Common On-road Drugs Flashcards
1
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Metoprolol
A
- Used to treat high blood pressure
- often used to prevent angina
Often prescribed post MI and in treatment of HF
2
Q
Furosemide
A
Diuretic
- often prescribed in HF to prevent fluid build up
- also prescribed to reduce fluid buildup in kidney and/or liver disease
3
Q
Digoxin
A
Cardiac glycoside
- used to treat AF, atrial flutter, and CHF
4
Q
Perindopril
A
- used to treat high blood pressure
- ACE inhibitor (helps prevent vasoconstriction via RAAS pathway)
- Brand names include aceon and prestalia
5
Q
Thyroxine
A
Used to treat an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism)
6
Q
Nexium
A
- relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficult swallowing, and persistent cough
- helps heal acid damage to stomach and oesophagus
7
Q
Apixaban
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- anticoagulant
- generally prescribed to patients with previously coagulopathy or at high risk of stroke e.g HF, AF, previous cerebrovascular event, recent surgery
- brand name elequis
8
Q
Paroxetine
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- selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
- used to treat depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders
9
Q
Sildenafil
A
PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t give gtn within 24 hours)
10
Q
Vardenafil
A
PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 24 hours)
11
Q
Avanafil
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PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 24 hours)
12
Q
Tadalafil
A
PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 48 hours)
13
Q
Atorvastatin
A
- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
14
Q
Simvastatin
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- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
15
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Lovastatin
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- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
