Chapter 20 part 1 Flashcards
chemical
generic (nonproprietary)
trade
classification by name
first name given to drug is likely
chemical name
usually a simplified spin off of the chemical name
generic
nonproprietary
name given to specify that a drug is made by that specific company
trade
proprietary
brand
trademark
example of trade, generic, chemical name
motrin
ibuprofen
chemical name
by action
by legal classification
alternate ways to classify drugs
drugs with similar chemical actions are grouped into drug familes
example: analgesics
classify by family
prescription dispensed by pharmacist
nonprescription
classifed by legal control
tablet
capsule
inhalation
suppository
solution
suspension
transdermal patch
dosage forms
most common (oral dose)
can be enteric coated or scored
some may be time release
tablet
can be powdered or liquid contained in gelatin shell
capsule
used for local or systemic effects
local treat asthma/COPD
systemic general anesthesia
inhalation
inserted into body orifice (dissolves)
suppository
one or more drugs dissolved in liquid carrier
rapidly absorbed
administered orally or parenternally (through the skin)
solution
one or more drugs in small particles are suspended in liquid carrier
not water soluable
should be shaken before administered
should not be administered intravenously
suspension
applied to skin surface and absorbed into bloodstream
releases drug over time
metals can overheat in MRI and cause burns
transdermal patch
drugs that relieve pain without loss oc consciousness
opiads
non-opiads
analgesics
narcotic
morphine and demerol
can cuase N/V and constipation
possible physical dependency
opioids
non-narcotic
acetomenophen do not cause dependency
non-opioids
act on CNS to produce loss of sensation
general and local
anesthetics
old days ether
modern pentothal
inhalation or IV for major surgery
overuse: irregular heartbeat, diff breathing, death
general anesthetic
block nerve conduction to that part of body
novacain
lidocaine
local anesthetic
act on CNS ro calm patient
valium
Xanax
antianxiety agents
used to treat heart arrythmias
cordorone
antiarrhythymiics
used to destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms
broad spectrum
narrow spectrum
antibiotic
effective against large number of microorganisms
z-pak
cepro
broad spectrum antibiotic
effective against small number of microorganisms
penicillin
erythromyacin
narrow spectrum antibiotics
reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of gastrointestinal tract and secretions of respiratory tract secretory glands
may cause dry mouth, rapid heart beat and delerium
atropine
glucagon before BE
anticholinergic
anti-spasmatic
slow down the clotting time of blood
prevent thromboembolic disorders (blocking vessel due to clot)
heparin
coumadin
anticoagulants
used in angiography so catheter does not collcet blood clots
administered intravenously
should not be administered intramuscular can cause hematoma
heparin
anticoagulant
oral anti coagulant
coumadin
used to prevent or control seizures, either grand mal or petite mal
they don’t treat cause of seizure
dilantin for grand mal
depakote for petite mal
anticonvulsants
treatment of depression (6-12 weeks for effects)
selective seratonin Reuptake inhibitors (prozac, zoloft, paxil, lexapro)
low seratonin levels associated with depression
seratonin makes synapse of nerve more smooth
SSRI’s used for panic disorder
can cause N/V
antidepressants
treats type 1 or type 2
antidiabetic agents
absence of insulin
insulin used to treat
type 1 diabetes
insulin deficiency or resistance
glyburide (micronanse)
glipzide (glucotrol)
metformin (gluophage or glucovane)
recommended that metformin not be taken prior to iodinated contrast studies, get labs, can cause renal failure
type 2 diabetes
used to treat nausea and vomiting
better given before onset of symptoms
compazine
zofran
antiemetics
supress or destroy fungi
antifungal agents