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Cardioactive, Vasoactive, Sympathomimetics, Sympatholytics

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Drug Name
Class/Effects/Action
Phenylephrine   sympathomimetic (alpha-1 agonist) tx-HT, nasal congestion  
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Beclomethasone   corticosteroid - inhaled (less systemic side effects)  
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Clonidine   sympathomimetic - alpha 2 agonist. tx-HT  
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Theophylline   long acting bronchodilator (phosphodiesterase inhibitor) tx-asthma  
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Terbutaline   sympathomimetic - beta 2 agonist. tx-asthma, emphysema  
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Metoprolol   sympatholytic - beta 1 blocker (agonist) tx-HT  
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Yohimbine   sympatholytic - alpha 2 antgonist. tx-erectile dys. produce mydriasis  
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prazosin   sympatholytic - alpha 1 blocker (antagonist) tx-HT  
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Dobutamine   sympathomimetic - beta 1 agonist. tx-cardiac decomposition  
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Fluticasone   corticosteroid (inhaled) - less systemic side effects  
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Prednisone   corticosteroid (systemic)  
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Four classes of long acting bronchodilators   1. inflammatory mediators inhibitor 2. beta adrinergic agonists 3. leukotriene antagonists 4. phosphodiesterase inhibitors  
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mediators that actively constrict smooth muscle (4)   histamine, seratonin, platelet activating factor, leukotrienes  
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receptors that NE and Epi act on   beta 1 and 2; alpha 1 and 2 adrinergic receptors  
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receptors that Ach acts on & ultimate effect in the airway   M1 and M2 receptors (smooth muscle contraction in airway)  
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Digoxin   cardiac glycoside - increases contractlity by increasing intracellular [Ca++] tx-heart failure  
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Dopamine   Dopamine agonist low doses: incr. CO, TPR, venous tone. High doses: incr. TPR, pulmonary vascular resistance, produces vasoconstriction  
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positive inotropes   improve cardiac function by increasing contractility. drug classes: beta adrinergic, dopamine agonists, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, cardiac glycosides tx-heart failure  
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cardiac antihypertensives   decrease afterload of heart. beta blockers, Ca++ channel blockers tx-HT, heart failure  
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beta adrinergic agonists - prototype drugs (3)   isoproteronol (B1 and 2), Dobutamine (B1), Terbutaline (B2)  
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Dobutamine   Beta 1 adrinergic agonist (cardioselective) tx-cardiogenic shock, heart failure  
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Terbutaline   Beta 2 adrinergic agonist Tx- asthma, emphysema  
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Isoproteronol   Beta 1 and 2 adrinergic agonist (not cardioselective)  
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Milnirone   phosphodiesterase inhibitor (results in incresed Ca++ release) tx-heart failure, pulmonary problems  
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Brimonidine   sympathomimetic - alpha 2 agonist tx. HT  
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Norephinephrine   alpha 1 agonist - vasoconstrictor tx-hypovolemia  
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prazosin   aplha 1 blocker (causes vasodilation) tx-HT  
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Clonidine   alpha 2 antagonist - sympatholytic - tx-HT  
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Furosemide   Diuretic - decr. blood volume tx-HT, edema, CHF, renal failure  
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positive inotropes   increase contractility to increase BP (classes: Beta adrinergic and dopamine agonists) tx-circulatory shock  
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mecamylamine   ganglionic blocker, nicotinic antagonist tx-severe hypertension (crisis), BP control during aortic surgery  
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Tolcapone   COMT inhibitor - leads to incr. brain [dopamine] tx-parkinsons  
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Verapamil   Ca++ channel blocker (most potent negative chronotrope, inotrope, dromotrope) tx-hypertension  
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Propanolol   B1 and B2 blocker (noncardioselective w/o ISA)  
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Zafirlukast   long acting bronchodilator (anti-inflammatory) blocks leukotriene receptors. tx-asthma  
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Montelukast   long acting bronchodilator (antiinflammatory), leukotriene antagonist tx-asthma  
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Salmeterol   long acting bronchodilator, B2 agonist, tx-asthma  
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Pindolol   B1 and 2 blocker (noncardiselective w/ISA)  
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Atenolol   B1 blocker (cardioselective w/o ISA)  
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Acebutolol   B1 blocker (cardioselective w/ISA)  
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Propanolol   B1 and B2 blocker (NON cardioselective) tx-HT  
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Atropine   Anthicholinergetic (muscarinic antagonist) tx-produce mydriasis, decr. airway secretions during intubation  
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Tolterodine   anticholinergic (muscarininc antagonist) tx-overactive bladder  
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Sites of adrinergic drug action (6)   1. synthesis 2. vesicular packaging 3. release 4. receptor binding 5. re-uptake 6. metabolism  
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Metyrosine   blocks synthesis of NE tx-pheocromacytoma (causes HT)  
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Reserpine   blocks vesicular packaging of NE tx-Ht  
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Desipramine   TriCyclicAntidepressant: blocks reuptake of NE tx-depression  
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Isocarboxazid   MAO inhibitor: inactivates excessice neurotransmitters tx-depression  
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Demecarium   cholinergic (indirect) agonist - inhibits acetylcholinesterase tx-myasthenia gravis, open angle glaucoma  
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Ambenonium   chlinergic (indirect) agonist - inhibits acetylcholinesterase tx-myasthenia gravis, glaucoma  
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Pilocarpine   Cholinomimetic (Ach agonist) Tx-occular HT, glaucoma  
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Albuterol   B agonist: rapid acting bronchodilator tx-asthma  
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Ipratropium bromide   Anticholinergic - rapid acting bronchodilator Tx-asthma  
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Pancuronium   ganglionic blocker, Ach antagonist Tx-hypertensive crisis, control in surgery on aortic aneurism/surgery on blood vessels  
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cardiac effects of Ach   parasympathetic response (decr. HR, Decr. contractility) MOA-activation of K+ channels, inhibittion of Ca++ channels, adenylyl cyclase  
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Cardiac effects of NE/Epi   sypathetic response - incr. HR, inr. contractility MOA - activate adenyly cyclase, activate Ca++ channels  
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Sundilac   anaglesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory. Active sulfide metabolite.  
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Ketorolac   analgesic in ER for suspected opiod users, available in parenteral form  
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DMARD stands for?   Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatoid arthritis Drugs  
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Methotrexate   synthetic DMARD. Tx-RA  
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Infliximab   biological DMARD, inhibits TNF-alpha (inflammatory mediator)  
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Anakinra   inhibits IL-1 tx-RA  
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