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Drug
Definition
Parikinson's Disease   neurodegenerative disorder of the extrapyramidal system associated with disruption of neurotransmissions (DA, ACH) within the striatum, Dyskinesias, Akinesia, Degeneration of neurons that make DA  
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Dyskinesias   tremors at rest, rigidity, postural instability, bradykinesia  
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Levodopa   DA replacement, converts to DA in brain then activates receptors(used with carbidopa to block degradation of levodaopa in periphery, first line drug or supplement to DA agonist, requires drug holiday or effects will diminish  
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Bromocriptine   DA Agonist, direct activation, first line or supplement to levodopa  
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Pramipexole (mirapex)   D2 receotir agonist, Nausea, nonergot agents, prefered, Same as Ropinrole; bromocriptine & pergolide  
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Entacapone(Comtan)   COMT Inhibitors, stops breakdown of levodopa, adjunct to levodapa to increase "on time" and decreased "wearing off" preferred over tolcapone(liver failure, dyskinesias, nausea)  
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Amantadine(symmetrel)   DA releaser; Antiviral; promotes DA release from reaming neurons;may also block re uptake; second line for motor fluctuations  
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Selegiline(Edepryl, Carbex)   MAO-B Inhibitor; stops brealdown of DA by MAO-B; used in newl diagnosed patients for possible neroprotection, second or third line as adjunct to levodopa; varirous drug interactions (prozac)  
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Dopaminergic Agents Mechanism of action   Promotion of Dopamine synthesis; prevention of DA degradation; promotion of DA release; Direct activation of receptors  
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Decarboxylase Pyridoxine   changes Levodopa to Dopamine, vitamine B6 increases its reactivity  
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Anticholinergic Agents   Used since 1867, used today as second-line for tremor; mech of action: blockade of muscarinic cholinergic receptors in striatum, block in periphery; cause dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, urinary retention, constipation & tachycardia; glaucoma aggr  
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Trihexyphenidyl(artane)   Anticholinergic Agent for younger patients with mild symptoms  
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Benzotropine(congentin)   Anticholinergic Agent for younger patients with mild symptoms  
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Alzheimer's Disease   key areas of brain are destroyed; steady delcine in mental function, Neurofibrillary tangles; senile plaques, degen of neruons, reduced cholnergic Transmission, B-amyloid and neutric PLaques, apoE4, ER assiociated binding protien, homocysteine  
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Risk Factors of Alz   Major: advancing age, family history; Possible: female, head injury, low educational level, production of apoE4, high levels of Homosysteine, Nicotine in cigarret smoke  
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symptoms of Alz   Memory Loss, confusion & Disorientation, impaired judgment, personality changes, difficulty with self-care, behavior problems, inability to recongnize family memebers, inability to communicate  
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors   drug therapy for Alz patients, for mild to Moderate, slows progression; side affects, cholinergic side effects, GI, Dizziness, headache, Bronchoconstriction, liver injury(tacine)  
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Tacrine(cognex)   AD Cholinesterase Inhibitor 1993, rarely used due to hepatoxicity & dosing  
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Donepezil(Aricept)   AD Cholinesterase inhibitors 1996 drug of choice 1/day  
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Rivastigmine(Exelon)   AD 2000, Cholinesterase inhibitors "irreversible", no significant drug interactions  
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NSAIDs-AD   2 year therapeutic gap(52)  
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Vitamein E & Selegiline   (antioxidents) a vitamen and MAO-B inhibitor, do not affect core characteristics of AD, not synnergystic, only slow progression  
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MS   a chronic, inflamatory autoimmune disorder that damages the melin sheath of neurons in the CNS, vaietu of sensory and motor deficits, relaspse and remissions, progressive  
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MS-S&S   vary depending on where CNS demylination accurs and the size of the region, paresthesias, motor problems, visual impairment, bladder and bowl, sexual dysdunction, fatigue, emotional lability, depression  
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Subtypes of MS   Relapsing Remitting, Secondary progressive(R&R then progressive), Primary progressive, Progressive Relapsing  
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Immuno-modulators   4 availble, rec. for all patients with R&R MSand secondary prog. w/ accute exaerbations, decrease relapse rate by 30%; self injected  
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Interferon Beta (MS)   naturally occurring glycoprotien with antiviral, antiproliferative and immnuomodulatory actions,; reduces the frequency and severity of attacks; reducaes the number and size of MRI detectable lesions; delays progression of disbility;  
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Interferon Beta (MS) Adv. Effects   flu-like, hepatoxicity; myelsuppression; Injection-site reactions; depression; drug interactions;  
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Glatiramer Acetate(Copaxone)   Long term therapy of R&R MS; protects myelin by inhibiting immune response to meylin basic protien; well tolerated  
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Immuno-suppressants   only 1 approved by FDA Mitoxatrone (Novantrone); more toxic than immuno-modulators; targets B&T lymphocytes and Macrophages; produces greater suppresion of immune function-comparable to chemo  
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Mitoxantrone(Novantrone)   dec. neurologic disability and clinical relapse; binds with DNA and inhbits Topoisomerase; myelosuppresion cardiotoxicity fetal harm;  
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Monitoring summarry of Mitoxantrone   Complete blood counts at baseline and prior to each dose; liver function test "", pregnancy test ""; determine LVEF: prior to first dose, prior to all doses once the cumulative dose has been reached, whenever signs of CHF develop  
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Epilepsy   group of disorders charaterized by excessive neuron stim. within the CNS; seizure - partial (focal) seizures or generalized seizures; MOA of drug Therapy- suppresion excitation; enhance inhibition  
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Partial (focal) Seizures   Simple - no loss of conciousness 20-60sec; Complex Partial - impaired conciousness, fixed glare, followed by repetitive pointless movement 45-90sec; secondary generalized - begin as simple or complex and evolve into tonic-clonic, no concious, 1-2min  
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Generalized Seizures   Tonic-clonic(grand mal) - rigidity to synchronous muscle jerks followed by cns depression (prostictal state) 90sec or less; Absence(petit mal) - loss of conc. 10-30 sec,mild symettric activity; Myoclonic - sudden muscle contractions 1 sec; atonic - drop  
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Status Epilepticus   30 minutes many types  
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Epilepsy: therapeutic Considerations   Treatment: Neurosurgery(best sucess rate), Vagal NErve Stimulation, Ketogenic diet; Diagnosis and drug selection, drug evaluation, monitoring plasma drug levels, promoting patient adherence, withdrawing antiepileptic drugs  
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Anti-epileptic Drugs (AED)   Suppress discharge or neurons with seizure focus, supress propagation of seizure activity from the focus to other areas of the brain; supress NA, CA influx, and potentiation of GABA  
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Phenytoin(Dilantin)   Partial and tonic-clonis; selective inhibtion of NA channels; varied oral absorption, half-life 8-60 hours; used following Valium after a SE seizure; old class; adv: nystagmus, gingival hyperplasia, skin rash, sedation, ataxia, diplopia, cog im  
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Drug interactions of Phenytoin   dec effect of oral contraceptives, warfarin, glucocorticoids; diazepam, isoniazid, cimetidine, alcohol, valproic acid increase levels, Fosphenytoin, better for IV delivery, a pro-drug of phenytoin  
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Carbamazepine(tegretol)   old class, partial & tonic-clonic seizures, not absence, bipolar disorders, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuraglias; MOA, delayed recovery of NA channels;  
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adv effevts of Carbamezepine   Neurologic effects (nystagmus, ataxia), Hematologic effects (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia), birth Defects, hypo-osmolarity(H20 retention); rash, photosensitivty reactions  
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Ethiosuximide(Zarontin)   drug of choice for abscence seizures, only for absence; suppresses T-currents in thalamix neurons  
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Phenobarbital   one of oldest, enhance gaba response, barb, low doses cns depressent, effective inexpensive & once a day, partial and tonic-clonic, promotes sleep and sedation, side effects - depression & learning impairment, dependance  
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Valporic Acid(Depakene, Depakote, Depacon )   old class seizure, bipolar, migrain; MOA=NA Ca channels and GABA; Adv. GI effects, hepatoxicity, pancreatitis, teratogenic  
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Oxcarbazepine(trileptal)   newer AED carbazepine-derived,better tolerated, but expensive  
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Lamotrigine[Lamictal]   newer AED limited use, not for under 16, life threating rashes.  
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Gabapentin[Neurontin]   newer AED limited use, enhances GABA release, well tolerated.  
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Levetiracetam[Keppra]   adjunctive for partial seizures in adults, unknown MOA, well tolerated.  
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Topiramate[Topamax]   newer AED adjunctive, multiple MOAs, glaucoma.  
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Tiagabine[Gabitril]   newer AED adjunctive, GABA reuptake blocker, well tolerated.  
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Zonisamide[Zonegran]   newer AED adjunctive, sulfonamide antibiotic, multiple MOA (Na+ & Ca++ channels), many AEs.  
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Vigabatrin[Sabril]   newer AED inhibits GABA breakdown, not available in the USA.  
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Felbamate[Felbatol]   newer AED unknown MOA, potentially fatal AEs.  
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Muscle Spasm   involuntary contraction of muscle or muscle group; epilepsy, hypocalcemia, pain syndromes, trauma,  
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Muscle spasticity   cns derived movement disorders: MS CP, traumatic spinal cord lesions or stroke, heightened muscle tone spasm loss of dexterity  
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Baclofen(Lioresal)   GABA agonist, Acts in the spinal cord, Suppresses hyperactive reflexes, Decreases flexor and extensor spasms, Suppresses resistance to passive movement , No direct effect on skeletal muscle  
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Diazepam(Valium)   Acts in the central nervous system; GABA modulator; muscle relaxant; no antidote, gradual with draw 1-2wk, CNS dep, nausea constipation, urinary retenion  
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Dantrolene(Dantrium)   Acts directly on muscle, Suppresses the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR); Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, Malignant hyperthermia; hepatoxicity, muscle weakness, drowsines  
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Tizanidine(Zanaflex)   Through agonist action of alpha2 receptor  
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Local Anesthetics   Stop axonal conduction by blocking sodium channels, Block all neuronal function, both sensory and motor; use with vasoconstrictors (epi), blood esterases and liver enzymes eat em, CNS excitation followed by dep., depress cardiac excitability, vasodil,alle  
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Procaine(Novocain)   used with epi, allergic reactions to ester-type  
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Lidocaine   amide type, widely used control dysrhythmias; cream, ointment, jelly, solution, aerosol, patch  
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cocaine   ester-type, used in ear, nose & throat procedures, CNS excitation, depression, CV- sympathetic stim, & NE uptake block (hypertension, dysrhythmias, angina)do not need epi, topical only, produces euphoria, physical dependance, avoid w/ cardiac patients  
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General Anesthetics   Produce Unconsciousness Lack of response to all painful stimuli; 2 groups Inhalation and IV  
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Inhalation Anesthetics purpose   Unconsciousness, Analgesia, Muscle relaxation, Amnesia, Induction brief and pleasant, easy to titrate, high margin or safety, emergence brief and pleasant.  
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Balanced Anesthesia   Combinations of drugs consisting of:Short-acting barbiturates (induction), Neuromuscular blocking agents, Opioids (analgesia), Nitrous oxide (analgesia)  
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Preanesthetic Medications   Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates (pentobarbital), Opioids, Clonidine, Anticholinergic drugs ( bradycardia), Neuromuscular blocking agents, anxiety, perioperatice amnesia, post and preoperative pain  
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Post-anesthetic Medications   Analgesics, Antiemetics[Ondansetron (Zofran)], Muscarinic agonists [Bethanechol] Bowel atony, urinary retention,  
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Inhalation Anesthetics   Halothane, Isoflurane (most widely used), Enflurane, Desflurane, Sevoflurane, Nitrous oxide  
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Halothane   Analgesia, Muscle relaxation; adv. hypotension, respiratory depression, promotion of dyrhythmias, malignant hyperthermia, hepatoxicity  
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Thiobarbiturates   (short-acting), IV, induction of anesthesia, Thiopental (Pentothal)  
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Benzodiazepines   Diazepam (Valium) & Midazolam (Versed)  
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Propofol(Diprivan)   Respiratory depression & hypotension, Bacterial infection  
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Etomidate   (amidate) potent hypnotic, no analgeisa, preferred to barbiturates if CV concerns exist, hypotension, oliguria, elctrocyte disturbances, & postoperative nausea and vommiting  
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Ketamine(ketlar)   Dissociative anesthesia, avoid if history of psychiartric illness exists  
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Droperidol plus fentanyl(innovar)   antipsychotic + opiod, neurolept analgesia, appears asleep, QT interval prolongation with droperidol  
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Neuromodulation of Pain   Bradykinin, histamine, prostagladins, substance P, neurokinin A and peptides cause spread of localized pain, endorphins inhibit  
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Morphine   prototype of strong opiods from seedpod of poppy, pain relief drowsiness, mental clouding, anxiety reduction, sense of well-being, decrease sensation of & emotional reaction to pain  
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Morphine Adv effects   respiratory depression(tolerance), constipation (little tolerance). Orthostatic hypotension (blunts baraoreceptors) urinary reteintion (monitor output) biliary colic, cough suppression, emesis(stims the CTZ), increased ICP(dec respiration, inc co2, vasod  
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Pharmacokinetics of morphine   admin by oral, IM, IV, subcutaneous, epidural and intrathecal  
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Morphine drug interactions   CNS depressants (Ethanol), Anticholinergic drugs, Hypotensive drugs, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Agonist-antagonist opioids, Opioid antagonists  
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other strong opioid agonists   Fetanyl: parenteral(sublimaze), transdermal (duragesic), transmucosal (actiq), methadone, heroin  
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Agonist-Antagonist Opioids   Pentazocine(Talwin)Analgesia, limited euphoria &  respiratory effects; Nalbuphine (Nubain); Butorphanol (Stadol); Buprenorphine (Buprenex – IM or IV, Subutex - sublingual)  
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Naloxone   opioid overdose, postoperative opoid effects, neonatal respiratory depression  
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Opioid Overdose   Classic triad Coma, Respiratory depression, Pinpoint pupils, treatment: Ventilatory support,Opioid antagonist  
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Cluster Headaches   occur in series, attack free interval of months to years seperate clusters, prohpylaxis - prednisone, LI & verapamil  
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Tension-Type HEadache   most common, moderate, non throbbing, pain, usually located in a head band distr., maybe episodic or chronis, treatment: nonopiod analgesic, patients learn to deal with stress  
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migraine facts   26 million americans have migraines, 70% women, cause 157 million missed work days, 2.8 on others, medical expense is $50 bilion/y  
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Migraine Symptons   Nausea, vomiting, photophobia,phonophobia, hand and feet may feel cold and sweaty, interable to odors, tinnitus, blurred vision, aura  
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Calcitonin gene-related peptide   (plasma levels rise during migraine) causes migraines by stimulating the trigeminal pathway, vasodilation  
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Serotonin (5HT 1b/1d) receptors   activation can abort attack ( 5ht levels drop by 50% during attack) depletion of 5ht can cause a migraine  
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Ergotamine   [Ergot Alkaloids] (exact mech unknown(5ht , DA and alpha receptors affected, well tolerated some emesis, take sublingual, oral and rectal  
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Dihydroergotamine   [Ergot Alkaloids] drug of choice for aborting migraine and cluster headaches, nasal spray or injection  
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Sumatriptan   (Imitrex) Serotonin1B/1D-Receptor Agonists, Oral, nasal spray, subq; adv. chest symptoms, coronary vasospasm teratogenesis  
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Preferred drugs for migraine prevention   Beta blockers  
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Tricyclic antidepressants   (amitriptyline) used for migraines  
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Antiepileptic drugs used for migraines   Divalproex (Depakote) Topiramate (Topamax)  
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Schizophrenia   Chronic psychotic illness, Characterized by disordered thinking, Reduced ability to comprehend reality, Usually emerges in adolescence or early adulthood  
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Conventional Antipsychotic Agents   Low potency—Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Medium potency—Loxapine, High potency—Haloperidol (Haldol)Mech: Block receptors of dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, norepinephrine  
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Conventional Antipsychotic Agents adverse effects   Acute dystonia (spasms – respiration), Parkinsonism, Akathisia (extreme restlessness), Tardive dyskinesia (“fly-catching”), Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Anticholinergic effects, Orthostatic hypotension, sedation, neuroendocrine effects, seizures,  
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Conventional Antipsychotic Agents interactions   Anticholinergic drugs, CNS depressants, Levodopa and direct dopamine-receptor agonists, Conventional antipsychotic drugs are very safe, Death by overdose is extremely rare.  
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Clozapine   Atypical Antipsychotic Agent, prototype; Blocks dopamine and serotonin, Fewer EPS symptoms; Adverse effects: Agranulocytosis, seizures, diabetes, wgt gain, myocarditis, orthostatic hypotension, antichilonergic effect, levodopa-induced psychosis  
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Evidence for the monoamine hypothessi of depression   Drugs that depelete MA r depressants; most antdepressants enhance monoaminergic trans. at some point in the synaptic signaling; the conc. of MA and their metabolites is reucded in the CSF of depressed; postmortem elevated 5ht binding  
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Clinical features of Depression   depressed mood; loss od pleasures or interest; insomnia, hypersomnia; anorexia or hyper; mental slowing and loss of conc; feelings of guild; worthlessness-helpless; thoughts of death; present most of the day, for 2 weeks  
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Depression Treatment Modalities   TCA; SSRI, MAOI, atypical antidepressants; ECT, Vagus nerve stimulation, psychotherapy  
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Imipramine   (tofranil) TCA; 1st choice for major depression, blocks reuptake of NE and 5ht, 1/2 life long and variable; resp. 1-3 wks, maximal resp. 1-2 months  
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TCA Toxicity and therapeutic uses   Has lethal dose; only dispense 1-week supply; antidote: cholinesterase inhibitor (physostigmine); treatment of dysrhythmias; gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal. Treats Depression, Bipolar, Neuropathic pain, chronic insomnia, AD/HD, panic, ocd  
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TCA adverse effects   orthostatic hypotension; antichonergic effects, diaphoresis, sedation, cardiac toxicity (dysrhythmias, tachycardia); seizures, hypomania, yawngasm  
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TCA drug interactions   MAOI, direct acting sympathomimetic drugs, indirect acting sympathomimetic drugs, anticholinergic agents, CNS depressants  
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SSRI uses   effective as TCA, Major depression, OCD, Bulimia nervosa, panic disorders  
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Fluoxetine   (prozac) SSRI highly protein bound, 1/2 life 2 days; steady state; adverse effects; sexual dysfunction, nausea, headache, serotonin syndrome, withdrawal, wgt gain  
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TCA drug interactions   MAOI, Warfarin, TCA, LI  
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MAOI   2nd or third choice; cause irreversible inhibition in MAO-A within synaptic terminal, Depression, Bulimia, OCD, red. of panic attacks  
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MAOI adverse effects   CNS stim, othostatic hypotension, hypertensice crisis, multiple drug-drug and drug-food interactions  
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MAOI dietary restrictions   avoid tyramine-rich foods, yeast extracts, most cheeses aged fish or meat, figs, bannanas, wine; tyramine activates the secretion of NE in the arterioles of the heart  
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Bupropion(wellbutrin)   atypical anti; acts as stimulant and suppresses appetite; antidepressant effects 1-3 wks; does not affect 5ht, cholin, or histamine transmisions (MOA unclear); no wgt gain; similiar struct. to amphetamines, increase sexual desire and pleasure  
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Advers effects of Bupropion   agitation, headache, constipation, dry mouth  
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Bipolar Disorder   cyclic disorder; recurrent fluctuations in mood, mania and depression,  
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Drug therapy for Bipolar   Mood stabilizers: relieve symptoms during mania or dep. episodes; prevent reoccurences;do not worsen mania or depression, or accelerate the rate of cycling. Antipsychotics; given during manic episodes. Antidepressants: given during depressive episode  
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Galanamine(reminyl)   2001 AD cholinesterase inhibitor GI complaints  
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Memantine(namenda)   First drug in a new class, the NMDA receptor antagonists; for moderate to sever AD, better tolerated than cholinesterase inhibitors, adv. dizziness headache confusion, constipation  
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Lithium   simple inorganic ion, drug of choice for mania, found in animal tissues. Bipolar mood stabilization, alcoholism, bulimia, schizophrenia, glucocorticoid-induced psychosis  
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Lithium Pharmacokinetics   abs, dist; excretion: short half-life, excreted by kidneys, in tandem with NA levels, plasma levels .8-1.4 mEg/l  
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Lithium Toxicity   Li levels greater than 1.5 mEq/L; adv. GI, tremors, polyuria, renal toxicity, goiter and hypothyroidism, teratogenesis  
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AED for Bipolar   Valproic acid(depakote); carbamazepine (Tegretol) reduces symptoms, protects against recurrence of mania and depression, target trough plasma level 4-12 mcg/mL; Lamotrigine(Lamictal) long term maint. alone or combo  
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Antipsychotic Drugs   manic episodes; use for long-term to help stabilize mood; benefit patients with or without psychotic symptoms; can be combined with mood stabilizer  
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Benzodiazepines   Drug of choice to treat inomnia and anxiety; induce generel anestheisa, manage seizure disorders, muscle spasm, panic disorder, and withdrawl from alcohol; diazepam(valium); safer than general cns depressent; lower poten. abuse; fewer drug interactions  
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Benzodiazepines Therapeutic Uses   Anxiety, insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawl, panic disorder, perioperative applications  
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Benzodiazepines adverse effects   CNS depression, anterograde amnesia; paradoxical effects; respiratory depression; abuse; use in pregnacy and lactation  
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Benzodiazepines Drug interactions and dependance   CNS Depressants; Tolerance with prolonged use to some extent; dependace but incidine of substantial is low  
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Benzpdoazapeines Acute toxicity and prep, dosage, and admin   oral overose; iv toxicity; general treatment measures; treatment with flumazenil(romazicon); taken orally and parenterally (IM and IV)  
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Zolpidem[Ambien]   Benzodiazepine-Like Drugs; Short-term management of insomnia  
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Zaleplon[Sonata]   Benzodiazepine-Like Drugs; New class of hypnotics, pyrazolopyrimidines; Short-term management of insomnia; Prolonged use does not appear to cause tolerance  
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Eszopiclone[Lunesta]   Benzodiazepine-Like Drugs; Is the S-isomer of zopiclone; For treating insomnia; No limitation on how long it can be used  
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Barbiturates Pharmacokinetics   Lipid solubility has a significant impact; Rapid onset and brief duration  
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Barbiturates Therapeutic uses   Seizure disorders; Induction of anesthesia; Insomnia;  
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Barbiturates   Ultrashort acting (thiopental); Short to intermediate acting (secobarbital); Long acting (phenobarbital); MOA: binds to GABA receptor-chloride channel complex  
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Barbiturates Pharmacologic effects   CNS depression; Cardiovascular effects; Induction of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes  
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Barbiturates Tolerance and physical dependence   Develops to many—but not all—CNS effects; Develops to many—but not all—CNS effects; physical depedance  
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Barbiturates Adverse effects   Respiratory depression; Suicide; Abuse; Use in pregnancy; Exacerbation of intermittent porphyria; Hangover; Paradoxical excitement  
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Sleep Physiology   Sleep Phases REM, NREM; I = relatively light sleep; II = relatively light sleep; III = deep sleep; IV = deep sleep  
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Basic Management Principles for insomnia   Cause-specific therapy: Treatment is highly dependant on the cause; Nondrug therapy; Therapy with hypnotic drugs: Benzodiazepine and like drugs; trazodone (desryel) - atypical antidepressant; antihistamines; rozerem (ramelteon)  
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder   Uncontrollable worrying that lasts 6 months or longer; Treatment: nondrug: supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback; relaxtion training  
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Drug Therapy   Benzodiazepines(1st line): Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan); SSRI: Paroxetine (paxil) short and long term, escitalopram (lexapro); Atypical antidepressant: venlafaxine (effexor XR); 5-HT agonist (< DA): Buspirone (BuSpar)  
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Buspirone(BuSpar)   5ht agonist; Non-CNS depressant; no sedation, no abuse potential, no intensify the effects of CNS depressants, Anxiolytic effects develop slowly, well absorbed orally, taken w/ food, adv: dizzy, nausea, nervousness, light-headed, excite  
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Buspirone interactions   (BuSpar) Grapefruit juice, erythromycin & ketoconazole  
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Panic Disorder   Palpitations, pounding heart, racing heartbeat; Chest pain or discomfort; Sensation of shortness of breath; feel choke; dizzy lighthead, nasuea tummy ache; fear of losing cnotrol, dying, tingling numb hands, flushes or chills  
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Panic Disorder treatment   Drugs; cognitive behavioral therapy, antidepressants: SSRI, Benzodazepines (fast relief) 1st line drug  
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder   Potentially disabling condition, Persistent obsessions and compulsions; SSRI 1st line: Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft;, Clomipramine (Anafranil) less tolerated second line  
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Social Anxiety Disorder   Intense, irrational fear - might be scrutinized by others(generalize or non, public speaking) debilatating common; treatement: psychotherapy/drug; SSRI: paroxetine, sertraline; atypical: Venlafaxine (effexor XR), BZDs, BEta blockers: propanolol (inderal)  
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Amphetamines   Release NE, DA, effect CNS amd CVS, Tolerance, dependance and abuse; treats ADHD Narcolepsy, Obesity,  
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Amphetamines Adverse effects   CNS stim, wght loss, CVD effects Psychosis, Acute toxicity: dysrhythmias, hypertension, dizzy, confused, halluc., convulsions, paranoid delusions, coma, palpit, cerbral hemor, treat w/ chlorpromazine (anti-psychotic), alpha blok(phentolamine), Diazepam  
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Amphetamines Preparations, dosage, and administration   Dextroamphetamine sulfate: Short duration [Dexedrine, Dextrostat], Long duration [Dexedrine Spansules]; Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine mixture: Short duration [Adderall],Long-duration [Adderall-XR];Methamphetamine [Desoxyn]  
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Methylphenidate(Ritalin)   Used for ADHD, By far, the most commonly used, CNS stimulant, Drug Holidays, summer vacation, Different structure, similar effect to amphetamines  
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Atomoxetine(Strattera)   Selective NE reuptake inhibitor, 1st non-stim approved for ADHD; re-uptake blockade immediate, full therapeutic effects later, not controlled or abusd, 1/day, use in aldults; children: wgt loss, growth retardation, thoughs of suicide  
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Atomoxetine adverse effects   GI reactions, Reduced appetite, Dizziness, Somnolence, Mood swings, Trouble sleeping  
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Methylxanthines   Caffeine: Reversible blockade of adenosine receptors, Calcium permeability, accumulation of cyclic AMP, lower risk of Parkinson, relives headaches  
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Mehtylzanthines Pharmacologic effets   CNS stim, inc heart, dilates periphery constricts CNS, bronchodilation, diuretic, birth deffects; readily absorbed from the GI tract; achieves peak plasma levels within 1 hour, eliminated by hepatic metabolism  
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Methylxanthines Therapeutic uses   Neonatal apnea (Caffeine citrate [Cafcit]), Promoting wakefulness; Theophylline: Bronchodilation, treatment of asthma;  
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Methylxanthines Acute Toxicity   Stimulation of the CNS, Tachycardia, Respiratory stimulation, Sensory phenomena (tinnitus, ‘flashing lights’)  
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Miscellaneous CNS Stimulants   Pemoline (Cylert): Similar to amphetamines, lower cardiac effects, acute liver failure, approved for ADHD; Modafinil (Provigil) Similar to amphetamines, MOA not known, Only approved for narcolepsy, promotes wakefulness  
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Drug abuse   using a drug in a fashion inconsistent with medical or social norms  
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Drug addiction   Disease process characterized by continued use of psychoactive substance(s) despite physical, psychologic, or social harm  
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Addiction & Drug Abuse   Molecular changes in the brain:Reward circuit (system that normally serves to reinforce behaviors essential for survival) is activated; Reinforcing properties of drugs,Physical dependence, Social factors, Drug availability, Vulnerability of the individu  
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The Controlled Substances Act   Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970; Record keeping, DEA Schedules I through V, Prescriptions, Labeling, State laws  
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Basic Pharmacology of Alcohol   CNS acute effects: depression of CNS, enhance GABA-mediated inhibition, dose dependant, activation of reward circuit (5ht3 receptors; chronic: Wernicke's emcephalopathy, korsakoff's psychosis, impact on cognitive function; effect on sleep  
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Alcohol drug interactions   CNS depressants, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (GI mucosa), Acetaminophen (liver damage), Disulfiram (Antabuse), Antihypertensive drugs, tolerance and physical dependance  
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Alcohol Abuse   Relapsing disorder, Impaired control over drinking, Preoccupation with alcohol consumption, Use of alcohol despite awareness of adverse consequence, Distortions in thinking, Influenced by genetics, psychosocial, and environmental factors  
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Drugs Used For Alcohol Withdrawal   Benzodiazepines: Diazepam (valium), oxazepam (serax), Lorazepam (ativan); adjuncts to benzodiapines: carbamazepine (antiepileptic drug); clonidine (alpha blocker), atenolo & propanolol (beta blockers)  
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Drugs Used For Abstinence (alcohol)   Disulfiram (Antabuse) aversion therapy: Refrain from drinking, Causes irreversible inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase, Causes acetaldehyde syndrome when mixed with alcohol, Patients must be carefully chosenPatients must avoid ALL forms of alcohol,  
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Naltrexone(Revia)   pure opiod antagonist, decrease cravings for alcohol, blocks alcohol's reinforcing effects, mech unclear, adv. nausea and headache  
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Acamprosate(Campral)   Reducing unpleasant feelings abstinence, Devoid of direct anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and antidepressant activity ( GABA,  glutamate release?), Does not cause alcohol aversion, Admin orally, Excreted unchanged pee,diarrhea, avoid pregnancy  
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Drugs Used to Maintain Abstinence   Topiramate (Topamax): Reduce craving for alcohol, AED with multiple MOAs; Ondansetron (Zofran): Selective 5-HT3-receptor antagonist  
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