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Alpha adrenergic agonists: (Maxair, Seravent, Epinephrine, Albuteral)
Side 1: vaso and broncho effects, and HR? Side 2: Side effects and uses |
vacoconstrictor
bronchodilator inc beat of ht |
Given: COPD, Chronic bronchitis, Asthma
SE:Vomiting, sweating, dizziness, nervousness, weakness |
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Anti-coagulants:
Side 1: effect? Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Clotting; no direct effect on ht / lungs
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Given: Strokes, TIA, MI, DVT, PE, certain ht Conditions, recent surg
SE: Excessive hemorrhage, N/V, hair loss, osteoporosis, thrombocytopenia |
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Cholinergic (Alvamaline, muscarine, nicotine, pilocarpine, donepezil, galantamine)
Side 1: Vaso, broncho, and HR effects Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Vasodilator
Bronchoconstrictor Decreased HR |
Given: Myasthenia gravis, muscle relaxation
SE: Bradycardia leading to cardiac arrest, m. weakness, cramps, pain |
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Anti-Cholinergics: (Atrovert, Spiriva)
Side 1: Broncho, vaso and HR effects Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Vasodilation
Bronchodilation Increase HR |
Given: As a bronchodilator in COPD and asthma and for Parkinson's dz
SE: Blurred vision, constipation, dec sweating, diff or painful urination, photosensitivity |
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Adrenergic sympathomimetic (Ventolin, Alupent, Brethine, Adrenaline)
Side 1: broncho and vasodil and HR Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Vasodilation
Bronchodilation Increase HR Increase BP |
Given: Asthma, COPD, other lung Dz
SE: HA, Dizziness, N/V, irritability |
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Nitrates: (Nitroglycerin, Nitrostat)
Side 1: Vaso, Broncho, and HR effects Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Vaso-dilation
Broncho-dilation Increase HR |
Given: Post acute MI, relieving angina
SE: HAs, flush face, syncope |
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Statins (Lipitor, Zorcor, Crestor, Pravachol)
Side 1: Effect Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Dec cholesterol by decreasing liver's capability to synth chol
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Given: Reduce cholesterol
SE: Muscle and jt pain, Nausea, liver dmg |
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Diuretics (Lasix, Esidrix)
Side 1: Effect Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Dec BV
Dec BP |
Given: Reduce HTN, Dec edema during heart failure
SE: Dry mouth, thirst, weakness & cramps (with digoxin) |
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Anti-leukotrienes (Singulair, Zyflo)
Side 1: broncho effect Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Bronchodilators
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Given: Asthma, Allergic reactions
SE: HA, rash, fatigue |
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Corticosteroids (Steroids, Hydrocortisone, prednisone)
Side 1: Effect Side 2: Side effects and uses |
Anti-inflammatory
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Given: Asthma, allergies, RA, Lupus
SE:Thick skin, coughing, infection |
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Alpha adrenergic antagonists (Cardura, Flomax, Phentolamine, Terazosin)
Side 1: Vaso and HR effect Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Dec HR
Vaso-dil Dec continence in bladder |
Given: HTN, BPH
SE: Palpitation, Orthostatic hyptension, tachycardia, edema, dizziness, H/A, N/V, diarrhea, incontinence, nosebleed |
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Sympatholytics (Carvedilol, Clonidine)
Side 1: Vaso effect, BP effect, HR effect, force of ht Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Vasodilation
Dec BP Dec HR Dec contraction and electrical conduction of heart |
Given: HTN
SE: Orthostatic hypotension, Fatigue, nausea, HAs |
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Methylxanthines (Aminophylline, Theophylline, All phyllines)
Side 1: Broncho effect Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Broncho-dil
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Given: Bronchodilation for COPD, Asthma
SE: N/V, Palpitations, Urinary freq |
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Anti-histamines (Benadryl, Dramamine, Allegra, Claritin)
Side 1: Vaso, Broncho, and HR effects Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Broncho-dil
Vaso-con Inc HR |
Given: Relieve respiratory sx, Allergies
SE:Sedation, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision |
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Beta blockers (Carvedilol, Propanolol, Sotalol)
Side 1: HR and BP effects Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Dec HR
Dec BP |
Given: Angina, Arrhythmias before and after MI
SE: HR and BP may reduce, drowsiness, cold hands and feet |
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Mucolytics / Expectorants (Mucomyst, Mucinex)
Side 1: Effects Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Breaks down mucus to be expectorated
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Given: COPD, Asthma, Upper resp infection
SE: Dizziness, Drowsiness, nausea |
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Anti-cholinesterase Drugs (Eserine, Prostigimine, Tensilon, Aricept)
Side 1: Broncho effects Side 2: S.E. and uses |
Broncho-con
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Given: Glaucoma, anti-dote for anti-cholinergic agents
SE: Nausea, vomitting, bradycardia |
