Pharmacology/Therapeutics II Block II Lectures
... • Naloxone [Narcan, Nalone] m-opioid antagonists with very high affinity – Fast acting (2 min) but the duration of action (about 45 min) is much shorter than heroin • Therefore, individuals treated for overdose with these antagonists must be kept under observation for the duration of the opioid drug ...
... • Naloxone [Narcan, Nalone] m-opioid antagonists with very high affinity – Fast acting (2 min) but the duration of action (about 45 min) is much shorter than heroin • Therefore, individuals treated for overdose with these antagonists must be kept under observation for the duration of the opioid drug ...
Clenbuterol syrup_leaflet_engl
... Clenbuterol might be used together with diuretics and digitalis glycosides only under a periodic monitoring of plasma electrolytes. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Due to its inhibitory action on parturition, Clenbuterol syrup should not be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy, as well as in its las ...
... Clenbuterol might be used together with diuretics and digitalis glycosides only under a periodic monitoring of plasma electrolytes. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Due to its inhibitory action on parturition, Clenbuterol syrup should not be used in the first 3 months of pregnancy, as well as in its las ...
Sample Chapter
... mechanism of how the various risk factors produce endothelial dysfunction is largely unknown, recent work suggests that the common link among them may be that each produces a state of increased oxidative stress within the vasculature. Elevated levels of reactive oxygen intermediates within the vascu ...
... mechanism of how the various risk factors produce endothelial dysfunction is largely unknown, recent work suggests that the common link among them may be that each produces a state of increased oxidative stress within the vasculature. Elevated levels of reactive oxygen intermediates within the vascu ...
Angina pectoris
... - stent placement • CABG - coronary artery bypass grafting • EECP - enhanced external counter-pulsation ...
... - stent placement • CABG - coronary artery bypass grafting • EECP - enhanced external counter-pulsation ...
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention,
... at 115/75 mm Hg, doubles with each increment of 20/10 mm Hg; individuals who are normotensive at 55 years of age have a 90% lifetime risk for developing hypertension; (3) Individuals with a systolic BP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg should be considered as prehypertensive an ...
... at 115/75 mm Hg, doubles with each increment of 20/10 mm Hg; individuals who are normotensive at 55 years of age have a 90% lifetime risk for developing hypertension; (3) Individuals with a systolic BP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg should be considered as prehypertensive an ...
Estrogen receptor modulators and down regulators
... anastrozole. Concurrent use decreased anastrozole plasma levels by 27%.The combination had no efficacy benefit when compared to tamoxifen administration alone. Tamoxifen pharmacokinetics were not affected. • Tamoxifen enhance anticoagulant effect of coumarins. • Strong inhibitors of CYP P-450-2D6 ma ...
... anastrozole. Concurrent use decreased anastrozole plasma levels by 27%.The combination had no efficacy benefit when compared to tamoxifen administration alone. Tamoxifen pharmacokinetics were not affected. • Tamoxifen enhance anticoagulant effect of coumarins. • Strong inhibitors of CYP P-450-2D6 ma ...
3D QSAR AND MOLECULAR DOCKING STUDIES OF STRUCTURALLY DIVERSE ESTROGEN
... sleeping disturbance arise, and also rise of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that progressively increases the chance of coronary and osteoporosis diseases1. The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in which synthetic estrogens are administered into the body that reduce osteoporotic fractures and improve ...
... sleeping disturbance arise, and also rise of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that progressively increases the chance of coronary and osteoporosis diseases1. The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in which synthetic estrogens are administered into the body that reduce osteoporotic fractures and improve ...
Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation
... This is the second of a two-part series on the use of medication during pregnancy and lactation. Pregnancy risk factors together with an increased incidence of chronic diseases and the rise in mean maternal age predict an increase in medication use during gestation. However, as highlighted in the fi ...
... This is the second of a two-part series on the use of medication during pregnancy and lactation. Pregnancy risk factors together with an increased incidence of chronic diseases and the rise in mean maternal age predict an increase in medication use during gestation. However, as highlighted in the fi ...
Drugs Used in Heart Failure
... sensory input to the vasomotor center is reduced even at normal pressures; sympathetic outflow is increased, and parasympathetic outflow is decreased. Increased sympathetic outflow causes tachycardia, increased cardiac contractility, and increased vascular tone. Vascular tone is further increased by ...
... sensory input to the vasomotor center is reduced even at normal pressures; sympathetic outflow is increased, and parasympathetic outflow is decreased. Increased sympathetic outflow causes tachycardia, increased cardiac contractility, and increased vascular tone. Vascular tone is further increased by ...
Drug Therapy
... What is the best way to prevent tolerance to nitrates when using the transdermal patches? A. Leave the old patch on for 2 hours when applying a new patch B. Apply a new patch off for 24 hours once a week C. Leave the patch off for 24 hours once a week D. * Remove the patch at night for 8 hours, and ...
... What is the best way to prevent tolerance to nitrates when using the transdermal patches? A. Leave the old patch on for 2 hours when applying a new patch B. Apply a new patch off for 24 hours once a week C. Leave the patch off for 24 hours once a week D. * Remove the patch at night for 8 hours, and ...
Risk Stratification and Treatment Options for Patients with
... Specifically, these agents act to block the AT-1 receptor, which is responsible for the effects of angiotensin II.19,25,26 In addition, ARBs offer a more complete RAAS blockade, as ACE inhibitors may not completely block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II secondary to alternative path ...
... Specifically, these agents act to block the AT-1 receptor, which is responsible for the effects of angiotensin II.19,25,26 In addition, ARBs offer a more complete RAAS blockade, as ACE inhibitors may not completely block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II secondary to alternative path ...
Articles - The Vespiary
... receptors. Finally, agonist efficacy was assessed by measurement of phosphoinositide hydrolysis in NIH 3T3 cells expressing the rat 5-HT2A or 5-HT2C receptors. Although 1 fully substituted for LSD in the DD assays (ED50 ) 33.5 µmol/kg), neither 8 nor 9 substituted for LSD, with just 50% of the rats ...
... receptors. Finally, agonist efficacy was assessed by measurement of phosphoinositide hydrolysis in NIH 3T3 cells expressing the rat 5-HT2A or 5-HT2C receptors. Although 1 fully substituted for LSD in the DD assays (ED50 ) 33.5 µmol/kg), neither 8 nor 9 substituted for LSD, with just 50% of the rats ...
Bifunctional drugs for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
... These complementary activities have led to LABAs and LAMAs often being used together, particularly in the treatment of patients with COPD [21]. Additionally, it is recognised that these two classes of drug can provide better bronchodilation than using either class of drug alone (as described above), ...
... These complementary activities have led to LABAs and LAMAs often being used together, particularly in the treatment of patients with COPD [21]. Additionally, it is recognised that these two classes of drug can provide better bronchodilation than using either class of drug alone (as described above), ...
Cholinergic Stimulation with Pyridostigmine, Hemodynamic and
... both by efferent fibers and pharmacological stimulation 53. Considering that the PYR dose used is well known as sufficient to result in significant AchE activity reduction 54, one may expect some negative atrial inotropic effects, which could not be measured by the methods used in the present study. ...
... both by efferent fibers and pharmacological stimulation 53. Considering that the PYR dose used is well known as sufficient to result in significant AchE activity reduction 54, one may expect some negative atrial inotropic effects, which could not be measured by the methods used in the present study. ...
Sympathomimetcs & Parasympatholytics
... Terbutaline Duration: 4-6 hours R&D: Oral, IV and Aerosol Aerosol dose is .5ml of .5% Q4-6 ...
... Terbutaline Duration: 4-6 hours R&D: Oral, IV and Aerosol Aerosol dose is .5ml of .5% Q4-6 ...
The Influence of Conformational Isomerism on Drug
... Consider the following hypothetical example. Assume a drug contains two functional groups, X and Y, which are located on adjacent carbon atoms and which are essential for biological activity. Further assume that the drug is capable of binding to three different receptor types or subtypes. Given this ...
... Consider the following hypothetical example. Assume a drug contains two functional groups, X and Y, which are located on adjacent carbon atoms and which are essential for biological activity. Further assume that the drug is capable of binding to three different receptor types or subtypes. Given this ...
Orthostatic Hypotension and Supine Hypertension in
... that demonstrates its clinical benefits. It is nonetheless a wellknown drug that it frequently used for treatment of OH at doses ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 mg daily. Adverse effects are oedema, decompensated heart failure, supine hypertension, and hypokalemia. About a third of elderly patients will not ...
... that demonstrates its clinical benefits. It is nonetheless a wellknown drug that it frequently used for treatment of OH at doses ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 mg daily. Adverse effects are oedema, decompensated heart failure, supine hypertension, and hypokalemia. About a third of elderly patients will not ...
Direct and Indirect Effects of Pseudoephedrine on the Intrinsic
... of the sympathetic nerve terminals, suggesting that PSE’s mechanism of action is indirect and innervation is needed to affect the HR.6 This rules out a direct effect because after the termination of the sympathetic nerves, the receptors on the heart were still present and could technically still be ...
... of the sympathetic nerve terminals, suggesting that PSE’s mechanism of action is indirect and innervation is needed to affect the HR.6 This rules out a direct effect because after the termination of the sympathetic nerves, the receptors on the heart were still present and could technically still be ...
Plume characteristics of two HFA-driven inhaled
... circumstances. Formoterol may induce prolongation of the QTc interval. Caution must be observed when treating patients with existing prolongation of QTc interval. flutiform should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of paradoxical bronchospasm. Systemic effects with an ICS may occur, pa ...
... circumstances. Formoterol may induce prolongation of the QTc interval. Caution must be observed when treating patients with existing prolongation of QTc interval. flutiform should be discontinued immediately if there is evidence of paradoxical bronchospasm. Systemic effects with an ICS may occur, pa ...
Inderal (propranolol hydrochloride) Tablets Rx only
... The mechanism of the antimigraine effect of propranolol has not been established. Betaadrenergic receptors have been demonstrated in the pial vessels of the brain. The specific mechanism of propranolol's antitremor effects has not been established, but beta-2 (noncardiac) receptors may be involved. ...
... The mechanism of the antimigraine effect of propranolol has not been established. Betaadrenergic receptors have been demonstrated in the pial vessels of the brain. The specific mechanism of propranolol's antitremor effects has not been established, but beta-2 (noncardiac) receptors may be involved. ...
2007_03_01-Burton-Drugs_of_Abuse
... • Max safe total dose is 1-3ml/kg body weight (4-10% soln) • Avoid if pt is: febrile, hepatic disease, known plasma cholinesterase defic, drugs that alter neurotransmitter metabolism (MAOI’s) ...
... • Max safe total dose is 1-3ml/kg body weight (4-10% soln) • Avoid if pt is: febrile, hepatic disease, known plasma cholinesterase defic, drugs that alter neurotransmitter metabolism (MAOI’s) ...
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... interaction with cell membrane G-protein complex • Gβ-Gγ dissociates from GTP-Gα • Both subunit portions interact with intracellular ...
... interaction with cell membrane G-protein complex • Gβ-Gγ dissociates from GTP-Gα • Both subunit portions interact with intracellular ...