Exam 3 Drug Classifications

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Sedative-hypnotics

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treatment of sleep disorders

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Sedative-hypnotics (Non-Benzodiazepines)

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Short term use for insomnia

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Sedative-hypnotics (Benzodiaepines)

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Used to induce sleep but also treat panic and anxiety

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Anticonvulsants

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stabilize nerve cell membrane and suppress abnormal electric impulses in the cerebral cortex. Prevents seizures

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Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and neuromuscular disorders drugs

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reduces the symptoms or replaces the dopamine deficit, elevates or prevents the destruction of acetylcholine concentration and relieves muscle spasms

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broad spectrum penicillian

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used to treat both gram positive and gram negative bacteria.

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Penicillinase-resistant penicillin

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used to treat penicillinase-producing S. aureus

(not effective against gram negative bacteria)

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Cephalosporins (third generation)

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antibiotics that are bactericidal with actions similar to penicillins. This generation is resistant to beta-lactamases and act primarily against gram negative organisms

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Macrolides

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used to treat mild to moderate infections of resp. tract, sinuses, GI tract, skin, and STDs(chlamydia). ALSO pneumococci)

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tetracyclines

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bacteriostatic( inhibits the growth OR mulitplication of bacteria) effects and may be bacteriocidal against certain organisms and helps treat stomach ulcers & acne(topical)

(can interact with milk)

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Aminoglycosides

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Bactericidal (inhibits protein synthesis by binding directly to the 30S ribosomal subunit. effective against gram-negative bacilli, some aerobic gram-positive bacteria mycobacteria, and some protozoa. FOR SERIOUS INFECTIONS primarily administered parentally.

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Sulfonamides

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Bacteriostatic (inhibits bacterial synthesis of folic acid without affecting normal cells. Used to treat ACUTE UTIs

(NOT EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES AND FUNGI)

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Antitubercular

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used to treat TB

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Antifungal

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used to treat fungal infections

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Antiviral

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used to prevent or delay the spread of a viral infection.

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Antimalarial

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used to treat malaria caused by the protozoan parasites plasmodium spp. carried by infected Anopheles mosquitoes.

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Urinary anti-infective

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reduces bacterial growth to treat acute and chronic UTIs. (targets E. coli.)

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ART: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

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For the management of patients with HIV infection and prevention of maternal-fetal HIV transmission

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ART: Protease inhibitor

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drugs that act against he HIV enzyme protease, preventing it from dividing and fully maturing

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Antiinflammatory: First generation NSAIDs

Salicylates

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most commonly used to control pain, reduce fever and inflammation.

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NSAID: COX-2 inhibitors

(2nd generation)

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inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and inflammatory response. Protection of the stomach lining is decreased and also clotting time is decreased with this medication class.

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immunomodulator: Tumor necrosis factor blocker

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used to treat moderate to severe RA by disrupting the inflammatory process and delaying disease progression.

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Antigout: uric acid biosynthesis inhibitor

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lowers serum uric acid levels preventing the precipitation a gout arthritis attack. (attacks joints, tendons and other tissues. Also good for patients with gout AND renal impairments

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NONopioid Analgesic (OTC)

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inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to decrease pain and inhibits hypothalamic heat-regulator center to reduce fever.

(also commonly used to treat fever and flu-like symtoms in children)

(effective pain reliever for some types of athritis)

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Opioids (Rx needed)

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Act on the opiate receptors in the CNS system to reduce pain or severe pain.

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Opioid agonist-antagonist

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given to relieve pain while reducing toxic effects and dependency.

(Pt with a history of opioid abuse should NOT be recieve this med. because withdrawal symptoms may occur)

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Antidepressant :SSRI's

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used to treat major depression by blocking nerve fibers increasing serotonin in nerve cells. Treats bulimia, OCD, panic disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder