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Tamsulosin (Flomax)
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Increases urine flow rate and decreases residual urine volume in BPH
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Propranolol (Inderal)
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Nonselective beta blockers. Decreases HR, decrease force of ventricular contraction and suppress impulse conduction through the AV nod, reduction of CO
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Metoprolol (Lopressor)
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Second generation, selectively block beta1 (less bronchoconstriction and glycogenolysis)
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Carvedilol
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Block alpha-adrenergic and beta receptors. Tx: HTN, angina pectoris, cardiac dysrhythmias, prophylaxis migraine, MI, anxiety, HF
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Levodopa/Carbidopa
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors - Used for motor sx in PD
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Morphine
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Opioid analgeics - used for: analgesia, sedation, euphoria, respiratory depression, cough depression, and suppression of bowel movement
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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Serotonin Receptor Agonists (Triptans) - used for aborting ongoing migraine attack and sx related (N/V, photophobia, etc.)
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Furosemide (Lasix)
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High-Ceiling Loop Diuretics -
Tx: pulmonary edema c CHF, edema of hepatic failure or renal origin, uncontrolled HTN |
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
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Thiazide diuretic - essential HTN, edema, diabetes insipidus
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics - used for retention of potassium and increased excretion of sodium
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Quinidine
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Sodium Channel Blocker: Class IA Agent - Antidysrhythmic; supress SVT, A-fib, A-flutter, and sustained ventricular tachy
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slows impulse conduction, delays repolarization, and anticholinergic (so pre-tx with dig, ACE, or BB to suppress AV conduction)
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
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Statins - reduce LDL and tryglycerides, increase HDL,
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Nitroglycerin
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Organic Nitrate - tx stable, and varient angina by vasodilating
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
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Low molecular Wt Heprin - prevents DVT and ischemic complications
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Epoetin Alpha (Erythropoietin)
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Erythropoietic Growth Factors - tx anemia r/t renal failure, chemo, pts taking Zidovudine (HIV med), and those scheduled for surgery
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Fligrastim (Neopogen)
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Leuopoietic growth factors - Tx neutropenia r/t CA, bone marrow transplant, severe chronic neutropenia
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Metformin (Glucophage)
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Biguamides
Therapeutic use: Glycemic control, prevent type 2 DM, gestational DM, polycystic ovary syndrome |
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
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Thyroid Hormone Preperations for Hypothyroidism
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Hydrocortisone
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Therapeutic use: Allergic reactions, inflammation, CA, and DOC in adrenal insufficiency
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Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
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Mineralocorticoid
Therapeutic use: Addison's disease, primary hypoaldosteronism, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Usually used with glucorticoids |
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Sildenafil (Viagra)
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Therapeutic use: Erectile Dysfunction
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Finasteride (Proscar)
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Promotes regression of prostate epithelial tissue and thereby decreases mechanical obstruction of the urethra
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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DOC for tophaceous gout, decreases the risk of nephropathy, but may increase the incidence of acute gouty arthritis (reduced with low-dose colchicine). Give before administeration of chemo
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