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Dopamine (Intropin) |
Indications: Correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in shock
Actions: Acts directly and by the release of NE from sympathetic nerve terminals; mediates dilation of vessels in the renal and splanchnic beds to maintain renal perfusion while stimulating the sympathetic response AE: Tachycardia, ectopic beats, anginal pain, hypotension, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, headache Contraindications: Tachyarrhythmias or ventricular fib; Pheochromocytoma; Hypovolemia; halogenated hydrocarbon general anesthetics; caution w/ any peripheral vascular disease, MI, Pregnancy Risk Category C Classification: inotropics, vasopressors; alpha&beta adrenergic agonists |
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Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine) |
Indications: Tx of vascular failure in shock or drug-induced hypotension; to overcome paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; to prolong spinal anesthesia; as a vasoconstrictor in regional anesthesia; to maintain blood pressure during anesthesia; topically for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion and as adjunctive therapy in middle ear infections; ophthalmically to dilate pupils and as a decongestant to provide temporary relief of eye irritation
Actions: Powerful postsynaptic alpha-adrenergic receptor stimulant causing vasoconstriction and raising systolic and diastolic blood pressure with little effect on the beta-receptors in the heart AE: Fear, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, decreased urine formation, pallor Contraindications: Allergy to drug; Severe HTN; Uncorrected fluid volume deficits; Tachyarrhythmias/tachycardia; Pheochromocytoma; Angle-closure glaucoma; Acute pancreatitis; Hepatitis; Hypersensitivity to bisulfites; Pregnancy (lactation); caution w/ DM, CVD or vasomotor spasm, occlusive vascular diseases Classification: Vasopressors; alpha-specific adrenergic agonists |
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Isoproterenol (Isuprel, Medihaler-Iso) |
Indications: Management of bronchospasm during anesthesia; vasopressor during shock; adjunct in the management of cardiac standstill and arrest, as well as serious ventricular arrhythmias that require increasaed inotropic action
Actions: Acts on beta-adrenergic receptors to produce increased HR, postive inotropic effect, bronchodilation, and vasoconstriction AE: Restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, fear, cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, respiratory difficulties, coughing, pulmonary edema, sweating, pallor Contraindications: Presence of Allergy to drug/components; Pulmonary HTN; Anesthesia w/ halogenated hydrocarbons;; Eclampsia; Uterine hemorrhage; Intrauterine death; caution w/ Diabetes, thyroid disease, vasomotor problems, degen heart disease, or history of stroke. Classification: antiarrhythmics, bronchodilators; beta-specific adrenergic agonists |
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Labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne) |
Indications: Management of HTN, alone or in combination w/ other drugs; unlabeled uses---control of blood pressure in pheochromocytoma, clonidine withdrawal HTN
Actions: Competitively blocks alpha- and beta-receptor sites in the SNS leading to lower blood pressure w/o reflex tachycardia & decreased renin levels AE: Dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, bronchospasm, dyspnea, cough, decreased exercise tolerance Contraindications: Bradycardia or heart blocks; Shock or CHF; and Pregnancy or lactation; Caution: Diabetes; bronchospasm Classification: antianginals, antiHTN; non-selective adrenergic blocking agent |
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Phentolamine (Regitine, Oraverse) |
Indications: Prevention or control of hypertensive episodes associated w/ pheochromocytoma; test for Dx of pheochromocytoma; prevention and tx of dermal necrosis & sloughing associated w/ IV extravasation of NE or DA (dopamine)
Actions: Competitively blocks postsynaptic alpha1- and presynaptic alpha2-receptors, causing a vasodilation & lowering of blood pressure, accompanied by increased reflex tachycardia AE: Acute and prolonged hypotensive episodes, MI, tachycardia, arrhythmias, nausea, flushing Contraindications: Presence of allergy to this or similar drugs; coronary artery disease or MI; cautiously used in Pregnancy or lactation Classification: agents for pheochromocytoma; non-selective alpha-adrenergic blocking agent |
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Doxazosin (Cardura) |
Indications: Tx of mild to moderate HTN as monotherapy or in combo w/ other antihypertensives; Tx of BPH
Actions: Reduces total peripheral resistance through alpha blockade; does not affect HR or cardiac output; increases high-density lipoproteins while lowering total cholesterol levels AE: Headache, fatigue, dizziness, postural dizziness, vertigo, tachycardia, edema, nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction Contraindications: Presence of allergy to any of these drugs and also w/ lactation; cautiously in CHF or renal failure; hepatic impairment; Pregnancy Classification: antihypertensives, peripherally acting alpha1-selective adrenergic blockers |
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Propranolol (Inderal) |
Indications: Tx of HTN, angina pectoris, IHSS, supraventricular tachycardia, tremor; prevention of reinfarction after MI: adjunctive therapy in pheochromocytoma; prophylaxis of migraine headache; management of situational anxiety
Actions: Competitively blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart & juxtaglomerular apparatus; reduces vascular tone in the CNS AE: Allergic rxn, bradycardia, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, CVA, pulmonary edma, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, decreased exercise tolerance, bronchospasm Contraindications: Presence of allergy; bradycardia or heart blocks; shock or CHF; bronchospasm; COPD, or acute asthma; lactation. Caution - diabetes and hypoglycemia; thyrotoxicosis; hepatic dysfunction Classification: antianginals, antiarrhythmics (Class II), antiHTN, vascular headache suppressants; non-selective beta-adrenergic blockers |
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Atenolol (Tenormin) |
Indications: Tx of angina pectoris, HTN, MI; unlabeled uses--prevention of migraine headaches, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, supraventricular tachycardias
Actions: Blocks beta1-adrenergic receptors, decreasing the excitability of the heart, cardiac output, & oxygen consumption; decreases renin release, which lowers blood pressure AE: Allergic rxn, dizziness, bradycardia, CHF, arrhythmias, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, bronchospasm, decreased exercise tolerance Contraindications: Allergy to drug; sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, CHF, or hypotension; lactation Caution - diabetes, thyroid disease, or COPD Classification: antianginals, antiHTNs; beta1-specific adrenergic blockers |
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Gentamicin (Garamycin) |
Indications: Tx of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Actions: Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria, disrupting functional integrity of the cell membrane and causing cell death AE: Sinusitis, dizziness, rash, fever, ototoxicity, risk of nephrotoxicity Contraindications: Known allergy to drug; renal or hepatic disease; pre-existing hearing loss; active infection w/ herpes or mycobacterial infections; myasthenia gravis or parkinsonism; lactation; Caution - pregnancy Classification: anti-infectives; aminoglycosides |
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Cefaclor (Ceclor) |
Indications: Tx of respiratory, dermatological, urinary tract, and middle ear infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria
Action: Inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, causing cell death in susceptible bacteria AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, superinfection, bone marrow depression, risk for pseudomembranous colitis Contraindications: Allergies to drug or penicillins; caution - renal failure, pregnancy or lactation Classification: anti-infectives; 2nd-gen cehalosporins |
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) |
Indications: Tx of respiratory, dermatological, urinary trac, ear, eye, bone, and joint infections; tx after anthrax exposure, typhoid fever
Action: Interferes w/ DNA replication in susceptible gram-negative bacteria, preventing cell reproduction AE: Headache, dizziness, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, rash Contraindications: Known allergy to drug; pregnant or lactating women; caution - renal dysfunction Classification: anti-infectives; fluoroquinolones |
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Erythromycin (Ery-Tab, Eryc) |
Indications: Tx of respiratory, dermatological, UT, and GI infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria
Action: Binds to cell membranes causing a change in protein function and cell death; can be bacteriostatic or bactericidal AE: Abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, superinfection, liver toxicity, risk for pseudomembranous colitis, potential for hearing loss Contraindications: Known allergy to drug; ocular preparations contraindicated for viral, funga, or mycobacterial infections of the eye; Caution - hepatic dysfunction; renal disease; pregnancy Classification: anti-infectives; macrolides |
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) |
Indications: Tx of infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria, postexposure prophylaxis for anthrax, tx of Helicobacter infections as part of combination therapy
Action: Inhibits synthesis of the cell wall in susceptible bacteria, causing cell death AE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, stomatitis, bone marrow suppression, rash, fever, superinfections, lethargy Contraindications: Known allergies to penicillin or cephalosporins or other allergens; **penicillin sensitivity tests can be used to detect if history unclear Caution - renal disease; pregnant and lactating women Classification: Anti-infectives, antiulcer agents; aminopenicillins (extended-spectrum PCN) |
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Tetracycline (Sumycin, Panmycin) |
Indications: Tx of various infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria; acne; when penicillin is contraindicated for eradication of susceptible organisms
Action: Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria, preventing cell replication AE: N/V/D, glossitis, discoloring & inadequate calcification of primary teeth of fetus when used in pregnant women or of 2nd teeth when used in children, bone marrow suppression, photosensitivity, superinfections, rash, local irritation w/ topical forms Contraindications: Known allergy to drug or to tartrazine; pregnancy and lactation; ophthalmic prep - pt. who have fungal, mycobacterial, or viral ocular infections; caution - children < 8 y.o.; hepatic or renal dysfucntion Classification: anti-infectives; tetracyclines |
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Isoniazid (INH) (Nydrazid) |
Indications: Tx of TB as part of combination therapy; prophylactic tx of household members of recently diagnosed tuberculars
Action: Interferes w/ lipid & nucleic acid synthesis in actively growing tubercle bacilli AE: Peripheral neuropathies, N/V, hepatitis, bone marrow suppression, fever, local irritation at injection sites, gynecomastia, lupus syndrome Contraindications: allergy, renal, hepatic failure, hypersensitivity, previous hepatitis from INH Caution - hx of liver damage or chronic alcohol ingestion, malnourished pt., diabetes; safety in lactation not est. Classification: antituberculars |
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Rimantadine (Flumadine) |
Indications: Prophylaxis and tx of illness caused by influenza A virus in adults; prophylaxis against influenza A in children
Action: Inhibits viral replication, possibly by preventing the uncoating of the virus AE: Light-headedness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, dyspnea, orthostatic hypotension, depression Contraindications: Known allergy to drug; pregnant or lactating women; renal or liver disease Classification: anti-virals (respiratory viruses); agent for Influenza A |
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Acyclovir (Zovirax) |
Indications: Tx of HSV 1 & 2 infections; tx of severe geneital HSV infections; tx of HSV encephalitis; acute tx of shingles & chickenpox; ointment for the tx of genital herpes infections; cream for the tx of cold sores (herpes labialis)
Action: Inhibits viral DNA replication AE: Headache, vertigo, tremors, N/V, rash Contraindications: during pregnancy or lactation or known allergies to these agents; renal disease; or severe CNS disorders Classification: antivirals; purine analogues; agent for Herpes virus & cytomegalovirus |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan) |
Indications: Tx of oropharyngeal, esophageal, & vaginal candidiasis; cryptococcal meningitis; systemic fungal infections; prophylaxis to decr. the incidence of candidiasis in bone marrow transplants.
Actions: Binds to sterols in the fungal cell membrane, changing membrane permeability; fungicidal or fungistatic, depending on the concentration of drug & the organism AE: Headache, N/V/D, abdominal pain, rash Contraindications: Renal dysfuntion; liver disease; allergy to drug; pregnant or lactating women Classification: Systemic azole antifungals |
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Metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel, Noritate) |
Indications: Acute intestinal amebiasis, amebic liver abscess, trichomoniasis, acute infections caused by susceptible strains of anaerobic bacteria, & preoperative & postoperative prophylaxis for pts. undergoing colorectal surgery
Actions: Inhibits DNA synthesis of specific anaerobes, causing cell death; mechanism of action as an antiprotozoal & amebicidal are not known AE: Headache, N/D/V, dizziness, ataxia, metallic taste, darkening of the urine Contraindications: Allergy/hypersensitivity to drug; preganancy; Caution - CNS disease; hepatic disease; candidiasis; and lactation Classification: Antiprotozoal agents--other than antimalarial) |
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Cotrimoxazole (Septra, Bactrim) |
Ind: Tx of urinary tract infection, acute otitis media in children, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults, traveler's diarrhea in adults, & Pneumocystis carnii pneumonia when caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Actions: Blocks two consecutive steps in protein and nucleic acid production, leading to inability for cells to multiply. AE: N/V/D; hepatocellular necrosis, hematuria, bone marrow suppression, Stevens– Johnson syndrome, rash, urticaria, photophobia, fever, chills. Contra: Known allergy to drug; pregnancy; lactation; Caution - hx of renal disease or kidney stones Class: Anti-infective; Sulfonamides |
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Ertapenem (Invanz) |
Indications: Tx of community-acquired pneumonia, complicated GU infections, complicated intraabdominal infections, skin & skin structure infections, & acute pelvic infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Actions: Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible strains of gram(-) bacteria, disrupting functional integrity of the cell membrane and causing cell death. AE: Headache, dizziness, N/V, pseudomembranous colitis, rash, pain at injection site. Contra: known allergy to carbanems or beta-lactams; seizure disorders; meningitis; lactation - serious affect on infant; Caution - pregnancy. Test reg. - Toxic to kidney; not rec. for use in pt. <18 y.o. Class: carbapenems; anti-infective (broad-spectrum antibiotics) |
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Bethanecol (Duvoid, Urecholine) |
Indications: Acute postoperative or postpartum non-obstructive urinary retention; neurogenic atony of the bladder w/ retention
Action: Acts directly on cholinergic receptors to mimic the effects of Ach; increases tone of detrusor muscles & causes emptying of the bladder AE: Abd. discomfort; salivation, N/V, sweating, flushing Contra: Hypersens. to drug & in the presence of any condition that would be exacerbated by parasym effects: bradycardia, hypotension, vasomotor instability, & CAD; peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, or recent GI surgery could be negatively affected by the GI-stimulating effects of parasym effects; asthma; bladder obstruction or impaired healing of sites from recent bladder surgery; epilepsy and parkinsonism; Caution - pregnancy & lactation Class: Direct-acting cholinergic agonists; tract stimulant |
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Pyridostigmine (Regonol, Mestinon) |
Ind: Tx of myasthenia gravis, antidote for nondepolarizing neuromuscular junction blockers, increased survival after exposure to nerve gas.
Act: Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that increases the levels of acetylcholine, facilitating transmission at the neuromuscular junction. AE: Bradycardia, cardiac arrest, tearing, miosis, salivation, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, increased bronchial secretions, urinary frequency, and incontinence. Contra: Hypersens. to drug or bromides; mechanical obstruction of the GI or GU tract; known OH intolerance (syrup only). Caution in: Hx of asthma; ulcer disease; CVD; Epilepsy; hyperthyroidism; lactation; urterine irritability. Class: indirect-acting cholinergic agonist--Agent for Myasthenia Gravis (antimyasthenics) |
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Donepezil (Aricept) |
Ind: Tx of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.
Act: Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor that causes elevated acetylcholine levels in the cortex, which slows the neuronal degradation of Alz disease. AE: Insomnia, fatigue, rash, N/V/D, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, muscle cramps. Contra: allergy to drugs; bradycardia or intestinal or urinary tract obstruction; pregnancy; lactation. Caution - any condition that could be exacerbated by cholinergic stimulation; asthma, coronary disease, peptic ulcer, arrhythmias, epilepsy, or parkinsonism; hepatic/renal dysfunction Class: indirect-acting cholinergic (cholinesterase inhibitors) agonist--Agent for Alzheimer's Disease |
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Atropine (generic) |
Ind: To decr secretions b4 surgery, tx of parkinsonism, restoration of cardiac rate & arterial pressure following vagal stimulation, relief of bradycardia and syncope due to hyperactive carotid sinus reflex, relief of pylorospasm, relaxation of the spasm of biliary & ureteral colic and bronchospasm, control of crying and laughing episodes associated with brain lesions, relaxation of uterine hypertonicity, management of peptic ulcer, control of rhinorrhea associated w/ hay fever, antidote for cholinergic overdose & poisoning from various mushrooms.
Act: Competitively blocks acetylcholine muscarinic receptor sites, blocking the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. AE: Blurred vision, mydriasis, cycloplegia, photophobia, palpitations, bradycardia, dry mouth, altered taste perception, urinary hesitancy & retention, decreased sweating, & predisposition to heat prostration Class: anticholinergic agent/parasympatholytic |
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) |
Ind: Adjunctive therapy for edema associated w/ HF, cirrhosis, corticosteroid or estrogen therapy, renal dysfunction; treatment of hypertension as monotherapy or in combination w/ other antiHTNves
Act: Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in distal renal tubules, increasing the excretion of sodium, chloride, and water by the kidneys. AE: Dizziness, vertigo, orthostatic hypotension, N/V/D, anorexia, dry mouth, polyuria, nocturia, muscle cramps or spasms. Contra: Allergy to drug or sulfonamides; F&E imbalances; severe renal disease. Caution w/ - SLE; glucose tolerance abnormalities or DM; gout; liver disease; hyperparathyroidism; bipolar disorder; routine pregnancy use; lactation Class: thiazide diuretics; sulfonamides |
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Furosemide (Lasix) |
Ind: Tx of edema associated with HF, acute pulmonary edema, HTN.
Act: Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the distal renal tubules and the loop of Henle, leading to a sodium-rich diuresis. AE: Dizziness, vertigo, paresthesias, orthostatic hypotension, rash, urticaria, N/V, anorexia, glycosuria, urinary bladder spasm Contra: Allergy; electrolyte depletion; anuria (severe renal failure); hepatic coma. Caution - routine-use in pregnancy not approp.; SLE; glucose tolerance abnormalities/DM; gout; children < 18 y.o. monitor F&E balance w/ standby emergency. Class: Loop diuretics (high-ceiling) |
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Acetazolamide (Diamox) |
Ind: Adjunctive tx of open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma; preoperative use in acute angle-closure glaucoma when delay of surgery is indicated; edema caused by HF; drug-induced edema.
Act: Inhibits carbonic anhydrase, which decreases aqueous humor formation in the eye, intraocular pressure, and hydrogen secretion by the renal tubules. AE: Weakness, fatigue, rash, anorexia, nausea, urinary frequency, renal calculi, bone marrow suppression, weight loss. Contra: Allergy to drug/antibacterial sulfonamides/thiazides; chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma; routine preg.-use. Caution - F&E imbalances, renal/hepatic disease, adrenocortical insuff., respiratory acidosis, or COPD Class: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors; mild diuretic |
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) |
Ind: Primary hyperaldosteronism, adjunctive therapy in the treatment of edema associated with HF, nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis; treatment of hypokalemia or prevention of hypokalemia in patients at high risk if hypokalemia occurs; essential HTN
Act: Competitively blocks the effects of aldosterone in the renal tubule, causing loss of sodium and water and retention of potassium.ypertension. AE: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, rash, cramping, diarrhea, hyperkalemia, hirsutism, gynecomastia, deepening of the voice, irregular menses. Contra: Allergy to it; hyperkalemia, renal disease, or anuria; routine use in preg. Class: K+-sparing diuretics (not as powerful as loop diuretics) |
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Mannitol (Osmitrol) |
Ind: Prevention & tx of the oliguric phase of renal failure; reduction of intracranial pressure and treatment of cerebral edema; reduction of elevated intraocular pressure; promotion of urinary excretion of toxic substances; diagnostic use for measurement of glomerular filtration rate; also available as an irrigant in transurethral prostatic resection and other transurethral procedures.
Act: Elevates the osmolarity of the glomerular filtrate, leading to a loss of H20, Na+, & Cl-; creates an osmotic gradient in the eye, reducing intraocular pressure; creates an osmotic effect that decreases swelling after transurethral surgery. AE: Dizziness, headache, hypotension, rash, nausea, anorexia, dry mouth, thirst, diuresis, F&E imbalances. Contra: renal disease & anuria (severe); pulmonary congestion; intracranial bleeding; dehydration; HF; routine preg. not approp. Class: osmotic diuretics (pull H20 into the renal tubule w/o Na+ loss) |
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Norfloxacin (Noroxin) |
Ind: Treatment of adults with UTIs caused by susceptible strains of bacteria; uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea; prostatitis caused by Escherichia coli.
Act: Interferes with DNA replication in susceptible gram-negative bacteria, leading to cell death. AE: Headache, dizziness, N/V, dry mouth, fever, rash, photosensitivity. Contra: Allergy to it. Caution - renal dysfunction, pregnancy and lactation Class: urinary tract anti-infective (antibiotic) |
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan) |
Ind: Relief of symptoms of bladder instability associated with uninhibited neurogenic and reflex neurogenic bladder; treatment of signs and symptoms of overactive bladder.
Act: Acts directly to relax smooth muscle in the bladder; inhibits the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. AE: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, tachycardia, dry mouth, nausea, urinary hesitancy, decreased sweating. Contra: allergy to it; pyloric or duodenal obstruction or recent surgery; obstructive UT problems; glaucoma, myas. gravis, or acute hemorrhage. Caution - renal or hepatic dysf; pregnant & lactation Class: UT anti-spasmodics |
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Phenazopyridine (Azo-Standard, Baridium, Pyridium) |
Ind: Symptomatic relief of pain, urgency, burning, frequency, and discomfort related to lower urinary tract irritation caused by infection, trauma, surgery or various procedures.
Act: Has a direct, topical analgesic effect on the urinary tract mucosa; mechanism of action is not known. AE: Headache; rash; yellowish tinge to skin, sclera, urine; GI disturbances. Contra: Allergy to it; serious renal dysf.; avoid during pregnancy & lactation, caution if needed. Class: UT analgesic (dye used to relieve UT pain) |
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Pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) |
Ind: Relief of bladder pain associated w/ interstitial cystitis.
Act: Adheres to the bladder wall mucosal membrane and acts as a buffer to control cell permeability, preventing irritating solutes in the urine from reaching the bladder wall cells. AE: Bleeding, headache, alopecia, GI disturbances. Contra: any condition that involves an increased risk of bleeding (surgery, preg., anticoag., hemophilia) b/c of heparin-like effects; hx of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Caution - hepatic or splenic dysf; preg or lactation Class: bladder protectant |
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Doxazosin (Cardura) |
Ind: Tx of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy); HTN
Act: Blocks postsynaptic alpha1-adrenergic receptors, which results in a dilation of arterioles and veins and a relaxation of sympathetic effects on the bladder and urinary tract. AE: Headache, fatigue, dizziness, postural dizziness, lethargy, vertigo, tachycardia, palpitations, N/D, dyspepsia, sexual dysfunction, rash Contra: Allergy to it. Caution - w/ hepatic or renal dysf; HF or known coronary disease Class: alpha-adrenergic blocker--used to treat BPH |
