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morphine
opioid analgesic
stadol
opioid agonist/antagonist
humalog
fast-acting insulin
demerol
opioid analgesic
suboxone
treatment of opiate withdrawal
pentazocine
opioid agonist/antagonist
buspirone
anti-anxiety
talwin
opioid agonist/antagonist
lispro
fast acting insulin
narcan
opiate antagonist
acetaminophen
tylenol
NPH ("humulin n")
short acting insulin
ibuprofen
NSAID, anti-platelet
digoxin
(+) inotropic

- tx of any atria arrhythmias (esp. A fib) -- NOTHING w/ ventricles
- CHF

watch K+ levels

loading dose: 0.75 - 1.0 mg

dig toxicity: diplopia (double vision), halos around lights, premature ventricular contractions, bradycardia, N/V, confusion
methadone
treatment of opiate withdrawal
celecoxib
cox-2 inhibitor
Na+ channel blockers
antiarrhythmic drugs
lidocaine
Class I Na+ channel blocker
ephedrine
adrenergic -- non-catecholamine
prazosin
anti-adrenergic -- alpha-adrenergic blocker
albuterol
adrenergic -- non-catecholamine (B2 selective)

bronchodilator -- actute tx and maintenance
glycerine
peripheral acting antitussive
cromolyn sodium
mast cell stabilizer
propranolol
anti-adrenergic -- beta blocker (antiarrhythmic)

antianginal
xanax
benzodiazapine
amiodarone
(K+ channel blockers)
celebrex
cox-2 inhibitor
analgesic/anti-inflammatory
ativan
benzodiazapine
phenobarbital
barbituate -- sedative/hypnotic

tx of anxiety, insomnia, anti-convulsant (status epilepticus)
inderal
beta blocker (antiarrhythmic, antianginal
minipres
anti-adrenergic -- alpha-adrenergic blocker

tx of HTN (2nd line of treatment)

give at bed time -- first dose phenomenon & orthostatic hypotension
valium
benzodiazepines

(diazapam)

anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant (tx of status epilepticus), anti-emetic (if it's related to anxiety)
neostigmine
cholinergic

tx of GI & GU issues, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, alzheimer's (early stages)
hydroxyzine
anti-anxiety
zolpidem
sedative/hypnotic
terbutaline
adrenergic -- non-catecholamine
buspar
anti-anxiety
choral hydrate
sedative/hypnotic
epinephrine
adrenergic -- catecholamine (stimulates B1 & B2)

bronchodilator
ambien
sedative/hypnotic
prostigmine
cholinergic
flunisolide
corticosteroid -- anti-inflammatory
pseudoephedrine
decongestant
aerobid
corticosteroid -- anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory resp. drug (maintenance only)
atropine
anticholinergic

bronchodilator (maintenance -- 1st line of treatment)
anti-diarrheal (lomotil)
phenylephrine
decongestant
aminophylline
xanthine -- bronchodilator
zafirlukast
leukotriene inhibitor
diphenhydramine
1st generation anti-histamine
codeine
antitussive (opiate)
guifenasine
expectorant
amiodarone
K+ channel blocker (antiarrhythmic -- ventricular)
intal
mast cell stabilizer (cromolyn sodium)

(maintenance, NOT acute tx)
normal saline/acetylcysteine
mucolytic
dextromethorphan
antitussive (non-opiate)
accolate
leukotriene inhibitor (zafirlukast)

(maintenance, not acute tx)
verapamil
calcium channel blocker (aka calan)

antiarrhythmic -- ventricular

tx of HTN

tx of angina
glucophage
antihyperglycemic (drug of choice)
xylocaine
sodium channel blocker (antiarrhythmic -- ventricular)

(lidocaine)
nitrates
antianginal
prilosec
#1 PPI -- GI med
calan
calcium channel blocker

antiarrhythmic -- ventricular
HTN
angina
lomotil
anti-diarrheal (opiate & atropine -- high abuse pot)
sucralfate
GI protectant/ulcer adherant -- GI med
nitroglycerin
antianginal -- nitrates

tx of angina (PRN) --> take dose when feeling chest pain, wait 5 mins, take 2nd dose & call 911 if no relief
prevention/maintenance tx of angina & MI

sensitive to light

cause severe headaches -- WEAR GLOVES!
colase
stool softener; prevents straining
tagamet
H2 receptor blocker -- GI med
(confusion in elderly)
maalox
antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
mylanta
antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
di-gel
antacid prototype (Al + Mg)
amphogel
AlOH antacid
(hypophosphatemia)
MOM
MgOH antacid
(hypermagnesemia)
imodium
opiate/atropine anti-diarrheal
cascara
irritant/stimulant cathartic
metamucil
bulk forming laxative (acts like fiber + fluids)
zofran
serotonin receptor antagonists (anti-emetic)
regular insulin
rapid-acting
NPH/lente
intermediate acting insulin
humulin insulin
intermediate acting
ultralente
long acting insulin (peaks, takes longer to kick in)
lantus
long acting insulin (no peaks, rapid)
glucotrol
oral hypoglycemic
(related to sulfa drugs, not for pregnancy)
buprenorphine
treatment of opiate withdrawal
aspirin
analgesic, anti-pyretic antiplatelet (binds permanently)

reye's syndrome --> don't give to kids w/ viral illnesses (or any children)
ibuprofen
NSAID -- analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiplatelet (binds reversibly)
acetaminophen
(tylenol) -- analgesic, anti-pyretic
normal K+ levels
3.5 - 5.0
normal Ca2+ levels
8.5 - 10
normal Mg+ levels
1.3 - 2.5
classifications of anti-arrhythmics
North brooklyn collective - let's picket cars, chap!
(I know this is so dumb, ryan)

N L
B P
K C
C C

Na+ channel blockers -- lidocaine
Beta blockers -- propranolol
K+ ch blockers -- cardarone
Ca2+ ch blockers -- calan
drug of choice for treating V tach/A fib in LIFE THREATENING situations only
cardarone (K+ ch blocker)
lidocaine
local anesthesia & rapid ventricular arrythmias

lidocaine crazies: dizziness, euphoria, hallucinations, lightheadedness, seizures, cardiac arrest
diuril
1st choice diuretic

tx of HTN, edema, CHF (maintenance drug)

not for immediate diuresis

not for pts w/ allergies to sulfa drugs
lasix
loop diuretic

tx of HTN, edema, CHF

rapid/immediate diuresis

need low Na+ diet
aldactone
K+ sparing diuretic

tx of HTN & liver disease

watch out for "low-sodium products"
osmitrol
osmotic diuretic --> only used in hospitals, often for tx of acute anuria

tx of increased ICP & glaucoma
captopril
ACE inhibitor

tx of HTN

black box warning for pregnancy

may cause dry cough -- need to be taken off
iosartan
Ang II receptor blocker

tx of HTN & CHF

black box warning for pregnancy
nitropress
tx of hypertensive crisis (BP > 210/120)
heparin
anticoagulant (prevents venous clots)
fragmin
pre-packaged heparin-liked drug

don't pop air bubble!
lovenox
pre-packaged heparin-liked drug

don't pop air bubble!
protamine sulfate
antidote to heparin
warfarin (coumadin)
anticoagulant (slower acting -- takes 3-5 days)
aggrastat
antiplatelet

makes platelets "more slidey"
alteplase
thrombolytic

door to needle time must be no more than 30 mins & no more than 3 h from onset
activase
thrombolytic

door to needle time must be no more than 30 mins & no more than 3 h from onset
normal cholesterol & triglyceride levels
below 200
lovastatin
tx of hyperlipidemia

may cause hepatotoxicity or rhabdomyolysis (severe muscular pain/damage)

must be taken in evening
dilantin
anti-convulsant

tx of tonic-clonic seizure

category D for pregnancy & lactation

administer IV slowly

increased suicidality

diabetics may need to increase meds, need regular dental checkups (gingival hyperplasia)
antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis
think PVC pipes -- structural

Penicillins
Vancomycin
Cephalosporins
penicillin
gram (+), drug of choice for streptococcal infections

safe for pregnancy
augmentin
beta lactamase inhibitors (given in combo w/ penicillin to decrease resistance)
kefzol
cephalosporins -- broad spectrum

surgical prophylaxis

no alcohol
vancomycin
tx of very severe infections --> often requires infectious control consult (i.e., C. diff)

can cause ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity

red man syndrome (administer IV slowly --> 60-90 mins)
antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis
yoga - MAT --> EGT

Macrolides (erythromycin)
Aminoglycosides (gentamycin)
Tetracyclines (tetracycline)
gentamycin
tx of serious systemic infections, TB

watch for ototoxicity (loss of high pitched hearing)

not used in pregnancy
erythromycin
tx of resp tract infections & skin infections
tetracycline
used rarely for systemic infections (STDs, PID, rocky mountain spotted fever, acne)

not for pregnant or lactating women (causes browning of teeth)

need to avoid sun & iron, drink with full glass of H2O
cipro
fluoroquinalone antibiotic

tx of resp, GU, GI, bone, joint, skin, and soft tissue infections

tx of anthrax

not for young/old people or pregnant/lactating women

causes SEVERE photosensitivity
antibiotics that inhibit metabolic pathways
sulfonamides (inhibit synthesis of folate in bacterial cell)

not for pregnant/lactating women or young infants

tx of UTI, ulcerative colitis, burns, dermatitis
bactrim
sulfonamides
antibiotics that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis
fluoroquinalones
AZT
antiviral tx for HIV & AIDS
tamiflu
antiviral tx for influenza