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Listen to our podcast  \nReal Life Pharmacology!  \n\n| DRUG | MECHANISM OF ACTION | 3 HIGHLY TESTABLE PEARLS |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Hydrocodone/acetaminophen | Hydrocodone-Binds, | • Addiction/dependence risk |\n| (Vicodin, Lortab, Norco) | activates mu-opioid receptor, | • Respiratory depression |\n| Podcast | Acetaminophen – suspected | • Constipation |\n|  | to inhibit prostaglandin |  |\n|  | synthesis which reduces pain |  |\n| Lisinopril (Prinivil)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme which ultimately leads to reduction in angiotensin 2 (a potent vasoconstrictor) | • Cough\u003Cbr>• Hyperkalemia\u003Cbr>• Used to help protect the kidneys in diabetes |\n| Simvastatin (Zocor)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase – this enzyme is the rate limiting step in cholesterol formation | • Myopathy\u003Cbr>• Reduces risk of heart attack or stroke\u003Cbr>• Dosed at night |\n| Levothyroxine (Synthroid)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Synthetic form of thyroid hormone (T4) | • Binding interactions with calcium and iron can lower concentrations\u003Cbr>• TSH is monitored to adjust dose\u003Cbr>• Signs of hypothyroid – fatigue, dry skin, constipation |\n| Amoxicillin (Amoxil)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Inhibits penicillin binding protein which prevents cell wall synthesis | • Diarrhea\u003Cbr>• Nausea/Vomiting\u003Cbr>• Rash |\n| Azithromycin (Zithromax)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Binds 50s ribosomal subunit and prevents protein synthesis | • Longer half-life than many antibiotics\u003Cbr>• GI adverse effects\u003Cbr>• Rare risk for QTc prolongation |\n| Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ);(Microzide)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Blocks sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of kidney | • Frequent urination\u003Cbr>• Elevate uric acid level (exacerbate gout)\u003Cbr>• Can help with edema and hypertension |\n| Amlodipine (Norvasc)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Blocks the entry of calcium into smooth muscle, causing vasodilation | • Edema\u003Cbr>• No action on the heart (compared to diltiazem, verapamil)\u003Cbr>• Used to help prevent angina |\n\n\n| Alprazolam (Xanax)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Enhances GABA activity which has sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties | •\u003Cbr>•• | Used for acute management of anxiety\u003Cbr>Dizziness/sedation Generally avoid in elderly |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Metformin (Glucophage)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Primarily decreases hepatic glucose production | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Avoid in moderate to severe kidney disease, rare risk of lactic acidosis\u003Cbr>GI side effects like diarrhea is most prominent\u003Cbr>First line agent in type 2 diabetes |\n| Atorvastatin (Lipitor)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase – this enzyme is the rate limiting step in cholesterol formation | ••\u003Cbr>• | Myopathy\u003Cbr>Reduces risk of heart attack/stroke Higher intensity statin |\n| Omeprazole (Prilosec)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Inhibits H+/K+ ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells (reduces hydrogen ion – stomach acid concentration in stomach) | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Short term only recommended for GERD Associated with low magnesium and B12 Most potent acid blocking medication class |\n| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)\u003Cbr>Podcast | Amoxicillin – see agent; 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