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Angiotensin Drugs
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(Ace)
PO, IV captopril (capoten), Benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril, (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zesteril) Treats HTN, CHF,MI and decreases kidney disease |
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Angiotensin II drugs
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PO
Atacand, Avapro, Cozaar, Diovan Treats HTN, CHF |
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Central Alpha 2 Drugs
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PO
Transdermal (Clonidine) IV (Methyldopa) Catapress, (Clonidine) Aldomet (Methyldopa) Treats: HTN |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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PO
SL (procardia) IV Calan (Verapamil), Cardizem (Diltiazem) Procardia (Nifedipine), Norvasc (Amlodipine) Treats: HTN, Angina, Cardiac dysrhythmias |
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Vasodilators
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PO, Transdermal, SL, IV
Used for: HTN, angina, CHF, MI, HTN crisis Apresoline (Hydralazine) Nipride (nitroprusside, (Hyerstat L(Diazide) Nitropress (NA Nitroprusside) |
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Beta Blockers
(beta adrenergic blockers) |
PO
Uses: HTN, angina, MI, CHF, dysrhymias inpropranolol (Inderal), atenolol, (Tenormin) metoprolol (Lopressor) |
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Cardiac Glycosides
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PO, IV
Uses: SVT, A Fib, Heart failure Digoxin (lanoxin) Digitek Lanoxicaps |
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Adrenergic Agnonists
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IV, except epi - topical, oral inhalation, IV< IM SQ, intracardia, and intraspinal
Uses: anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest Epinephrine Dopamine Dobutamine |
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Anti platelets
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PO, IV aggrastat
Uses: primary and secondary prevention of MI and CVA, thrombus formation aspirin, persantine, ticlide, plavix, aggrastat |
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Anti-Coagulants
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PO, IV, SQ
Uses: MI, CVA, A Fib, DVT, PE, CABV no effect on existing clots Warfarin (Coumadin) Heparin, Lovenox |
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Loop Diuretics
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PO, IV, IM
Uses: pulmonary edema, edema, HTN, hepatic edema, cardiac and renal origin furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex) torsemide (Demadex) |
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Thiazide Diuretics
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PO
Uses: promotes urine production by blocking reabsorption of NA and Chloride Uses: essential HTN, Edema, CHF, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Zaroxolyn |
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics
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PO
Uses: HTN, edema, CHF Aldosterone atagonists (spironlactone/aldactone,) Nonaldosterone antagonists (Triamterine) |
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Non Opioid Analgesics
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PO
Fever, pain Tylenol (acetaminophin and NSAIDS) |
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Opioid Analgesics
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PO, IM, IV
Uses: Moderate to severe pain Butorphanol (Stadol), Codeine, Fentanyl (Sublimaze), Hydrocodone Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Meperidine (Demerol) Morphine (Roxinol, MS Contin) Nalbuphine (Nubain) Oxycodone (Roxicodone) Propoxyphene (Darvon) |
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Opioid Antagonists
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IV, IM, SQ, (only one PO)
Uses: reverse respiratory depression by narcotic overdose, sedation, coma, seizures. Nalmefene (Revex) Nalozone (Narcan)* drug of choice, Naltrexone (Depade, ReVia) |
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NSAIDS
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PO
Uses: Fever, OA, RA, SLE, pain ibuprofen, motrin, ibuprofen, Cox 2 - celebrex, vioxx |
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Laxatives
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PO, Rectal
Uses:Short term constipation Metamucil, Dulcolax, Castor Oil, Exlax, MOM, magnesium citrate, Colace |
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Anti-Diarheal
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PO
Uses: diarrhea Kaopectate, Lomotil Imodium, Pepto Bismol |
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H1 Receptor Antagonist
(Anti-Histamines) |
PO, IV
Uses: Mild to moderate allergic disorders Chol-Trimenton, Benadryl, Seldane, Phenergan, Zyrtec, Allegra, Clariton, Clarinex |
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H2 Receptor Antagonists (AntiHistamine; GI)
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PO, IM, IV
Uses: PUD, GERD Tagamet Pepcid Zantac |
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
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PO, IV (Protonix)
Uses: PUD, GERD Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium |
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Antacids
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PO
Uses: GERD, indigestion, PUD Tums, Rolaids, Riopan, Maalox, MOM, Mylanta |
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Mucosal Barriers
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PO
Uses: GI ulcers Carafate, Cytotec |
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Anti Emetics
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PO, IV, Topical
Uses: decreased N/V Zofran, Phenergan, Compazine, Hadol,Reglan, Benadryl, Antivert, Meclizine, Vistaril, Atarax, Glucocorticoids, (solumedrol, Decadron) Benzodiazepines (Atinva, Valium) Misc Emetrol (OTC) |
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Leukotriene Modifiers
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PO Inhalation
uses: Asthma Zyflo (Ziluton) Acculate (Zafirlukast) Singulair (Montelukast) |
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Antibiotics Aminoglycosides
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PO, IV, IM, Topical
uses: tx of infections Gram(-) aerobic bacilli Gentamycin, Tobramycin, Vancomycin, Streptomycin |
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Antibiotic Broad Sprectrum
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PO, IM, IV
STD, Rocky mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, anthrax GI infection penumonia, cholera H phylori, acne Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Clindamycin |
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Antibiotics Cephalsporins
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PO, IM, IV
uses: Resp infection UTI, Skin Maxipine, Duricef, Ancef, Mefoxin, Fortax, Rocphin, Ceftin, Keflex |
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Antibiotic Sulfanamides
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PO, IV, SQ, IM
uses: UTI, used to treat PCP in HIV/Aids Bactrim, Septra, Bactrim ds, Sulfadiaazine, sulfamethizole |
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Antibiotics Pencillins
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PO, IM, IV
uses: Gram (+) infections (resistant to most gram (-), MRSA, Use Vancomycin and erythromycin if allergic to PCN. Usually URI, EENT Amoxicillin, ampicillin, Penicillin G, Pn VK, Penicillin Potassium, Piperacillin |
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Anti -Protozoals
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PO, IV
uses: Gastric infection, trichomoniasis, PCP in AIDS/HIV Flagyl |
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Anti-Fungals
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PO, IV, Vaginal
Uses: systemic or super fungal infections, candidiasis, needed when taking antibiotics or immunocompromised Nystatin, Monostat, Diflucan, Fungizone, Amphotericin B |
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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PO, Intrathecal, IM, IV
uses: Localized spasms Baclofen, Soma, Flexeril, Diazepam (Valium) |
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Benzodiazepines/Non Benzodiazepines (Anti Anxiety)
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PO, IM, IV
uses: Anxiety, insomnia, Xanax, Librium, Klonopin, Valiu, Dalmane, Ativan, Halcion, Versed |
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Antidepressants - Other
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PO
depressin, smoking cessation, generalized anxiety disorder Wellbutrin, Zyban, Mirtazapine, Remeron, Trazodone (Desyrel) Effexor |
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Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) Anti-depressant
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PO
Uses: 1st choice for atypical depression Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine |
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Selective Serotinin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Anti Depressants |
PO
uses: Major depression Celexa, Luvox, Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac |
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Tricyclic Anti depressants
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PO, IM
uses: Depression, Bipolor disorder Elevil, Sinequan, Anafranil |
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Anti Cholinergics
(Muscarinic Agonists/Antagonists) |
PO, SQ (never administer bethanechol IM or IV)
uses: Urinary retention, bradycardia, pre anesthesia Muscarine Agonists: Bethanechol, Muscarinic Antagonists: Atropine |
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Anti-Virals
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Topical, PO, IV
Uses: Herpes Simplex viruses and varicell zoster virus Acyclovir |
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Thyroid Hormones
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PO, IV
uses: hypothyroidism, cretinism, myxedema coma, and simple goiter Synthroid, Levothyroid, Levothyroxine |
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Prostaglandins
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Use: induction of labor by cervical ripening
Prepidil - a vaginal insert that softens the cervix and may shortern labor which decreases Pitocin requirements. Prepidil, Cervidil |
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Anticonvulsant
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use: treatment for pr term labor, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia. Inhibits smooth muscle contractions.
Magnesium Sulfate |
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Oxytocic Agents
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uses: stimulate uterine contractions in titrated doses
Pitocin, Methergin, Ergotrate |
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Hormones
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Progesterone - relaxes smooth mm
Estrogen: stimulates uterine development and breasts for lactation relaxine : inhibits uterine activity, ehlps soften cervic, increase before delivery decrease for delivery to happen |
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Peridural Block
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epidural
uses: numbs or decreases labor pain |
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Pudendal Block
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uses: provides perineal anesthesia, local block during pushing or episioomy repair
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Spinal
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uses: C-section or vaginal (mixes with cerebral fluid
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Analgesics
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Demeral, Nubain, Stadol
uses:Pain |
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Erythromycin
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given to baby ophthalmic as prophylaxis to decrease bacteria in birth canal required by law
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Vitamin K (Aqua Mephyton)
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provides clotting factor for baby (intestine sterile at birth)
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Rubella Vaccine
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titer 3 monts after receiving (titer 1:10) avoid pregnancy for 3 months
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Rhogam
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prevents erythroblastosis fetalis IM given at 28 wks during preg and 72 hours after delivery
Rh negative mon with Rh postive baby |
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Hep B Vaccine
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given to all babies, if mother is Hep B+ give the neonate immunoglobulin
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Bronchodilator and Uterine Relaxant (preterm labor/relaxes smooth mm)
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Brethine, Ritodrin
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