Ethanol¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ The sedative effects of ethanol are mediated through binding to GABA receptors and glycine receptors (alpha 1 and alpha 2 subunits). In its role as an anti-infective, ethanol acts as an osmolyte or dehydrating agent that disrupts the osmotic balance across cell membranes. Potassium¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential?”a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.
Pharmacology
Ethanol¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Alcohol produces injury to cells by dehydration and precipitation of the cytoplasm or protoplasm. This accounts for its bacteriocidal and antifungal action. When alcohol is injected in close proximity to nerve tissues, it produces neuritis and nerve degeneration (neurolysis). Ninety to 98% of ethanol that enters the body is completely oxidized. Ethanol is also used as a cosolvent to dissolve many insoluble drugs and to serve as a mild sedative in some medicinal formulations. Potassium¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Not Available
Ethanol¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ Oral, rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg. Symptoms and effects of overdose include nausea, vomiting, CNS depression, acute respiratory failure or death and with chronic use, severe health problems, such as liver and brain damage. Potassium¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Toxicity Á¤º¸ Not Available
Drug Interactions
Ethanol¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Not Available Potassium¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Amiloride Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaBenazepril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaCandesartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaCaptopril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaCilazapril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaDrospirenone Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaEnalapril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaEplerenone This association presents an increased risk of hyperkaliemiaEprosartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaForasartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaFosinopril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaIrbesartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaLisinopril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaLosartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaMoexipril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaPerindopril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaPolystyrene sulfonate Antagonism of actionQuinapril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaRamipril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaSaprisartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaSpirapril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaSpironolactone Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaTasosartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaTelmisartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaTrandolapril Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaTriamterene Increased risk of hyperkaliemiaValsartan Increased risk of hyperkaliemia
Ethanol¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages. [PubChem] Potassium¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ Potassium is the major cation (positive ion) inside animal cells, while sodium is the major cation outside animal cells. The concentration differences of these charged particles causes a difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of cells, known as the membrane potential. The balance between potassium and sodium is maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane. The cell membrane potential created by potassium and sodium ions allows the cell generate an action potential?”a "spike" of electrical discharge. The ability of cells to produce electrical discharge is critical for body functions such as neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Potassium is also an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, blood pressure and levels of acidity.