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Different Steps of Phase I |
Oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis |
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Inhibitors of CYP450 |
Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, isoniazid, and grapefruit |
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Strength of interaction between drug and its receptor |
affinity |
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Amount of drug necessary to elicit a biologic effect; refers to a drugs strength |
Potency |
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A hormone whose MOA utilizes intracellular receptors |
thyroid and steroid hormones |
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Dose which is lethal to 50% of the population |
LD50 |
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Antidote used for organophosphate/anticholinesterase poisoning |
Atrope, Pralidoxime (2-PAM) |
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Antidote for arsenic, mercury, lead, and gold poisoning |
dimercaprol |
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Antidote for tPA & streptokinase |
Aminocaproic acid |
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Antidote for benzodiazepine toxicity |
Flumazenil |
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Antidote for methotrexate toxicity |
Leucovorin |
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Side effect of Mitomycin |
Severe myelosuppression |
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Common toxicities of cisplatin |
Nephro and Oto tox, peripheral neuropathy |
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iron-chilating agent, protects against doxorubicin toxicity by scavenging free radicals |
Dexrazoxane |
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Interact with microtubules (but unlike vinca which prevent disassembly of tubules), it stabilizes tubulin and cells remain frozen in metaphase |
Paclitaxel (taxol) |
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Anti-estrogen used for ER+ breast cancer |
tamoxifen |
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Newer biologic agent approved for metastatic melanoma, enhances T-cell immune responses |
Ipilimumab |
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Dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's and for hyperprolactinemia |
Bromocriptine |
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ACTH analog used for diagnosis of patients with corticosteroid abnormality |
Cosyntropin |
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Long acting glucocorticoids |
dexamethasone, betamethasone |
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Inhibits conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone, therefore inhibiting corticosteroid synthesis |
aminoglutethimide |
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Antifungal agent used for inhibition of all gonadal and adrenal steroids |
Ketoconazole |
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Antiprogestin used as potent antagonist of GC receptor |
Mifepristone |
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Common SE of spironolactone |
Gynecomastia and hyperkalemia |
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Selective estrogen receptor modulator used for prevention of osteoporosis and prophylaxis in women with risk factors for breast cancer |
Raloxifene |
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Drug used with testosterone for male fertility |
Leuprolide |
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What do delta cells in the pancreas produce? |
Somatostatin |
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Very rapid acting insulin, having fastest onset and shortest duration of action |
Lispro, aspart, glulisine |
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Long acting insulins |
Glargine and detemir |
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Examples of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGI) |
acarbose, miglitol |
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Amino acid derivative, active as an insulin secretagogue |
Nateglinide |
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Most important SE of metformin |
lactic acidosis |
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MOA of thiazolidinediones |
stimulate PPAR gamma receptors and decrease insulin resistance |
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MOA of bisphosphonates |
inhibits osteoclast bone resorption |
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Names of three bisphosphonates available IV |
pamidronate, zoledronate, ibandronate |
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1st generation antihistamine that is highly sedating |
dephenhydramine |
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2nd generation antihistamines |
fexofenadine, loratadine, cetirizine |
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5HT-1d agonist used for migraine headaches |
sumitriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan |
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agents used for reduction of postpartum bleeding |
oxytocin, ergonovine, ergotamine |
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5HT-3 antagonist used in chemotherapeutic induced emesis |
Ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron, and alosetron |
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DOC to treat chemo-induced nausea and vomiting |
Ondansetron |
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Mediator of tissue pain, edema, inactivated by ACE, and may be a contributing factor to the development of angioedema |
Bradykinin |
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Drug causing depletion of substance P (vasodilator) |
Capsaicin |
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Prostaglandins that cause abortion |
PGE1, PGE2, PGF2-alpha |
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inhibitor of lipoxygenase |
zileuton |
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Used in pediatrics to maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosis |
PGE1 |
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MOA and effect of nitric oxide |
Stimulates cGMP which leads to vascular smooth muscle relaxation |
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Long acting beta 2 agonist used in asthma |
Salmeterol, Formoterol |
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Muscarinic antagonist used in asthma |
Ipratropium |
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Methylxanthine derivative used as a remedy for intermittent claudication |
pentoxifylline |
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MOA of corticosteroids |
inhibit phospholipase A2 |
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MOA of quinolones |
inhibit DNA gyrase
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Drug used for MRSA |
vancomycin |
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Vancomycin MOA |
Blocks cell wall synthesis by sequestration |
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Genetic basis of low level resistance found with vancomycin |
point mutation |
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Two toxicities of aminoglycosides |
nephro and oto tox |
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MOA of sulfonamides |
Inhibit dihydropteroate synthase |
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PCN active against pseudomonas |
ceftazidime, imipenem, piperacillin, and ticarcillin |
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DOC for tx of psudomembranous colitis |
Metronidazole |
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Metronidazole SE if given with alcohol |
disulfiram-like reaction |
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Common side effect of Rifampin |
Red urine discoloration |
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Drug used for N. gonorrhea in females |
Ceftriaxone |
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SE of INH |
peripheral neuritis and hepatitis |
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MOA of erythromycin |
inhibition of protein synthesis at the 50s subunit of ribosome |
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DOC for influenza A |
oseltamivir |
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DOC for severe RSV |
ribavirin |
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Antivirals that are teratogens |
Delavirdine, efavirenz, and ribavirin |
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Single dose used to prevent perinatal transmission of HIV |
nevirapine |
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Benzodiazepine used for anxiety |
alprazolam |
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Non-benzodiazepine used for sleep |
Zilpidem |
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Neurologic SE of benzodiazepines |
anterograde amnesia |
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Antidote to benzodiazepine overdose (antagonist that reverses CNS effects) |
Flumazenil |
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Benzodiazepine used for anesthesia |
Midazolam |
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DOC for status epilepticus |
Diazepam |
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System that increases in activity with chronic ethanol exposure and may contribute to tolerance |
MEOS |
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MOA for ethosuximide |
Calcium channels |
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Drugs of choice for status epilepticus |
IV diazepam for short term (acute) treatment, phenytoin for prolonged therapy |
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SE of phenytoin |
gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, diplopia, and ataxia |
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SE for Felbamate |
aplastic anemia and acute hepatic failure |
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Carbamazepine may cause |
agranulocytosis |
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DOC for malignant hyperthermia that may be a caused by use of halogenated anesthetics |
Dantrolene
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Opioid associated with respiratory depression, but is used in high risk patients who may not survive full general anesthesia |
Fentanyl |
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GABA agonist in the spinal cord |
Baclofen |
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DOC for malignant hyperthermia by acting on the sarcoplasmic reticulum or skeletal muscle |
Dantrolene |
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MOA of neuroleptics |
Dopamine blockade |
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Antipsychotic used in the treatment of psychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia |
Risperidone |
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Drug used in neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
Dantrolene |
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Antipsychotic having the strongest autonomic effects |
Thioridazine |
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Agent having no effect on D2 receptors, blocks D4, reserved for resistant schizophrenia, and can cause fatal agranulocytosis |
Clozapine |
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Antipsychotic not shown to cause tardive dyskinesia |
clozapine |
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DOC for bipolar affective disorder |
Lithium |
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SE for lithium |
Tremor, sedation, ataxia, aphasia, thyroid enlargement, and reversible diabetes insipidus |
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Example of three antidepressants that are indicated for obsessive compulsive disorder |
Clomipramine, fluoxetine, and fluvoxamine |
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MAOI should not be administered with SSRI's or potent TCA's due to development of this condition |
Serotonin syndrome |
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Usual time needed for full effect of antidepressant therapy |
2 to 6 weeks |
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TCA used in chronic pain, enuresis, and ADD |
Imipramine |
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Antidepressant inhibiting norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamin reuptake |
duloxetine, venlafaxine |
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Side effects frequently seen with SSRIs |
CNS stimulation; GI upset |
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SSRI indicated for premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
Fluoxetine |
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Opioids used in the management of withdrawal states |
Methadone |
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Opioid antagonist that is give IV and has a short DOA |
Naloxone |
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Opioid antagonist that is given orally in alcohol dependency programs |
Naltrexone |
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Readily detected markers that may assist in diagnosis of the cause of a drug overdose include |
HR, BP, RR, Temp, Sweating, bowel signs, and pupillary responses |
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Most commonly abused by healthcare professionals |
heroin, morphine, oxycodone, meperidine, and fentanyl |
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Date rape drug |
Flunitrazepam (rohypnol) |
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This agent is used to treat dry mouth in Sjogren's syndrome |
Cevimeline |
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Treatment of atropine overdose and glaucoma (because lipid soluble). Enters the CNS rapidly and has a stimulant effect, which may lead to convulsions |
Physostigmine |
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Long term treatment for myasthenia gravis |
pyridostigmine |
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Toxicity of organophosphates |
DUMBELSS - Diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchoconstriction, excitation of skeletal muscle and CNS, lacrimation, salivation, sweating |
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Treatment of organophosphate overdose |
atropine |
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Bronchodilation in asthma and COPD |
ipratropium |
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Toxicity of anticholinergics |
block SLUD (salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation |
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Contraindications to use of atropine |
infants, closed angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy |
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Longer acting Beta-2 agonist is recommended for prophylaxis of asthma |
Salmeterol or Formoterol + corticosteroid |
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Selective Beta-1 receptor blockers that may be useful in treating patients even though they have asthma |
acebutolol, atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol |
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Combined in alpha and beta blocking agents that may have application in treatment and CHF |
Labetalol and carvedilol |
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Inhibit peptidyl dipeptidase (plasma kinase) |
ACE inhibitors |
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SE of ACE inhibitors |
Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema |
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CCB contraindicated in CHF |
Verapamil |
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CCB with predominant effect on vasodilation |
Nifedipine |
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SE of CCB |
constipation, AV block, edema |
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Beta-blockers should be used cautiously in |
Asthma, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease |
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SE of beta-blockers |
sexual dysfunction, bradycardia, decrease in HDL, increase in triglycerides |
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Partial alpha agonist used in HTN, acts centrally |
Clonidine |
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Site of action of loop diuretics |
Thick ascending limb |
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SE of loop (furosemide) diuretics |
hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, ototoxicity |
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Loops lose and thiazide diuretics retain |
Calcium |
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MOA of thiazide diuretics |
inhibit Na+/Cl- cotransport |
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Site of action of thiazide diuretics |
early DCT |
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SE of spironolactone |
gynecomastia, hyperkalemia |
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SE of procainamide |
Lupus like syndrome |
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DOC for management of acute ventricular arrhythmias |
amioderone |
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MOA of class III antiarrhythmics |
K+ channel blockers |
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Digoxin is used in |
Atrial fibrillation and CHF |
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Combination recommended for only african americans to reduce preload and after load in CHF |
isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine |
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Dual ARB and nepilysin inhibitor, early phase 2 trial for heart failure and hypertension |
LCZ696, sucabitril |
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Heparin (PTT) increases activity of |
Antithrombin 3 |
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SE for ticlopidine |
Neutropenia and agranulocytosis |
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Agent used for anemias associated with renal failure |
Erythropoietin agonists |
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Agents used for closure of PDA |
indomethacin |
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Antidote for acetaminophen toxicity |
N-acetylcysteine |
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DMARDs are slow acting drugs for |
Rheumatic disease |
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Rapid acting insulins that do not self-aggregate |
Lispro, aspart, glulisine |
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Peakless long acting insulin |
Glargine |