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lidocaine (xylocaine)
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Local anesthetic--> Amide
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Nitrous Oxide
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General anesthetic...laughing gas--> dental procedure gaseous agent
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Halothane (fluothane)
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General Anesthetic-> Volatile liquid.. most potent
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thiopental (pentothal)
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General Anesthetic--> Intravenous induction agent, short acting barbiturate.. RAPIDly induces unconciousness
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Propofol (diprivan)
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General Anesthetic-->Intravenous, Barbiturates//barbiturate like agents
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Succinycholine (anectine)
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Adjuncts to Anesthesia-->Neuromuscular blocker (acetylcholine receptor blocker) used to reduce the amount of general anesthesia needed in a procedure
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Bactiracin
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topical drug used from skin infection
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Erythromycin
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topical drug used from skin infection
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Gentamicin
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topical drug used from skin infection
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Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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topical drug used from skin infection
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Mupirocin (Bactroban)
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topical drug used from skin infection-- MRSA
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Neomycin
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Neosporan topical drug used from skin infection
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Tetracycline
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topical drug used from skin infection
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Permethrin (NIX, Elimate, Acticin)
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Antiparasitic--> Scabicide, Pediculicide.. Lotion, cream, or shampoo that kills head lice, crab lice, mites, and eradicates their ova
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Crotamiton (Lindane)
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Antiparasitic-->kills scabies and lice.. only used as last resort to resistant parasites, Potential to cause serious nervous system toxicity
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Can be used to reduce sunburn pain
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Adapalene (Differn)
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Anti-acne/Rosacea agent, Retinoid-like agent used to treat acne formation--> aviod sun exposure, do not us OTC acne meds or skin products that might cause excessive drying while using Differn--> Most px using topical Differn will have redness, scaling, erythema, crusting and peeling
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Tetinoin (Retin-A)
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Anti-acne// Rosacea: aviod sun exposure, do not us OTC acne meds or skin products that might cause excessive drying while using tetinoin --> Most px using topical tetinonin will have redness, scaling, erythema, crusting and peeling
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Isotretinin (Clarsvis, Accutane)
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Retinoid-->Prototype drug: (13-cis-retinoic acid) For severe acne with cysts or acne formed in small round masses. Mechanism of action: regulation of skin growth and turnover. May cause birth defects (Category X), dry mouth, conjunctivitis, inflammation of lips, dry nose, photosensitivity, bone and joint pain
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Sulfacetamide Sulfur (Cetamide, Klaron)
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Anti-acne/Rosacea: for sensitive skin, sometimes combined with sulfur to promote peeling, as in the condition Rosacea
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Benzoyl peroxide (Benzalin, fostex, others..)
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Kerainolytic, dries out and sheds outer layer of epidermis. OTC
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Corticosteriods
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Treatment of Dermatitis--> reduces local inflammation, and itching
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Adalimumab (Humira)
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Systemic psoriasis medication--> admin. SUBQ
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Cyclosporine (Neural)
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Systemic psoriasis Medication--> prototype, Immunosuppressant, taken orally
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Etanecept (Enbrel)
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Systemic psoriasis medication--> admin. SUBQ
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Infliximab (Remicade)
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Systemic psoriasis medication--> admin. IV
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Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Folex)
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Systemic psoriasis--> taken orally to inhibit abnormal cell growth
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Ustekinumab (Stelara)
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Systemic psoriasis medication--> Admin. SUBQ.. Common Adverse effect: head ache, fatigue, resp infection
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Tazarotene ( Tazorac)
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Topical Medication--> tx plaque psoriasis
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Latanoprost (Xalatan)
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Tx OPEN angle glaucoma--> Prostaglandin Analog, Prototype. Available in eye drop solution, Mechanism of action--> Reduces IOP by INCreasing outflow of aqueous humor
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Timolol (Timoptic)
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Tx OPEN angle glaucoma--> Beta-Adrenergic Blocker, Prototype. Mechanism of action--> reduce elevated IOP in chronic open angle glaucoma
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Apraclonidine (Lopindine)
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Tx OPEN angle glaucoma--> Alpha 2- Adrenergic Blocker, DEC production of aqueous humor
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Brinzolamide (Azopt)
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Tx OPEN angle glaucoma--> Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor--> DEC production of aqueous humor, topically or systemically
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Pilocarpine (Isoptocarpin)
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Tx OPEN & CLOSED angle glaucoma--> Cholinergic Agonists, constricts pupil to allow more room for outflow
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Dipivefrin (Propine)
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Tx OPEN angle glaucoma--> Non-selective Sympathomimetics. Dilates pupil to increase outflow.. Not as effective as BB or prostaglandins. May also cause increased IOP, inc BP & HR
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Nebulizer
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Aerosol Therapy--> vaporizes a liquid drug into fine mist, uses small machine and face mask/ mouth piece
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Metered Dose Inhaler
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Aerosol Therapy--> propellant deleivers measured dose of drug to lungs with each breath, client times inhalation to puffs of drug
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Dry Powder Inhaler
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Aerosol Therapy--> px inhales powdered form of drug, activated by inhalation, to deliver a fine powder to bronchial tree
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Albuterol (Proventil/Ventolin)
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Beta 2 Agonist--> Short Acting, Bronchodilator--> Used for RELIEF of asthma--> Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Arformoterol (Brovan)
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Beta 2 Agonist--> Long Acting, Bronchodilator--> Used for RELIEF of asthma. Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Forterol (Perforomist)
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Beta 2 Agonist-->Used for RELIEF of asthma.Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
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Beta 2 Agonist--> Short Acting, Bronchodilator--> Used for RELIEF of asthma--> Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Pirbuterol (Maxair)
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Beta 2 Agonist--> Short Acting, Bronchodilator--> Used for RELIEF of asthma--> Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Salmeterol (Serevent)
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Beta 2 Agonist--> Long Acting, Bronchodilator--> Used for RELIEF asthma. Headache, dizziness, tremor, nervousness, throat irritation, drug tolerance
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Tiotropium (Spirva)
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Anticholinergics--> Stops the smooth muscles from around the Bronchi from tightening. Stops muscle contraction. Primary use to relieve and prevent recurrent bronchospasms. NEWEST drug of this class. Effective for px w/ asthma or COPD
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Iratropium (Combivent, Atrovent)
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Anticholinergics--> Stops the smooth muscle contraction from around the bronchi.Primary use to relieve and prevent recurrent bronchospasms. NEWEST drug of this class. Effective for px w/ asthma or COPD. CONTROL symptoms
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Aminophylline (Turphylline)
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Methylanthines--> Group of bronchodialators related to caffeine, cheap & effective, Primary use for long term prophylaxis of asthma that is unresponsive to Beta agonists or glucocortiods. Assess vitals. SE- nausea/ vomiting/CNS stimulatio. PO/ IV. CONTROL symptoms
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Theophylline
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Methylanthines--> Group of bronchodialators related to caffeine, cheap & effective, Primary use for long term prophylaxis of asthma that is unresponsive to Beta agonists or glucocortiods. Assess vitals. SE- nausea/ vomiting/CNS stimulatio. PO/ IV CONTROL symptoms
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Zileuton (Zyflo)
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Leukotriene--> Used for Asthma Prophylaxis, reduces inflammatory component of asthma. Prevents airway edema and inflammation by blocking leukotriene receptors
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Zafirlukast (Accolate)
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Leukotriene--> Used for Asthma Prophylaxis, reduces inflammatory component of asthma. Prevents airway edema and inflammation by blocking leukotriene receptors. PROTOTYPE
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Budesonide (Beconase/ Qvar)
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Coticosteriods--> used to reduce inflammation, taken daily, decreases frequency of asthma attacks LONG TERM USE
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Cromolyn (Intal)
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Mast-cell stabilizers--> Inhibit mast cells from releasing histamine and other chemical mediators, long term treatment
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Isosorbide (Isobid, Isordil)
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Anti Anginals--> Relaxes both arterial and venous smooth muscle. Dilated veins reduce amount of blood returning to the <3 (preload), Less blood for ventricles to pump= cardiac output reduced--> workload of heart is decreased= lowering myocardial oxygen demand. SO chest pain is alleviated and episodes of angina less freq.
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Nitroglycerin (Nitro-stat, Nitro-bid, Nitro-dur)
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Anti Anginals--> Relaxes both arterial and venous smooth muscle. PROTOTYPE. SE--> headache, flushing of face, rash, tolerance
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Lidocaine
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CLASS 1- SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- Anti-arrythmics-->prevent ectopic beats(extra or skipping beats) by impairing the flow of Na into the cell increase length of QRS complex (depolarization)--> impairs fast action potentials
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Procainimide (Pronesyl)
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CLASS 1 -SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER- Antidysrthymic--> PROTOTYPE. blocks sodium channels in myocaridal cells--> reducing automaticity & slowing conduction of the action potential--> prolongs refractory period. can be used for atrial and ventricle dysrhythmias--> impairs "fast action potentials"
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Cardedilol (Coreg)
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ClASS 2- Beta 1 blockers--> Antidysrthythmic. Block some of the effects of flight/fight hormone Epinephrine/norepinephrine--> slowing HR, dec BP= demand on <3 is lessened--> decreases slow actions
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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
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ClASS 2- Beta 1 blockers--> Antidysrthythmic. Block some of the effects of flight/fight hormone Epinephrine/norepinephrine--> slowing HR, dec BP= demand on <3 is lessened--> decreases slow actions
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Propranolol (Inderol)
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ClASS 2- Beta 1 blockers--> Antidysrthythmic. Block some of the effects of flight/fight hormone Epinephrine/norepinephrine--> slowing HR, dec BP= demand on <3 is lessened--> decreases slow actions
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Sotalol (Betapace)
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ClASS 2 &3 - Beta 1 blockers--> Antidysrthythmic. Block some of the effects of flight/fight hormone Epinephrine/norepinephrine--> slowing HR, dec BP= demand on <3 is lessened--> CLASS 3 b/c blocks K+ channels, delays repolarization & lengthen refractory period--> seems to stabilize dysrhythmias--> decresase slow actions
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)
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CLASS 3- POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- b/c blocks K+ channels, delays repolarization & lengthen refractory period--> seems to stabilize dysrhythmias--> delays fast actions
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Amlodipine ( Norvasc)
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CLASS 4- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- similar to beta blockers--> reduce automaticity in the SA node &slowed impulse conduction through the AV node. Slows HR & prolongs refractory period. ONLY EFFECTIVE AGAINST SUPRAVENTRICULAR DYSRHYTHMIAS. Safe, SE bradycardia & hypotension delays slow actions
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Ditiazem (Cardizem)
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CLASS 4- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- --> Block calcium ion channels in the heart and aterioles. Prototype for angina. delays slow action
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Felodipine (Plendil)
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CLASS 4- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- similar to beta blockers--> reduce automaticity in the SA node &slowed impulse conduction through the AV node. Slows HR & prolongs refractory period. ONLY EFFECTIVE AGAINST SUPRAVENTRICULAR DYSRHYTHMIAS. Safe, SE bradycardia & hypotension--> delays slow actions
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Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
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CLASS 4- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS- similar to beta blockers--> reduce automaticity in the SA node &slowed impulse conduction through the AV node. Slows HR & prolongs refractory period. ONLY EFFECTIVE AGAINST SUPRAVENTRICULAR DYSRHYTHMIAS. Safe, SE bradycardia & hypotension--> delays slow actions
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Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin
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CLASS 4- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS-Block calcium ion channels in the heart and arterioles.--> delays slow actions
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Adenosine (Adenocard)
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Misc.- Terminates serious atrial tachycardia by slowing conduction through the AV node & dec automaticity of the SA node. Drug of choice for dysrhythmia known as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
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Digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Misc. - generally used for HF, prescribed for certain atrial dysrhythmias. Dec automaticity of SA node & slows conduction through the AV node. Monitor px carefully
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