Cadscans Flashcards
Lyrica classification
Anticonvulsant
anti-neuralgic
analgesic
Pregabalin aka
Lyrica
Action of Lyrica
Calcium channel blocker in CNS inhibits excitatory neurotransmitter or release➡️⬇️painful peripheral neuropathic and frequency of partial seizures
Lyrica side effects
Dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, peripheral edema
*Abrupt withdrawal increases risk and frequency of seizures
Fenofibrate
Antihyperlipidemic
⬆️synthesis of lipoprotein lipase
Side effects of fenofibrate
Pain, rash, headache, asthenia,but seeing, flulike S/S, dyspepsia, N/V, rhinitis
Fenofibrate
adverse affects
⬆️cholesterol secretions into bile, may ➡️cholelithiasis
Contraindications of fenofibrate
Gallbladder disease, severe renal/hepatic dysfunction
d/c Fenofibrate
hepatic enzymes> 3x normal limit
Paroxetine aka
Paxil
Paxil classification
SSRI
antidepressant, anti-OCD, anti-anxiety
Paxil SE
N/D, HA, drowsiness, dry mouth, tremors
NO alcohol/St. John’s wort