Drug Categories 5 Flashcards
a drug that reacts weakly and non-specifically with biologic tissue; it is used topically to induce a mild inflammatory response
Irritant, Local
camphor
Irritant, Local
a topical drug that toughens and protects skin
Keratolytic
compound benzoin tincture
Keratolytic
salicylic acid
Keratolytic
a drug that promotes defecation, usually considered milder in action than a cathartic
Laxative
psyllium mucilloid
Bulk laxative
mineral oil
Lubricant laxative
sodium phosphates oral solution
Saline laxative
bisacodyl
Irritant laxative
a drug that kills or inhibits Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy
Leprostatic
dapsone
Leprostatic
a drug that inhibits leukotrienes of fatty compounds produced by the immune system that cause inflammation in asthma and bronchitis and constrict airways
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
a drug used to reduce the activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present
Lipase Inhibitor
a diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle
Loop Diuretic
furosemide
Loop Diuretic
a surface-active lipoprotein complex (phospholipoprotein) formed by type II alveolar cells
Lung Surfacant
an antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing catecholamine levels of neurons
MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
isocarboxazid
MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
a drug that binds metal ions; it is useful in treating metal poisoning
Metal Complexing Agent
dimercaprol
Metal Complexing Agent
an adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the
Mineralocorticoid
desoxycorticosterone acetate
Mineralocorticoid
a cholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil
Miotic
pilocarpine
Miotic
a highly specific immunoglobin produced by cell culture cloning
Monoclonal Antibody
muromonab CD3, inactivates T lymphocytes that reject tissue grafts
Monoclonal Antibody
a drug that hyrolyzes mucoproteins; it is useful in reducing the viscosity of pulmonary mucus
Mucolytic
acetylcysteine
Mucolytic
a drug that inhibits the contraction of voluntary muscles
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
cyclobenzaprine HCL
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
dantrolene
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
succinylcholine
Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal
a drug that inhibits the contraction of visceral smooth muscles
Muscle Relaxant, Smooth
aminophylline
Muscle Relaxant, Smooth
an adrenergic drug used topically in the eye to induce dilation of the pupil
Mydriatic
mydriasis
Mydriatic