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seligilene
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selective MAO-B inhibitor;
antidepressant agent |
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phenylzine
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irreversible MAO-A and B inhibitor;
antidepressant agent |
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tranylcypromine
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prolonged inhibitor of MAO-A but not irreversible;
antidepressant agent |
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amitriptyline
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TCA
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imipramine
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TCA
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trazodone
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant;
directly inhibit 5-HT2 receptors; inhibit 5-HT > NE reuptake |
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nefazodone
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant;
directly inhibit 5-HT2 receptors; inhibit 5-HT > NE reuptake |
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venlafaxine
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant;
5-HT >> NE reuptake inhibitor |
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buproprion
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant
mechanism unknown weak inhibition of monoamine reuptake |
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amoxapine
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant
metabolite of antipsychotic (loxapine) |
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maprotiline
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant
potent NE reuptake inhibitor |
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mirtazipine
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2nd/3rd gen antidepressant
block 5-HT and α2 receptors |
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fluoxetine
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antidepressant
SSRI |
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chlorpromazine
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less potent phenothiazine
block DA receptors in limbic system antipsychotic |
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thioridazine
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potent phenothiazine
block DA receptors in limbic system antipsychotic |
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fluphenazine
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more potent phenothiazine
block DA receptors in limbic system antipsychotic |
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haloperidol
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antipsychotic
resembles high potency phenothiazine block D2 receptors |
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molindone
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antipsychotic
resembles high potency phenothiazine block D2 receptors |
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thiothixene
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antipsychotic
resembles low potency phenothiazine block D2 receptors |
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clozapine
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atypical antipsychotic
weak D1, D2 blocker may cause agranulocytosis |
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olanzipine
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atypical antipsychotic
block D2, 5-HT2, ACh receptors also used in mania |
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respiridone
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atypical antipsychotic
potent blocker of D2, 5-HT2 receptors contraindicated in ASCVD 1st line drug |
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quetiapine
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atypical antipsychotic
block 5-HT2, D2 receptors marked somnolence |
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ziprasidone
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atypical antipsychotic
fatal cardiac arrythmias |
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aripiprazole
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atypical antipsychotic
complex mechanism |
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NMDA superagonists
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antipsychotic under development
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d-cycloserine
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antipsychotic
glycine partial agonist |
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glycine transporter inhibitor
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antipsychotic under development
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pentobarbital
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short-intermediate acting (3-6 hr) barbiturate
potentiate action of GABA directly stimulate GABA-A receptor sedative-hypnotic |
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secobarbital
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short-intermediate acting (3-6 hr) barbiturate
potentiate action of GABA directly stimulate GABA-A receptor sedative-hypnotic |
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amobarbital
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short-intermediate acting (3-6 hr) barbiturate
potentiate action of GABA directly stimulate GABA-A receptor sedative-hypnotic |
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chloral hydrate
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nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic
sedation in children |
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paraldehyde
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nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic
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ethchlorvinol
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nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic
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meprobamate
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nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic
gastric bezoars |
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triazolam
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short acting (<6 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic |
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temazepam
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intermediate acting (6<t1/2<24 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic |
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diazepam
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long acting (>24 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic |
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flurazepam
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long acting (>24 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic |
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chlordiazepoxide
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long acting (>24 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic |
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rohypnol
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sedative-hypnotic
date rape drug |
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zaleplon
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novel benzodiazepine-receptor agonist
hypnotic agent |
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zolpidem
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novel benzodiazepine-receptor agonist
hypnotic agent |
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eszopiclone
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novel benzodiazepine-receptor agonist
hypnotic agent |
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flumazenil
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benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist
reverse sedative effects |
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phenytoin
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels DO NOT use for absence seizures fetal hydantoin syndrome |
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carbamazepine
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels potentiate GABA-A receptors drug of choice for partial seizures aplastic anemia |
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valproate
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels increase presynaptic GABA inhibit voltage gated Ca channels particularly helpful with myoclonic hepatotoxicity |
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topiramate
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels potentiate GABA receptor changes in visual acuity |
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lamotrigine
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels inhibit voltage gated Ca channels stevens johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis in <16 yo |
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zonisamide
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Na channels inhibit voltage gated Ca channels depression and psychosis reported |
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primidone
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antiseizure
metabolized to phenobarbital |
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tiagabine
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antiseizure
inhibit GABA reuptake psychosis reported |
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gabapentin
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antiseizure
enhance presynaptic GABA concentration |
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ethosuximide
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antiseizure
inhibit voltage gated Ca channels first line for absence seizures |
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levetiracetam
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antiseizure
unknown mechanism |
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felbamate
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antiseizure
unknown mechanism aplastic anemia and hepatotoxicity |
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phenobarbital
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long-acting (>6 hr) barbiturate
potentiate action of GABA directly stimulate GABA-A receptor sedative-hypnotic antiseizure |
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buspirone
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5-HT1 agonist
anxiolytic, smoking cessation |
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sumatryptan
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triptan
5-HT1 agonist antimigraine |
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ergotamine
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ergot alkaloid
promiscious agonist: 5-HT, adrenergic, etc formerly used as antimigraine cardiac valvular lesions retroperitoneal fibroplasias |
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lysergic acid diethylamide
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5-HT agonist
recreational hallucinogen |
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ketanserin
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5-HT1, 5-HT2 antagonist
also α1 and H1 antagonist antihypertensive |
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ondansetron
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5-HT3 antagonist
antiemetic for chemotherapy |
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cyproheptadine
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5-HT2 antagonist
H2 receptor antagonist control post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome |
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ritanserin
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5-HT2 antagonist
antithrombotic |
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sevoflurane
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volatile anesthetic
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desflurane
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volatile anesthetic
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isoflurane
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volatile anesthetic
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nitrous oxide
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volatile anesthetic
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halothane
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volatile anesthetic
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etomidate
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IV anesthetic
used for trauma or CHF |
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fentanyl
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IV anesthetic
opioid |
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propofol
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IV anesthetic
used for normal anesthesia |
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thiopental
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ultra-short acting (15-30 min) barbiturate
potentiate action of GABA directly stimulate GABA-A receptor sedative-hypnotic IV anesthetic |
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midazolam
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short acting (<6 hr) benzodiazepine
enhance GABA mediated Cl flux sedative-hypnotic IV anesthetic used for normal anesthesia |
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ketamine
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NMDA receptor
IV anesthetic used for trauma or CHF |
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aspirin
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
irreversible acetylation of COX contraindicated in ulcer, asthma, gout, influenza |
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diflunisal
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
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mesalamine
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
use in IBD |
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acetaminophen
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analgesic, antipyretic, weak antiinflammatory
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indomethacin
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
treatment of acute gouty arthritis |
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sulindac
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
prodrug treatment of acute gouty arthritis |
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tolmetin
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
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diclofenac
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
inhibit lipoxygenase and COX |
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ketorolac
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
short term management of moderately severe acute pain (at opioid level) |
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ibuprofen
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
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naproxen
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
treatment of acute gouty arthritis |
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ketoprofen
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
inhibits lipoxygenase and COXs |
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oxaprozin
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
long half life |
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piroxicam
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
extended half life reversible inhibitor of COXs |
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meloxicam
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
inhibit COX2 > COX1 |
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nabumetone
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
only nonacid NSAID ketone prodrug preferentially inhibits COX2 at low dose |
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celecoxib
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analgesic, antipyretic, antiinflammatory
COX2 selective inhibitor |
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abatacept
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disease modifying antirheumatic drug
inhibits T cell activation IV injection |
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rituximab
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disease modifying antirheumatic drug
Ab that bind to CD20 B cells IV infusion fatal infusion reactions |
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etanercept
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disease modifying antirheumatic drug
TNFα blocking agent SC administration |
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adalimumab
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disease modifying antirheumatic drug
TNFα blocking agent SC administration |
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infliximab
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disease modifying antirheumatic drug
TNFα blocking agent IV infusion |
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colchicine
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treatment for acute gouty arthritis
inhibit migration of leukocytes and phagocytes inhibit formation of leukotrine B4 |
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probenecid
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uricosuric agent
increase uric acid reabsorption treatment for underexcretor |
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sulfinpyrazone
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uricosuric agent
increase uric acid reabsorption treatment for underexcretor |
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allopurinol
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inhibit xanthine oxidase
inhibit PPRP synthetase treatment for overproducers |
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febuxostat
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inhibit xanthine oxidase
nonpurine compound treatment for overproducers |
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recombinant uricase
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converts uric acid to allantoin
prevents hyperuricemia |
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morphine
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prototype opioid narcotic
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codeine
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opioid
1/10 morphine potency orally active used as antitussant or analgesic with aspirin or acetaminophen |
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heroin
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opioid
high lipid solubility |
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oxycodone
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opioid
same effects/potency as morphine higher oral activity |
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hydromorphone
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opioid
same effects as morphine 10x morphine potency higher oral activity |
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apomorphine
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opioid
DA agonist activity used to induce vomiting (direct effect on CTZ) |
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misoprostol
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synthetic PGE1 analog
given with NSAIDs to protect GI mucosa |
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mucomyst (N-acetylcysteine)
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acetaminophen overdose antidote
body able to make more glutathione and safely metabolize acetaminophen |
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dextromethorphan
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opioid
little analgesic or addiction activity used as antitussant |
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meperidine
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opioid
shorter duration of action than morphine 1/10 morphine potency orally active |
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fentanyl
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opioid
80x morphine potency anesthetic induction sole anesthetic for cardiac surgeries |
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alfentanil
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opioid
80x morphine potency |
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sufentanil
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opioid
80x morphine potency |
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methadone
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opioid
same actions and potency as morphine orally active half life = 15 hr used in methadone maintenance |
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LAAM
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opioid
long-acting congener of methadone orally active maintenance treatment in heroin addiction |
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propoxyphene
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opioid
similar to codeine |
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diphenoxylate
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opioid
oral administration antidiarrheal |
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loperamide
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opioid
oral administration antidiarrheal |
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naloxone
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pure competitive opioid antagonist
drug of choice for opioid overdose |
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naltrexone
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pure competitive opioid antagonist
orally active |
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pentazocine
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opioid
weak mu antagonist kappa agonist sigma agonist analgesic for mild to moderate pain |
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nalbuphine
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opioid
mu antagonist kappa agonist analgesic for moderate to severe pain |
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butorphanol
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opioid
mu antagonist kappa agonist analgesic for moderate to severe pain |
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buprenorphine
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partial mu agonist
kappa antagonist analgesic for moderate to severe pain |
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phencyclidine
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arylcyclohexylamine
abused drug sigma agonist |
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disulfiram
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inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase
n/v with ethanol ingestion |
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mannitol
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osmotic diuretic
useful in increased ICP |
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acetazolamide
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CA inhibitor
decreased NaHCO3 reabsorption treatment of glaucoma |
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furosemide
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loop diuretic
block Na-K-2Cl symporter decrease preload increase urinary Ca excretion |
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bumetanide
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loop diuretic
block Na-K-2Cl symporter decrease preload increase urinary Ca excretion |
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ethacrynic acid
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loop diuretic
block Na-K-2Cl symporter decrease preload increase urinary Ca excretion more commonly causes ototoxicity |
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torsemide
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loop diuretic
block Na-K-2Cl symporter decrease preload increase urinary Ca excretion |
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hydrochlorothiazide
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thiazide diuretic
block NaCl symporter decrease PVR increase Ca reabsorption |
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chlorthalidone
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thiazide diuretic
block NaCl symporter decrease PVR increase Ca reabsorption |
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metolazone
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thiazide diuretic
block NaCl symporter decrease PVR increase Ca reabsorption |
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chlorthiazide
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thiazide diuretic
block NaCl symporter decrease PVR increase Ca reabsorption available in IV preparation |
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triamterene
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K sparing diuretic: Na channel blocker
decrease Na reabsorption decrease K, H excretion |
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amiloride
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K sparing diuretic: Na channel blocker
decrease Na reabsorption decrease K, H excretion |
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spironolactone
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K sparing diuretic
competitive antagonist of aldosterone gynecomastia as side effect |
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eplerenone
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K sparing diuretic
selective aldosterone receptor blocker |
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vasopressin = AVP = ADH
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insertion of aquaporins in collecting duct (V2)
vasoconstriction (V1) |
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desmopressin = DDAVP
|
mainly insertion of aquaporins in collecting duct (V2)
vasoconstriction (V1) to lesser extent |
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demeclocycline
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ADH antagonist
decrease effect of ADH on renal collecting duct cells |
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conivaptan
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ADH antagonist
V1, V2 antagonist short term treatment of euvolemic hyponatremia NOT approved for heart failure |
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lithium
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antidepressant
mood stabilizing decrease formation of postsynaptic second messengers (IP3 and DAG) ADH antagonist |
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clonidine
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sympatholytic
α2 agonist decreased SNS outflow hypertensive crisis if sudden withdrawal |
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methyldopa
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sympatholytic
prodrug α2 agonist |
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reserpine
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decrease neurotransmitter released
inhibit vesicular uptake pump |
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guanethidine
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decrease neurotransmitter released
depletion of neurotransmitter |
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prazosin
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α1 blocker
antihypertensive first-dose phenomenon |
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labetalol
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α1, β blocker
antihypertensive possible hepatotoxicity |
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carvedilol
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α1, β blocker
antihypertensive used for HF in certain patients |
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hydralazine
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antihypertensive
arterial dilator via NO release possible drug induced lupus |
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minoxidil
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antihypertensive
arterial dilator via K channel opening activity possible pericardial effusion |
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fenoldopam
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antihypertensive
arterial dilator via D1 receptor agonist activity used for hypertensive emergencies possible increased intraocular pressure |
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diazoxide
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antihypertensive
arterial dilator via K channel opening activity used for hypertensive emergencies |
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sodium nitroprusside
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antihypertensive
arterial and venous dilator via guanylyl cyclase stimulation cyanide and thiocyanate toxicity |
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-pril drugs
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ACE inhibitor
antihypertensive prodrugs decreased AII leading to less vasoconstriction and aldosterone decreased bradykinin (vasodilator) breakdown contraindicated in renal artery stenosis cough, angioedema |
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losartan
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AII receptor blocker
antihypertensive decreased pressor response |
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aliskiren
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renin inhibitor
antihypertensive decreased plasma renin activity |
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nitroglycerin
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organic nitrate
antianginal release NO to stimulate vasodilation |
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isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN)
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organic nitrate
antianginal release NO to stimulate vasodilation |
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isosorbide-5-mononitrate (ISMN)
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organic nitrate
antianginal release NO to stimulate vasodilation |
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propranolol
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β blocker
antihypertensive, antianginal decreased HR, contractility decreased renal renin release β blocker withdrawal |
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nifedipine
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dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker
antianginal, antihypertensive higher vascular selectivity mainly arterial vasodilation decreased contractility |
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ranolazine
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antianginal
newer drug approved for chronic angina |
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digoxin
|
cardiac glycoside
inhibits Na,K-ATPase leads to increased intracellular Ca --> increased contractility used for heart failure |
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dobutamine
|
β1 agonist
used for heart failure |
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milrinone
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inhibit phosphodiesterase 3 --> increased cAMP --> increased contractility and vasodilation
used for acute HF or severe exacerbation of chronic HF |
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nesiritide
|
hBNP
stimulate guanylate cyclase --> increased cGMP --> smooth muscle relaxation used for heart failure |
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propranolol
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antiarrhythmic - class II
block β receptor atrial fibrillation |
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amiodarone
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antiarrhythmic - class III
block Na, K, Ca channels block α, β, ACh receptors t1/2 = weeks serious ventricular arrhythmias certain supraventricular arrhythmias many adverse effects |
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dronedarone
|
antiarrhythmic - class III
atrial fibrillation or flutter in certain patients |
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sotalol
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antiarrhythmic - class III
block K channel block β receptor serious ventricular arrhythmias maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with symptomatic AFIB/AFL who are currently in sinus rhythm |
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dofetilide
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antiarrhythmic - class III
block K channel conversion of atrial fibrillation maintenance of normal sinus rhythm is patients with atrial fibrillation |
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ibutilide
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antiarrhythmic - class III
block K channel increase Na channel flow rapid conversion of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter of recent onset to sinus rhythm |
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adenosine
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antiarrhythmic - class IV
acts on adenosine receptor t1/2 <10 sec conversion of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm |
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methylxanthine
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inhibit adenosine receptor
example is caffeine |
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UFH
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derived from porcine gastric mucosa;
catalyzes antithrombin inhibition of IIa and Xa |
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LMWH
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digested UFH
catalyzes antithrombin inhibition of Xa and to lesser extent IIa |
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fondaparinux
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synthetic pentasaccharide binding sequence;
catalyzes antithrombin inhibition of Xa |
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enoxaparin
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LMWH
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lepirudin
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irreversible direct thrombin inhibitor
recombinant derivative of hirudin (anticoagulant in leeches) |
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argatroban
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reversible direct thrombin inhibitor
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protamine
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combines with UFH to form a stable salt;
neutralize anti-IIa activity of LMWH but only partially reverses the anti-Xa activity; does not reverse fondaparinux |
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warfarin
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inhibit regeneration of reduced vit K;
inhibit modification of factor II, VII, IX, X, protein C and S; S-isomer is more potent than R-isomer |
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streptokinase
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fibrinolytic
binds to plasminogen thereby converting plasminogen into a plasmin-like molecule capable of converting plasminogen to plasmin |
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alteplase
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fibrinolytic
tPA produced by recombinant DNA technology; requires fibrin for activity |
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reteplase
|
fibrinolytic;
nonglycosylated deletion mutant of wild type tPA; fibrin specific; resistance to Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 |
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tenecteplase
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fibrinolytic;
6 aa substitued at 3 sites compared to wild type tPA; fibrin specific resistance to Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1; single bolus administration |
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aminocaproic acid
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hemostatic;
bind reversible to plasminogen to block binding to fibrin and its activation and transformation to plasmin; enhancing hemostasis |
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clopidogrel
|
antiplatelet agent
irreversible ADP pathway inhibitor prodrug requires 2 CYP-dependent oxidations |
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prasugrel
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antiplatelet agent
irreversible ADP pathway inhibitor prodrug requires hydrolysis and 1 CYP-dependent oxidation |
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abciximab
|
antiplatelet agent
GIIb/IIIa antagonist Fab frag of monoclonal Ab |
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eptifibatide
|
antiplatelet agent
GIIb/IIIa antagonist |
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tirofiban
|
antiplatelet agent
GIIb/IIIa antagonist |
|
phytonadione
|
oral vit K
antagonizes warfarin |
|
bivalirudin
|
direct reversible thrombin inhibitor
derived from hirudin inactivates platelet bound Xa and clot bound thrombin |
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dipyridamole
|
inhibition of phophodiesterase to increase platelet cAMP;
blockade of uptake of adenosine; with aspirin for stroke prevention |
|
verapamil
|
Ca channel blocker
antianginal, antihypertensive antiarrhythmic - class IV decrease sinus node pacemaker rate decrease AV conduction decrease contractility |
|
diltiazem
|
Ca channel blocker
antianginal, antihypertensive antiarrhythmic - class IV decrease sinus node pacemaker rate decrease AV conduction decrease contractility |
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propafenone
|
antiarrhythmic - class IC
block Na channel block β receptor supraventricular arrhythmia |
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flecainide
|
antiarrhythmic - class IC
block Na, K channels maintenance of sinus rhythm in certain supraventricular arrhythmias in patients without structural heart disease |
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mexiletine
|
antiarrhythmic - class IB
block Na channel oral lidocaine-like drug serious ventricular arrhythmias |
|
lidocaine
|
antiarrhythmic - class IB
block Na channel acute treatment of ventricular arrhythmias |
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disopyramide
|
antiarrhythmic - class IA
block Na, K channels block ACh receptors serious ventricular arrhythmias |
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procainamide
|
antiarrhythmic - class IA
block Na, K channels serious ventricular arrhythmias active metabolite (NAPA) drug-induced lupus agranulocytosis |
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quinidine
|
antiarrhythmic - class IA
block Na, K channels block α, ACh receptors atrial fibrillation and flutter serious ventricular arrhythmias thrombocytopenia |