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PCOL Exam 2 Drugs

DrugCategoryClass/ReceptorMOASOASide Effects/ADRsExtra/Key InfoExtra Extra
Acetylcholine Neuromuscular Agonist Nicotinic & Muscarinic agonist Depolarizing agent All over body DUMBBELSS (agonist) Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bradycardia, Bronchial constriction, Emesis, Lacrimation, Salivation, Stimulation (CNS)
Varenicline (Chantix) Neuromuscular Agonist α4/β2 Nn partial agonist CNS (Nn) Headache, nausea, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, depression, flatulence FDA warning of mood and behavioral changes; used for smoking cessation
Succinylcholine Neuromuscular Agonist Depolarizing agent (Neuromuscular blockade - nicotinic) NMJ (Nm) Can affect autonomic (PNS/SNS) ganglia NMJ paralysis (agonist) Hyperkalemia, HTN & arrhythmias, muscle pain (myalgia), hyperthermia Phase 1: binds to Ach binding space and keeps all Na+ channels open (cannot repolarize) Phase 2: blocks Na+ channels (cannot depolarize)
Physostigmine Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) CNS & periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Penetrates CNS/cross BBB Treatment for anti-muscarinic poisoning (Atropine)
Donepezil (Aricept) Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) CNS & periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Lipophilic --> cross BBB Used for dementia/Alzheimer's Longer t1/2 than Physostigmine
Rivastigmine (Exelon) Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) CNS & periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Lipophilic --> cross BBB Used for dementia/Alzheimer's Longer t1/2 than Physostigmine
Galantamine Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) CNS & periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Lipophilic --> cross BBB Used for dementia/Alzheimer's Longer t1/2 than Physostigmine
PyriDOstigmine Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) NMJ DUMBBELS (agonist) No CNS effects DO NOT cross BBB Reverse the effects of Curare/treatment of myasthenia gravis
Neostigmine Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase (AChE antagonist) NMJ DUMBBELS (agonist) No CNS effects DO NOT cross BBB Reverse the effects of Curare/treatment of myasthenia gravis
Edrophonium Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Cholinesterase inhibitor (AChE antagonist) NMJ DUMBBELS (agonist) No CNS effects Used for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis or medications dose adjustments Short duration of action/reversible
Echothiophate Neuromuscular Indirect antagonist Organophosphate inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase enzyme M3 receptor in ciliary muscle (eye) Miosis and blurred vision, lacrimation, stinging/redness of eye Ophthalmology treatment of glaucoma
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Neuromuscular Antagonist Prevent ACh release Presynaptic terminal Muscle relaxation Cleaves sites on SNARE protein
Curare & Curare-like drugs: Vecuronium Rocuronium Pancuronium Tubocurarine Neuromuscular Antagonist Nm competitive/reversible antagonist Non-depolarizing agent Direct competitive antagonist --> Binds to Ach binding space NMJ NMJ paralysis (antagonist) Histamine release, hypotension & tachycardia No CNS effect Doesn't allow Ach to bind; Ach is required for muscle contraction
Acetylcholine Methacholine Carbachol Bethanechol Cholinergic Agonist Non-selective Muscarinic agonist (M1, M2, M3) Central and periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist)
Pilocarpine Cholinergic Agonist Non-selective Muscarinic agonist (M1, M2, M3) Central and periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Treatment of dry mouth (enhance salivation)/glaucoma
Cevimeline Cholinergic Agonist Non-selective Muscarinic agonist (M1, M2, M3) Central and periphery DUMBBELSS (agonist) Treatment of dry mouth (enhance salivation)/glaucoma
Atropine Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) Muscarinic antagonist = "Anti-cholinergic" Central and periphery Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Tachycardia, mydriasis, constipation, dry mouth, bronchial dilation, drowsiness Treatment of organophosphate poisoning (severe DUMBBELSS) Treatment of muscarinic agonist overdose
Scopolamine Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) Antagonist of muscarinic, histamine, and serotonin receptors CNS Penetrate CNS more rapidly Anti-DUMBBELSS (anti-emesis) Used to treat motion sickness
Benzotropine (Cogentin) Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) CNS Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Used to treat Parkinson's
Tropicamide Cholinergic Antagonist Muscarinic antagonist Eyes Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonis) Used for pupil dilation (block M3)
Ipratropium (Atrovent) Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) Lungs Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Tiotropium (Spiriva) Cholinergic Antagonist SELECTIVE Muscarinic antagonist (M1 & M3) Lungs Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Heart rate not affected because it does not target M2 Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Aclidinium Umeclidinium Cholinergic Antagonist Muscarinic antagonist Lungs Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Oxybutynin (Ditropan) Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) More selective for M3 M3 in Bladder Potential to cause Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Xerostomia and constipation (M3) (antagonist) Used to treat overactive bladder
Tolterodine (Detrol) Fesoterodine (Toviaz) Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) More selective for M3 M3 in Bladder Potential to cause Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Xerostomia and constipation (M3)(antagonist) Used to treat overactive bladder
Solifenacin (Vesicare) Darifenacin Trospium Cholinergic Antagonist Non-selective Muscarinic antagonist (M1, M2, M3) More selective for M3 M3 in Bladder Potential to cause Anti-DUMBBELSS (antagonist) Xerostomia and constipation (M3)(antagonist) Most selective for M3 --> least likely to cause anti-DUMBBELSS Used to treat overactive bladder
Nitroglycerine (donor) Nitroprusside (donor) Isosorbide di / mononitrate (donor) Cholinergic Donor Donate nitric oxide NO --> sGC --> ↑cGMP Endothelium of blood vessels (M3) Vasodilation Lower blood pressure cGMP is a potent vasodilator
Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil Cholinergic Indirect antagonist Blocks PDE --> increase cGMP Endothelium of blood vessels (M3) Vasodilation Lower blood pressure Blocks enzyme that breaks down cGMP = more cGMP Used to treat erectile dysfunction
Phenylephrine Adrenergic Agonist α1 agonist Blood vessels Eyes HTN, burning & nasal discharge, rebound congestion Used as nasal decongestant and ophthalmics (mydriasis) Down-reg --> rebound congestion Avoid in patients with HTN
Cocaine Adrenergic Indirect antagonist NE reuptake inhibitor CNS HTN, tachycardia, arrhythmias, restlessness Used with Lidocaine to control arrhythmias (Na+ channel blocker)
Dextroamphetamine & amphetamine (Adderall) Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) Lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse) Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) Adrenergic Indirect antagonist Stimulate pre-synaptic release of NE & DA CNS HTN, tachycardia, arrhythmias, restlessness, loss of appetite Used for ADHD
Phenelzine Adrenergic Indirect antagonist Non-selective MOA-A & MOA-B irreversible antagonist CNS HTN, tachycardia, arrhythmias, restlessness Inhibits breakdown of NE Serious ADR --> HTN crisis due to dietary Tyramine
Selegiline Rasagiline Adrenergic Indirect antagonist SELECTIVE MAO-B irreversible antagonist CNS HTN, tachycardia, arrhythmias, restlessness Inhibits breakdown of NE Used for depression & Parkinson's
Prazosin Terazosin (Hytrin) Doxazosin (Cardura) Tamsulosin (Flomax; α1a) Adrenergic Antagonist SELECTIVE α1 antagonist (reversible) Brain, eye, nose, blood vessels, urethra Headache, blurred vision, orthostatic hypotension --> reflex tachycardia, sexual dysfunction Used to treat HTN, BPH, and PTSD (prazosin only) Decrease preload and afterload (blood vessels)
Phenoxybenzamine Adrenergic Antagonist Non-selective α1 & α2 antagonist (irreversible) Decrease peripheral resistance Brain, eye, nose, blood vessels, urethra, GI Orthostatic hypotension --> reflex tachycardia, GI stimulation (α2 on PNS fiber blocked), headache, miosis Can be used for HTN crisis caused by phenelzine (short term control) Longer duration of action (irreversible --> highest affinity for α1)
Mirtazepine (Remeron) Adrenergic Antagonist Non-selective α2 antagonist, α1 antagonist, Muscarinic antagonist, H1 antagonist, 5-HT 2a antagonist CNS Enhances release of NE & 5-HT (serotonin) Blocks H1 release --> drowsiness Drowsiness, weight gain, increased cholesterol, xerostomia, constipation, peripheral edema, HTN Used for MDD Rare side effect: α2’s located in small blood vessels cause vasoconstriction --> antagonist will cause vasodilation --> peripheral edema
Clonidine (Catapres) Brimonidine (Alphagan P) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Guanfacine (Intuniv) Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) Adrenergic Agonist α2 agonist CNS Enhance inhibitory/suppress SNS Sedation, dry mouth, hypotension, bradycardia, sexual dysfunction, depression, constipation (activates GI inhibitory negative feedback pathway --> less Ach) Hypertensive crisis can occur if taken off drug abruptly due to up-regulation of receptors
Dobutamine Adrenergic Agonist β1 agonist Heart, kidneys, brain Increased heart rate and contractility, tachycardia/arrhythmias, increased RAAS, CNS stimulation LOW dose: β1 selective HIGH dose: β1 > β2 > α1 Used in patients with systolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure
Metoprolol (Lopressor or Toprol) Atenolol (Tenormnin) Nebivolol (Bystolic) "MAN" Adrenergic Antagonist SELECTIVE β1 antagonist "β1 beta-blockers" Heart, kidneys, brain Decreased heart rate and contractility, fatigue/dizziness, bradycardia, decreased RAAS, CNS depression
SABA: Albuterol (Ventolin) Levalbuterol (Xopenex) LABA: Salmeterol Formoterol Adrenergic Agonist β2 agonist Lungs, vasculature, CNS Bronchial dilation, vasodilation, excitation
Propranolol (Inderal) Timolol (Betimol) Adrenergic Antagonist NON-SELECTIVE beta-blockers β1 & β2 antagonist Heart, kidneys, brain, lungs, vasculature Decreased heart rate and contractility, fatigue/dizziness, bradycardia, decreased RAAS, CNS depression Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia --> no nervousness/tremors Propranolol given at low dose for anxiety (target β1 in brain) Contraindicated for asthma pts
Pindolol Adrenergic Antagonist (Partial agonist) NON-SELECTIVE beta-blockers β1 & β2 antagonist Heart, kidneys, brain, lungs, vasculature Decreased heart rate and contractility, fatigue/dizziness, bradycardia, decreased RAAS, CNS depression Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia --> no nervousness/tremors Propranolol given at low dose for anxiety (target β1 in brain) Contraindicated for asthma pts
Carvedilol (Coreg) Labetalol (Trandate) Adrenergic Antagonist β1 & β2 antagonist, & α1 antagonist Heart, kidneys, brain, lungs, vasculature Decreased heart rate and contractility, fatigue/dizziness, bradycardia, decreased RAAS, CNS depression Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia --> no nervousness/tremors Contraindicated for asthma pts
Mirabegron Adrenergic Agonist β3 agonist Bladder Relief for overactive bladder Less side effects than muscarinic antagonists
Epinephrine Adrenergic Agonist β1, β2 agonist (blood vessels) Heart and vasculature SNS activation Low dose: β1 & β2 High dose: everything Used for shock (life support)/anaphylaxis Patients must be weaned off due to down regulation of receptors
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Adrenergic Agonist α1, β1 agonist Heart and vasculature Increase TPR, heart rate, contractility Used for shock (life support)
Isoproterenol Adrenergic Agonist β1, β2 agonist (lungs) Heart and lungs Hyperglycemia, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias Used for asthma (not 1st line), bradycardia, and heart block (AV)
Aliskiren RAAS Antagonist Selective Renin inhibitor REVERSIBLE antagonist Blood stream (Renin - 1st step in RAAS pathway) Lower TPR, lower aldosterone, decrease sodium and water reabsorption Angioedema, hypotension, cough, headache, diarrhea, skin rash Low drug bioavailability but high affinity for renin Renin is the rate limiting enzyme for the RAAS pathway
Captopril Enalapril (Vasotec) Lisinopril (Prinivil) Benazepril (Lotensin) Quinapril (Accupril) Ramipril (Altace) RAAS Antagonist ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) REVERSIBLE antagonist Blood stream Lower TPR, lower aldosterone, decrease sodium and water reabsorption Dry cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, first dose hypotension, fetopathic potential Primary effect: inhibit ACE (ACE converts Ang I to Ang II & breaks down bradykinin) Bonus effect: Ang I goes down alternate pathway & converted to Ang 1-7 which bind to AT2 = oppose AT1 Bonus effect 2: increase levels of bradykinin (dilator)=dry cough Most are Pro-drugs = improve ADMET profile 1st line for HTN
Losartan (Cozaar) Valsartan (Diovan) Olmesartan (Benicar) Telmisartan (Micardis) Irbesartan (Avapro) Medoxomil RAAS Antagonist ARB (Angiotensin II receptor blocker) REVERSIBLE antagonists Blood stream Lower TPR, lower aldosterone, decrease sodium and water reabsorption Hyperkalemia, angioedema Primary effect: Block AT1 Bonus effect 1: increase AT2 activation (oppose AT1) Losartan is an active drug that turns into na even more active metabolite - very effective Most are Pro-drugs = improve ADMET profile High affinity for AT1
Spironolactone Eplerenone RAAS Antagonist Potassium-sparing diuretic Mineralocorticoid (MR) receptor antagonist Kidney => collecting duct of nephron Hyperkalemia, diarrhea, drowsiness Males: gynecomastia &. impotence These drugs are aldosterone antagonists Aldosterone enhances the production of Na+/K+ channels (lumen) &pumps (interstitial space side of cell)& these drugs bind to same space therefore not allowing aldosterone to bind = decreasing the production of these channels &pumps = less Na+ reabsorption
Metoprolol RAAS Antagonist Selective β1 blocker Kidney Less renin production = no RAAS pathway
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