6/13/2023 Flashcards
Dexamethasone MOA
Long-acting corticosteroid with minimal sodium-retaining potential. It decreases inflammation by suppression of neutrophil migration, decreased production of inflammatory mediators, and reversal of increased capillary permeability; suppresses normal immune response.
Dexamethasone class
corticosteroid
Valium
Diazepam
Dicyclomine MOA
Blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and CNS
Dicyclomine class
Anticholinergic agent
Diphenoxylate/atropine MOA
Diphenoxylate - inhibits excessive GI motility and GI propulsion
Atropine - a subtherapeutic amount is used to discourage abuse
Diphenoxylate/atropine class
Antidiarrheal
Depakote
Divalproex
Divalproex MOA
Causes increased availability of GABA to neurons, or may enhance the action of GABA or mimic its action at postsynaptic receptor sites. Also blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels, which results in suppression of high-frequency repetitive neuronal firing.
Divalproex class
Antiseizure agent, antimanic agent
Taxotere
Docetaxel
Docetaxel MOA
Promotes the assembly of microtubules from tubulin dimers, and inhibits the depolymerization of tubulin which stabilizes the microtubules in the cell. Results in inhibition of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Most activity occurs during M phase of the cell cycle.
Docetaxel class
Antimicrotubular, taxane (antineoplastic)
Aricept
Donepezil
Donepezil MOA
Reversibly and non-competitively inhibits centrally active acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that hydrolyzes acetylcholine. Results in increased concentrations of acetylcholine available for synaptic transmission.
Donepezil class
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Doxil
Doxorubicin
Adriamycin
Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin MOA
Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis by intercalating between DNA base pairs, by inhibition of topoisomerase II, and by steric obstruction. Also chelates iron, and the complex can bind DNA and cell membranes and produce free radicals that immediately cleave DNA and cell membranes.
Doxorubicin class
Anthracycline; topoisomerase II inhibitor (antineoplastic)
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
Doxycycline MOA
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 30S, and possibly the 50S ribosomal subunits of bacteria
Doxycycline class
tetracycline
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
Duloxetine MOA
Inhibitor of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and a weak inhibitor of dopamine reuptake.
Duloxetine class
Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Relpax
Eletriptan
Eletriptan MOA
Selective agonist for serotonin (5-HT1B, 5-HT1D, and 5-HT1F receptors) in cranial arteries; causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation associated with neuronal transmission, correlating with relief of migraine.
Eletriptan class
Serotonin 5-HT1B, 1D receptor agonist (antimigraine agent)
Baraclude
Entecavir