Intro To Pharm

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acetominaphin

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MOA- mechanism of analgesia unknown. Antipyretic action is due to central (hypothalamic) inhibition of endogenous pyrogens

PTU- antipyretic, analgesic

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albuterol

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MOA- selective beta-2 receptor agonist

PTU- bronchodilator

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alendronate

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MOA- bisphosphonate; inhibitor of osteoclast mediated bone resporption

PTU- osteoporosis

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amlodipine

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MOA- dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist

PTU- hypertension, angina

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amoxyicillin

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MOA- antibiotic; bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibitor

PTU- UTI, upper respiratory infections including otitis media and sinusitis

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amoxicillin with clavulanate

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MOA- antibiotic; bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibitor with beta lactamase inhibitor

PTU- same as amox plus adds extended coverage to also be useful for diabetic foot ulcer and community acquired pneumonia

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aspirin

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MOA- acetylates platelet cyclooxygenase. inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.

PTU- antiplatelet (post MI), antiinflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic

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atorvastatin

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MOA- hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A (HMGCoA) reductase inhibitor--blocks endogenous cholesterol synthesis

PTU- hypercholesterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia (both cholesterol and triglyceride elevation)

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azythromycin

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macrolide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunits of bacteria and supress protein synthesis

PTU- upper and lower respiratory tract infections including sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and includes coverage of some atypical organisms such as chlamydia, legionella, and mycoplasma.

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Bupropion

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MOA- norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor

PTU- antidepressant, smoking cessation.

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candesartan

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MOA- angiotensin receptor blocker

PTU- hypertension, chonic heart failulre, left ventricular dysfuction

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celecoxib

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MOA- selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, inhibits prostaglandin production

PTU- analgesic, antiinflammatory

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cephalexin

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MOA- bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibitor (first generation cephalosporin)

PTU- skin and soft tissue infections, UTI

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cetirizine

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MOA- nonsedating, antihistamine

PTU- allergic sinusitis/ rhinitis

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ciprofloxacin

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MOA- interfere with DNA gyrase, an enzyme necessary for the synthasis of bacterial DNA

PTU- UTI, systemic infections where gram negative organism suspected, gonorrhea

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clopidogrel

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MOA- selective and irreversible inhibitor of platelet activation by binding to the ADP dependent receptor on platelets

PTU- antiplatelet

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Diazepam

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MOA- benzodiazepine receptor agonist

PTU- muscle relaxant, anxlolytic, anticonvulsant, alcohol withdrawl

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Diltiazem

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MOA- calcium channel blocker

PTU- hypertension, angina, slow heart rate in supraventricular tacharrhythmias

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Doxazosin

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MOA- alpha-1 receptor antagonist

PTU- hypertension, prostatic hypertrophy

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Erythromycin

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MOA- macrolide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunits of bacteria and suppress protein synthesis

PTU- alternative when pt allergic to penicillin; upper and lower respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infections, chlamydia, legionella, and mycoplasma

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Fluticasone

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MOA- inhibits phospholipase A2 and other multiple antiinflammatory actions

PTU- inhaled antiinflammatory agent for treatment of persistant asthma; nasal for allergic rhinitis

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fosinopril

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MOA- angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

PTU- hypertension, congestive heart failure

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Furosemide

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MOA- block sodium reabsorption from ascending limb of loop of henle

PTU- loop diurectic

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Gemfibrozil

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MOA- increases lipoprotein lipase activity and decreases VLDL synthesis in the liver

PTU- hypertriglyceridemia

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Glyburide

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MOA- Sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent that increases insulin secretion from the pancreas

PTU- diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2

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hydrochlorothiazide

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MOA- blocks sodium reabsorption from the proximal portion of the DCT

PTU- (thiazide) diuretic, hypertension

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ibuprofen

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MOA- inhibits cylcooxygenase, inhibits prostaglandin production

PTU- antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic

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insulin

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MOA- binds to endogenous insulin receptor

PTU- DM type 1 or 2

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ipratropium bromide

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MOA- cholinergic receptor antagonist

PTU- bronchodilator for COPD

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Levofloxacin

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MOA- quinolone antibiotic; interferes with DNA gyrase, an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of bacterial DNA

PTU- UTI, community acquired pneumonia

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lisinopril

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MOA- ace-inhibitor

PTU- hypertension, CHF

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lorazepam

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MOA- bensodiazepine receptor agonist

PTU- anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, antiemetic (combined with other agents), alcohol withdrawl

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Losartan

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MOA- angiotensin II receptor antagonist

PTU- hypertension and nephropathy in DM type 2

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metformin

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MOA- biguanide antidiabetic; decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity

PTU- DM type 2

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metoprolol

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MOA- selective B-1 receptor antagonist

PTU- hypertension, angina, heart failure, post MI

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Montelukast

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MOA- leukotriene receptor antagonist

PTU- mild persistant asthma

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Morphine

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MOA- opiate agonist

PTU- analgesic

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Naproxen

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MOA- inhibits cyclooxygenase; inhibits prostaglandin production

PTU- antiiflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic

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Nifedipine

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MOA- calcium channel antagonist

PTU- Hypertension

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omeprazole

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MOA- H-K ATPase enzyme inhibitor; blocks gastric acid secretion

PTU- duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, GERD

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oxycodone (alone or with acetaminophen)

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MOA- opiate agonist

PTU- analgesic

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Paroxetine

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MOA- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

PTU- depression, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder

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penicillin VK

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MOA-Bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibitor (penicillin antibiotic)

PTU- upper and lower resp infections

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Phenytoin

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MOA- Na channel blocker

PTU- anticonvulsant

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Prednisone

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MOA- inhibits phospholipase A2 and other multiple antiinflammatory actions

PTU- oral antiinflammatory agent for treatment of multiple inflammatory conditions

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Propranolol

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MOA- non selective B-1 and B-1 receptor antagonist

PTU- hypertension, angina, slow heart rate, and migraine

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Ranitidine

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MOA- Histamine-2 receptor blocker; reduce gastric acidity

PTU- duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, GERD

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Rosiglitazone

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MOA- insulin sensitizer; improves insulin action in the presence of insulin

PTU- DM type 2

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Salmeterol

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MOA- long active selective B-2 receptor agonist

PTU- bronchodilator

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sertraline

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MOA- serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor

PTU- depression, OCD, panic attacks

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Sildenafil

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MOA- selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE)

PTU- erectile dysfunction

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Simvastatin

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MOA- HMGCoa reductase inhibitor

PTU- hypercholesterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia (both cholesterol and triglyceride elevation)

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Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole

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MOA- antibiotic; sequential antimetabolite

PTU- UTI, upper repspiratory infections, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

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Verapamil

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MOA- calcium channel antagonist

PTU- hypertension, angina, to slow heart rate, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias

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warfarin

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MOA- vitamin K antagonist

PTU- anticoagulation