Drug Classifications P1 Flashcards
Desired Effects of Adrenergics
1) vasoconstriction (narrowing of lumen of blood vessels)
2) dilation of pupils and bronchioles
3) relaxation of GI and urinary tract muscles
Examples of Adrenergics that treat hypotension
1) isoproterenol (ex. Isuprel)
2) norepinephrine (ex. Levophed)
Examples of Adrenergics for decongestion
1) naphazoline (ex. Naphcon)
2) phenylephrine (ex. Neo-Synephrine)
3) pseudoephedrine (ex. Sudafed)
4) tetrahydrozoline (ex. Visine)
Indications for Use of Adrenergics
1) Stop superficial bleeding
2) Raise and sustain blood pressure
3) Relieve nasal congestion
4) Relieve redness, burning, irritation, and dryness of the eyes
Side Effects and Adverse Reactions of Adrenergics
- chest pain
- tachycardia
- headache
- increased blood glucose levels
- nervousness
- tremors
Desired Effects of Adrenergic Blockers
1) Cause vasodilation
2) Reduce blood pressure
3) Increase muscle tone of GI walls
Examples of Adrenergic Blockers
1) valsartan (ex. Diovan)
2) propanolol (ex. Inderal)
3) atenolol (ex. Tenormin)
4) carvedilol (ex. Coreg)
5) tamsulosin (ex. Flomax)
6) metoprolol (ex. Lopressor)
Indications for Use of Adrenergic Blockers
1) Control hypertension and peripheral vascular disease
2) Treat prostatic hyperplasia
Side effects and adverse reactions of Adrenergic Blockers
- Confusion
- Lowering of BP
- Lowering of blood glucose
- Fatigue
- Reduced heart rate
Desired Effects of Analgesics
1) Reduce the sensory function of the brain
2) Block pain receptors
Examples of Analgesics (Nonnarcotic OTCs)
1) aspirin
2) acetaminophen (ex. Tylenol)
3) ibuprofen (ex. Advil, Motrin)
Examples of Analgesics (Narcotics)
1) hydrocodone w/ APAP (ex. Tylenol with codeine)
2) oxycodone (ex. OxyContin)
3) meperidine (ex. Demerol)
4) hydrocodone (ex. Vicodin)
Indications for Use of Analgesics
Relieve pain
Side effects and adverse reactions of Analgesics
Nonnarcotic:
- GI disorders
- liver and kidney disorders
- tinnitus
Narcotic:
- suppression of vital signs
- agitation
- blurred vision
- confusion
- constipation
- oversedation
- restlessness
Desired Effects of Anesthetics
1) Produce insensibility to pain or the sensation of pain
2) Block nerve impulses to the brain, resulting in unconsciousness
3) Dilate pupils
4) Lower blood pressure
5) Reduce respiratory and pulse rates
Examples of Local Anesthetics
1) benzocaine (ex. Dermoplast, Solarcaine)
2) lidocaine (ex. Xylocaine)
3) bupivacaine (ex. Marcaine)
4) lidocaine topical (ex. Lidoderm)
5) procaine (ex. Novocain)
Examples of General Anesthetics
1) midazolam (ex. Versed)
Indications for use of Anesthetics
Produce local anesthesia (absence of sensation without loss of consciousness) or general anesthesia (loss of consciousness)
Side effects and adverse reactions of Anesthetics
- hypotension
- cardiopulmonary depression
- sedation
- nausea
- vomiting
- headaches
Desired Effect of Antacids/Proton-Pump Inhibitors
Reduce acidity in the stomach
Examples of Antacids
1) omeprazole (ex. Prilosec)
2) esomeprazole (ex. Nexium)
3) rabeprazole (ex. Aciphex)
4) lansoprazole (ex. Prevacid)
5) pantoprazole (Protonix)
OTCs:
1) magaldrate (ex. Riopan)
2) calcium carbonate (ex. Maalox)
Indications for Use of Antacids
1) Treat gastric hyperacidity
2) Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Side effects and adverse reactions of Antacids
- constipation
- diarrhea
- electrolyte imbalance
- flatulence
- kidney stones
- osteoporosis
Desired Effects of Antianxiety Agents
Reduce anxiety and tension
Examples of Antianxiety Agents
1) chlordiazepoxide (ex. Librium)
2) clonazepam (ex. Klonopin)
3) chlorazepate (ex. Tranxene)
4) diazepam (ex. Valium)
5) alprazolam (ex. Xanax)
6) temazepam (ex. Restoril)
7) triazolam (ex. Halcion)