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This review encompasses the essential pharmacological principles and updates concerning a range of cardiovascular and respiratory drugs, focusing on their mechanisms, classifications, and applications. Highlights include various antibiotics, diuretics, antihypertensives, and anesthetics, alongside dietary supplements and anti-inflammatory agents. The review addresses the role of these drugs in clinical settings, including the treatment of conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and respiratory issues. Familiarize yourself with significant medications, including Spironolactone, Spectinomycin, and Sulfonamides, and their therapeutic implications.
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2004-2005Pharmacology Reviewof Everything(Principles, Cardiovascular and Respiratory drugs have been updated) 8 September 20147:05 AM
Spectinomycin • AntibioticBacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor • 30S ribosome
Spironolactone • Potassium sparing diureticAntiandrogen • Aldosterone receptor antagonistAndrogen receptor antagonistTestosterone synthesis inhibitorAntihypertensiveHeart failure treatment
St. John’s Wort • Dietary supplement • Antidepressant
Streptokinase • Thrombolytic
Streptomycin • Aminoglycoside antibioticBactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor • 30S ribosomeFreezes initiation
Succinylcholine • Paralytic • Depolarizing blockerParalyzes skeletal musclesBronchoconstrictor
Sucralfate • Antiulcer
Sufentanil • OpioidGeneral anaesthetic • Intravenous anaesthetic
Sulfacetamide • Sulfonamide antibioticMicrobial nucleic acidand protein synthesis inhibitor • Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetaseTopical
Sulfadoxine • Sulfonamide antibioticMicrobial nucleic acidand protein synthesis inhibitor • Dihydropteroate synthetase inhibitor
Sulfamethoxazole • Sulfonamide antibioticMicrobial nucleic acidand protein synthesis inhibitor • Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase
Sulfasalazine • Disease modifyinganti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) • Metabolized to sulfonamide+ salicylate (NSAID)Treatment of IBD
Sulfinpyrazone • Uricosuric • Anti-gout
Sulfisoxazole • Sulfonamide antibioticNucleic acid andprotein synthesis inhibitor • Inhibits dihydropteroate synthetase
Sulfonamides • AntibioticsNucleic acid andprotein synthesis inhibitors • Inhibit dihydropteroate synthetase
Sulindac • NSAIDAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic • Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Suramin • Tropical antiparasitic • Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis
Tacrolimus • ImmunosuppressiveAntineoplastic • Binds FKBP (FK506 binding protein)Inhibits calcineurin
Tamoxifen • Antineoplastic Antiestrogen • Estrogen receptor anatagonist
Tegaserod • IBS treatment • 5HT4 receptor agonist
Telmisartan • Antihypertensive • Angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB)
Temazepam • Sedative/Hypnotic • Benzodiazepine Acts on GABAA receptor complex
Tenecteplase • Thrombolytic • Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Terazosin • Sympatholytic1adrenergic antagonist • AntihypertensiveTreatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy
Terbinafine • Allylamine antifungal • Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase
Terbutaline • Sympathomimetic2 adrenergic agonist • Short acting bronchodilator TocolyticUterine relaxant
Testosterone • Androgen • Natural male gonadal steroid
Testosterone cypionate • Androgen • Synthetic depot
Testosterone enanthate • Androgen • Synthetic depot
Testosterone propionate • Androgen • Synthetic depot
Tetracaine • Local anaesthetic
Tetracycline • AntibioticBacteriostatic protein synthesis inhibitor Antiulcer • 30S ribosomePrevents aminoacyl tRNA attachment
Thalidomide • AntineoplasticLeprosy treatment • Anti-angiogenicAnti-TNF
Theophylline • Bronchodilator • MethylxanthinePhosphodiesterase inhibitorUsed in asthma
Thiabendazole • Antihelminthic • Treatment of intestinal roundworms
6-Thioguanine • Antineoplastic • Antimetabolite (“pseudofeedback inhibition” of HGPRT and PRP – purine synthesis)
Thiopental • General Anaesthetic • Ultra-short-acting barbiturate
Thioridazine • Antipsychotic • Phenothiazine
Thiotepa • Antineoplastic • Alkylating agent
Thiothixene • Antipsychotic
Thrombopoietin • Cytokine • Platelet synthesis stimulator
Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) • Autacoid • Promotes platelet aggregation Cyclooxygenase product of arachidonate metabolism
Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH) • Hypothalamic hormone • Stimulates release of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary
ThyrotropinThyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH) • Anterior pituitary hormone • Stimulates production of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroglobulin
Ticarcillin • Penicillin antibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor • Anti-pseudomonal penicillinInhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking
Ticlopidine • Antiplatelet • ADP receptor antagonist
Timolol • Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist • AntihypertensiveGlaucoma treatmentAnti-anginalBronchoconstrictor
Tissue plasminogen activators alteplase, reteplase, tenecteplase • Thrombolytics
Tobramycin • Aminoglycoside antibioticBactericidal protein synthesis inhibitor • 30S ribosomeFreezes initiation