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25 Cards in this Set
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Oxytocin |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Hormones Trade: Pitocin Route: IV, IM Indications: Incude uterine contractions, lactation Notes: Contraindication: Fetal distress |
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Rapid- Acting Insulin |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Hormones Trade: NovoLog, Apidra, Humalog Route: SC Indications: Insulin replacement for IDDM, gestational diabetes, hyperkalemia (Insulin resistance in NIDDM) Notes: onset: 15min, duration: 3-5 hours |
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Short-Acting Insulin |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Hormones Trade: Humulin R, Novolin R Route: SC Indications: Insulin replacement for IDDM, gestational diabetes, hyperkalemia (Insulin resistance in NIDDM) Notes: onset: 30-60 min, duration: 5-8 hours |
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Long-Acting Insulin |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Hormones Trade: Levemir, Lantus Route: SC Indications: Insulin replacement for IDDM, gestational diabetes, hyperkalemia (Insulin resistance in NIDDM) Notes: Releases insulin over 24 hr period |
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Glucagon Hydrochloride |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Hormones Trade: GlucaGen Route: IV, IM, SC Indications: Sever hypoglycemia Notes: releases body's tired glucose |
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Glimepiride |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Sulfonylurea Drugs Trade: Amaryl Route: PO Indications: NIDDM not controlled by diet, exercise, and weight reduction. (Increase insulin, decrease glucagon) |
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Glipizide |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Sulfonylurea Drugs Trade: Glucotrol Route: PO Indications: NIDDM not controlled by diet, exercise, and weight reduction. (Increase insulin, decrease glucagon) |
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Glyburide |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Sulfonylurea Drugs Trade: Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase Route: PO Indications: NIDDM not controlled by diet, exercise, and weight reduction. (Increase insulin, decrease glucagon) |
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Metformin |
T: Endocrine Drugs S: Oral Antidiabetic Trade: Glucophage, Glumetza Route: PO Indications: 1st line drug for NIDDM (obese patients) Notes: Incase insuline receptors, decrease glucose |
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Cyclobenzaprine |
T: Muscle Relaxants S: Spasmolytics Trade: Flexeril Route: PO Indications: acute temporary muscle spasm, acute lower back or neck pain. ( cause sedation, dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure) Notes: can treat fibromyalgia |
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Methocarbamol |
T: Muscle Relaxants S: Spasmolytics Trade: Robaxin Route: PO,IV, IM Indications: acute temporary muscle spasm, acute lower back or neck pain. ( cause sedation, dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure)Notes: High risk for elderly |
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Metaxelone |
T: Muscle Relaxants S: Spasmolytics Trade: Skelaxin Route: PO Indications: acute temporary muscle spasm, acute lower back or neck pain. ( cause sedation, dry mouth, increased intraocular pressure)Notes: Moderately strong, increase absorption with food |
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Diazepam |
T: Benzodiazepines S: 2-Keto Compound Trade: Valium Route: PO, IM, IV, PR Indications: Severe muscle spasm, muscle relaxation for surgery/procedure, anxiety, sedation Notes: Emergency treatment for status epileptics |
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Midazolam |
T: Benzodiazepines S: Imidazo Compound Trade: Versed Route: PO, IM, IV, Nasal Indications: Severe muscle spasm, muscle relaxation for surgery/procedure, anxiety, sedationNotes: Anesthesia, status epilepticus, shorter half-life |
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Flumazenil |
T: Benzodiazepines S: Benzodiazepine Antagonist Trade: Romazicon Route: IV Indications: Severe benzodiazepine toxicity Notes: No flumazenil=bag pt. until benzo wears off |
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Triamcinolone |
T: Corticosteroids S: Group B - Acetonides Trade: Kenalog Route: PO, IM, Topical Indications: Inflammatory skin conditions, allergic reactions Notes: Medium potency, off label: Macular degeneration |
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Hydrocortisone |
T: Corticosteroids S: Group A - Hydrocortisone Type Trade: Westcort Route: PO, IM, Topical Indications: Inflammatory skin conditions, allergic reactions Notes: Low potency (use on high absorption areas) |
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Prednisone |
T: Corticosteroids S: Group A - Hydrocortisone Type Trade: Deltasone Route: PO, IV, IM, Nasal Indications: Addison's Disease, severe acute inflammation, HACE, allergies, asthma (causes edema, hypertension, immune suppression) Notes: Converted into prednisolone |
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Methylprednisolone |
T: Corticosteroids S: Group A - Hydrocortisone Type Trade: Medrol Route: PO, IV, IM, Topical Indications: Addison's Disease, severe acute inflammation, HACE, allergies, asthma (causes edema, hypertension, immune suppression) Notes: Non-penetrating spinal cord injury |
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Dexamethasone |
T: Corticosteroids S: Group C - Betamethasone Type Trade: Decadron Route: PO, IV, IM, SC, IO Indications: Addison's Disease, severe acute inflammation, HACE, allergies, asthma (causes edema, hypertension, immune suppression) Notes: Off-label: congenital adrenal hyperplasia, lasts 4 days |
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Modafinil |
T: Sleep Related Drugs S: Eugeroic Trade: Provigil Route: PO Indications: Daytime sleepiness/narcolepsy Notes: Extended ops |
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Dextroamphetamine |
T: Sleep Related Drugs S: Psychostimulant Trade: Dexedrine, Dextrostat Route: PO Indications: Narcolepsy, ADHD Notes: O-6 or higher approval |
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Zolpidem |
T: Sleep Related Drugs S: Sedative Hypnotic Trade: Ambien Route: PO, SL Indications: Insomnia (OD=Flumazenil) Notes: onset: 15 min, no alcohol, limit to 2-6 weeks |
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Lindane |
T: Scabicides/Pediculocides S: NA Trade: Kwell Route: Topical Indications: Lice, Scabies Notes: Shampoo, lotion, pesticide |
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Crotamiton |
T: Scabicides/Pediculocides S: NA Trade: Eurax Route: Topical Indications: Scabies Notes: can treat itching |
