Cues that Help in Remembering Drugs by Class Flashcards
“caine”
Local anesthetic (e.g., Lidocaine)
“coxib”
Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors (e.g.,celecoxib)
“dipine”
Calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine)
“dronate”
bisphosphonate (e.g., alendronate)
“fungin”
gluten synthesis inhibitor, anti fungal (e.g., caspofungin)
“gliptin”
dipeptiidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor drug for type 2 diabetes. (e.g., sitagliptin)
“glitazone”
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma activator for type 2 diabetes.
“grel”
P2Y adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitor in platelets
“olol”
Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker (e.g., propranolol)
“ilol”
beta-adrenerig receptor booker that also blocks alpha 1 adrenergic receptors (Carvedilol)
“mab”
monoclonal antibodies (infliximab)
“osin”
alpha 1 adrenergic receptor blockers (praxzosin”
“oxacin”
fluoroquinolone antibacterial “Moxifloxacin”
“parin”
Heparin or low molecular weight heparin
“prazol”
proton pump inhibitor (esomeprazole)
“penem”
carbapenem beta lactam antibacterial (e.g. ertapenem)
“pril”
angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors (captopril)
“Sartan”
angiotensin II receptor blockers (losartan)
“statin”
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor anti lipid drugs (Lovastatin)
Intrinsic activity
the maximal effect of a drug
Efficacy
the effect of a drug as a function of level of binding to its receptor.
Pharmacokinetics
The study of what the body does to the drugs.
What does pharmacokinetics involve?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
The interaction of Tetracycline with what other drug, reduces the absorption of tetracycline?
Oral Antacids
