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Block 5 Flashcards

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Alendronic acid (Alendronate)

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Second generation bisphosphonate. Used to treat osteoporosis

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Calciferol

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Active form of vitamin D3.

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3
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Calcitonin/Salcatonin

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Produced by thyroid gland. Antagonises parathyroid hormone.

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4
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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Replacement of hormones diminished in menopause.

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5
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Raloxifene

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Selective oestrogen receptor modulator.

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Codeine

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Opiate receptor agonist.

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Pethidine

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Synthetic opiate agonist.

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Lidocaine

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Sodium channel blocker (Anaesthetic agent)

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Tramadol

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Centrally-acting analgesic.

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Arnica Montana

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Homeopathic remedy.

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Dobutamine

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Beta-adrenergic agonist. Increases SV and myocardial contractibility.

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Isoprenaline

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Beta-adrenergic agonist. Treatment of bronchodilator in bronchospasm associated with COPD

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13
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Salbutamol

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Beta-2-adrenergic agonist. Bronchodilation.

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Salmeterol

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Beta-2-adrenergic agonist. Reduce the number of asthma+severity of asthma attacks.

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Norepinephrine

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Alpha adrenergic agonist. Precursor of epinephrine secreted by the adrenal medulla.

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Phenoxybenzamine

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Alpha adrenergic antagonist. Treat hypertension and sweating.

17
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Doxazosin

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Alpha-adrenergic blocking agent. Treat hypertension. Replaced by prazosin.

18
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Muscarine

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Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist.

19
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Pilocarpine

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Muscarinic cholinergic receptor agonist. Treatment of glaucoma.

20
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Botulinium toxin.

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Acetylcholine release inhibitor. Produced by a gram-positive bacteria.

21
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Cocaine

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Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor/sodium channel blocker. Local anaesthetic.

22
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Dexamphetamine

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Noradrenaline releaser.

23
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Dopamine

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Dopamine receptor agonist. Precursor to norepinephrine.

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Fluoxetine

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Selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor. Treat depression, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress.

25
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Hemicholinium

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Choline reuptake inhibitor

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Imipramine

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Catecholamine uptake inhibitor. Tricyclic antidepressant.

27
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Levadopa

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Dopamine replacement therapy. Natural form of dihydroxyphenylalanine.

28
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Nicotine

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Nicotinic acetylcholine agonist.

29
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Phenelzine

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

30
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Pralidoxime

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Cholinesterase re-activator. Antidote to organophosphate pesticides and chemicals.

31
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Sarin

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Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor.

32
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Tropicamide

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Muscarinic cholinergic receptor antagonist. For pupil dilation and lens relaxation.

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