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        | inhibit enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase which is rate limiting step of chol synth |  | 
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        | erythromycin, grapefruit juice inhibit statin breakdown, leading to rhabdomyolysis |  | 
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        | What do Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate do? |  | Definition 
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        | reduces cholesterol absorption |  | 
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        | Simvastatin and Ezetimide....no improvement for lipid lowering |  | 
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        | GREATLY increases HDL, modestly lowers LDL. |  | 
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        | flushing, dizziness, headaches.  treated with NSAIDs |  | 
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        | What are the cardioselective beta blockers? |  | Definition 
 
        | Bisprolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol |  | 
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        | What beta blockers also block alpha receptors? |  | Definition 
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        | Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers |  | 
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        | What do angiotensin 2 and 3 do? |  | Definition 
 
        | vasoconstrict AND activate aldosterone to retain sodium and water |  | 
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        | How do ACE inhibitors lower BP? |  | Definition 
 
        | They stop conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 |  | 
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        | Significance of Bradykinin and statins? |  | Definition 
 
        | Statins block breakdown of bradykinin which causes vasodilation but also inflammation |  | 
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        | What converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1? |  | Definition 
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        | Biggest ADR of ACE inhibitors? |  | Definition 
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        | A week of NSAIDs can inhibit what drugs? |  | Definition 
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        | Why are -sartans better than -prils |  | Definition 
 
        | They work on angiotensin receptor not ACE, so you dont get ADR of bradykinin |  | 
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        | What is furosemide?  What Used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | loop diuretic. used for CHF with digoxin |  | 
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        | What is hydrochlorothiazide? What used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | Thiazide diuretic.  hypertension |  | 
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        | Carbonic Anhydrase diuretic |  | 
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        | How do you distinguish a loop diuretic from a thiazide? |  | Definition 
 
        | Loop diuretics lose Ca, while thiazides retain it |  | 
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        | Calcium channel blockers which cause vasodilation to treat high BP, angina, arrhythmias |  | 
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        | blocks Ca channels and cause low force and decreased HR |  | 
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        | blocks Ca channels and cause low force and decreased HR |  | 
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        | Major ADRs of calcium channel blockers? |  | Definition 
 
        | gingival hyperplasia, hypotension, grapefruit juice |  | 
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        | What is Tamsulosin used to treat? |  | Definition 
 
        | benign prostatic hyperplasia |  | 
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        | What is clonidine (catapres)? |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha 2 agonist...parasympathetic stimulator |  | 
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        | What is clonidine used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | to treat hypertension and narcotic withdrawal |  | 
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        | What is the main drug used for CHF? |  | Definition 
 
        | digoxin, digitoxin which are glycosides |  | 
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        | How can u treat high levels of Digitoxin? |  | Definition 
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        | What kind of drugs interfere with glycosides? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the best drug for acute angina attack? |  | Definition 
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        | What is Isorbide Dinitrate? |  | Definition 
 
        | oral form of nitroglycerin NOT good for angina attacks |  | 
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        | Mixing nitroglycerin with -fil drugs does what? |  | Definition 
 
        | severe hypotension....nitroglycerin greatly increases NO which turns into cGMP which causes vasdilation.  -fil drugs stop breakdown of cGMP and also cause vasodilation |  | 
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        | inhibits vitamin K dependent clotting factors 2 7 9 10 |  | 
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        | What happens with NSAIDs and warfarin? |  | Definition 
 
        | warfarin is 99% protein bound.  NSAIDs compete and cause rise in warfarin blood levels = bleeding |  | 
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        | What happens with -azole drugs and Warfarin? |  | Definition 
 
        | -azole drugs inhibit breakdown of warfarin |  | 
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        | antiarrhythmatic drug that blocks Na, K, and Ca channels.  used in ER |  | 
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        | What is the progression of drugs used to treat coronary artery disease? |  | Definition 
 
        | Antilipidemics, Thrombolytics, Antianginal, Antiarrhythmias, CHF agents |  | 
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        | Do statins have a high or low First pass effect. |  | Definition 
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        | Are statins affected by grapefruit juice? |  | Definition 
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        | What is nicotinic acid used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | decrease VLDL and LDL, increase HDL |  | 
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        | What is Niaspan and what used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | extended release niacin used to greatly increase HDL. less side effects since XR |  | 
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        | What happened in the AIM HIGH trials? |  | Definition 
 
        | combined Niaspan with Simvastatin to get better effects but actually the opposite was seen, closed early |  | 
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        | What do PCSK9 inhibitors do? |  | Definition 
 
        | cause LDL to go to lysosome and lower LDL levels |  | 
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        | What are the 4 E's of angina? |  | Definition 
 
        | Eating, Exertion, Exposure to Cold, Emotions |  | 
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        | Binds to TOR and inhibits cell cycle which helps with stents and smooth muscle regrowth after stent placement. Shuttles smooth muscle cells into G0 |  | 
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        | What is Paclitaxel used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | inhibits Mitosis for use in stents and SMC inhibition |  | 
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        | How does Digoxin work for CHF? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inhibit NaKATPase Pump = increase Na in cell = increase Ca in cell = better heart function |  | 
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        | Does Digoxin get us back to normal after CHF? |  | Definition 
 
        | No, its in-between normal and CHF |  | 
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        | Differences between Digoxin and Digitoxin? |  | Definition 
 
        | digitoxin more protein bound, longer half life, metabolized in liversd |  | 
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        | What is thrombin's role in blood clotitng |  | Definition 
 
        | Thrombin turns fibrinogen into fibrin which binds two platelets together and clots |  | 
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        | intravenously.  It binds to antithrombin III and they together bind to thrombin and inhibit thrombin from turning fibrinogen into fibrin |  | 
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        | What do Ximelagatran and Melagatran do? |  | Definition 
 
        | directly bind to and inhibit thrombin |  | 
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        | Direct thrombin inhibitor |  | 
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        | What are Xarelto and Apixaban? |  | Definition 
 
        | Factor Xa inhibitors to stop clotting |  | 
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        | How do Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine work? |  | Definition 
 
        | prevent ADP from allowing fibrin to bond to receptors on platelets |  | 
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        | What is Abciximab used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | prevent clotting by blocking IIb/IIIa receptors on platelets |  | 
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        | Class III antiarrhythmic drug used for Ventricular fib.  Prolongs repolarization. |  | 
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        | What's lost in urine of CA inhibitor? |  | Definition 
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        | What are CA inhibitors used to treat? |  | Definition 
 
        | alkalosis, glaucoma, altitude sickness |  | 
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        | How do loop diuretics work? |  | Definition 
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        | What is lost in loop diuertic urine? |  | Definition 
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        | What are loop diuretics used for? |  | Definition 
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        | What chemical group do thiazides have? |  | Definition 
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        | Block NaCl co transporter |  | 
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        | Is calcium lost with thiazides? |  | Definition 
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        | What are thiazides used for? |  | Definition 
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        | What diuretic can cause hyperglycemia? |  | Definition 
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        | What diuretic leads quickly to hyponatremia? |  | Definition 
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        | What are Spironolactone and Eplerenone? |  | Definition 
 
        | K-sparing diuretics that directly block aldosterone |  | 
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        | What are Amiloride and Triamterene? |  | Definition 
 
        | K-sparing diuretics that block the sodium channel |  | 
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        | they block ADH/vasopressin |  | 
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        | Ganglionic blocking agent used to lower BP.  blocks Nicotinic N so you will see blockade of para and symp |  | 
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        | What is Guanethidine and Reserpine? |  | Definition 
 
        | Adrenergic Neuronal blocking agents. deplete NE |  | 
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        | What is Phentolamine and what does it do? |  | Definition 
 
        | non selective alpha blocker |  | 
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        | selective alpha 1 blockers |  | 
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        | direct acting vasodilator |  | 
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        | direct acting vasodilator |  | 
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        | What are Verapamil and Diltiazem? |  | Definition 
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        | What are the 4 biogenic amine NT's |  | Definition 
 
        | NE Serotonin
 Dopamine
 Histamine
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        | What are the 2 inhibitory amino acids? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the effect of adenosine on NT's |  | Definition 
 
        | decreases NT release by preventing calcium influx |  | 
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        | What does Bromocriptine do? |  | Definition 
 
        | mimics dopamine to help Parkinsons. D2 receptor agonist |  | 
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        | stop breakdown of MPTP to MPP+.  Helps parkinsons |  | 
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        | blocks breakdown of L-dopa outside of CNS |  | 
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        | What is Pramipexole and what is its big ADR? |  | Definition 
 
        | D2 dopamine agonist for parkinsons.  Sleepiness |  | 
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        | What is Amantadine used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | non ergot agonist of D2 receoptor.  Used for flu as well |  | 
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        | What is Entacapone (Comtan) |  | Definition 
 
        | Inhibitor of COMT which will lessen breakdown of L-Dopa |  | 
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        | patch. D2-D3 receptor agonist for parkinsons.  Reapproved in 2012 |  | 
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        | amphetamine to treat narcolepsy |  | 
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        | drug of choice for partial seizures and mania |  | 
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        | drug for partial seizures |  | 
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        | What is Depakene (Valproic Acid)? |  | Definition 
 
        | helps seizures. highly protein bound...highly teratogenic |  | 
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        | drug for someone who stopped convulsin |  | 
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        | reversal agent for Benzodiazepines |  | 
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        | What is Carisoprodol, Meprobamate, Cyclobenzapine? |  | Definition 
 
        | muscle relaxants and ASH drugs .  They are carbamates |  | 
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        | What is Cyclobenzaprine used for? |  | Definition 
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        | What drug can cause malignant hyperthermia? |  | Definition 
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        | What drug sensitizes myocardium to catecholamines? |  | Definition 
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        | What are the good things about Isoflurane? |  | Definition 
 
        | no liver toxicity or myocardium sensitization to catecholamines.  used a lot today in general surgery |  | 
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        | fentanyl + droperidol.  causes Neuroleptic anesthesia |  | 
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        | What are 3 characteristics of TCAs |  | Definition 
 
        | alpha 1 blockers anticholinergic
 block reuptake of 5-HT (tertiary) and NE (secondary)
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        | blocks NE and 5-HT reuptake |  | 
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        | blocks NE and 5-HT reuptake |  | 
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        | block 5-HT but not as much as SSRI |  | 
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        | treats depression via NE, DA, and 5-HT reuptake inhibitor.  CAUSES SEIZURES |  | 
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        | What are some ADR's of antipsychotics |  | Definition 
 
        | restless legs extrapyramidal reactions
 anticholinergic results
 torticollis
 avoid in breast cancer
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        | D2 antagonist but stronger antagonist of other receptors.  for psychosis. causes agranulocytosis |  | 
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        | used for Tourette's syndrome |  | 
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        | treats psychosis. induces diabetes. |  | 
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