magnesium and immune cell/debris deposition
Term
cytotoxic drugs (cancer patients)
Definition
urate nephropathy, urate crystallization in ureters (post-renally) due to cell destruction and liberation of purines/ pyrimidines that are broken down to uric acid due to xanthineoxidase
Term
sulfonamides* (overall)
Definition
hyperbilirubinemia (UNconju ONLY) AND drug-induced crystallurea
Term
ciprofloxacin*, sulfonamides*
Definition
drug-induced crystallurea; drugs that are not very soluble in urine and precipitate out to form crystals that deposit in kidneys
Term
ciprofloxacin*
Definition
causes drug-induced vasculitis AND drug-induced crystallurea
Term
Methotrexate*
Definition
causes cirrhosis AND retroperitoneal fibrosis
Term
Methotrexate* and ergot derivatives (methysergide/ergotamine)
Definition
causes Retroperitoneal Fibrosis where fibrous tissue deposits to the back end of peritoneal cavity that also covers kidneys and ureters leading to obstruction of urine
Term
reactive oxygen species
Definition
superoxidide ion, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical
Term
normal cellular anti-oxidants
Definition
glutethione peroxidase, superoxidase dismutase, and catalase
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Ferrous iron (Fe++), asbestos
Definition
cause fenton reaction converting to ferric ion by hydroxyl rdical
Term
doxyrubacin*, mitomycin C, and carbon tetrachloride (degreaser)
Definition
radical induced damage that spreads to lipid peroxidation: large areas of cell membranes causing a chain reaction with each new phospholipid
Term
cigarette smoke
Definition
leads to emphasema due to free radicals that destroy enzymes that normally maintain elastic qualities of lung
Term
xenoestrogen*, phytoestrogens, diethylsilbestrol(DES)*, and bisphenol A (BPA)
Definition
estrogen receptors: endocrine disruptors that cause toxicity by binding and activating nuclear receptors
Term
diethylsilbestrol (DES)*
Definition
synthetic estrogen used to prevent miscarriage, causing vaginal cancer of the daughters of women who took the drug
Term
Aryl-hydrocarbon receptor ligands(AhR)...PCB's
Definition
change in protein production and cell proliferation by indirectly altering gene expression causing ultimate cell death
Term
microcystines
Definition
produced by cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), selectively taken up by hepatocyte, covalent binding to cell and destroy enzymes that regulate cytoskeleton ultimately causing hemorrhage
Term
Aflatoxin (fungal), cyclophosphamides (anti-cancer), Benzo-A-Pyrene (cigarette smoke)*
Definition
covalent binding directly to DNA
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DDT
Definition
forces Na channels to stay open so axon cannot polarize, like batrachotoxin***but for insects
Term
Cyanide
Definition
inhibits enzymes containing iron in the electron transport chain, interferes with mitochondria and proton grandient...caused by smoke inhalation
Term
salicylic acid
Definition
kills off old cells
Term
TNF alpha ANTAgonists
Definition
entanercept (Enbrel), Adalimumab (Humira), Infliximab (Remicade)...death receptor antagonists (stops cell death)
Term
initiator caspases
Definition
Caspase 2, 8 and 9
Term
effector caspases
Definition
caspase 3 and 7
Term
B cell lymphoma-2 receptors
Definition
inhibit the ONLY intrinsic (mitochondrial) apoptotic pathway
Term
Fas/ CD95, TRAIL receptors, caspase
Definition
Pro-apoptotic ligands(tumor necrosis factors and caspase) that EXTRINSICally promote cell
Term
Caspase inhibitors
Definition
inhibit cell death, decreases inflammation and is used for MI or stroke to save cells
Term
Bcl-2 family proteins
Definition
Bax, Bak, Bad, Bid and Bim...target cells for cell DEATH
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IAP
Definition
inhibit apoptosis BOTH extrinsically (caspase/TNF) and intrinsically (mitochondria)
Term
Bax mimetics
Definition
pro-apoptotic, used for cancer
Term
Bcl-2
Definition
B cell lymphoma-2 receptor that inhibits ONLY INTRINSIC (mitochondria)
Term
caspase inhibitors
Definition
inhibit apoptosis ONLY extrinsically by caspase inhibition
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aflatoxin
Definition
naturally occurring produced by fungi growing on corn, grains, peanuts; control storage conditions to prevent poisoning
Term
ethidium bromide, acridine orange
Definition
intercalation (covelent binding) directly to DNA; displaces replication enzymes causing reading frame shift and/or mutation
Term
oncogene activation
Definition
mutaions in Ras gene
Term
tumor suppressor (de-acitvation)
Definition
mutations in p53 gene
Term
estrogen xenoestrogens*, AhR ligands
Definition
chemicals that cause cell receptor or change gene expression to alter cell growth/ death; does NOT interact with DNA directly
Term
Xenoestrogen* receptors
Definition
stimulate cell proliferation in E2 sensitive tissues
Term
Rubella
Definition
issue for fetus non-immunized or not previously exposed pregnant women, causing fetal defects: blindness, cataracts, mental retardation etc.
Term
thalidomide
Definition
used for morning sickness (contrast to DES for miscarriages), casing major birth defects highly time-dependent and only one dose needed
Term
Retinoids
Definition
(isotretinoid)...derivatives of Vit A cause malformations of fetus
Term
Bcl-2 INHIBITORS
Definition
Pro-apoptotic by antagonizing the inhibition of intrinsic pathway of Bcl-2, essentially promoting INTRINSIC apoptotic pathway
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