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48 Cards in this Set
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Diuretic (Thiazide and relted agents (can be used to treat hypertension and CHF))
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Chlorothiazide
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Diuretic (Loop diuretic (can be used to treat hypertension and CHF))
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Furosemide
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Symptholytic drug (centrally acting agent)
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Clonidine
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Diuretic (Potassium sparing diuretic)
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Spironolactone
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Sympathloytic drug (beta – adenorecrptor antagonist. Aka beta blocker, can be used to treat hypertension, angina, and atrial tachycardia)
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Propranolol
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Sypatholytic drug (beta – adenoreceptor antagonists (can be used to treat hypertension or CHF))
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Metoprolol
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Sympathytic drug (beta – adrenorecptor antagonists)
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Atenolol
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Symaptholytic drug (alpha – adrenoceptor antagonist)
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Prazosin
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Sympatholytic drug (mixed antagonist (alpha and beta))
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Labelotol
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Direct vasodilator (arterial vasodilator)
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Minoxidil
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Direct vasodialtot (calcium antagonist)
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Amlodipine
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Direct vasodilator (calcium antagonist and VERY cardiac depressant (can be used to treat hypertension or angina))
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Verapimil
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Direct vasodilator (calcium antagonist and NOT cardiac depressant (can be used to treat hypertension or angina))
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Nifedipine
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Direct vasodilator (calcium anagonist and DUAL cardiac depressant (can be used to treat hypertension or angina))
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Diltiazem
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Direct vasodilator (arterial and venous vasodilator)
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Sodium nitroprusside
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Angiotension antagonists (converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitor(used to treat hypertension and CHF)))
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Lisinopril
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Angiotension antagonist (Angiotension receptor antagonist (used to treat hypertension and CHF))
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Losartan
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Angiotension antagonists (Angiotension receptor antagonist)
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Valsartin
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Anti lipid drug (inhibitor of VLDL secretion)
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Niacin
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Anti lipid drug (bile acid binding resin)
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Cholestyramine
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Anti lipid drug (inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis)
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Atorvastatin
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Anti lipid drug (inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis)
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Simvastatin
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Anti lipid drug (inhibitor of cholesterol absorption)
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Ezetimibe
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Nitrate (vasodilator used treat angina)
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Nitroglycerin
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Nitrate (vasodilator used to treat angina)
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Isosrbide Dinitrate
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Cardiac glycoside (blocks potassium pump (used to treat CHF)
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Digoxin
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Beta adrenoceptor agonist (Beta 1 stimulant (used to treat CHF))
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Dobutamine
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Beta adrenoceptor antagonist (aka beta blocker (used to treat CHF))
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Carvedilol
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Cardiac anti arrythmics (Beta adrenergic antagonist (short lived like for surgery, can be used to treat atrial tachycardia))
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Esmolol
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Cardiac anti-arrhythmics (Local anesthetic (used to treat ventricular arrhythmias))
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Lidocane
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Anticoagulant (antiplatelet drugs) effects platelet formation (blocks clycoloxygenase)))
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Asprin
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Anticoagulant (antiplatelet drug) effects platelet formation))
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Clopidogrel
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Anticoagulant (anticoagulant drug)
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Heparin
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Anticoagulant (anticoagulant drug (must be injected into belly)
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Enoxaparin
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Anticoagulant (anticoagulant drug (vitaimin K antagonist, blocks formation of fibrin))
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Warfarin
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Fibrinolytic drug (tissue plasminogen activator (given IV to dissolve clot( can be given for stroke)
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Alteplase
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Penicillin (narrow spectrum)(inhibiton of cell wall synthesis)
Low toxicity, high incidence of allergic reaction, short duration, orally has incomplete absorption(give IV) |
Penicillin G
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Penicillin, (narrow spectrum)(inhibiton of cell wall synthesis)
Low toxicity, high incidence of allergic reaction, short duration, orally has incomplete absorption(give IV) |
Penicillin V
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Penicillin (Extended antibacterial spectrum)(inhibition of cell wall synthesis)
Best PCN for oral absorption, most widly used antibiotic, only side effects are in extreme doses can cause CNS excitation and seizures |
Amoxicillin
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Penicillin (cephalosporin) extended spectrum, divided into generation, each generation is more effective against G- bacteria
Low toxicity, high incidence of allergic reaction, short duration, orally has incomplete absorption(give IV) |
Cephalexin
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Macrolide antibiotic (extended antibacterial spectrum)(inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis)(binds to specific sites on ribosomes)(selsctive toxicity)(given once a day)
Few side effects |
Azithromycin
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Tetracycline (broad spectrum)(inhibition of bacterial synthesis 30S ribosome) (is the tetracycline of choice b/c of excellent absorption in GI, long half life and few side effects)
Side effects include drug deposition in tooth enamel |
Doxycycline
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Fluoroquinolone (broad spectrum) (are bacteriacidal)(altered nucleic acid metabolism)(side effects are generally mild, but can cause damage to cartilage)(antacids inhibit absorption of this drug)
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Levofloxacin
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Sulfanimide (broad spectrum antibiotic) (inhibit bacterial nucleic synthesis)used to treat UTI and often given with sulfamethoxazole)( Inhibition of bacterial folic acid biosynthesis and recycling)
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Trimethoprim
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Sulfanimide (usually administered with trimthoprim) (the 2 drugs have a synergistc effect b/c an essential bacterial pathway is inhibited at 2 different points) together used for UTI, alone this drug is used for pneumonia and sinus infections)
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Sulfamethoxazole
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Azoles (Inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis) (will penetrate the BBB) (effective orally and given IV for serious infections) IV side effects include liver toxicity, GI distress, or endocrine abnormalities
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Fluconazole
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Antiviral nucleoside analog (treats herpes) (Inhibition of viral nucleic acid synthesis) There is some danger that the altered nucleosides can be incorporated into host cell nucleic acids
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Acyclovir
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Antiviral nucleoside analog (treats HIV) (Inhibition of viral nucleic acid synthesis)
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Zidovudine
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