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Term
neurotransmitters
Definition

cholinergic- meynert, medial septal---dementia

seritonergic- raphe---emotion, sleep

histaminergic- tuberomammillary- ventral posterior hypothalamus, wakefullness, motion

 

seritonin syndrome- agitation, diarrh, inc hr/bp, hallucinations, fever, ataxia, hyperreflexia, shivering, sweating, tremor, n/v, myoclonus

Term
carbidopa
Definition

AAD inhibitor, also benserazide

 

 

levi/carbi SE: anorexia, n/v, orthostasis, arrythmia, psychosis, agitation, neuroleptic malignant syndrome if withdrawal 

Term
MAOB inhibitors
Definition
selegiline, rasagiline
Term
dopamine agonists
Definition

bromocriptine- d2 agonist, d1 ant - harder to titrate

pramipexole - d2 only

ropinirole

Term
anticholinergics in PD
Definition

benztropine, trihexyphenadyl, biperidine, procyclidine

 

treats tremor and drooling, but side effects, discontinuation->exacerbation

Term
apomorphine
Definition

rescue for "off" episodes

 

lots of emesis- trimethobenzamide or domipeirodne admin as well

Term
COMT inhibitors
Definition

entacapone, well tolerated, reduces off

 

tolcapone, more potent- hepatotox

Term
amantadine
Definition

anticholinergic, dopaminergic, anti-nmda

 

mild early PD symptoms

not in dementia

Term
huntingtons
Definition

tetrabenazine, reserpine, amantadine

 

haloperidol, fluphenazine

Term
ALS
Definition

riluzole

antaganizes kainate and NMDA glu receptors

 

baclofen- gabaB agonist, treats spasticity

tizanidine- a2 autoreceptor

Term
first gen antipsychotics
Definition

chlorpormazine, fluphenazine, trifluoperazine, perphenazine, thioridazine (phenothiazines)

-little effect on negative symptoms,EPS, tardive dyskinesia

 

thiothixene, loxapine (low t1/2), haloperidol

 

SE: chlor- sedation, orthostasis, weight gain, antichol

fluphen/halo- more EPS than chlor

perphenazine, loxapine- less SE

 

all cause sexual dysf, hyperpro, tardive, NMS

 

 

Term
clozapine
Definition

tricyclic, 

 

agranulocytosis, d-d seizures, weight gain, gi hypermot, mycard

Term
olanzapine, quetiapine
Definition

dibenzipenes

 

no agranulocytosis

 

weight gain, somnolence dizziniess, olanzapine more likely to have 1st gen SE

 

quetiapine- low t1/2

Term
risperidone, ziprazidone, paliperadone, iloperadone, lurasidone
Definition

positive symptoms, modest negative

 

risp: orhtostasis, hyperprolac, d-d EPS

zipraz: somnolence, qt prolong

 

paliperadone: risperidone's active metabolite

Term
aripiprazole
Definition

partial d2/3 agonist, seritonin 1a agonist, 2a antagonist

 

 not as effective (because of 1a agonism)

 

(atypical)

Term
MAOI
Definition

nonselective

 

tranylcypromine

phenelzine

 

depression

 

tyramine -->hypertensive crisis

 

MOA SE: serotonin, NE, DA, Hist, a1, antichol

Term
tricyclics
Definition

clomipramine- most SRI

desipramine- least anti-chol

imipramine- prodrug of desip

 

amitriptyline(pro), nortriptyline(product)

 

block NE and 5-HT reuptake

 

SE: block at: muscarinics, a-adrenergics, dopamine, histamine, Na channels (QTc)

->blurred vision, constipation, tremor, sedation,arrythmias, seizure (gaba block)

 

antidote: sodium bicarb

 

cyclobenzaprine- tricyclic muscle relaxant

Term
SSRIs
Definition

fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, excitalopram, citalopram

 

safer in OD than tricyclics

more n/v and sexual se

flu/par: p450 inh

cit: QTc

par: birth defects

 

SSRI+MAOI-->serotonin syndrome

Term
SNRIs
Definition

duloxetine, venlafaxine, milnacipran

 

SE: hypertension, urinary retention, liver dz in alc with duloxetine

Term
assorted antidepressants
Definition

bupropion: NDRI (smoking cessation)

vilazodone: SPARI (better sex, worse GI)

mirtazapine: NASA (block a2, block HT2,3 allowing 1, antihistamine sedation, weight gain)

 

2a antagonists that inhibit reuptake (SARI)- trazodone, marked antihist->sedation

 

nefazodone-SNDRI with 2a antagonism, hepatotox

Term
lithium
Definition

body water distribution

 

depletes ip3 (especially in a-adrenergic and muscarinic-cholinergic) maybe preference for active circuits

 

se: weight gain, drowsiness, polydipsia/uria

 

low margin of safety- od->n/v

Term
benzodiazepines
Definition

gamma2 subunit of GABAa

 

diazepam, chlorodiazepoxide, lorazepam, flurazepam,

 

short t1/2: alprazolam, midazolam

 

others: clonazepam, flunitrazepam (roofie)

 

hypnotics: flurazepam, temazepam, triazolam

Term
bdz1 agents
Definition

zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon

 

short half life

Term
flumazenil
Definition
benzo antagonist
Term
barbiturates
Definition

thipental - fast-on/off

phenobarbital - t1/2 4-5 days (some anti-convulsant)

Term
buspirone
Definition

releives anxiety without sedation or other effects

 

agonist at seritonin 1a receptors?, histamine antagonist?

Term
ach agonists
Definition

methacholine, pilocarpine, carbachol

 

indirect: echothiophate iodide

 

effect: constriction/increased of vitreous humor

Term
ach antagonists
Definition

atropine, scopolamine, homatropine, cyclopentolate, tropicamide

 

effect: dilation, ciliary body paralysis

eye exams and improve comfort in inflammation

Term
edrophonium
Definition

nicotinic agonist at nmj

used to diagnose myasthenia gravis

Term
sympathetic agonists
Definition

dipivefrin, bromondine tartrate (alpha 2), apraclonidine (alpha)

 

pupil dilation, reduces intraocular pressure

 

cocaine, prevents NE reuptake, hydroxyamphetamine (releases NE)

Term
sympathetic antagonists
Definition

dapiprazole: reverses tropicamide and phenylephrine

 

tomolol, levobunol, metipranolol, carteolol (general)

betaxolol (beta 1 specific)

Term
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Definition

acetazolamide, methazolamide (oral)

 

dorzolamide, brinzolamide (topical)

Term
prostaglandin analogs
Definition

latanoprost- stored in fridge, most used

 

bimatroprost, travoprost (african americans), unoprostone isopryl

 

increase unveoscleral outflow tihout effect on auious or trabecular outflow

 

 

Term
opioid side effects
Definition

miosis, convulsions, resp depression, antitussive, n/v, constipation, urinary retention, vasodilation, urticaria

 

glucuronidation in liver-->kidney excretion

Term
opioids
Definition

m-6 morphine- active metabolite, m-3 not

codeine- 2d6 p450

tramadol- synthetic codeine, inhbits 5-HT and NE uptake, less constipating

normepiridine- toxicity-->mental status changes

propoxyphene- weak, norpropoxyphene is toxic

Term
ketamine
Definition

potent selective NMDA inhibitor (like n2o)

phencyclidine

norketamine is less active (p450)

analgesia, unconciousness, amnesia

nystagmus, lacrimation, salivation, incr musc tone

 

NOT in CAD, but good for hypovolemia

Term
fluranes
Definition

iso- most resistant to breakdown "mainstay 1.17%MAC

 

des, sevo- less soluble-->faster induction and emergence

6.6 and 1.8, sevo-possibly nephrotoic with co2, CO forming-> fires

 

d-d increase in cerebral blood flow/ICP--->blunted by deliberate hyperventilation and hypocapnia

also d-d decrease in SVR and BP

sympathetic organ blood distribution

d-d decrease in TV and ventilatory response

direct SkM relaxants

MH if susceptible

Term
propofol
Definition

gabaA agonist, NMDA antagonist, a2 activity

rapid on/off

liver->kidney

anti-emetic  no MH

 

syndrome (with glucocort/catechol): acidosis, myocard failure, rhabdo, hyperK, renal fail

Term
thiopental and methohexital
Definition

barbiturate---produce unconsciousness

rapid onset short duration

 no MH

Term
etomidate
Definition

imidazole

propylene glycol solvent

rapid on/off

subcortical disinhibition->myoclonus

n/v

inhibits cortisol synth, used in those with low cardiac reserve

gabaA agonist

Term
dexmedetomidine
Definition

a2 agonist, sedation in icu

awake craniotomies, awake intubation, narcotic withdrawal and detox

Term
succinylcholine
Definition

depolarizing nmj blocker

cardiac dysrhythm, hyperK, incr intraoc, intracran, intragastric pressures

Term
edrophonium, neostigmine, pyridostigmine
Definition

anti-cholinesterases

 

ed: fastest, shortest

neo: more complete, most used

pyrido: longer lasting

 

requires glycopyrrolate(preferred) or atropine

Term
amino steroids
Definition

pancuronium- 60-90min, vagolytic, urine unchanged

verocuronium: intermed, no circ effects, liver/kidn 

rocuronium: fast onset, 35 min duration, bile excr, no circ effects

 

sugammadex: selective, traps rocuronium

 

Term
isoquinolinium
Definition

atracurium and cisatracurium

 

spontaneous degredation- adv in liver.renal dysf

 

histamine release with atra?

 

3-5 onset/20-35 min duration

Term
antiepileptic classes
Definition

Na channel inhibitors (stabilize inactive state): carbamazepine, oxcarbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenytoin

induce enzymes->contraceptive failure

t: sedation, ataxia, diplopia, rash, myelosuppression,

 

Term
carbamazepine
Definition

complex partial more than general, bipolar, neuropathic

 

preferred to phenobarb, valproate, phenytoin

due to less SE

 

needs extended release forms

 

Term
phenytoin
Definition

tonic-clonic of primary, or partial onset and secondary

also non-epileptic acute seizures

less effective myoclonic, absence or atonic

 

t: gingival hyperpl, lupus-like, cerebellar degen, neuropathy, osteodegen, IV->hypotension

Term
lamotrigine
Definition

primary, secondary, partial, absence

use in kids

not in myoclonic

bipolar, neuropathic pain

 

competes for excretion with valproate

--->synergy

Term
valproate
Definition

broad spectrum, bipolar, migraine

gaba and na channels?

sedation, tremor, weight gain, birth defect

Term
gabapentin and pregabalin
Definition

gaba analogs, inhibits l-type Ca currents

adjunct for partial

more for neuropathic pain

 

gabapentin-AA transporter in gut, t1/2 40-60,

 

ethosuxamide - t type Ca channel blocker, absence

 

Term
topiramate
Definition

AMPA, Kainate Ca channel blocker

some Na and gaba

partial, secondary and primary

migraine prophy

 

carbonic anhydrase inh

kidney stones

Term
levitracetam
Definition

partial and secondary, some primary

binds synaptic vessel protein 2--> less transmitter release

 

well tolerated

sedation, irritability, thrombocytopenia

Term
felbamate
Definition

potent

partial with or without secondary

blocks NMDA

 

aplastic anemia, acute hepatic failure

 

refractory use only

Term
ergotamine and dhe
Definition

vasoconstriction?

reduction in trigeminovascular response

serotonin agonists

 

se:n/v, parasthesia, chest pain, 

Term
triptans
Definition

5-HT 1B-D agonists

 

80% effective SQ (sumatriptan)

 

helps with n/v, phono/photo

 

avoid in CV dz, prinzmetal

 

droperidol in n/v with headache

Term
migraine prophylaxis
Definition

amitriptyline, nortriptyline, protriptyline

 

fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline

 

timolol, propranolol, nadolol, atenolol

 

verapamil- with disabling aura

 

valproate (needs base blood work), topiramate 

 

lithium in cluster

Term
interferon-B
Definition

inhibits t-cell activation, shift to th2, inh lymph prolif, gamma antagonism, antiviral, inh lymp->cns

 

1a-Avonex low dose and Rebif high dose

1b-Betaseron and Extavia (high dose) better than avonex

 

se: anemia, flu-like, injection site, avonex has less

Term
glatiramer acetate
Definition

mbp-like causes apoptosis of t cells

shifts to th2

regulatory t cells->anergy

Term
natalizumab
Definition

binds alpha-4 subunit of integrins and restricts BBB crossing

 

PML side effect

Term
fingolimod
Definition

first oral-approved

prodrug, similarity to S1P

leads to sequestration of circulating lymphocytes

Term
mitotaxone
Definition

secondary progressive MS

synthetic anthracenedione

broad immunosuppressant

 

cardiac SE profile

acute leukemia

Term
donepazil, galantamine, rivastigmine
Definition

AchE inhibitors

 

riva: BuchE inh

gala: allosteric modulator of nicotinic

 

SE: sleep disturbances, n/v

Term
memantine
Definition
partial NMDA antagonist
Term
methylphenidate
Definition

ritalin

 

all stimulants block reuptake of NE and DA

Term
modafinil, armodafinil
Definition

narcolepsy, sleep apnea, shift work

 

agonize histamine and orexin

 

Term
ADHD other
Definition

guanfacine and clonidine agonise a2

 

atomoxetine- block NE reuptake in cortex only

Term
acamprosate
Definition
glutamate dampening used to treat alcoholism
Term
varencicline
Definition
chantix (nicotine agonism)
Term
n-acetylcysteine
Definition

APAP antidote

 

prothrombin time, increased creatinine, encephalopathy, acidosis, VII/X ratio >30, rising lactate, rising phosphate

Term
pralidoxime
Definition
AchE regenerator
Term
fomepizole
Definition
alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor
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