D1_L5 Part 1: Meds 1 Flashcards
Megestrol Acetate (Megace)
Think Mega Ate
Stimulates appetite
Synthetic form of progesterone
Marinol (Dronabinol)
Think Marinol - marijuana
Stimulates appetite
Synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Analogous to marijuana
Elavil
Think: elavil - elevate
Stimulate appetite
Tricyclic antidepressant
Treats depressive disorders w/ sedative & euphoric effect
Lithium Carbonate
Think: LithiYUM (yum - appetite)
Think: (C)arbonate - caffeine consistent
Stimulates appetite
Antidepressant used for bipolar disorder
Thought to regulate release of serotonin
Blocks TSH - could lead to hypothyroidism
Sodium & caffeine intake should be consistent
All meds that stimulate appetite
MMEaLs
Megestrol
Marinol
Elavil
a
Lithium Carbonate
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Think: yAWN SID
y
Anorexia
Weight loss
Nausea
Stimulant
Increases neurotransmitter activity
Decreases appetite
Orlistat
Think: orLIstat - LIpase
Lipase inhibitor
Reversibly inhibits gastric & pancreatic lipases
Fat absorption reduced by approx 30%, steatorrhea, weight loss
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
Stimulant
Increases neurotransmitter activity
Decreases appetite
Weight loss, nausea, vomiting, anorexia
Meds that either decrease appetite or weight
Think: MODify weight
Think: (R)educe (A)ppetite
Methylphenidate
Orlistat
Dextroamphetamine
Ritalin
Adderall
Function of statins
Statins inhibit cholesterol synthesis by binding HMG-CoA reductase
Decrease LDL
Decrease TG
Increase HDL
Statins interact w/ _____ _____
Grapefruit juice
Corticosteroids
Reduce inflammation
Suppress immune system
Bone fractures
Thin skin
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Mineral oil
Laxative
Coats bowel & stool w/ waterproof film
Not absorbed in the body
Decreases fats/fat-soluble vitamin absorption
Cholestyramine (prevalite)
Binds to bile acid
Lowers cholesterol
Decreases fat/fat-soluble vitamin absorption
Glucocorticoids
Think: gluCOCOrticoids - hot COCOa is low in protein
Reduce inflammation
Suppress immune system
Increase protein breakdown, decrease protein synthesis, lower protein levels
Antibiotics
Fight bacteria
Decrease protein synthesis
Results in protein deficit
Oral contraceptives
Think: oral contraceptives are FAB at preventing pregnancy
Prevent pregnancy
Decreases:
Folate
Ascorbic acid
B6 (pyridoxine)
Loop diuretics
Help excrete excess salt & water through urine
Target thick ascending limb
Associated w/ deficiencies (think Soda Causes Me To Pee)
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Thiamine
Potassium
Methotrexate
Immunosuppressant
Often used to treat RA & cancer
Structurally very similar to folate - leads to folate deficiency
Think MethFOtrexLATE
Anticoagulant
Warfarin sodium
Thins blood
Think: AntiKoaGulanT
A (vitamin) can alter
K (vitamin) can alter
Garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba (avoid w/)
Tocopherol (vitamin E)
Cyclosporine
Immunosuppressant
Often given after organ transplant
When cyKling you’re HYPER & use your GLuTes
Kalemia
Glycemia
Lipidemia
u
Tension
