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Difficult drug names + MOAs Flashcards

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1
Q

Verapamil

A

CCB: cardio-selective

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2
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Diltiazem

A

CCB: cardio-selective

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3
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Nifedipine

A

CCB: vascular-selective

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4
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Amlodipine

A

CCB: vascular-selective

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5
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Prazosin

A

Adrenergic antagonist: alpha-blocker

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6
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Phentolamine

A

Adrenergic antagonist: alpha-blocker

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7
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Clinodine

A

Centrally-acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist

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8
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Methyldopa

A

Centrally-acting alpha2 adrenergic agonist

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9
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Clopidogrel

A

Antiplatelet

- Block ADP in degranulation (decreases platelet adhesion)

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10
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Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

prodrug

A

Anticoagulant

- Blocks thrombin receptors + factors

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11
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Digoxin

A

Tx for arrhythmia

- Decreases SA-AV node conduction

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12
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Lidocaine

A

Tx for arrhythmia

- Enhances normal AV conduction

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13
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Amiodarone

A

Tx for arrhythmia

- Enhances normal AV conduction

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14
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Adenosine

A

Tx for SVT

- Inhibits cerebral synapse @ adenosine receptors

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15
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Orlistat (Xenical)

A 
Lipase inhibitor (tx for obesity) 
- Inhibits fat absorption
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16
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Contrave

*preg. X

A

Anorexiants (tx for obesity)

- Increases BMR

17
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What are the s/e of anti-convulsants?

A
  • Arrhythmias
  • Easy bleeding d/t Vit. K interference
  • Toxicity
18
Q

Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Valproic acid

A

Anti-convulsants (tx for seizures)

19
Q

Buspirone

A

Non-benzodiazepine (tx insomnia)

- Serotonin agonist + Dopamine 2 pre-synaptic binding

20
Q

Imipramine

A

Tricyclic antidepressants

21
Q

Lithium

*usually adjunct tx for suicide risk reduction

A

Mood stabilizer

- Increases 5HT, decreases Na influx

22
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Mirtazapine, Buproprion

A

Atypical Antidepressant: SNRIs

23
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Chloropromazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

24
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Haloperidol

A

Typical Antipsychotic

25
Q

Risperidone

A

Atypical antipsychotic

26
Q

“-tine”
“-dine”
“-pine”
belongs to what types of drugs?

A

“-tine” : SSRIs
“-dine”: H2 receptor blockers
“-pine” : CCB, vascular selective

27
Q

Levodopa, Rotigotine

A

Dopamine agonists (tx Parkinsons)

28
Q

Ritalin, Concerta, Cocaine, Crystal meth

A

Amphetamines (tx ADHD)

- Stimulants for RAS and increases focus

29
Q

Ketamine

A

Sedative hypnotic (tx anesthesia)

30
Q

Propofol

A

Sedative hypnotic (tx anesthesia)

31
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Halothane, Isoflurane

A

Anesthesia (inhaled)

32
Q

Succinylcholine

A

Anticholinergics: Neuromuscular blocking agents (anesthesia)

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