6/6/2023 Flashcards
Orencia
Abatacept
Abatacept MOA
Co-stimulator blocker; blocks early activation of T cells
Abatacept class
non-TNF biologic DMARD
Acetaminophen MOA
Blocks the action of COX3 in the brain, resulting in decreased prostaglandin synthesis
Acetaminophen class
Analgesic
Zovirax
Acyclovir
Acyclovir MOA
inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate for viral DNA polymerase and being incorporated into viral DNA
Acyclovir class
antiviral agent
Humira
Adalimumab
Amjevita
Adalimumab
Adalimumab MOA
bind to TNF-a to neutralize its biological activity
Adalimumab class
biologic DMARD, TNF
Differin
Adapalene
Adapalene MOA
Retinoid-like compound; modulates cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory processes
Adapalene class
Retinoic acid derivative
Campath
Alemtuzumab
Alemtuzumab MOA
Targets cell surface glycoprotein CD52
Alemtuzumab class
antineoplastic agent, anti-CD52
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
Allopurinol MOA
Prevents synthesis of urate from hypoxanthine and xanthine
Allopurinol class
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Alprazolam MOA
Binds to benzodiazepine receptor on the postsynaptic GABA neuron within the CNS, enhancing the inhibitory effect of GABA and causing increased neuronal membrane permeability to chloride ions, which makes the neuron less excitable
Alprazolam class
Benzodiazepine
Elavil
Amitriptyline