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        | similar structure to NE -> uptaken by NET -> into VMAT -> displaces NE into synapse |  | 
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        | blocks NET & secondarily DAT |  | 
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        | Indirect-Acting Sympathomimetic Central ADRs |  | Definition 
 
        | insomnia, decreased appetite, some euphoria, some dependence (due to DA) |  | 
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        | Indirect-Acting Sympathomimetic Peripheral ADRs |  | Definition 
 
        | tachycardia, HTN, bladder constriction (trigone) & bladder urgency (detrusor) |  | 
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        | miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic for weight loss
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        | miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic for weight loss
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        | miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic for weight loss
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        | Provigil miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic
 for narcolepsy
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        | Nuvigil miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic
 for narcolepsy
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        | atomoxetine MOA, Metab, ADR
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        | Strattera miscellaneous indirect-acting sympathomimetic
 for ADD
 MOA: selective NET blocker
 Metab: 2D6 (genomics apply)
 ADRs: hepatotoxicity, xerostomia, sedation, appetite suppression
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        | MIxed Acting Sympathomimetic Indirect: uptaken into NET -> VMAT -> displaces NE
 Direct: agonist at alpha1, alpha2, beta1, beta2
 Use: cough & cold for nasal decon & bronchodil
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        | imipramine -desipramine
 -clomipramine
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        | amitriptyline -nortriptyline
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        | low dose: nocturnal enuresis low dose: sedative for sleep
 neuropathic pain (increased 5HT in synapse decreases substance P & glutamate)
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        | MOA: inhibit NE & 5HT Reuptake OOA: 2ndary adaptation -> takes 8 weeks
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        | muscarinic antagonism: dry mouth, slow GIT histamine antagonism: sedation
 alpha1 antagonism: orthostatic hypoTN
 weight gain
 prolonged QRS interval
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        | Prozac SSRI
 metabolite: norfluoxetine; 2d6 inhibitor
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        | fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, paroxetine |  | 
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        | wakefulness decreased appetite
 ED & sex problems
 2D6, 3A4, 2C19 inhibition
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        | MOA of Neurogenesis in Antidepressants |  | Definition 
 
        | increased monoamine receptor activation -> increased CAMP ->
 increased phosphorylation of CREB transcrip factor ->
 increased BDNF (growth factor prot) ->
 neurogenesis
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        | Effexor SNRI
 ADR: increased BP
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        | Cymbalta SNRI
 ADR: hepatotoxic
 Uses: fibromyalgia & neuropathic pain
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        | Savella SNRI
 Uses: fibromyalgia
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        | insomnia decreased appetite
 sexual dysfxn
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        | Emsam MAOb inhibitor
 TD for depression; PO for Parkinson's
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        | irreversibly inhibits MAO (metabolizes Epi, NE, tyramine, 5HT, DA that leaks out of vesicle) -> much more enters synapse
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        | -cheese/aged foods contain tyramine which is usually broken down by MAOa; excess tyramine -> indirect sympathomimetic effect -> increased BP, CO -> HTN Crisis
 -dextromethorphan (weak SRI) -> serotonin syndrome
 -pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine -> alpha1 agonist -> HTN Crisis
 -amephetamines (contraindicated) -> HTN Crisis
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        | Serotonin Syndrome MOA, s/sx, treatment
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        | MOA: excess activation of 5HT2a in periphery&brain s/sx: restless -> tremor -> clonus -> mental changes -> muscle hypertonicity -> hyperthermia
 trt: cool down pt; give cyproheptidine
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        | Periactin 5HT2a antagonist for serotonin syndrome
 other uses:
 h1 antag for child's allergies
 counteract sexual dysfxn
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        | Wellbutrin atypical antidepressant
 MOA: NET & DAT Blocker
 ADR: insomnia, weight loss, some abuse potential
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        | atypical antidepressant MOA: alpha-2 & H1 antagonist
 alpha-2 heteroreceptor on 5HT -> increased 5HT when blocked
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        | atypical antidepressant MOA: SNRI
 ADR: hepatotoxicity
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        | SNRI + alpha1 antag + H1 antag atypical antidepressant
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        | Viibryd SSRI
 atypical antidepressant
 less sexual ADRs & faster OOA
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        | 3 Possible Etiologies of Psychosis |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) increased DA in limbic system 2) decreased glutamate
 3) increased 5HT
 **high genetic risk
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        | List 4 Dopaminergic receptors & effects |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) CTZ (D2) -> nausea/vomiting 2) Basal ganglia (D1,D2) -> mvmt/posture control
 3) Limbic (D1-D4) -> aggression, hallucination
 4) Pituitary gland (D2) -> decreased prolactin
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        | Thorazine D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | Mellaril D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | Prolixin D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | Trilafon D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | D2 antagonist Antipsychotic
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        | Navane D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | Haldol D2 antagonist
 Antipsychotic
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        | D2 antagonist Antipsychotic
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        | D2 antagonist Antipsychotic
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        | Orap D2 antagonist
 Tourette's
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        | Compazine D2 antagonist
 Antiemetic
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        | Torecan D2 antagonist
 Antiemetic
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        | D2 antagonist ADRs due to D2 Blockade (5) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) Dystonia: neck & face spasms upon drug initiation 1-2wk 2) EPS: first few months on drug
 -tremors, akinesia, bradykinesia (treat with benztropine to balance Ach)
 -akathisia/RLS (treat with propranolol)
 3)Tardive dyskinesia: years into therapy
 -irreversible twisted limbs & facial twitches
 4) pituitary problems
 -F: increased milk production, amenorrhea, breast cancer risk
 -M: gynecomastia, ED
 5) neurolyptic malignant syndrome
 -like malignant hyperthermia but worse due to outpt
 -heat, tremors, cardiac instability; rapid onset
 -treat with dantrolene
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        | D2 antagonist ADRs due to nonselectivity (7) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) sedation due to H1 antagonism 2) orthostatic hypoTN due to alpha1 antagonism
 3) seizures
 4) prolonged QT interval
 5) dermatitis
 6) retinopathies
 7) blood dyscrasias
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        | Abilify atypical antipsychotic
 partial agonist @ D2 used as antagonist
 least metabolic disorder risk
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        | Zyprexa atypical antipsychotic
 worst metabolic disorder risk
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        | Symbax atypical antipsychotic combo for bipolar
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        | Seroquel atypical antipsychotic
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        | Risperdal atypical antipsychotic
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        | Geodon atypical antipsychotic
 worst arrhythmia risk
 least metabolic disorder risk
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        | Invega atypical antipsychotic
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        | Clozaril atypical antipsychotic
 ADRs:
 0% risk Tardive Dyskinesia
 worst metabolic disorder risk
 blocks D1&D4 more
 myocarditis
 agranulocytosis in first 18wk -> must get WBC count qwk
 (risk is worse in elderly women)
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        | Atypical Antipsychotic MOA |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) less D2 affinity (60% receptor occupancy) 2) 5HT2a postsynaptic antag -> reduces (-) s/sx
 3) 5HT2a presynaptic heterorecep antag -> increases DA in basal ganglia -> less mvmt disorders
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        | Atypical Antipsychotic ADRs |  | Definition 
 
        | mvmt disorders (less) tardive dyskinesia (less)
 metabolic disorders: wt gain, triglycerides, blood glucose
 blood dyscrasias
 QT prolongation (less)
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        | use: bipolar mania MOA:
 1) inhibit DA release
 2) prevent D2 (GqPCR) action by inhib IP3
 ADRs: muscle tremor, rash, polyuria (due to ADH resistance)
 *greater effect when hyponatremic
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        | Aricept cholinesterase inhibitor for alzheimers
 M: CYP
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        | Razadyne cholinesterase inhibitor
 M: CYP
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        | Exelon cholinesterase inhibitor
 M: CYP
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        | Cholinesterase Inhibitors Use & ADR |  | Definition 
 
        | for alzheimers delay delcine for 1-2 years
 ADR: peripheral muscarinic effects
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        | Namenda NMDA Antagonist for Alzheimer's
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        | Rilutek NMDA Antagonist for ALS
 increases lifespan by 2months
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        | Increases transcription of GLT-1 transporter on astrocytes -> decreased glutamate in synapse |  | 
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        | MOA: converted by AAAD in brain -> DA *crosses BBB via AA transporter
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        | AAADi in periphery -minimizes peripheral ADRs (vasodil)
 -maximizes amount of L-dopa delivered to brain
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        | Comtan COMTi
 doesn't cross BBB thus only prevents L-Dopa metabolism & inactivation
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        | COMTi crosses BBB thus prevents L-Dopa metabolism & DA metabolism
 hepatotoxic
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        | L-Dopa + carbidopa + entacapone |  | Definition 
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        | 1) brown body fluid 2) psychosis
 -due to elevated limbic DA
 3) on/off phenomenon
 -tk q3h to avoid
 -subtherapeutic: return of s/sx
 -supratherapeutic: dyskinesia
 4) wearing off
 -drug only works if neurons are alive to metabolize to DA
 5) free radical generation
 -due to L-Dopa -> DA
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        | D2 agonist ergot d/dx
 use: hyperprolactinemia
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        | D2 agonist ergot d/dx
 use: hyperprolactinemia (@low dose)
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        | D2 agonist ergot d/dx
 off the market
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        | Ergot D/dx for Parkinson's |  | Definition 
 
        | 5HT-1B, 5HT-1D, 5HT-2B, D2 agonism *5HT-2B causes heart valve dysfxn -> PAH
 not used much anymore for Parkinson's
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        | D2/D3 agonist benefits (4) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) longer t1/2 -> no on/off 2) not prodrug -> no wearing off
 3) metabolism doesn't generate free radicals
 4) neuroprotective -> binds presynaptic D2 receptor telling neuron to decrease DA -> less free radicals created from L-Dopa to DA
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        | 1) psychosis due to D2 2) sedation
 3) impulse control disorders due to D3
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        | D2/D3 short acting agonist use: rescue therapy for off-period of L-Dopa
 *must coadmin with antiemetic
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        | Eldepryl MAOb inhibitor
 HTN, anorexia, insomnia (due to amphetamine-like metabolite)
 *add-on prn
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        | Azilect MAOb inhibitor
 *add-on prn
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        | muscarinic antagonist for Parkinson's *add-on prn
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        | muscarinic antagonist for Parkinson's *add-on prn
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        | antiviral MOA:
 1) increased DA release from neurons
 2) muscarinic antagonist
 3) NMDA antagonist
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        | Very selective GR agonist |  | 
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        | Very selective GR agonist |  | 
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        | Very selective GR agonist |  | 
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        | 1) replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency 2) immune suppression
 3) anti-inflammatory
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        | Cosyntropin Diagnostic agent for primary adrenal insufficiency
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        | Achtrel Diagnostic agent for secondary adrenal insufficiency
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        | 3 Inflammatory Proteins Increased by Cytokines via NFKB |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) Integrins 2) Cytokines
 3) COX-2
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        | 3 Effects of GR Activation |  | Definition 
 
        | 1) Increased transcription of IFKB gene 2) Increased transcription of annexin-1 gene
 -inhibits PLA2 -> decreased AA -> decreased PGE2
 3) Binds NFKB to inhibit inflammatory protein transcription
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        | 1) insomnia 2) N/V
 3) increased blood glucose (via increased transcription of gluconeogenesis pathway)
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        | 1) decreased bone mineral density -via decreased osteoblast activity
 2) decreased muscle mass
 3) skin thinning
 4) redistribution of fat -> buffalo hump
 5) increased stomach acid
 6) increased BP
 -via MR activation -> water rtn
 -via increased AngII & AngII receptor -> vasocon
 7) increaed IOP
 8) cataracts in children
 9) rare aggression/psychosis
 10) decreased immune fxn
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        | Cortisol synthesis inhibitor |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | Cortisol synthesis inhibitor |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Cortisol synthesis inhibitor |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | Cortisol synthesis inhibitor |  | 
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        | High dose IV corticosteroids 1) decrease immune fxn -> less proliferation
 2) decrease inflammation -> less T cells can enter BBB
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        | Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron DOC for MS
 MOA:
 1) decreased mvmt of T-cells into CNS
 2) decreased T cell activation
 3) decreased cytokine release from T cells
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        | 1) flu-like s/sx initially 2) injexn site rxns (due to large molec)
 3) depression & suicidal thoughts
 4) seizures
 5) CHF
 6) creation of neutralizing Abs against IFB
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        | glatiramer acetate MOA, ADR
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Copaxone 2nd Line for MS
 MOA: decreased T cell activity
 ADR: intense chest pain 15min after injection
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        | Tysabri MAb ag. alpha-4 beta-1 integrin on T cells
 2nd line in MS
 MOA: prev T-cell interaction with VCAM1 endothelial integrin -> decreased diapedesis
 ADR: PML infection in brain due to latent virus awakening during intense immune suppression
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        | teriflunomide MOA, ADR, T1/2, DF
 |  | Definition 
 
        | Aubagio MOA: inhibs enz that synth pyrimidines -> no DNA -> no cell division -> no T Cell proliferation
 ADR: hepatotoxicity, teratogenicity
 LONG T1/2
 DF: PO
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        | Gilenya MOA: S1P1 receptor agonist -> moves T cells out of thymus into circulation but quickly desensitizes so it can't happen anymore
 ADR: 1st dose extreme bradycardia
 DF: PO
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        | Ampyra PO Blocks K channels to improve walking speed (unmyelinated neurons leak K)
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