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Term
Diuretic uses
Definition
Affect tonicity control, acid base regulation, potassium balance, cation metab, renal perfusion, hormone action on kidney
Term
Proximal tubule f'n
Definition
Reabsorbs 50-55%filtered NaCl/60% filtered water/90% filtered HCO3/all glucose/amino acids/K/P/Ca/Mg/urea/uric acid
Major nephron site of ammonia production
Term
Thick ascending Loop of Henle f'n
Definition
Reabs 35-40% NaCl/50% Mg/20-30% Ca
Active NaCl transport via Na-K-2Cl co transport
Term
Collecting tubules f'n
Definition
Reabs NaCl and concentrates urine;
Principle cells absorb Na/Cl, secrete K w/ partial aldosterone influence
Intercalated cells secrete H, reabs/secrete K, secrete HCO3
Reabs water/urea relative to ADH
secretes H/NH3, alters urine pH
Action via Na channels
Term
Acetazolamide
Definition
Acts in PROXIMAL TUBULE via CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITION; must block 99% to bring on diuresis; causes HCO3 dumping, rapidly absorbed from the gut, 8-12 hours to excrete; continuous use=mild hyperchloremic acidosis, terminates diuretic action
Effects=good in edema w/ metab alkalosis (loss HCO3), urinary alkalinization, decrease aqueous humor, decrease CSF production and pH in acute mountain sickness
Contra=hepatic cirrhosis
Tox=hyperchloremic metab acidosis, renals stones, K loss, hypersensitivity rxn
Term
Acetazolamide effects on urine
Definition
pH ++
Na +
K +
HCO3 ++
Cl -
PO4 +
Term
Mannitol
Definition
water diuresis w/ some Na/K loss, doesn't permeate cells well, urine flow increased => Na/K/Cl/bicarb/Ca/Mg excretion; lowers resistance/increases total renal plasma flow
Effect=Inc urine volume, reduced ICP/IOP
Tox=Dehydration, hypernatremia (lose too much water), extracell volume expansion
Term
Thick ascending Loop of Henle diuretics
Definition
FUROSEMIDE, BUMETANIDE, TORSEMIDE, ETHACRYNIC ACID
Most potent diuretics available, called high ceiling/loop diuretics;
INHIBIT ACTIVE CHLORIDE TRANSPORT, increase fractional excretion of sodium
Furo (and ~EA) affects proximal sodium reabs
Term
Loop diuretic urine composition effect
Definition
pH+/-
Na +++
K ++
HCO# +/-
Cl +++
Ca +
Mg +
NA excretion max 20%
Term
Loop diuretic kinetics
Definition
Works on luminal side of tubule, secreted into tubule to work
30-60 minutes after oral admin, peak in 1-2 hrs, last 4-8 hrs
5 minutes post IV, peak 15-45 mins, last 2-3 hrs
EA excreted by kidney and liver (2:1), Furo excrete by kidney and feces (2:1)
Furosemide generic not as good, volume of distro/half life increased in elderly
Term
Loop diuretic effects
Definition
Reserved for pts w/ impaired renal f'n, refractory edema, acute pulm edema, hypertensive crisis
Not indicated as single agent;
Use in edema disorders, acute pulm edema, nephrotic edema, NA balance in acute/chronic renal fail, hypercalcemia, acute anion overdose
Term
Loop diuretic toxicity
Definition
Dehydration, hypokalemic metab alkalosis, azotemia, hyponatremia (loopF, unique), GI bleed (EA>F) Interactions=aminoglycosides, allopurinol, cephaloridine, lithium, torsemide, warfarin (displaces drugs from plasma proteins; watch for sulfur allergy
Term
Thiazides
Definition
DISTAL TUBULE
Chlorothiazide
Polythiazide
Methyclothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Bendroflumethiazide
Term
Thiazide effects
Definition
Works at both ends of acid/base balance; acts on Na/Cl co transporter by COMPETING FOR CHLORIDE SITE ON TRANSPORTER, INCREASE Ca REABS;
action additive to EA and Furo
Chlorthalidone/quinethazone/indapamide/metolazone not real thiazide but have similar diuretic properties
Term
Thiazide urine composition effect
Definition
pH +
Na ++
K ++
HCO3 +
Cl ++
Uric +acid
Ca -
Term
Thiazide kinetcs
Definition
PReferred intial treat w/ normal renal f'n, ineffective w/ renal failure
Lower total periph resist, control mild essential HTN in 2/3
Adverse=K loss, insulin resist, lipid elevate
Used=HTN, CHF, edema, nephro diabetes insipidus
Term
Thiazide toxicity
Definition
HypoK, Hyperuricemia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipid, HyperCa (all dose related)
Acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hypoNa, drug interaction, decreased GFR, azotemia, sexual dysf'n
Term
K-sparing diuretics
Definition
COLLECTING TUBULE ACTING
Class I=aldosterone antagonists (SPIRONOLACTONE, EPLERENONE)
Class II=NOT specific aldosterone inhib (TRIAMTERENE, AMILORIDE; inhibit sodium reabs)
Not potent alone, major use w/ loop/thiazide
Term
Class 1 K-sparing diuretics
Definition
competitive inhib of aldosterone
Aldost=opens Na channels/ups number of channels
Spiro active at extra renal sites (seat glands, saliva, L intest), augments effects of ACEI in reducing proteinuria
Term
Spironolactone effects
Definition
reduce systolic/diastolic, lower incidence hypoK, dose related increase of hyperK;
gynecomastia, breast pain, menstrual irregularitites, impotence, decreased libido
Term
Class 2 K-sparing diuretics
Definition
Blocks Na channel, no need for aldosterone site; prevents development of lumen-negative transepithelial voltage that drives K secretion;
Triam=effective from peritubular side, IRREVERSIBLY inhibits transbasolateral potential difference in collecting duct
Amilo=luminal side of tubule cell, REVERSIBLY inhib development of transluminal potential difference
Term
K-sparing diuretic toxicity
Definition
Class 1=hyperK, gynecomastia, impotence, menstrual irreg, hypertriglyceride
Triam=hyper K, azotemia, glucose intolerance in diabetics, crystalluria, cast formation, triam stones, acute renal failure
Amilo=hyperK (highly selective, few side effects)
Term

Diuretic side effects

for thiazide/loop/k-sparing

Definition

Effect              Thiazide        Loop      K-sparing

HypoK/hypoCl             +                 +             0

     alka

HyperK                       0                 0             +

Azotemia                   +                 +             +

HypoNa                     +                rare           0

Hyperglycemia            +                 +          0/rare

Hyperuricemia             +                 +            rare

HyperCa                     +                 0              0

Term
Adverse interactions of diuretics on potassium
Definition
1) K wasters with steroids/amphotericin/cation exchange resins result in hypokalemia; laxatives lower K; result in V-tach, torsade
2)with K-sparing, ACEI, ARB, transfusion, low salt milk, K-meds, and salt substitutes makes hyperK
Term
Diuretics on renal f'n
Definition
use of NSAIDs w/ diuretics inhibt prostaglandin synth=>unopposed pressor activity=>BP incr.
Term
Diuretics and ototoxicity
Definition
aminoglycoside IV or oral neomycin with loop diuretic; greater with preexisting renal insuff, old age, dehydration, or other similar drugs
Term
Thiazides and analgesia
Definition
increase paralyzing effect of non-depolarizing muscle relaxants(atracurium)
Term
Diuretics and psych meds
Definition
Increased hypotension and/or CNS depression w/ anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, narcotic analgesia, alcohol, muscle relaxants
Term
Diuretics and acute phosphate nephropathy
Definition
caused by use of oral sodium phosphates and diuretics, ACEI, ARB, NSAIDs from large phosphate load, fluid shifts and decreased intravascular volume
Term
Diuretic resistance
Definition
common, decreased effectiveness of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors with development of metab acidosis
Acute=due to marked increase in proximal tubule sodium reabs (diminsh loop action)
Rebound sodium retention when loops wear off
Chronic therapy with loops increases sodium to distal sites=>hypertrophy of distal nephrons nad increase in distal resorptive capabilities=> lower sodium loss
Term
Vasodilators through autonomic nervous system
Definition
Block alpha-1 (PRAZOSIN), non-selective alpha (PHENTOLAMINE)
Beta-1/2 block (ATENOLOL, PROPANOLOL, SOTALOL)
Block alpha-1/betas (LABETALOL, CARVEDILOL)
Deplete norepi (guanadrel) or prevent uptake (reserpine)
Activate alpha-2A to reduce central symp activity (CLONIDINE)
Activate D1 dopamine receptor (FENOLDOPAM)
Term
Vasodilators through renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Definition
ACE inhibitor (CAPTOPRIL)
AT1 receptor blockers (LOSARTAN)
Aldosterone receptor antag (SPIRONOLACTONE, EPLERENONE)
Renin inhibitors (ALISKIREN)
Term
Vasodilators through vascular smooth muscle and/or adjacent vascular endothelium
Definition
HYDRALAZINE (unknown mech)
MINOXIDIL (K channel opener)
SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE, organic nitrates (NO donor)
Term
Calcium channel blockers
Definition
NIFEDIPINE (dihydropyridine, voltage gated L-type antagonist)
VERAPAMIL (non-dihydropyridine, voltage gated L-type antagonist)
Term
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Definition
Theophylline (non-specific PDE inhibitor)
Term
Guanadrel
Definition
Exogenous false neurotransmitter stored/released like NE; active transport into the neuron, replaces NE, inhibits peripheral postganglionic adrenergic neurons
By IV, initially releases NE to increase BP at first, not noticeable with oral route
CONTRA=pheochromocytoma
During blockade, cells become supersensitive to NE
Term
Reserpine
Definition
Binds tightly to storage vesicles in central/periph adrenergic neurons for long time
Inhibits vesicular catecholamine transporter that facilitates storage; nerve endings lose capacity to concentrate/store NE/dopamine=>pharma sympathectomy
Recovery requires synth of new storage vesicles
Term
Clonidine
Guanabenz
Guanfacine
Definition
Centrally acting sympatholytic agents
Stimulate alpha-2A adrenergic receptors in the brainstem, reduce CNS symp outflow; can activate alpha-2B receptors on vascular smooth mm at high doses
Term
Hydralazine
Definition
Oral ARTERIOLAR vasodilator, direct arteriolar smooth mm relaxation; decr resistance (afterload), BP; reflex incr HR, contractility, renin, fluid retention
May act thru memb hyperpol, K channel activation, IP3-induced Ca release in smooth mm sarcoplasmic retic.
Prevents nitrate tolerance (maybe by inhib vascular superoxide prod)
Supplemental to other major vasodilators, used in pregnant hypertensive emergencies
Adverse=reflex HR increase, contractility (bad in CAD)
Term
Minoxidil
(~Cromakalim, Pinacidil, Nicorandil as well)
Definition
K channel opener, direct vasodilation; metab to active minoxidil sulfate=>activates ATP modulated K channel in ARTERIOLAR smooth mm.
Hyperpol and relax in arteriolar smooth mm, little/no effect on venous/capacitance vessels
Adv=reflex incr HR, contractility, renin, fluid retention; increase O2 demand of heart=>ischemia in CAD/vent hypertrophy
Co-administer w/ sympatholytics (beta-blockers) to prevent adverse; GROWS HAIR (rogaine)
Term
Sodium Nitroprusside
Definition
Releases NOthru spontaneous process, non-specific vessel relaxation (ARTERIES AND VEINS)
Decr pre/afterload, reflex incr in cardiac action but less than other vasodilators
Liberates NO and CYANIDE, leads to acid/base disturbance, arrhythmias, death; worse in renal failure=>diorientation, psychosis, muscle spasm, convulsion
IV in HTN emergencies/severe cardiac failure; rapid onset, short duration
Term
Ca channel Blockers
Nifedipine
verapamil
Definition
Ca influx thru L-type channels blocked, reducing Ca mediated activation of myosin light chain kinase, actin/myosin interaction, smooth mm contractility
Greatest effect on vascular smooth mm, arteriolar>venous
Decreases contractility, SA node rate, AV node conduction velocity in myocardium
Skeletal mm not effected by Ca blockers (relies on intracellular Ca, no influx needed)
Decr afterload, BP, cerebral vessels dilate, reflex HR/contractility incr (initial w/ nifed), decr HR/AV/contractility (eventually,w/ verap)
Term
Ca channel blockers application
Definition
HTN, HTN emergency, angina, heart failure (nifed), arrhythmia (verap), prevent neuro deficit in cerebral artery spasm (nimodipine); great effects in low renin people, elderly, blacks
Adv=excessive vasodilate, AV block (verap), cardiac output drop, CHF precipitation (verap)
Term

Calcium channel blocker

overview of effects

Definition

                                         Dihydro(nifed)        Non-dihydro (verap)

Coronary dilate               +++++                  +++

Oeripheral dilate             +++++                  +++

HR                                 + reflex                 -----

Contractility                    + reflex                  ----

AV conduction                    +/-                     -----

Ca channel recovery            +/-                      ---

Term
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
amrinone, milrinone
Definition
Prevent hydrolysis of cyclic nucleotides (cAMP, cGMP) to inactive forms; fairly selective to cardiac/vascular PDE3, result in incr cAMP=>positive inotropism, dilation of periph vessels
Use in short-term support of severe circulation fail, can get thrombocytopenia in 10%
Sildenafil=selective for cGMP PDE5 in erectile tissue, retina(small)
Adv=hypotension, MI, sudden death
Term
Hypertensive emergency drugs
Definition

Sodium Nitroprusside=short acting arterial/venodilator in seconds; cyanide tox

Nicardipine/clevidipine=Ca channel block, 1-5 min/2-4 min respectively

Fenoldopam=D1 agonist, 4-5 min, maintain/incr renal perfusion

Nitro=arteriolar/venodilator, 2-5 min, good in cardiac ischemia/post-bypass

Phentolamine=non-selective alpha blocker, 1-2 min, for catecholamine related emergencies

Esmolol=Beta blocker, <5 min, for aortic dissection/post-op HTN

Labetalol=alpha/beta blocker, 5-10 min, safe in active coronary disease

Hydralazine=arteriolar dilation, 10-30 min, for eclamptic HTN emergency

Term
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone pathway
Definition
Angioteninogen=>Angiotensin I (via Renin)=>Angiotensin II (via ACE, Chymase)=> AT1/2
Term
Rapid response of AT1 on AT1 receptor
Definition
Incr vasoconstriction, incr NE release, decr NE reuptake, incr catecholamine release in CNS/adrenal medulla
==>Increased resistance/afterload
Term
Slow response of AT1 on AT1 receptor
Definition
Incr Na reabsorption (proximal), incr aldosterone (adrenal cortex), incr renal hemodynamics via direct constriction/catecholamine release/sympathetic tone)
==>Increased volume/preload
Term
Non-hemodynamic response of AT1 on AT1 receptor
Definition
Incr proto-oncogenes, incr growth factors, incr synthesis of extracellular matrix proteins
==> Hypertrophy (w/ help from increased pre/afterload)
Term
ACE inhibitors
Definition
Captopril, Enalapril; all similar acting end in -pril.
Prevent Angiotensin II formation, prevent bradykinin degradation (block kininase II)
Use=HTN, CHF, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, MI, renal fail/fibrosis, diabetes, etc.
Term
ACEI on HTN
Definition
useful in patients w/ LV hypertrophy and ischemic HD, less effective in blacks, superior to diuretic/beta blocker in diabetics
Term
ACEI in CHF
Definition
Relax vascular smooth mm, improve clinical/hemodynamic state of patient. No BP change
Arterial vasodilate=decrease resistance/afterload, outflow impedance to heart=> incr ejection fraction/stroke volume/cardiac output
Venous dilation=reduce preload, lowering left vent end diastolic press.
Great for diabetic HF, slow progression of nephropathy, decrease glomer cap pressure by decr BP and dilate renal arterioles
Term
ACEI contra/adverse/interactions
Definition
Renal artery stenosis, hyperkalemia, symptomatic hypotension, pregnancy.
Adv=severe hypotension (more likely in hypovolemic), chronic nonproductive cough (block bradykinin degrade), altered taste, renal hemodynamic dysf'n (due to low renal perfusion), hyperkalemia (worse in renal insuff)
Intxn=ibuprophen (reduce antiHTN effect, renal tox), digoxin (reduced clearance), K supplements (hyperK), thiazide/loop diuretic (big hypotensive effect)
Term
AT1 receptor blocker
Definition
LOSARTAN, similar end in -sartan
Nonpeptide receptor antagonism from binding angiotensin II, don't effect bradykinin degradation
Term
ARB in HTN
Definition
pts w/ high or normal renin, monotherapy if can't tolerate ACEI or in combination, less effective in blacks; NO COUGH, NO EDEMA
Term
ARB in CHF
Definition
Candesartan reduces CV mortality in LV dysf'n when substituted for ACEI or adding to ACEI, reduce CV events in high risk CAD, reduce mortality/morbid after MI, reduce mortality after stroke
Term
ARB contra/adverse
Definition
Renal artery stenosis, hyperkalemia, symptomatic hypotension, pregnancy.
Adv=severe hypotension (more likely in hypovolemic), altered taste, renal hemodynamic dysf'n (due to low renal perfusion), hyperkalemia (worse in renal insuff)
Term
SPIRONOLACTONE
Definition
Aldosterone receptor antag, K sparing diuretic, weak androgen receptor ANTAG/progesterone receptor AGONIST
Term
EPLERENONE
Definition
K sparing diuretic, selectivealdosterone receptor blocker w/ less affinity for androgen/progesterone/glucocorticoid receptors
Term
Aldosterone actions
Definition
synth/secretion affected by angiotensin II, plasma K, ACTH
Receptors in kidney, brain, heart, vessels
Actions=stimulate Na retention by distal nephrons, K excretion, volume expansion, BP incr, stim myocardial fibrosis, reduce arterial elasticity, incr inflammation
Term
Aldosterone receptor antag applications/contra/adv/interxn
Definition
HTN, CHF (low dose spirono, no large diuretic action)
Contra=hyperK, cirrhosis
Adv=Hyper K, progestational/antiandrogenic effects (only SPIRO; gynecomastia, impotence, menstrual irreg)
Interxn=DIGITALIS (lowers clearance)
Term
Angina types
Definition
Stable, variant (Prinzmetal), unstable, acute MI
Acute coronary syndrome= Unstable, MI
Term
Stable angina
Definition
deep, poorly localized chest/arm discomfort (not pain); caused by exertion/stress, fix in 5-15 minutes w/ rest/nitro; NO MYOCARDIAL NECROSIS; considered a chronic coronary artery disease
Term
Variant/Prinzmetal angina
Definition
almost exclusively at rest, not usually precip by exertion/stress; ST SEGMENT ELEVATIONS; caused by transient coronary vascular tone increase/vasospasm
Term
Unstable angina
Definition
At rest >20 minutes, described as new frank pain, crescendo quality over time
Term
Non-ST elevatation MI
Definition
unstable angina w/o ST elev; 40-60% have myocardial necrosis, change in cardiac biomarkers; an acute coronary syndrome, artery not 100% occluded
Term
General angina information
Definition
Caused by lack of O2 sufficient for the heart; coronary to LV only fills during diastole (in systole, interstitial tissue press is higher deeper); if tachycardic/elev LV diastolic press, flow is impaired.
Ca induces vascular contraction, NO induces relaxation
Term
Organic nitrates
Definition
Release NO: NITROGLYCERIN, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, ISOSORBIDE-5-MONONITRATE (all have 'nitr' in the name)
NO release, activates cyclase, incr cGMP, uncouples myosin/actin in smooth mm and dilates, BIG ACTION IN VENULES
Term
Nitrate f'ns
Definition
Decrease preload and pressure in ventricle during diastole=>incr coronary blood flow
Decrease O2 demand of heart by decreasing cardiac wall tension w/o directly changing contractility
Dilate large epicardial coronary vessels, preventing coronary steal (if all vessels expanded, those getting enough already steal blood from parts that need it); small vessels still controlled by local metabolites
Term
Nitrate application/contra/adv/interx
Definition
Angina, CHF, MI
Contra=taking sildenafil, hypoTN, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, diastolic HF
Adv=HypoTN, headache, dizziness, weakness, reflex tachycardia
Interx=all PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalefil)
Term
Nitrate tolerance/withdrawl, kinetics
Definition
Tolerance from continued/frequent exposure, needs interrupted for 8-12 hours daily (usually overnight)to restore effect
Withdrawl=angina intensified after discontinuing large doses of long acting nitrates and heightened sensitivity to constriction stimuli
Low bioavailability b/c of high first pass metab in liver (needs sublingual/IV/inhale); half life 2-8 minutes
Term
Ca channel blocker classes
Definition
Phenylalkylamines=VERAPAMIL
Dihydropyridines=NIFEDIPINE, NIMODIPINE
Benzothiazepine=DILTIAZEM
Diarylaminopropylamine ether=bepridil
Diphenylpiperazine
Term
Ca channel blocker action
Definition
Block both vascular smooth mm and myocardium, predominantly arteriolar dilators
T=low threshold; L,N,P/Q,R=high threshold Ca channels
L-type channel=critical in vascular/cardiac mm, blockers=VIRAPAMIL, DILTIAZEM, NIFEDIPINE
Inhibit Ca influx and evoke relaxation of arteriole but not venous smooth mm, decrease coronary resistance/incr coronary blood flow=>reduces angina
Ca block=>decr contractility of heart
Term
Ca channel block mechanisms
Definition
Dilate arteriolar tension to reduce afterload/O2 demand;
Reduce contractility (decr O2 demand);
Decr HR (lower O2 demand);
Decr coronary resistance (incr coronary flow
Term
Ca blocker applications
Definition
Variant angina, MI, stable/unstable angina
Nifedipine relaxes vascular at lower concentrations than takes to act on heart;
Verapamil=decr HR/contractility, rate of Ca channel recovery after opening (slows AV conduction)
Diltiazem=non-specific antag of symp NS, good for supraventricular reentry tachycardia, atrial tachycardia/flutter/fibrillation
Nimodipine=high affinity for cerebral vessels, may reduce vasospasm after sub-arachnoid hemorrhage
Term
Ca blocker adv/contra
Definition
cardiac depression/arrest, bradycardia, AV block, CHF
Contra=patients with HF
Term
Beta-blocker classes
Definition
Non-selective=PROPANOLOL, pindolol, SOTALOL
Beta-1 selective=ATENOLOL
Term
Beta receptor distribution/action
Definition
Beta 1=Myocardium, renal juxtaglomerular cells
Beta 2=Arteriolar vasculature of skeletal mm, venous vasculature, bronchioles, GI, bladder, uterus;
Reduces HR/contractility/arterial BP to decrease O@ consumption
Term
Beta blocker adverse
Definition
Erectile dysf'n, CNS effects (depression/insomnia), CONTRA in asthma (bronchoconstriction).
Term
Non-selective Beta blockers in vasospastic angina
Definition
May worsen condition;
Blockade of Beta 2 allows unopposed alpha 1 coronary vasoconstrict/systemic vascular resistance increase/increase preload in coronaries/variable response;
Tho beta blockers increase resistance initially, net effect is decr BP by negative inotrope/renin inhib/CNS actions
Term
Hypertension prevalence/epid
Definition
2x risk of CVD, 3-4x CVA;
Big in male, elderly, blacks
2 million new pts annually
Term
Blood pressure
Definition
Output x peripheral resistance
HR x (preload/afterload) x contractility x resistance
Term
Salt sensitivity
Definition
HTN with low renin levels
Term
HTN diagnosis criteria
Definition
3 separate levels of elevated BP
140/90 or worse
Term
Labs taken for HTN diagnosis
Definition
CBC, fasting CHEM-7, calcium, lipid panel, U/A, 12 lead EKG; urinary albumin/creatinine ratio in diabetics/renal insuffs
Term
HTN cutoffs and treatments
Definition

BP categ           syst        diast               treat

Pre-HTN         120-139     80-89     lifestyle change

HTN stage 1   140-159     90-99     Thiazide, ACEI,                                                              ARB/BB/CCB

HTN stage 2     >160       >100      Two-drug combo

Term
Heart failure HTN drugs
Definition
Diuretic, beta blocker, ACEI, ARB, aldosterone antag
Term
Post-MI HTN drugs
Definition
Beta blocker, ACEI, aldosterone antag
Term
High coronary disease risk HTN drugs
Definition
Diuretic, beta blocker, ACEI, Ca channel blocker
Term
Diabetes HTN drugs
Definition
Diuretic, beta blocker, ACEI, ARB, Ca channel blocker
Term
Chronic kidney disease HTN drugs
Definition
ACEI, ARB
Term
Recurrent stroke prevention HTN drugs
Definition
Diuretic, ACEI
Term
Behavioral treatment of HTN
Definition
GET BELOW 140/90
Weight reduction, regular physical activity, reduced alcohol, reduced sodium, increased potassium
Term
HTN treatment algorithm
Definition
Lifestyle change, monotherapy, second drug, third drug.
Start on 2 drugs if begin at stage 2 HTN
Term
Ideal HTN agent
Definition
Decrease peripheral resistance, produce no reflex tachycardia/hypoTN/fluid retention, regresses LVH, protects heart/kidney/vasculature, enhances compliance, low cost
Term
ACEI characteristics
Definition
Decrease PVR, good with young athletes/mild renal failure/diabetes/CHF;
5-20% cough, tendency hyperkalemia, precip acute renal failure if used in HTN secondary to renal artery stenosis
Term
ARB characteristics
Definition
Low side effects, no potentiation of bradykinin system, indication/contra similar to ACEI
Help in CHF, DM, renal disease, synergistic w/ diuretics
Term
Beta blocker characteristics
Definition
Decrease HR/cardiac output, cardioprotective post MI, help in migraine/angina
May aggravate asthma/CHF (except carvedilol), cause impotence/depression.
PROVEN IMPACT ON MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN HTN
Term
Ca channel blocker characteristics
Definition
Decrease PVR, lower HR/contractility; useful in elderly, pts w/ angina/dyslipidemia.
Adv=constipation, AV block, flushing, edema. 60% increase in MI w/ short acting dihydropyridine, LONG ACTING SAFER TO USE
Term
Diuretics characteristics
Definition
Work well in black/elderly, best reduced morbid/mortal;
thiazides may adversely effect dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, gout; cause hypokalemia, impotence
Term
Renin inhibitor characteristics
Definition
Reduced production of aldosterone, reduced mean albumin/creatinine ratio; similar adverse/contra as ACEI/ARB
Term
Alpha-1 blockers
Definition
Useful in prostatic hypertrophy and dyslipidemia and HTN
Term
Central alpha-2 agonists
Definition
Not first line, may have other advantages (clonidine patch 1x week)
Term
Alpha-beta blockers
Definition
carvedilol may be used in CHF with decreased mortality
Term
HTN in diabetics first choice
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
Favorable effects on Co-morbid conditions in HTN
Definition

Angina                              Beta block, Ca channel

A-tach/Afib                        Beta block, Ca channel

Cyclosporine induced           Ca channel

Diabetes w/ proteinuria       ACEI, Ca channel

Type 2 diabetes                 Low dose diuretic

dyslipidemia                      alpha-blocker

Essential tremor                 Beta blocker

Hyperthyroid                      Beta blocker

Migraine                            Beta blocker, Ca antagonist

Osteoporosis                     Thiazide diuretic

Preop HTN                         Beta blocker

Prostatic hypertrophy          Alpha-blocker

renal insuff                        ACEI

Term
UN-favorable effects on Co morbid condition in HTN
Definition

Bronchospastic disease                    Beta blocker

Depression                                     Beta blocker,

                                             central alpha agonist,

                                                      reserpine

Diabetes                         Beta block, high dose diuretic

Dyslipidemia                    Beta block, high dose diuretic

Gout                                   Diuretic

2nd/3rd degree heart block    Beta block, Ca channel

Heart Failure                       Beta block, Ca channel

Liver disease                       Labetolol, methyldopa

Periph vascular disease         Beta block

Pregnancy                           ACEI, angiotensin 2 block

Renal insuff                        K-sparing

Renovascular disease           ACEI, angiotensin 2 block

Term
Monotherapy failure predictors
Definition
Previous CV complications of HTN, cardiomegaly, LVH
Term
Follow up guidelines
Definition
Initial follow-up 1-2 months, then 3-6 if well controlled
Step down drugs if well controlled after 1 year
Term
Isolated systolic HTN
Definition
65-75% of elderly HTN, BP >140/<90;
Goal of <160 initially, <140 in the end
Term
Hypertensive emergency
Definition
CVA, LV failure w/ pulm edema, eclampsia, acute MI; treatment involves IV nitroprusside/nicardipine/enaliprilat/nitro/hydralazine/labetalol/fenoldapam/esmolol/labetalol phentolamine/diazoxide
Nitro=acute MI, Esmolol=aortic dissection, hydralazine=eclampsia; goal=reduce MAP by 20-25% w/in minutes
Term
Hypertensive urgency
Definition
Needs reduction w/in 24 hrs; use clonidine, labetalol, beta blocker, loop diuretic, ACEI
Term
Pregnant HTN
Definition
Treat w/ methyldopa, hydralazine;
Atenolol, metoprolol, labetalol can be used in late pregnancy
ACEI CAUSE FETAL ABNORMALITIES
Term
Secondary HTN inducing agents
Definition
Cocaine, amphetamines, decongestants, hormones, cyclosporine, erythropoeitin, NSAIDs, ergotamine, MAOI, licorice, chewing tobacco
Term
Refractory HTN
Definition
Inability to lower BP despite maaximal triple therapy; usually due to non-compliance/sub-optimal therapy
Term
4 stages of CHF treatment
Definition
Prevention of heart failure
Prolong life
Reduce symptoms
End-stage consideration
Term
Left Ventricle CHF function
Definition
Ineffective pumping
Decreased cardiac output="forward failure", DECREASED EXERCISE TOLERANCE, decr renal perfusion w/ azotemia, cachexia, hypoTN
Venous congestion="backward failure", neurohumoral responsecauses Na/fluid retention; Manifests as atrial enlargement (A-fib), thromboembolism (stasis), edema, hypoxemia, dyspnea
Term
Preload consideratinos in CHF
Definition
Excess preload=> venous congestion in almost all CHF; DIURETICS, NITRATES, MORPHINE (vasodilate), Na RESTRICTION, WATER RESTRICTION, FUROSEMIDE (loop) for therapy
Add SPIRONOLACTONE, decr mortality 27%
ACEI, DIGOXIN improve forward flow, reduce preload
Term
Afterload consideration in CHF
Definition
Decr cardiac output causes a compensatory increase in resistance=> incr afterload;
ACEI, ARB reduce response and lower afterload
Term
Systolic Dysfunction/contractility in CHF
Definition
Ejection fraction <45%, commonly MI/dilated cardiomyopathy;
DIGOXIN/beta agonist (dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine)/PDE inhibitors/vesnarinone improve systolic fxn
Therapy centers on afterload reduction
BETA BLOCKERS reduce contractility short term, chronic INCREASE in ejection fraction
Ca CHANNEL BLOCKERS (except amlodipine) REDUCE CONTRACTILITY, LEAD TO INCREASED MORTALITY
Term
Diastolic dysfunction/contractility in CHF
Definition
Normal Ejection Fraction but still has HF
Contract INCREASED via ventricular hypertrophy/hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Stroke volume reduced from small chamber volume=>depressed cardiac output despite high ejection fraction;
Beta block/verapamil recommended
Excessive afterload reduction is dangerous, leads to cavity obliteration (ventricle completely empties in systole, causes syncope from reflex bradycardia [BEZOLD-JARISCH RESPONSE] or pulm edema from tachycardia)
Term
Systolic vs Diastolic dysfunction
Definition

Physiology                         Syst dysfxn         Diast dysfxn

dPdT                                  ----                         +    

Ejection fraction                  ----                        ++

Chamber volumes                 ++                        --

LV diastolic press                  +                          -

Etiology                         Ischemia, HTN, toxin,      HTN, HOCM

                                              infxn, tachycardia

ACEI                                +++ (1st line)            +

Ca channel                       CONTRAINDICATE       ++

Beta block                             ++                     +++

Diuretics                           + (spironolactone)          +/-

Digoxin                                 ++                  CONTRA

Term
Heart rate and rhythm in CHF
Definition
Chronic bradycardia lowers output; PACEMAKER is treatment; acute episodes may use atropine/beta agonists
Chronic tachycardia limits diastolic filling, can cause severe systolic dysf'n
A-fib in 10-15% mild/moderate CHF
AMIODARONE=maintain sinus rhythm
DIGOXIN controls ventricular rate; so can beta block or combo of both
Term
Neurohumoral response to reduced cardiac output
Definition
Increased sympathetic tone thru renin-angiotensin system=>incr PVR, CO, Na/water retention; long term=increased cardiac work load/progressive HF
ACEI and Beta block=reduce this response
ARB (valsartan) similar when ACEI can't be tolerated
Excess inhibition of symp NS is undesirable
Term
New York Heart Assoc heart failure classes
Definition
1=No symptoms
2=sympt w/ ordinary activity
3=sympt w/ less than ordinary activity
4=sympt at rest
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Improves exercise capacity in pts w/ systolic failure w/o increasing mortality;
when added to ACEI, reduces fluid retention drastically
CONTRA in diastolic dysf'n (makes squeeze harder, but it's already squeezing too hard)
Term
Reduced risk of sudden death in CHF
Definition
BETA BLOCKERS, ACEI, spironolactone
Term
Reduced likelihood of progressive pump failure
Definition
ACEI, beta blocker, maybe ARB
Term
Standard of care in screening for LV dysfunction
Definition
Determine if systolic/diastolic
Do echocardiogram, nucleotide study, or angiogram
Term
Systolic dysfunction therapy
Definition
ACEI (afterload reduction) is essential, AVOID UNNECESSARY NSAIDs
Term
Therapy, goals and toxicities for 4 classes of CHF
Definition

                Therapy               Goal                    Tox

Class 1        ACEI             decr BP, suppress RAS    cough, allergy  

Class 2         ACEI, ARB          Treat ischemia

                     Na restrict

                     BETA BLOCK        select/non-select       BRADYCARDIA

                     digoxin            reduced symp tone?     Arrhythm, hypoK

Class 3       ACEI, ARB

                    BETA BLOCKER    TITRATE UP              CAN WORSEN

                                                                           SYSTOLIC

                                                                       DYSF'N AT FIRST

                    DIGOXIN                                       

                 Na restrict

                    Diuretics          SPIRONOLACTONE        Watch serum K

                                             1ST LINE

Class 4       ACEI, ARB         Treat ischemia

                    BETA BLOCK      CONSIDER TRANSPLANT

                    DIGOXIN

 

Term
Errors in HF management
Definition
Most common=inducing bradycardia w/ excessive beta blockade
HypoK caused by excessive diuresis
HyperK by combo K-sparing and ACEI
Induce acute renal fail by combo NSAID and ACEI
Term
Digitalis
Definition
Steroid/steroid glycoside, exerts POSITIVE INOTROPIC/ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC effects on the heart
Enhance output during CHF, no change in normal patients
Treat SUPRAVENTRICULAR CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS, but OD may cause arrhythmia
Term
Digoxin specs
Definition

Oral bioavailability

       tablet                              70%

       capsule                           >80%

Onset of action

       Oral                                1.5-6hr

       IV                                  15-30 min

Peak effect

       Oral                                4-6 hr

       IV                                  1.5-4 hr

T1/2                                       36 hr

Route of elim                        Renal, some GI

Protein bound in plasma               23%

Therapeutic concent                0.8-1.6

Toxic concent                          >2.4

Term
Digoxin absorption
Definition
Retarded by food/antacids, delayed gastric emptying, malabsorption syndromes, antibiotics (neomycin, sulfasalazine), steroid binding resins
Term
Digoxin distribution
Definition
Most body tissues including RBCs, skeletal muscle, heart
Heart concentration 15-30x plasma at equilib
Term
Digoxin elim
Definition
1.5 days, dependent on renal function; old/renal dysfunction=dosage must be reduced
Term
Digoxin administration
Definition
Without loading dose, max effect in 7 days; REQUIRES LOADING DOSE
Term
Digoxin interactions
Definition
Cholestyramine, antacids, kaopectate and bran diminish absorption
Antibiotics increase plasma digoxin levels (eradicate gut flora=>more absorption)
Antiarrhythmics (quinidine, verapamil, amiodarone) increase digoxin level (decrease clearance/volume of distribution)
Term
Digitalis mechanism
Definition
Direct action, no direct effect on contractile proteins/chemical energy for contraction

INHIBIT MEMBRANE BOUND Na-K-ATPase!
Binds external portion, inhibits the enzyme (K binds too, enhanced in hypoK)
Intracellular Ca increases=>increased availability of Ca to myocardium
Term
Digitalis f'ns in HF
Definition
Results in increased cardiac output=>improves renal perfusion/ejection fraction=>decrease filling pressure
Decr venous pressure/LV end diastolic press=>heart returns to smaller size/relieves edema
Term
Patient w/o HF using digitalis
Definition
Causes DIRECT VASOCONSTRICTION; w/o CHF, afterload increases; w/ CHF, peripheral resistance already very high, no additional constriction, just inotropic action
Term
Digoxin uses
Definition
Treat CHF from LV systolic dysf'n (dilated cardiomyopathy), usually from MI, myocarditis, toxins, or chronic mechanical overload
Improve symptoms, exercise capacity, decrease hospitalization, treat LVSD and A-fib
Used only for SYMPTOMATIC CHF, A-FIB
Term
Digoxin as antiarrhythmic
Definition
Enhances vagal tone due to sensitized arterial baroreceptors, increased excitability efferent vagal fibers, increased sensitivity of heart to ACh;
Slows AV NODAL CONDUCTIONS and sinus rate

Won't bring out of A-Fib, but will slow the rate
Manages supraventricular arrhythmias (A-FIB, A-flutter, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia); MOST USED IN A-FIB
Term
Digitalis toxicity predisposing factors
Definition
Ionic imbalance (DECREASED K, Mg; inc Ca)
Heart disease, renal/hepatic dysf'n, hypothyroid, drug interactions
Term
Digitalis toxicity
Definition
Cardiac arrhythmias and conduction disturb
Anorexia, nausea, vomit (stimulate trigger zone)
Distortion of color vision, appearance of halos on dark objects
Headache, fatigue, insomnia, confusion, depression
Term
Arrhythmias caused by digoxin
Definition
Premature ventricular systoles, ventricular tachycardia, V-fib, junctional tachycardia, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, A-V block
Term
Arrhythmia mechanisms in digoxin
Definition
Neural: toxic doses activate both symp/parasymp nerves to the heart
Direct: Inhibit Na-K-ATPase, alter myocardium Ca/K/Na fluxes

Net effect can be A-V dissociation, premature ventricular beats, V-tach, V-fib
Term
Digoxin toxicity therapy
Definition
Stop drug, ECG monitor, correct electrolytes (high K=fatal)
Bradyarrhythmias from increased vagal tone (atropine OK to treat)
V-tach often lethal
TREAT WITH DIGIBIND
Don't shock, can cause unfixable arrhythmia problems and kill them
Term
PDE3 inhibitors
Definition
Inamrinone, milrinone=inhibit cyclic nucleotide PDE3 enzyme (cardiac specific cAMP PDE), leads to elevated intracellular Ca, act as vasodilators too.
Short term use in advanced HF;
Inamrinone tox=reversible thrombocytopenia
MILRINONE=Short term IV for severe CHF, post surgery/await transplant, bypasses Beta blockers, AGENT OF CHOICE
Term
CHF definition
Definition
Abnormal left ventricular function and neurohumoral regulation
Term
HF arrhythmia
Definition
Most commonly A-fib; treat with beta blocker, digoxin, amiodarone
Term
NSAID and ACEI in CHF
Definition
Ibuprophen leads to lower renal f'n=>glomerular starving; major problem in little old ladies
Term
Chronotrope
Definition
Change frequency of heart beats
Term
Inotrope
Definition
Change contraction strength of heart
Term
Lusotrope
Definition
Change the speed of heart contraction
Term
Norepinephrine
Definition
Biggest signal of contractility to heart
High NE, strong contraction
Term
Cardiogenic shock
Definition
Low output from bad pump, use IV positive inotrope to treat
Systolic <100, output <2.2L/min/m2 with a high preload
Term
Sympathomimetics
Definition
Dopamine, dobutamine
Release NE from synapses=> increased cAMP=> incr Ca in cell=> stronger squeeze
Term
Beta agonism and arrhythmia
Definition
Higher rate of agonism, the higher chance of creating an arrhythmia
Term
Digoxin contraindication
Definition
Wolff-Parkinson-White, cardiac amyloidosis, hypertrophic/restrictive cardiomyopathy
Relative contra=renal insuff, hypokalemia, hyperthyroid, acute coronary symptoms
Term
Supraventricular tachycardia
Definition
Many common forms are not considered life-threatening
Term
Pacemaker cells
Definition
All possess some automaticity
Ca dependent SLOW RESPONSE cells
Term
Conducting cells
Definition
His bundles, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers;
Na dependent FAST RESPONSE cells
Term
I-f ion channel
Definition
Na inward current in slow-response cells;
Forms phase 4 (spontaneous depol)of action potential
Beta blockers decrease rate of Na current by inhibitin cAMP production and Protein Kinase A activation=>reduction of automaticity or HR
Term
I-Ca channel
Definition
Voltage gated Ca (inward current) in slow response cells, forms phase 0 (upstroke depol)
Term
I-Ca channel and beta blockers
Definition
Beta blockers decrease rate of Ca current by inhibiting PKA phosphorylation and activation of I-Ca channels=>reduction of automaticity/conduction velocity in AV node; decreases HR
Term
I-Ca channel and Ca channel blockers
Definition
Slow the rise of action potential upstroke (phase 0) in slow response cells of SA/AV nodes, prolong AV node repolarization
Slowed conduction velocity thru AV node, increases effective refractory period of AV node
Verapamil/diltiazem=antiarrhythmic
Term
I-K1 channel
Definition
Outward K current channel open at rest, determines the membrane potential of the fast-response cells; plays key role in myocardial excitation and contraction
Term
I-Na channel
Definition
Voltage gated, phase 0 upstroke of rapid depolarization of fast response cells
Major determinant of velocity of impulse conduction thru ventricle
Na blockers=Class 1, bind both active/inactive state channels, increases threshold voltage for Na activation and increases refractory period
Term
I-Ca T/L channels
Definition
Phase 2 (plateau) of action potential, finely tuned balance between inward Ca and outward K current
T=transient, inactivate w/ time, insensitive to block by nifedipine
L=long lasting, dominant Ca current in virtually all cardiac cells, sensitive to Ca blockers
Term
Ca channel blocker action in I-Ca channels
Definition
Accelerate the ventricular response by decreasing Ca influx, decreasing phase 2 period from continued outflow of K
REDUCES MYOCYTE CONTRACTILITY, SHORTENS REFRACTORY PERIOD and REPOLARIZATION IN FAST RESPONSE CELLS
Anti-arrhythmic properties of Ca channel blockers=action on slow-response cells in A-flutter/fib
Term
Na-K-ATPase pump
Definition
extrude 3Na for 2 K inflow; inhibited by digitalis
Term
ATP-dependent Ca pump
Definition
Move Ca back into storage sarcoplasmic retic; blocked by Beta Blockers thru inhib of PKA-mediated phosphorylation of phospholamban
Term
Na-Ca exchanger
Definition
3Na in for 1 Ca out
Term
Refractoriness
Definition
Fast response cells=determined by voltage dependent recovery of Na channels
Slow response cells=time-dependent recovery of Ca channels
Term
Defects in Impulse formation
Definition
Altered SA automaticity/ectopic automaticity (sinus tach, V-tach)
Early afterdepol (Torsades de pointes)
Drugs that prolong QT interval (amiodarone, procainamide, ibutilide) trigger EAD
Delayed afterdepol (MI, adrenergic stress, digitalis intox under intracellular Ca overload)
Term
Defects of Impulse conduction
Definition
Re-entry (paroxysmal supraventricular tach)
Conduction block (MI, pharm agents pamiodarone, procainamide])
Term
Defects in impulse formation AND conduction
Definition
A-fib w/ various degree of AV block
Term
Antiarrhythmic drugs act by altering...
Definition
Max diastolic potential in pacemaker and/or resting membrane potential in ventricular cells; phase 4 depol; threshold potential; action potential duration (thru phase 2,3 depol); refractory period
Term
Class 1a antiarrhythmic
Definition
Fast Na channel blockers, bind in active state; PROCAINAMIDE, Quinidine, disopyramide
Moderate Na block w/ repol prolongation (decr phase 0 upstroke velocity); also block K channels;
Prolong SA node/vent myocyte repol
INCREASES QT INTERVAL, decreases reentry
Term
Class 1b Na channel blockers
Definition
Bind channel in active/inactive, dissociate very fast
LIDOCAINE; mild Na block, little effect/decrease repol period in vent potential
NO QT INCREASE
Term
Class 1c Na channel block
Definition
FLECAINIDE; strong Na block, no effect on repolarization, NO QT INCREASE
Term
Class 2 antiarrhythmic
Definition
Beta blocker
Non-selective=PROPANOLOL (1st gen)
Beta 1=ATENOLOL (2nd gen)
Beta 1 w/ vasodilation=CARVEDILOL (also block alpha receptor)
Term
Class 3 antiarrhythmic
Definition
K channel blockers
Determine duration of plateau phase; larger hyperpol, shorter plateau
Increases refractory period=>decreased re-entry (increases time for Na to recover, facilitating EAD)
PROLONG QT INTERVAL, increased chance of EAD, Torsade
Term
Amiodarone
Definition
Class 1/2/4, alters lipid membrane where channels live for A-fib
Term
Sotalol
Definition
Class 2, nonselective Beta antag, treats SEVERE VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIAS, prevent recurrent atrial flutter/fib
Term
Ibutilide
Definition
Class 3, enhance slow inward Na current=>prolongs repol; TERMINATE A-FIB/FLUTTER, INCREASE QT INTERVAL, SERIOUS TORSADE RISK
Term
Bretylium
Definition
Class 3 and anti-HTN, concentrated in terminals of sympathetics causing NE release and then inhibiting further release ("chemical sympathectomy")
Increases action potential duration in normal/diseased cardiac cells
Major action in Purkinje, second in vent myocytes; no effect on atrial tissue
USE ONLY IN PTS W/ RECURRENT V-TACH/FIB AFTER LIDOCAINE/DEFIB HAS FAILED
Term
Class 4 antiarrhythmic
Definition
Ca channel blockers; VERAPAMIL, DILTIAZEM; preferential to SA/AV nodal tissue
Term
Adenosine
Definition
Bind specific P1 purinergic GPCRs, activates ACh sensitive K current in atrium/sinus/AV nodes=> shortening of action potential duration,hyperpol,slow normal automaticity
Reduces Ca currents, increases AV refractoriness and inhibiting DADs elicited by symp stimulation
TERMINATE PSVT
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Directly inhibit Na-K ATPase activity used in heart failure pts w/ re-entrant tachycardia
Term
A-fib w/ atrioventricular conduction via accessory pathway
Definition
PROCAINAMIDE, DC cardioversion
Term
V-tach w/ remote MI
Definition
AMIODARONE, LIDOCAINE, PROCAINAMIDE
Term
Ventricular premature beats
Definition
AMIODARONE
Term
PSVT
Definition
ADENOSINE, VERAPAMIL
Term
A-fib w/ heart failure
Definition
DIGOXIN
Term
Antiarrhythmics overview
Definition

Class                        Mech                              Drugs

I                           Na Block            

  Ia            ++repol duration      Procainamide, Quinidine, disopyramide

  Ib            -phase 0 in abnormal tissue               Lidocaine

  Ic            ----conduction velocity                    Flecainide

II              Beta blocker                              Propanolol, Atenolol

III             ++ repol duration                       Amiodarone, Bretylium,

                                                                   Sotalol, Ibutilide

IV            Ca channel blocker                      Verapamil, Diltiazem

Term
Specific arrhythmia therapies
Definition

Arrhythmia                                               Therapy

Atrial fibrillation                   Control vent response/restore sinus rhythm

Atrial flutter                                         Same as a-fib

PSVT                            IV adenosine, verapamil, digitalis, procainamide

V-tach                         IV amiodarone, lidocaine, procainamide,sotalol

V-fib                           Lidocaine, amiodarone, procainamide, bretylium

Torsade                                              Isoproterenol

Digitalis tox                                Stop drug, add digibind/Mg

Term
Arrhythmia contraindications
Definition

Condition                                            Exclude/caution

Heart failure                                          Flecainide

SA/AV dysf'n                   Digitalis, verapamil, Beta block, amiodarone

Wolff-Park-White                              Digitalis, verapamil

SA/AV conduction disease               Lidocaine, amiodarone

Aortic/subaortic stenosis                         Bretylium

Hx of MI                                              Flecainide

Long QT          Amiodarone, quinidine, procainamide, sotalol, dofetilide

Heart Transplant                                   Adenosine

Diarrhea                                               Quinidine

Prostatism, glaucoma                           Disopyramide

Arthritis                                     Chronic procainamide

Lung disease                                        Amiodarone

Tremor                                         Mexiletine, tocainide

Constipation                                        Verapamil

Asthma, PVD, hypoglycemia          Beta block, propafenone

Term
Anti-arrhythmic Side effects
Definition
Procainamide=Long QT, hypoTN, torsade, lupus-like syndrome
Lidocaine=confusion, dizziness, seizures; half life ~20min
B-block=B2-block effects, exaggerated B1 effects, insomnia, depression
Amiodarone=Long QT, hypoTN, reduced contractility, hyper/hypothyroid, elevated liver enzyme activity, periph neuropathy, headache, corneal microdeposits, testicular dysf'n, skin discoloration (mimic thyroid hormone, concentrate in many tissues, slow elim)
Adenosine=headache, flushing, chest pain, bronchoconstriction in asthma, half life <10 sec IV
Verapamil=neg. inotropic effect, chest fullness, dyspnea, hypoTN
Digoxin=arrhythmias, nausea, vomit, cognitive disturbance, blurred/yellow vision
Term
Anti-arrhythmic interactions
Definition
Lidocaine=de-ethylated in liver; B-block/cimetidine reduce clearance (liver inhib); Barbiturate/phenytoin/rifampin induce enzymes
Amiodarone=Inhibit CYP3A4/2C9, slow warfarin, digoxin, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine metab
Verapamil=increase digoxin levels by competing for renal elim
Digoxin=Verapamil, amiodarone, cyclosporine, flecainide, spironolactone increases digoxin concent; hypoK potentiate arrhythmias (caused by diuretics, amphotericin B, corticosteroids)
Term
Primary hemostasis
Definition
Activation, adhesion and aggregation of platelets making a WHITE THROMBUS; mainly in arteries, increased risk of ischemic injury
Term
Secondary hemostasis
Definition
Coagulation cascade, creating stable clot (RED THROMBUS); mainly in veins/deep tissues, increased risk of embolism
Term
Fibrinolysis
Definition
PLASMIN breakdown of clot (insoluble fibrin)
Term
Cyclooxygenase I
Definition
Main target for antiplatelet drugs; synthesizes thromboxane A2, a platelet derived vasoconstrictor/platelet activator-aggregator
Term
Major antiplatelet targets
Definition
COX1, TXA2, ADP receptor, GPIIb/IIIA surface antigens (bind fibrinogen, promote aggregation)
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Acetylates COX, PERMANENT INACTIVATION; makes platelet incapable of TXA2 synthesis, can prevent recurrence of ischemic stroke; treat unstable angina, increases GI bleed/peptic ulcer, occasionally triggers allergy;
prevents benefits of fish oils (COX prevents TXA3 synth)
Term
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticlopidine
Definition
Thienopyridines; IRREVERSIBLE antag of ADP receptors P2Y1/P2Y12, prevents increase in IP3/cAMP respectively (stops surface expression of GP2b/2a fibrinogen receptor)
Treatment of choice for aspirin allergies
Prodrugs activated by P450, slow onset 3-5 days, peak 8-11 days
Term
Clopidogrel resistance
Definition
P450 polymorphisms cause less drug metab; stomach disturb, PPIs help reduce the acid
Term
Prasugrel
Definition
faster onset, more potent anti-platelet, less susceptible to patient P450 variations; side-effects greater; reduces thrombo CV events in pts w/ ACS w/ angioplasty
Term
Thienopyridine indications
Definition
Take w/ aspirin following ACS, stent, or MI
Seldom prescribed for secondary prevent of cerebral vascular stroke (increased hemorrhage), primary prevent cardio disease
Adv=neutropenia, thrombocytopenia
Term
Dipyridamole
Definition
Increases cAMP levels in platelets, acts similar to thienopyridines; INHIBIT cAMP PHOSPHODIESTERASE
ALSO A VASODILATOR
alone=post-op prophylaxis of thrombo w/ heart valves
Time release w/ aspirin=prevent stroke recur
Term
Abciximab
Definition
Fab fragment of monoclonal Ab against GP2b/3a on platelets; blocks platelet interaction w/ vasculature/each other for up to a week;
IV during angioplasty for coronary thrombo/reduce restenosis
Risks=excessive bleeding
Term
Eptifibatide
Definition
Inhibits GP2b/3a; similar to abciximab, shorter duration of action, less immunogenic
Term
Tirofiban
Definition
Reversible, non-peptide inhibitor GP2b/3a, similar to eptifibatide
Term
Major coagulation drug targets
Definition
antithrombin, thrombin, vitamin K epoxide reductase
Term
Hemophilia A
Definition
Most common hemophilia, Factor 8 deficiency; admin only after bleeding begins
Term
PTT
Definition
Intrinsic coagulation
Tests 8, 9, 11, 12
Term
PT/INR
Definition
Intrinsic pathway
Tests factor 7
Term
Heparin/heparin sulfate
Definition
UFH=secreted by mast cells, mix of negatively charged sulfated mucopolysaccharides
LMWH=enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin; cleared by kidney
Term
Fondaparinux
Definition
Synthetic selective INHIBITOR of Factor 10a, smaller than LMWH;
prophylax DVT
Cleared via kidney; DOES NOT TRIGGER THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Term
Heparin mechanism
Definition
BIND ANTITHROMBIN PROTEINS IN NORMAL BLOOD AND ENHANCE ACTIVITY
Acts as a catalytic surface to increase association b/w antithrombin and ACTIVE coag factors
Term
Antithrombin III
Definition
Binds thrombin with low affinity, heightened w/ heparin; inhibits activated factors 10,9,11,12,kallikrein, NOT FACTOR 7!!
AT3=suicide substrate (once complexes w/factor, both removed forever)
Term
UFH vs LMWH
Definition
UFH=can inhibit thrombin (requires all 3 components bind simultaneously, needs to be large to do so)
LMWH=INHIBIT FACTO 10a (doesn't need to be as big to hit factor)
Term
Heparin kinetics
Definition
UFH=immediate by IV, half life increases w/ increasing dose, NOT cleared by kidneys (good w/ renal fail)
LMWH=greater bioavailability, longer plasma half-life, simpler kinetics, cleared by kidneys
Term
Heparin indications
Definition
Treat venous thrombo
LMWH=FIRST LINE PREVENTION/TREAT, prevent recurrent angina/MI
Term
Heparin dosage
Definition
UFH=load 5-10k units IV, maintain 900-1600/hr; keep PTT 1.5-2.5x control
LMWH=subcutaneous 5k units 8-12 hrs, NEVER INTRAMUSCULAR (hematoma), don't monitor PTT
Term
Heparin toxicity
Definition
Bleeding, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (<25% 7-14 days after start, may cause MI, stroke, artery occlusion; immune rxn, IgG-mediated platelet activation, less frequent w/ LMWH/synthetics)
DOES NOT CROSS PLACENTA, but still use caution in pregnant;
Less frequent adv=osteoporosis, spontaneous fracture, alopecia
CONTRA=hypersensitivity, active bleeders, thrombocytopenia, purpura, GI ulcers
NEVER GIVE IN BRAIN/CORD/EYE SURGERY (minor bleed=BIG complications)
Term
Heparin antidote
Definition
PROTAMINE SULFATE, tightly binds/neutralize heparin; also interacts w/ platelets/fibrinogen=>weak anticoag effect
NO EFFECT ON LMWH OVERDOSE
Term
Lepirudin, bivalirudin
Definition
Reversible, direct thrombin inhib
Inhibit clot bound/circulating thrombin, heparin alternative if get thrombocytopenia
Cleared by kidney, affects both PT/PTT
Term
Argatroban
Definition
Small, reversible direct thrombin inhib, CLEARED BY P450 IN LIVER, monitor PTT, aim for 1.5-3x
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Oral anticoag
Inhibits reduction of vitamin K-epoxide back to active form, depleting co-factor needed for activating factor 2, 7, 9, 10
100% orally bioavailable, 99% plasma bound, long half life, inactivated in liver/kidney to urine, S-form 4x more potent than R-form
Term
Warfarin dosage
Definition
Small daily doses, lowered to constant dose as indicated by PT, no loading dose;
NO EFFECT ON ALREADY SYNTHESIZED/CARBOXYLATED COAG FACTORS
Aim for PT 25% normal/INR 2.5-3.5
Term
Warfarin indications
Definition
Prevent stroke/PE after MI, prevent stroke in high risk, A-fib (reduced stroke rate), prosthetic heart valves (reduced thrombo), treat/prophylax venous thrombo
Term
Warfarin interactions
Definition
Any agent that alters uptake/metab or drug/vitamin K, synth/f'n/clearance of factors, epithelial integrity
Term
Warfarin increasing drugs
Definition
Phenylbutazone, sulfinpyrazone=inhibit metab transformation of S-form and displaces from albumin
Metronidazole, fluconazole, trimethoprim-sulfametoxazole=inhibit S-form transformation
Amiodarone, disulfiram, cimetidine=inhib metab of both S/R forms
Aspirin=direct effect on platelet f'n
3rd gen cephalosporins=elim GI bacteria that make vitamin K
Term
Warfarin decreasing drugs
Definition
Barbiturates, rifampin=induce hepatic enzymes in metabolic clearance
Cholestyramine=reduces absorption of drug
Vitamin K rich food
Diuretics=concentrate clotting factors
Hereditary resistance to oral anticoag
Term
Warfarin toxicity/reversal of overdose
Definition
Withhold at any sign of bleeding, increased fracture risk in elderly women
Vitamin K=antidote, may take 24 hrs; fresh frozen plasma/factor 11 concentrate in immediate emergency
Term
Warfarin contras
Definition
PREGNANCY!!! can cause birth defects/abortion
Unreliable patients (ineffective dosing)
EXTREME CAUTION w/ hepatic/renal disease, GI lesions
Stop days before major surgery
Term
Thrombolytics
Definition
Promote conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
Term
Urokinase
Definition
Thrombolytic, produced by kidney, direct plasminogen-plasmin conversion, RARELY USED
Term
Streptokinase
Definition
Thrombolytic, forms stable complex w/ plasminogen facilitating conversion
Allergic response in 5%
Term
Anistreplase
Definition
Thrombolytic, complex of streptokinase and human plasminogen, made sensitive for spontaneous activation by cleavage, single IV injection
Term
Tissue plasminogen activator
Definition
Thrombolytic, activates plasminogen in PRESENCE OF FIBRIN, DOES NOT INDUCE SYSTEMIC PLASMIN ACTIVATION, only acts on the thrombus
Term
Thrombolytic indications/contras
Definition
Multiple PE, central DVT, acute MI ONLY IN 1st timers (higher allergy in 2nd time)
CONTRA=Surgery, GI bleed, aneurysm, HTN, active bleed
Term
Cholesterol cycle
Definition
Fat->chylomicrons->fatty acids + remnants->liver->VLDL->FFA + IDL->LDL via HDL->back to liver
Term
Foam cell actions
Definition
LDL engulfed by macrophages w/in arterial walls to form foam cells; HDL removes cholesterol from foam cells
Term
Omega-3 FA
Omega-6 FA
Definition
Fish oil=> decr LDL, incr HDL, decr TG
Veggie oil=> decr LDL, decr HDL, incr TG
Term
Major risk factors for coronary HD
Definition
DIABETES, FAMILY HISTORY OF CHD DEATH
Age, low HDL, high cholesterol, BP, smoking, obesity
Term
Bile-acid-binding resins
Definition
Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Colesevelam
Lower LDL chol by INCREASING ApoB100 ON HEPATOCYTES=>LDL REMOVAL
Term
Resin use indications
Definition
HETEROZYGOUS familial hypercholesterolemia, combined hyperlipid
Term
Resin mechanism of action
Definition
Nonspecific bile acid binding w/in intestine, inhibit acid reabsorption; cholesterol is acid precursor, inhibit reabs->incr channel of cholesterol to bile acids->decr intra-hepatic cholesterol->upreg of apoB/apoE->incr clearance
Term
Resin adverse effects
Definition
stimulates secondary cholesterol production
Constipation, bloating, gallstones, steatorrhea
COLESEVELAM BETTER TOLERATED
Term
Resin interactions
Definition
Interferes w/ drug absorption (digitalis, thiazides, beta blockers, warfarin, fat soluble vitamins)
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitors
Definition
Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin
Use in all forms FAMILIAL hypercholesterolemia/combined hyperlipidemia
Term
Statin (HMG-CoA reductase) mechanism
Definition
Competitively inhibit cholesterol synthesis enzyme
Reduced liver chol->upreg apoB/E->increased clearance
Increase HDL (especially simva/atorva), lower TG
Term
Statin adverse
Definition
Mild hepatotox (high enzymes), myopathy (w/ cyclosporin/fibric acid coadmin, reverse by stopping drug), high doses=RHABDOMYOLYSIS w/ fibric acid derivatives
NEVER GIVE TO PREGNANT
Term
Statin kinetics/interactions
Definition
Excreted by liver
Intx=Grapefruit juice, verapamil =incr concentrations lova/simva by inhibit CYP3A4
Pravastatin not affected
Term
Lovastatin
Definition
First one made, prodrug activated in GI tract, high first pass metab; 5% reaches active state in blood
Term
Simvastatin
Definition
prodrug into active in GI; better absorbed than lova, 2x potency
Term
Atorvastatin
Definition
Active as given, readily absorbed, 2x potency, more effective in reducing LDL (50-60%) and TG (20-30%)
Term
Rosuvastatin
Definition
Similar to atorva, higher incidence of adverse (rhabdo, renal fail); watch levels, asians easy overdose
Term
Statins and rhabdo
Definition
ALL STATINS CAN CAUSE RHABDO IN HIGH DOSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Term
Pravastatin
Definition
Active drug, equal to lova, similar absorption
Term
Estrogen replacement therapy
Definition
Incr HDL 15%, decr LDL 15%, don't know why; higher HD/breast cancer
Term
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Definition
Ezetimibe
Acts on brush border, prevent chol absorption; combined with statin=LDL lowered additional 25%
NO PREVENTION OF PLAQUE, CORONARY EVENTS, ISCHEMIC STROKES
Term
Niacin uses
Definition
Lowers TG
Use in heterozygous familial hyperchol, mixed lipidemia, combined hyperlipo, familial dysbetalipo, Lp(a)hyperlipo
Term
Niacin mechanism
Definition
Direct decr VLDL synthesis, lowering IDL/LDL levels
Increases HDL lots by decreasing Lp(a) levels
Term
Niacin adverse
Definition
Flushing, pruritis, rashes, reversible carb tolerance impairment, hyperuricemia, hepatotox
LAROPIPRANT-prostaglandin D2 antag, prevents flushing
Term
Fibric Acid derivative uses
Definition
Fenofibrate
Moderate/severe familial hyperTG, familial disbetalipo
Term
Fibric acid deriv mechanism
Definition
bind PPAR-alpha in liver/brown fat regulating genes=>increased lipase activity (VLDL breakdown), decreased VLDL synth/excretion, incr HDL
Term
Fibric acid deriv adverse/intx
Definition
Well tolerated, rarely get skin rash, GI symptoms; myopathy, rhabdo w/ statin coadmin; anemia, gallstones in obese/native amer.
Intx=potentiates warfarin/indanedione anticoag by displacing from albumin
Term
Fish oil
Definition
Decr TG by VLDL synth suppression
Incr HDL
May have anti-platelet activity
Term
Lipid drugs in combination
Definition
Neomycin + niacin=highly synergistic in lowering chol
Statin + resin=lower LDL-C
Niacin + resin=lower LDL-C
Term
Lipid drug overview
Definition

Disorder                   Manifest                       Rx

Chylomicronemia         Incr chylo, incr VLDL            Niacin + Fibrate

Familial hyperTG         Incr VLDL, incr chylo            Niacin + Fibrate

Familial combined        Incr VLDL, incr LDL              Niacin + resin/statin

hyperlipo

Familial hyperchol       Incr LDL             heterozy Niacin, statin +/- resin

                                                      homozy  Niacin + atorvastatin

Lp(a) hyperlipo          Incr Lp(a)                            Niacin + neomycin

Term
Steroids vs second messengers
Definition
Steroids=NO IMMEDIATE secretion of hormones
Messengers=rapid hormone secretion, gradual change in protein synth rate/gene transcription
Term
Steroids
Definition
adrenal, sex, calciferols, other vitamins
Term
peptides and protein hormones
Definition
hypothalamic releasing factors, pituitary hormones, insulin, glucagon, calcitonin, oxytocin, vasopressin, relaxin, GI hormones, angiotensin
Term
Amine hormones
Definition
dopamine, epinephrine, thyroid hormones
Term
Simple negative feedback control
Definition
As substrate increases, inhibits release of hormone (ex. glucose/glucagon regulatino, PTH/plasma calcium, insulin/glucose)
Term
Complex endocrine control
Definition
Regulated by hypothalamic releasing factors and anterior pituitary hormones (ex. TRH/TSH/thyroxine, CRH/ACTH/glucocorticoids)
Term
Growth hormone (somatotrophin) actions
Definition
Results in positive nitrogen balance and enhanced protein synthesis; makes Na, K, P, Ca, Cl retained by body;
Anabolic hormone (w/ insulin)
Favors fat for energy
Stimulates synth/release somatomedin C (aka IGF-1) in growth plate cartilage/kiver, stimulate matrix formation
GH=sirectly stim fat metab/incr gluneo in liver
Term
GH/somatomedin C level regulation
Definition
GH=GH releasing hormone/somatostatin from hypothalamus into pituitary portal system
Alter release of GH by altering adenylyl cyclase/Ca influx
Incr GH=>Incr IGF-1=>stim chondrocytes in bone
Term
GH/SST and the pituitary
Definition
GHRH activates stimulatory membrane transducer (Gs)=>stims adenylyl cyclase (requires GTP)=>cAMP activates protein kinase
SST=works thru inhibitory transducer(Gi, requires GTP)
Go=activated by SST, inhibits Ca channels
GHRH=DOMINANT REGULATOR
Term
GH stimulating factors
Definition
Hypoglycemia, amino acid administration (arginine most potent), deep sleep, exercise, dopamine agonists
Term
Sermorelin
Definition
Fully active agonist of GHRH, treats hypopituitary dwarfism
Term
Laron syndrome
Definition
Hyperpituitary dwarfism
GH receptors defective, unable to stim IGF-1 production
Treat w/ MECASERMIN (recombinant IGF-1)
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
Hypersecretion of GH in adult, usually from pituitary adenoma
Term
Bromocriptine
Definition
DOPAMINE AGONIST, treat acromegaly
inhibit GH release 50%
Best response in tumors w/ both GH/prolactin secretion=>dopamine receptors
Term
Octreotide
Definition
synthetic SST analog, much longer half-life
Inhibit GH release in acromegaly
SST/Octreo=inhibit ACTH/TSH/insulin/glucagon/vasoactive intestinal peptide/GI hormone release
Treat pancreatic cholera (excess VIP secretion block), become resistant
adv=diarrhea, nausea, ab pain 50%, subside over time
Term
Pegvisomant
Definition
GH ANTAGONIST
Modified agonist to bind receptors and block GH binding=> decr IGF-1 prod; conjugated to reduce renal clearance/immunogenicity
Treat acromegaly
adv=injection site rxns, nausea, diarrhea, chest pain, flu syndrome
Term
Prolactin physiologic action
Definition
Works w/ thyroxine/sex steroids/adrenal steroids=> initiate/maintain lactation
Term
Prolactin release control via DOPAMINE
Definition
Dopamine=main regulator of anterior pituitary lactotrophs, released in median eminence of hypothalamus
D2 receptor=activates Gi transducer=>inhib cAMP prod/open K channel/close Ca channel
Term
Prolactin release and TRH
Definition
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone, enhances prolactin release
Mobilizes intracellular Ca via IP3 formation
Minor role only, dopa=major player
Term
Prolactin secretion factor: INCREASE
Definition
Pregnancy
Suckling
Stress
Hypoglycemia
Estrogen
Blocked dopamine receptors (chlorpromazine, haloperidol
Dopamine depleting drugs (reserpine, alpha-methyldopa)
Term
Prolactin secretion inhibition
Definition
Dopamine agonists (l-dopa, BROMOCRIPTINE)
Term
Hyperprolactinemia treatment
Definition
BROMOCRIPTINE (dopa agonist); cause prolactin-secreting tumors to shrink, must be kept on it or tumor reappears
Term
Thyroid hormone f'ns
Definition
Needed for child mental dev, proper thermoreg/metab in adults
Term
Thyroid hormone synth
Definition
Involves iodination/condensation of tyrosine
Tyrosine + iodine->Monoiodotyrosine + Iodine->Diiodotyrosine
MIT + DIT=T3; DIT + DIT=T4
Term
Thyroid hormone targets
Definition
T3 more active, binds receptors at nuclear level; stimulates transcription/translation
Term
Thyroid hormone actions
Definition
Stimulate O2 consumption in most cells
Regulate lipid/carb metab
Enhance cell growth/develop, promote nervous system development
Increase heat prod/HR/contractility
Increase carb/protein/lipid/cholest metab
Term
Thyroid in development
Definition
Absolute required for skel maturation, brain dev, myelinogenesis, dendritic/axonal prolif, synaptogenesis, glial prolif
Term
Myxedema
Definition
From HYPOthyroidism
Cold sensation, dry skin, eyelid edema, puffiness (hand/feet/face), pallor, hair thinning/dryness/loss, lethargy, fatigue, slowed speech, poor memory, anxiety/nervous, decr reflexes, bradycardia, hoarseness, weight gain, constipation, menstrual abnorm
SLOW DOWN AND SWELL UP
Term
Primary hypothyroid
Definition
Spontaneous thyroid degeration
Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto)
Radiation damage
Dietary iodide deficient
anti-thyroid agents
Term
Secondary hypothyroid
Definition
TSH deficiency; less common, maybe from postpartum infarction
Term
Tertiary hypothyroid
Definition
TRH deficiency, problem in the brain
Term
Thyroid hormone preparations
Definition
Thyroid USP (dessicated thyroid, potency varies)
Thyroglobulin (potency varies)
sodium LEVOTHYROXINE (DRUG OF CHOICE for myxedema)
sodium LIOTHYRONINE (short acting, rapid onset)
Term
Hyperthyroid symptoms
Definition
Heat intolerance, weight loss, sweating, palpitations, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, stare, tachycardia (beta receptor sensitivity), finger/tongue tremor, hot/moist skin, diffuse goiter
Term
Hyperthyroid causes
Definition
Toxic nodular adenoma (benign, excess T4/T3 secretion, usually in older)
Graves (autoimmune, activates TSH receptors, symmetric goiter)
Term
Inhibition of thyroid peroxidase=>inhibit T4 prod
Definition
METHIMAZOLE
PROPYLTHIOURACIL (CAUTION IN PREGNANT [placenta, milk cross])
LUGOL'S SOLUTION (KI/I2, high iodine interferes w/ f'n)
RADIOACTIVE IODINE (destroy adenoma, NEVER IN PREGNANT!)
Term
Ca regulation hormones
Definition
Parathyroid hormone
Calcitonin
1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol
Term
PTH on plasma Ca
Definition
Increases Ca levels by: increasing osteoclast action, increasing 1,25(OH)2D3 synthesis in kidney, increase renal tubular reabs
Term
1,25-OH2D3 on Ca
Definition
Increases levels by: increasing Ca binding transport protein synth=> increased gut absorption, Increasing Ca from bone in high doses
Term
Calcitonin on Ca
Definition
DECREASES levels by: decreased osteoclast action, decreased tubular reabs
May play a role in maintaining bone mass
Term
PTH mechanism
Definition
Activated by low plasma Ca; Stimulates cAMP increase in tissues=>incr synth of 1,25DHOCC in kidney, osteoclast activation, incr Ca reabs in tubules
Term
1,25-DHOCC mechanism (CALCITRIOL)
Definition
7 dehydrocholesterol=>Vitamin D3 in skin via UV rays=>25(OH)D3 in liver=>1,25-DHOCC in kidney;
PTH stims 1-alpha-hydroxylase=last step to DHOCC synth
Term
Ergocalciferol
Definition
Vitamin D2, derived from yeast/fungus, can be hydroxylated at 1,25 ot make 1,25-(OH)2D2=>supplement/replace DHOCC
Term
Calcitriol action
Definition
Diffuses into target cells in intestine/bone/kidney, induces mRNA transcription=make proteins required for Ca transport (Ca binding transport protein CaBP)
Term
Hypoparathyroidism
Definition
HypoCa/hyperP (PTH=P excretion)
Tx=Dietary Ca/calcitriol, IV PTH/Ca gluconate after parathyroidectomy to prevent tetany
Term
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Definition
PTH levels normal/elevated w/ low Ca
End organs insensitive to PTH from Gs abnormality (transducer b/w PTH receptor-adenylyl cyclase)
Tx=Calcitriol to correct hypocalcemia, won't help bone disease always
Term
Rickets/osteomalacia
Definition
Inadequate mineralization of bone matrix from lack of sun exposure=>impaired vit D3 synth
Tx=vitamin D2/D3 supplement
Term
Vitamin D dependent rickets
Definition
Autosomal recessive, won't respond to exogenous vit D=> renal hydroxylase defect
Tx=Calcitriol (last step broken, need to give end product)
Term
Drug induced osteopenia
Definition
Anticonvulsants, phenytoin, phenobarbital, corticosteroids
Suppress Ca absorb in gut=>secondary hyperPTH; high dose steroids=inhib osteoblast differentiation/collagen synth=>decr bone mass
Tx= 25(OH)D3, D2, D3 improve sympt
Term
Paget's disease
Definition
Overactive osteoclasts=>demineralization of bone=>compression fractures
Tx=Calcitonin (not orally effective), Sodium etidronate (bisphoshphonate, SLOWS RATE OF DEMINERAL)
Term
Alendronate
Risedronate
Ibandronate
Zoledronic acid
Definition
Bisphosphonates, treat Paget's
Iban=1/month
Zol=IV 1/year
Term
Postmenopause osteoporosis
Definition
Abnormal/rapid bone loss
Tx=Estrogen replacement (Incr HD, breast/uterine cancer)
Bisphosphonates (adv=heartburn, esoph irritation orally; fever/flu/headache/myalgia/A-Fib/osteonecrosis of jaw IV)
Term
Teriparatide
Definition
Human PTH, stimulates osteoblasts, injects SC daily;
Treats menopause osteoporosis
Term
Vitamin D intox
Definition
HyperCa=>Ca deposition in soft tissues (kidney)
Tx=Stop vitamin D!
Give PREDNISONE (glucocorticoids) to block intestinal absorption
Term
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
Adenoma of a parathyroid=>severe hyperCa, hypoP, prominent bone resorp, soft tissue calcification, elevated calcitriol, nephrolithiasis
Tx=surgical removal of adenoma
Term
Adrenal f'n
Definition
Synthesis of catecholamines, adrenocortical steroids
Term
Glucocorticoids
Definition
Homeostatic process control: Carb/lipid/protein metab, capillary perm/vasomotor response, most anything else in the body for homeostasis
Term
Mineralocorticoids
Definition
Maintain electrolyte balance: Na retention, direct effect on vascular tone
Term
Weak androgens
DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE
ANDROSTENEDIONE
Definition
Main source of female androgens, metab to estrogens in male; no help in building muscle mass, increases estrogen, lowers HDL
Term
Adrenal steroid synthesis
Definition
All derived from cholesterol
Cortisol (gluco, from zona fasciculata/reticularis)/aldosterone (mineral, from glomerulosa)=from pregnenolone
Term
Adrenal regulation/release
Definition
Gluco=positive control of ACTH thru melanocortin MC2R receptor
ACTH=controlled by negative feedback/corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)
Aldost=Primary angiotensin 2 control
Term
Adrenals mechanism
Definition
Steroid binds GR-alpha receptor=>bind promoter/interacts w/ other transcription factors=>altered rate of transcription
GR-beta=dominant negative inhibitor of GR-alpha action
Term
Adrenal therapeutic uses
Definition
Anti-inflam, allergy, asthma, antiemesis, immunosuppress, acute mountain sickness, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Term
11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Definition
Inactivates cortisol, , minimizees glucocorticoid action in tissues; unable to prevent unwanted side effects
Term
Synthetic cortisol analogues vs. cortisol
Definition
Many don't bind corticosteroid binding globulin, have different half-lives/availability; excluded from CNS by P-glycoprotein
Term
Beclomethasone
Definition
Rapidly metab in the lung more than other gluco's, fewer side effects when inhaled
Term
Fluticasone/mometasone
Definition
extensive first-pass metab, fewer side effects systemically after inhalation
Term
Adrenal steroid toxicities
Definition
Pituitary-adrenal suppression, HypoK alkalosis, edema, Hyperglycemia, Infxn suscept, inhib wound healing, myopathy, Cushingoid, peptic ulcer, cataracts, growth arrest, osteoporosis
Term
Addison's disease
Definition
Adrenal insufficiency
Term
Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess
Definition
Inherited form of HTN, mutation in HSD11B2 gene, decreased conversion of cortisol to cortisone
Term
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
enzymatic defect, decreased levels of cortisol/aldost, increased androgens
Term
Cushing's
Definition
Hypercortisolism
Term
Conn's syndrome
Definition
Hyperaldosteronism
Term
Hereditary primary cortisol resistance
Definition
mutation in glucocorticoid receptor, no response
Term
Adrenal dosing regimens for replacement therapy
Definition
Morning=Addison's, adrenalectomy, inhibited synth
Small AM/PM=keep ACTH low, repress adrenals for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High daily=suppress
Term
Mifepristone
Definition
POTENT anti-glucocorticoid, induce abortions (antiprogestational activity), treat Cushing's
Term
Spironolactone
Definition
Competitive inhib of aldosterone binding to mineralo receptor; treat HTN/severe CHF
Term
Eplerenone
Definition
Selective mineralo receptor antag (fewer side effects); treat HTN, HF, MI
Term
Dexamethasone
Definition
Glucocort, feedback inhibit ACTH/endogenous cortico prod
Term
Metyrapone
Definition
Inhib 11-beta-hydroxylation rxn; Suppress glucocorticois, inhib aldosterone synth; compensated somewhat by deoxycorticosterone
Term
Aminoglutethimide
Definition
Inhib first committed step in adrenal synth (chol->pregnenolone), also inhib aromatase
Term
Adrenal Androgen synthesis
Definition
Made in cortex (zona reticularis), major androgen source in women, controlled by pituitary ACTH from cholesterol; makes mainly DHEA, minor prod androstenedione, androstenediol, testosterone
Term
Testes androgen synth
Definition
Hypothalamic GnRH=>pituitary LH controls Leydig cell prod of testosterone, DHT, DHEA (minor), androstenedione
Term
Androgen transport
Definition
Albumin (60%), Test-Estro binding protein (30%)
Term
Androgen mechanism
Definition
Pass thru membrane, move to nucleus; converted to DHT by 5-alpha-reductase (type 1-2); convert to estrogen by aromatase
Term
DHT in development
Definition
External genitals during gestation/maturation, prostatic disease as adult; increased hair growth in puberty, baldness/facial hair in adult
Term
Testosterone in development
Definition
Wolffian duct develop in gestation, increase muscle mass/strength in puberty, deepens voice, erythropoeisis
Term
Estradiol in development
Definition
From testosterone via Aromatase; EPIPHYSEAL CLOSURE
Term
Testosterone enanthate
Definition
Transdermal androgen, used in hypogonad (oral too weak, liver damage for long term)
Term
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
21 hydroxylase most common deficiency, increased ACTH/progesterone metabolites in urine/DHEA in blood, precocious puberty, post-puberty virilization in femalse
Term
Testoderm
Androderm
Androgel
Definition
Testosterone replacements trans-dermally for andropause (1-2% decrease/year after 30), can increase strength, libido, well-being
Term
Danazol
Stanozolol
Definition
Treat Hereditary Angioedema, orally active, stimulate hepatic synth of C1-esterase inhibitor=>slow down overactive complement cascade (lowers vessel permeability)
Term
Testosterone and anemia
Definition
Stimulates erythropoeisis for hemolytic/thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
Testosterone propionate
Testosterone enanthate
Definition
17-beta modification=>prolong absorption, used as anabolic steroids
adv=decr libido, impotence, teste atrophy, gynecomastia, toxicity (can't be removed by liver)
Term
Abarelix
Definition
Extended release GnRH antag, reduces test secretion from decr LH secretion; Tx prostate cancer
Term
Flutamide
Bicalutamide
Definition
Androgen receptor antag, limited effect (increase in LH secretion=>rise in test secretion); combine w/ GnRH analogue to treat metastatic prostate cancer
Term
Cyproterone Acetate
Definition
Weak antag at androgen receptor; Tx hirsuitism
Term
Finasteride
Dutasteride
Definition
Block type 2 (prostate-specific) 5-alpha-reductase, prevents conversion of T=>DHT; treat BPH, treat baldness (propecia);
Duta=blocks both type 1-2, works in all tissues
Term
5-alpha-reductase deficiency
Definition
male pseudohermaphrodism; auto recessive, sex linked inability to convert T->DHT
Term
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Definition
Testicular feminization; aromatase in mammary tissue produces estrogens, leads to breast dev in males
Term
Kennedy's disease
Definition
Androgen receptor mutation=> androgen resistance (gynecomastia, progressive motor neuron atrophy)
Term
Estradiol-17-beta
Definition
main estrogen produced by the ovary
Term
Estrogen synth
Definition
Aromatization of testosterone/androstenedione by CYP19 found mainly in ovarian granulose cells/testicular Sertoli/Leydig/adipose stroma/bone/brain
Estriol/estrone=made in liver by type 2 hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Term
Estrogen in development
Definition
Stimulates vagina/uterus/fallopian development, breast/endometrial dev, long bone dev/closure, influence mineral deposition, lipid metab, carb/protein metab
Term
17-alpha ethinyl estradiol
Definition
Orally active estrogen
Term
Equilin
Definition
Equine estrogen, conjugated to SO4, removed in lower intestine to avoid 1st pass metab
Term
Norethindrone acetate
Definition
combined hormone replacement therapy w/ ethinyl stradiol; halted in 2002 ( high MI/stroke/clot/breast cancer risk, lowered colon cancer/fracture)
Term
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Definition
Beneficial in bone/brain/liver, antag in breast/endometrium by recruitment of co-repressor/co-activators of estrogen receptors
Term
Tamoxifen
Definition
SERM; Antag in breast, agonist in endometrium/bone; protects osteoporosis, incr thrombosis riskreduces recurrence of breast cancer
Trans=anti-estrogen (marketed type), cis=estrogenic
Term
Raloxifene
Definition
Partial agonist at bone, antag at breast/endometrium; protects osteoporosis, no endometrial stimulation; reduces postmenopause bone resorption, reduces breast cancer recurrence
Term
Clomiphene citrate
Definition
Induces ovulation
Term
Letrozole
Definition
Aromatase inhib, treat breast cancer (block total estrogen prod); no incr risk of uterinecancer/thrombo, no hot flashes
Term
Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD
Definition
5 year protection, makes sterile inflammation and sperm destruction, inhib ovulation; progestin decreases mentstrual bleed; NO MILK INHIB
+=no systemic hormone exposure, lactation okay, lower blood loss, lower endometrial cancer
-=acne, changes in flow, risk of uterine perforation, risk of pelvic infxn
Term
Norplant
Definition
Six rods w/ levonorgestrel, 5 year protection, suppress ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, thins endometrium
+=lactation okay, decr anemia/PID/ectopic/endometrial cancer
-=irregular bleed, weight gain, headaache, acne, mood change, breast pain, minor surgery involved
Term
Depo-Provera
Definition
Injection of depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate x 3 months; inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, thins endometrium, less myalgia
+=milk okay, decr anemia/PID/ectopic/endometrial cancer
-=irregular bleed, amenorrhea (50% after 1 yr, 80% by 3), difficult to determine pregnancy after, weight gain, acne, mood change, headache, bone loss in adolescent
Term
Oral contraceptive
Norethindrome, norethynodrel, norgestrel, norgestimate, desogestrel, ethynodiol diacetate, gestodene
Definition
Inhibit LH surge (inhib ovulation), thicken mucus, altered uterine/tubal motility, decr glycogen prod by endometrium;
progestin-only not consistent inhib of ovulation
Increases fibrinogen/factor 5/7/10 production, increased thrombo risk
Increase angiotensinogen prod in liver, slight BP incr
Nausea, breast pain, fluid retention, depression, decrease sebum prod, decr risk endometrial/ovarian cancer
Progestin=increased glucose/insulin
Term
Estrogen and DVT
Definition
Higher estrogen in the pill=>higher DVT chance
Term
Oral contraceptive benefits
Definition
Reduced ectopic/benign breast disease/PID, controlled bleeding, decr dysmenorrhea/PMS/acne/blood loss/rheumatoid arthritis/osteoporosis/salpingitis, fewer ovarian cysts, reduced endometrial/ovarian/breast cancer
Term
Oral contraceptive problems
Definition
Increased risk of cervical dysplasia/cancer, increased thrombo, breast tenderness, nausea, fluid retention
Term
Vaginal ring benefits/problems
Definition
Similar to the pill, preferred to patch
Prob=vaginal discharge/vaginitis, occasional irregular spotting, nausea, breast tenderness, unknown risk of cervical dysplasia/thrombo
Term
Plan B contraception
Definition
1 pill x2, 12 hrs apart;
Levonorgestrel only
Term
Preven oral contraception
Definition
2 pills x2, 12 hrs apart
low Levonorgestrel + ethinyl estradiol
Term
LoOvral contraception
Definition
Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestrel
4 tabs split by 12 hrs
Term
Infertility causes
Definition
15% of couples
40% male prob
50% female ability/tubal/peritoneal
Term
Fertility workup
Definition
Hysterosalpingography (fallopian tubes
Serum progesterone test (ovulation)
Semen analysis
Term
Clomiphene Citrate
Definition
Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
Similar to estrogen replacement DES; racemic mix 38% zu isomer (active), 62% en isomer
Potentially teratogen
TREAT INFERTILITY
Term
Clomiphene citrate mech/adv
Definition
Uptake/binding of hypothalamic intra-nuclear estrogen receptors=>retard receptor replenishment=>decr negative estrogen feedback on GnRH release=>FAVORS FSH RELEASE OVER LH
Adv=flushing, blurred vision, scotomata, headache; Ensure no insulin resist/21 hydroxylase defic/hypothyroid/hyperprolactin
Term
Exogenous gonadotropin mech
Definition
LH receptors on theca cells (has P450 C17=androgens)
FSH receptors on granulosa cells (has aromatase=>estrogen)
Need them to mature/release oocyte
Term
Exogenous gonadotropin indications
Definition
Induce ovulation in clomiphene failure pts/hypothalamic anovulation pts
Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in cases of unexplained infertility, agents of choice in ART (assisted reprod tech) when large #s of eggs need to be made
RESCUES oocytes that would otherwise die off
Term
Ovulation induction in hypothalamic anovulatories
Definition
LH/FSH a must for them; give hCG largely to surrogate the LH surge to cause ovulation
Term
Ovulation induction in euestrogenic
Definition
LH may not be necessary; goal of 2-3 follicles sought w/ hCG stim
Term
GnRH agonists
Mech
Definition
Altered cleavage sites increase half-life greatly
Initial flare at inject/inhale, lasts 7-10 days, then down regulation of receptors=>desensitization=>REDUCED PITUITARY GONADOTROPIN SECRETION
Term
GnRH uses/adv
Definition
ART=harness flare early in stim cycle=>fewer gonadotropin replacements needed
Prevents premature ovulation, reduces sympt/growth of uterine myomas, decreased myoma size, stabilize hematocrit prior to surgery
Adv=hypogonadal state, potential probs w/hypoestrogenemia=>low bone density, adverse lipid profile
Term
Insulin
Definition
Made in beta cells of pancreas; proteolytic cleavage removes C-peptide from proinsulin; stored in granules w/ Zn2+
Term
Insulin regulation
Definition
Stim=glucose, amino acids, glucagon, acetylcholine, secretin, pancreozynin, GIP, GLP-1, beta-2 receptors
Inhib=alpha 2 receptors, somatostatin receptor
Term
Glucose regulation via insulin
Definition
Taken up by beta cells->phosphorylation/glycolysis->metabolism makes ATP->inhibs K channels->depol of beta cell->increased Ca influx->insulin release
Term
Glucagon
Definition
Secreted by alpha cells of pancreas
Amino acids stim release (insulin release, too)
Term
Insulin action
Definition
Enhances glucose uptake EXCEPT CNS, VESSELS, RENAL MEDULLA, HEPATOCYTES
stimulates anabolism in liver/muscle/adipose
Term
Insulin mech
Definition
2 insulin molecules bind receptor->activated tyrosine kinase->phospho insulin receptor substrate->active enzymes for glycogen/prot/lipo synth-> makes glucose transporters relocate to cell memb to enhance uptake of sugar
Term
Diabetes mellitus
Definition
Hyperglycemia w/ screwey insulin secretion, thickening basement memb of capillaries
Sx=polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss (type I), fasting hyperglycemia/glycosuria
Term
Type I diabetes
Definition
Before age 30, 10% of all cases
Lean, ketoacidosis prone, labile plasma glucise; HLA associated, INSULIN REQUIRED
Term
Type II diabetes
Definition
After 30 years, 90% of all cases
Obese, ketoacidosis resistant, stable glucose; non-HLA linked; Insulin usually not required, just adjust diet/exercise/oral glycemic drugs
Term
Protamine zinc insulin
Definition
Zinc reacted w/ basic protein of insulin; long acting, released slowly from injection site
Term
Insulin glargine
Definition
Ultra long lasting insulin, no peak concentration like other insulins
Term
Insulin determir
Definition
Newest peak-less long acting insulin 2x day for smooth insulin background
Term
Insulin lispro
Definition
synthetic insulin analog, absorbed rapidly->inject just prior to eating
Term
Isophane
Definition
20-28 hr duration of insulin
Term
Insulin zinc extended
Definition
36 hr insulin preparation, peak at 8-14 hrs
Term
Type 2 diabetes treat
Definition
Rimonabant=CB1 receptor antag to suppress appetite
Metformin=hyperglycemic drug
Glyburide=orally active hypoglycemic drug
Term
Sulfonylureas (tolbutamide
Definition
Oldest oral hypoglycemic drugs; direct stim insulin release from beta cells; bind K channels on beta cells=>inhib K efflux=>depol=>Ca entry=>insulin release
Term
Glyburide, glipizide
Definition
2nd gen sulfonylurea 200x more potent=>insulin release
Term
Repaglinide
Definition
Oral hypoglycemic same as sulfonyl; faster acting/shorter duration of action
Term
Metformin
Definition
Treat type II; INHIB GLUNEO IN LIVER!!
Reduces hypergly, almost never causes hypogly; can cause lactic acidosis
Term
Acarbose
Definition
Type II diabetes treat; alpha-glucosidase inhib, slows carb breakdown in intestine; INHIB SUCROSE BREAKDOWN TO GLUCOSE
Can cause gas/bloat/diarrhea
Term
Pioglitazone
Definition
Decreases insulin resistance, reduce MI/stroke, activate nuclear receptor PPAR-gamma (activates insulin responsive genes that regulate carb/lipid metab)
INCREASE GLUCOSE TRANSPORTER SYNTH/TRANSLOCATION, INHIB GLUNEO, INCREASE INSULIN SENSITIVITY
Term
Glucagon like peptide 1
Definition
Stimulates insulin release, inhib glucagon release
Term
Sitagliptin phosphate
Definition
Orally active inhib of enzyme DPP-4 (breaks down endogenous GLP-1);
ELEVATION OF GLP-1=>STIM INSULIN RELEASE/INHIB GLUCAGON RELEASE
Term
Diabetes complications
Definition
Retinopathy, glomerulonephritis, neuropathy
Prone to complicated pregnancy, mycotic infxn, CAD, periph vascular disease (gangrene, amputations)
Term
Diabetic complication mech
Definition
Lens/retina/nerves/kidney/vessels freely permeable to ambient glucose, no insulin required; Hyperglycemia=influx to tissues=>osmotic inflow=>swelling/damage
Term
Captopril in diabetes
Definition
ACE inhib, reduces kidney fail in 50% type I, increases insulin sensitivity->increase hypoglycemia risk
Term
Imatinib/sunitinib
Definition
anti-cancer drugs, prevent/reverse type I diabetes in mice via tyrosine kinase inhibition assoc w/ PDGF receptor
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