Board study Flashcards
Naproxen Sodium/ Aleve (class)
NSAID
Salsalate/ Discalced (class)
NSAID
Indomethacin/ Inocin (class)
NSAID
Naproxen Sodium/ Aleve (use)
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Salsalate/ Discalced (use)
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Indomethacin/ Inocin (use)
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Naproxen Sodium/ Aleve (side effects)
GI irritation, fluid retention, renal/liver problems, prolonged bleeding.
Salsalate/ Discalced (side effects)
GI irritation, fluid retention, renal/liver problems, prolonged bleeding.
Indomethacin/ Inocin (side effects)
GI irritation, fluid retention, renal/liver problems, prolonged bleeding.
Colecoxib/ Celebrex, Valdecoxib/ Bextra (class)
NSAID- COX 2 inhibitors
Colecoxib/ Celebrex, Valdecoxib/ Bextra (use)
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Colecoxib/ Celebrex, Valdecoxib/ Bextra (side effects)
Fluid retention, renal/liver problems, prolonged bleeding. Less GI irritation, but increased heart related conditions.
Cyclobenzaprine HCL/ Flexeril (class)
Muscle relaxant
Methocarbamol/ Robaxin (class)
Muscle relaxant
Carisoprodol/ Soma (class)
Muscle relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine HCL/ Flexeril (use)
Acute muscle spam relief. Work on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain and spinal cord.
Methocarbamol/ Robaxin (use)
Acute muscle spam relief. Work on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain and spinal cord.
Carisoprodol/ Soma (use)
Work on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain and spinal cord.
Diazepam/ Valium (class)
Muscle Relaxant
Diazepam/ Valium (use)
Work on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain and spinal cord.
Tizanidine/ Zanaflex (use)
Treat spasticity. Work on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Used for cerebral palsy.
Tizanidine/ Zanaflex (class)
Muscle relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine HCL/ Flexeril (side effects)
Drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, decreased alertness, ataxia, tachycardia
Methocarbamol/ Robaxin (side effects)
Drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, decreased alertness, ataxia, tachycardia
Carisprodol/ Soma (side effects)
Drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, decreased alertness, ataxia, tachycardia
Diazepam/ Valium (side effects)
Drowsiness, abusive behavior results in withdrawal symptoms.
Tizanidine/ Zanaflex (side effects)
Hypotension
Dethamexasone (class)
Anti-inflammatory/ Glucocorticosteroid
Dethamexasone (use)
Iontophoresis
Salicylates (class)
Anti-inflammatory
Salicylate (use)
Iontophoresis
Dethamexasone (side effects)
Adrenal insufficiency, immunosuppress, depression, cataracts, Cushing’s Syndrome, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, Osteoporosis, myopathy, GI irritation
Prednisone (class)
Anti-inflammatory/ Glucocorticosteroid
Prednisone (side effects)
Adrenal insufficiency, immunosuppress, depression, cataracts, Cushing’s Syndrome, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, Osteoporosis, myopathy, GI irritation
Methotrexate (class)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic (DMARDs)
Anticytokines/ Enbrel (class)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic (DMARDs)
Leflunomide/ Arava (class)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic (DMARDs)
Infliximab/ Remicade (class)
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic (DMARDs)
Methotrexate (side effects)
Hepatic dysfunction, GI disturbance, thrombocytopenia. *NOT for use with renal disfunction. *Folic acid may decrease with use
Methotrexate (use)
Stops inflammation and joint destruction. Anticancer agent
Anticytokines/ Enbrel (use)
Inactivates TNF alpha which is directly involved in RA inflammation.
Infliximab/ Remicade (use)
Inhibits T cells and B cells
Leflunomide/ Arava (use)
Inhibits T cells and B cells (autoimmune process)
Infliximab/ Remicade (side effects)
Risk of serious infection
Leflunomide/ Arava (side effects)
Risk of serious infection
Anticytokines/ Enbrel (side effects)
few side effects
Ventolin/ Albuterol (class)
Beta-2 agonist (sympathomimetics): Short Acting
Alupent/ Metaproterenol (class)
Beta-2 agonist (sympathomimetics): Short Acting
Maxair/ Pirbuterol (class)
Beta-2 agonist (sympathomimetics): Short Acting
Ventolin/ Albuterol (use)
Bronchodilation
Alupent/ Metaproterenol (use)
Bronchodilation
Maxair/ Pirbuterol (use)
Bronchodilation
Ventolin/ Albuterol (side effects)
Increased HR and BP
Alupent/ Metaproternol (side effects)
Increased HR and BP
Maxair/ Pirbuterol (side effects)
Increased HR and BP
Serevent/ Salmeterol Xinafoate (class)
Beta-2 agonist (sympathomimetics): Long Acting
Atrovent/ Ipratropium (use)
Inhibit PNS, increase HR, increase BP, bronchodilate
Atrovent/ Ipratropium (class)
Anticholinergic
Atrovent/ Ipratropium (side effects)
Lack of sweating, dry mouth, delusions
Aminophylline, Theophylline (use)
Smooth muscle relaxation
Aminophylline, Theophylline (class)
Methylxantines
Aminophylline, Theophylline (side effects)
Serious toxicity, increased BP, increased HR, arrhythmia, GI distress, nervousness, headache, seizures.
Montelukast/Singulair (use)
Block leukotrines released in allergic reactions. Inhibit airway edema and smooth muscle contraction.
Montelukast/Singulair (class)
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Intal (use)
Prevent release of mast cells (histamine) after contact with allergens. Used prophylactically to prevent bronchospasm.
Intal (side effect)
hoarseness, cough, dry mouth, bronchial irritation. Sx of OD = paradoxical bronchospasm.
Intal (class)
Cromolyn Sodium: Antiallergic drug
Beclomethasone/ Vanceril (class)
Anti-inflammatory MDI steroid
Triamcinolone/ Azmacort (class)
Anti-inflammatory MDI steroid
Beclomethasone/ Vanceril (use)
Decreases mucosal edema, inflammation, and airway reactivity.
Triamcinolone/ Azmacort (use)
Decreases mucosal edema, inflammation, and airway reactivity.