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Common Pharmacologic Management Flashcards

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What are the common pharmacologic management?

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  1. Diuretics
  2. Corticosteroids
  3. Anticonvulsant
  4. Anticholinergics
  5. Dopaminergics
  6. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
  7. Analgesics
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These drugs reduces cerebral edema by increasing urine outputs. Provide examples

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DIURETICS:
- Mannitol
- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Spironolactone

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It has anti inflammatory effect that reduces cerebral edema

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CORTICOSTEROIDS:
- Dexamethasone
- Hydrocortisone

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Example of anticonvulsants commonly used

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  1. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  2. Phenobarbital
  3. Tegritol
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Example of commonly used diuretics

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  1. Mannitol
  2. Furosemide (Lasix)
  3. Spironolactone
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Anticholinergic medications

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  1. Artane (Trihexyphenidyl)
  2. Cogentin (Benztropine)
  3. Akineton (Biperiden)
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Example of corticosteroids commonly used

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  1. Dexamethasone
  2. Hydrocortisone
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This is used to prevent seizures. It controls movement of NA, K, Ca, Mg ions resulting in a more stable & less responsive nerve cells

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ANTICONVULSANT:
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Phenobarbital
- Tegritol

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  • It reduces rigidity of tremors in Parkinson’s disease
  • Reduces overstimulation of imbalance of dopamine & acetylcholine in pts with PD
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ANTICHOLINERGICS:
- Artane (Trihexyphenidyl)
- Cogentin (Benztropine)
- Akineton (Biperiden)

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These drugs improve muscle flexibility and is used in pts with Parkinson’s disease

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DOPAMINERGICS

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These transmit neuromuscular impulses by preventing the destruction of acetylcholine

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ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS:
- Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
- Pyridostigmin (Mestinon)
- Ambenomium (Mytelase)

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor medications

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  1. Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
    2.Pyridostigmin (Mestinon)
  2. Ambenomium (Mytelase)
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These drugs relieve pain. Most commonly used for headaches, skeletal muscle & joint pain

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ANALGESICS:
> Opioid or non-opioid

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Example of complimentary & alternative medications

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  1. Ayurveda
  2. Traditional Chinese Medicine
  3. Botanical Healing
  4. Manual Healing methods
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It is the Indian system of medicine

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AYURVEDA

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Example of botanical healing

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  1. Herbal
  2. Aromatherapy
  3. Homeopathy
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Example of manual healing methods

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  1. Chiropractic
  2. Massage
  3. Acupuncture
  4. Acupressure
  5. Reflexology

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