Class/action Flashcards
Beta Adrenergic blocker
Ophthalmic, reduces aqueous humor
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Ophthalmic, reduces aqueous humor
Prostaglandin agonist
Ophthalmic, increase outflow
Thiazide
Diuretic, blocks chloride pump
Loop
Diuretic, blocks chloride pump (high ceiling)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Diuretic, decreases hydrogen movement
Potassium sparing
Diuretic, Na excreted but K retained
Osmotic
Diuretic, pulls water into tubule (no Na lost)
Bile acid sequestrant
Antilipemic, excretion of bile acids
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Antilipemic, blocks the liver enzyme from synthesizing cholesterol
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Antilipemic, blocks absorption in the small intestine
PCSK9 inhibitors
Antilipemic, allows LDLs to attach to receptor site on liver cells
Sulfonylureas
Blood glucose agent, bind to beta cells to increase insulin
Biguanide, DPP4 inhibitors, GLP1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors
“Other” antidiabetic agents, increase insulin and lower glucose only for type 2