Chapters 36, 37, and 53: Recognizing Drugs Flashcards by Jennifer Latimer

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*ranolazine

A

sodium current inhibitor

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*end in “statin”
(ex. atorvastatin, pravastatin)

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)

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*fenofibrate

A

fibric acid derivative

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icosapent ethyl

A

omega-3 fatty acid

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*end in “sartan”
includes losartan** and valsartan**

A

angiotensin II receptor blockers

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argatroban

A

direct thrombin inhibitor

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*gemfibrozil

A

fibric acid derivative

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*tirofiban

A

glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

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*verapamil**

A

calcium channel blocker

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*end in “lol”
includes atenolol** and metoprolol**

A

beta-adrenergic blockers

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Q

vorapaxar

A

antiplatelet agent

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aspirin*

A

antiplatelet agent

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end in “parin”

A

low-molecular-weight heparin

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bivalirudin

A

direct thrombin inhibitor

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doxazosin**

A

alpha adrenergic blocker

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furosemide**

A

loop diuretic

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metformin

A

sulfonylurea

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rivorixaban

A

factor Xa inhibitor

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*end in “pril”
includes enalapril**

A

angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

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*diltiazem**

A

calcium channel blockers

Q

pioglitazone (Actos)

A

thiazolidinedione

Q

dulaglutide (Trulicity)

A

glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist

Q

*start with “chole” or “cole”

A

bile-acid sequestrants

Q

labetalol**

A

mixed alpha and beta adrenergic blocker

Q

apixaban

A

factor Xa inhibitor

Q

clonidine**

A

adrenergic inhibitor

Q

fondaparinux

A

factor Xa inhibitor

Q

spironolactone**

A

aldosterone receptor blocker

Q

prasugrel

A

antiplatelet agent

Q

*end in “cumab”
(ex. alirocumab, evolocumab)

A

PCSK9 inhibitors

Q

semaglutide (Ozempic)

A

glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist

Q

nitroglycerine** or *“nitrate” in name

A

nitrates
(nitroglycerine is a vasodilator)

Q

*abciximab

A

glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

Q

end in “teplase”
(ex. reteplase, tenecteplase)

A

thrombolytic agents

Q

ezetimibe*

A

cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Q

warfarin*

A

vitamin K antagonist

Q

*eptifibatide

A

glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor

Q

cangrelor

A

antiplatelet agent

Q

methyldopa**

A

adrenergic inhibitor

Q

chlorothiazide**

A

thiazide diuretic

Q

rosiglitazone (Avandia)

A

thiazolidinedione

Q

*most end in “dipine”
includes nifedipine**

A

calcium channel blockers
(nifedipine is also a dihydropyridine)

Q

hydralazine**

A

vasodilator

Q

omega-3 acid ethyl esters

A

omega-3 fatty acid

Q

heparin*

A

unfractionated heparin

Q

bempedoic acid

A

ATP-citrate lyase inhibitor

Q

clopidogrel*

A

antiplatelet agent

Q

ticagrelor*

A

antiplatelet agent

Q

glyburide

A

sulfonylurea