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Chapter 16 Drugs to Know Flashcards

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Ortho tri-cyclin

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triphasic pill that is also approved for treating acne; monophasic, biphasic, and triphasic preparations; oral contraceptive

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Enovoid

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the first oral contraceptive marketed in the U.S. in 1960 was a progestin-only drug

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“mini pills”

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OC’s that are progestin-only

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Lybrel

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OC approved for eliminating periods

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OC

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oral contraceptive

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Yaz

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OC approved for treating PMDD; formulated with a newer type of estrogen; recent studies, the new estrogens have 7x the risk of stroke as the older COCP’s

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Plan B

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high dose, progestin-only drug used for E.C.

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E.C.

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emergency contraceptive

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levonorgestrel

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2nd generation progestin

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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

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monthly injections of the progestin only drug; non oral contraceptive

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Ortho Evra

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transdermal patch; non oral contraceptive

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NuvaRing

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vaginal ring; non oral contraceptive

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IUD

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intra uterine device; non oral contraceptive

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Norplant system

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composed of silicone impregnated implants: one or two cylindrical shaped devices placed under the skin. They emit a progestin drug that is good for 3 years; implantable device

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mifepristone (Mifeprex)

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drug that causes a medical abortion (vs. surgical); a potent antiprogesterone drug that causes powerful uterine contractions; abortifacients

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RU-486

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Drug that causes a medical abortion (vs. surgical); a potent antiprogesterone drug that causes powerful uterine contractions; abortifacients

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Prozac/Xanax (alprazolam)

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the newer SSRI/SNRI antidepressants (like Prozac/SSRI) & antianxiety medications (Xanax) can be helpful in the treatment of PMDD

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Premarin

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mixture of conjugated estrogens isolated from equine sources; postmenopausal estrogen therapy

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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ethinyl estradiol (E2)

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main (natural) female estrogen; postmenopausal estrogen replacement

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progesterone

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main female progestogen; HRT

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Progestogens

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natural; HRT

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Progestins

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synthetic progesterone-like drugs; HRT

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Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

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synthetic progestin; HRT

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megestrol (Megace)

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introduced for the treatment of wasting syndrome; HRT

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levonorgestrel

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2nd generation progestin used for emergency contraception birth control pills; HRT

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drospirenone

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4th generation progestin like the one used in Yaz

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calcium

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supplement used to prevent osteoporosis (with or without vitamin D)

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conjugated estrogen (Premarin)

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MHT to prevent osteoporosis

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Fosamax (alendronate)

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bisphosphonates which inhibit bone resorption by suppressing osteoclastic activity in the bone to prevent osteoporosis

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Evista (raloxifene)

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SERM used to prevent osteoporosis

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SERM’s

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selective estrogen rc modulators

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clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin)

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vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)

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miconazole (Monistat)

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vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)

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nystatin

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vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)

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metronidazole (Flagyl)

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oral medication for treatment of bacterial (anaerobic) vaginosis

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metronidazole vaginal gel (MetroGel)

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used for treatment of bacterial (anaerobic) vaginosis

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clindamycin (Cleocin)

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oral or vaginal ovules used to treat bacterial vaginosis (anaerobic)

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sulfanilmide

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sulfa antibacterial agent; treatment of UTI/STI; one of the first drugs used to treat syphilis and other UTI/STI

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Bactrim DS, Septra DS

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3 day regimen of the combination sulfa drug trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is standard for uncomplicated, non-recurrent UTI’s

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Penicillins

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ampicillin, amoxicillin, Penicillin G, procaine penicillin (Bicillin/long acting injectable) - all used for the treatment of UTI/STI

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cephalexin (Keflex)

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cephalosporin, antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI

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ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

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cephalosporin, antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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fluoroquinolones; antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI

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levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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fluoroquinolones; antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI

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erythromycin (EES)

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antibacterial agent used for UTI/STI

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azithromycin (Zithromax)

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macrolide antibiotic used for UTI/STI

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minocycline (Minocin)

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tetracycline antibiotic used for UTI/STI

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nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

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drug used for prophylaxis of UTI

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gentamicin

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aminoglycoside used for severe kidney infections

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tannins (proanthrocyanidins)

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cranberry juice that has proven benefits for UTI

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acyclovir (Zovirax)

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comes in topical preparation for cold sores and oral preparations for genital herpes

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Famvir (famciclovir)

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once a day therapy for treatment of STI/HSV

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Gardasil vaccine

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used for prevention of HPV genital warts in both men and women, and prevention of cervical cancer in women

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Pyridium (phenazopyridine)

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OTC remedy that will relieve symptoms but not treat the infection of urinary tract; urinary analgesic

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Ditropan (oxybutynin) & Vesicare

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anticholinergic drug to treat “leaking pipes” (a condition called urge incontinence or overactive bladder); urinary antispasmodic for overactive bladder

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Viagra (sildenafil)

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PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

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Cialis (tadalafil)

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PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

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Levitra (vardenafil)

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PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

HTHS 2240 Pharmacology (6 decks)

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