DRUG LIST Flashcards
Warfarin
Vitamin K antagonist
SERM used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Tamoxifen
Entacapone
Catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitors.
Tiotropium bromide
Long acting M3 anticholinergics.
A non-biological, non-immunosuppressant that increases pH inside macrophage lysosomes.
Hydroxychloroquine
An antibiotic used for anaerobes and an anti-protozoal
Metronidazole
Ondansetron
5HT3 receptor antagonist acting on the gut visceral afferent.
Ramipril
ACE inhibitor
Lispro
Rapid acting insulin analogue
Raloxifene
SERM used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis
Metformin
Biguanide for DMII
Trastuzumab
Monoclonal antibody used for the inhibition of HER2 signalling in breast cancer.
Azathioprine
Antiproliferative immunosuppressant that is a T cell inhibitor metabolised by TPMT genes.
Monoclonal antibody used for the inhibition of HER2 signalling in breast cancer.
Trastuzumab
Progesterone (and glucocorticoid) receptor antagonist used for termination of pregnancy.
Mifepristone
Antiepileptic that binds to synaptic vesicles to inhibit the release of neurotransmitter.
Levetiracetam
-liptin
Dipeptidyl peptides-4 inhibitors
Subcutaneous form of dopamine receptor agonist.
Apomorphine
Iosartan
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Denosumab
Inhibition of the RANK ligand on osteoclasts to reduce osteoporosis
Benzothiazapine calcium channel blocker
Diltiazem
Acetylcysteine
Replaces hepatic glutathione in the case of paracetamol overdose.
A somatostatin analogue that decreases GI secretions to decrease the output of a high output stoma.
Octreotide
Trimethoprim
Abx used for uncomplicated UTIs
Lidocaine
Local anaesthetics
An abx used for complicated UTIs
Nitrofurantoin
Alteplase
Fibrinolytic
Class 1B antiarrhythmic - Na+ channel blocker
Lidocaine
Sulphonurea
Gliclazide
DOAC that is a direct IIa inhibitor
Dabigatran, argatroban.
Haloperidol
An antipsychotic that acts on the CTZ directly.
Dipeptidyl peptides-4 inhibitors
-liptin
Cyclophosphamide
An alkylating agent that forms cross links in DNA especially active in B and T cells. Given IV in SLE.
Apomorphine
Subcutaneous form of dopamine receptor agonist.
A strong agonist for the opioid receptors used as an analgesic and metabolised via CYP3A4.
Fentanyl
Selective progesterone receptor modulator used in emergency contraception.
Ulipristal acetate
Volatile analgesic and anaesthetic
N2O
Aciclovir
An antiviral used to treat HSV and VZV
Adalimumab
Monoclonal antibody that blocks TNF alpha
5(alpha)-Reductase inhibitor which blocks testosterone conversion. Used over many years it will shrink the prostate.
Dutasteride, finasteride
Parecoxib
Selective COX-2 inhibitors
Blocks the If in the SA node, if highly expressed.
Ivabradine
Antiepileptic that is a sodium channel blocker, and anti-thyroid drug used in Graves’ Disease.
Carbamazepine
An antagonist to the opioid receptors used to treat opioid overdose.
Naloxone.
Neuroprotective volatile anaesthetic that blocks GABA receptors
Xenon
Metronidazole
An antibiotic used for anaerobes and an anti-protozoal
A moderate agonist to the opioid receptors.
Codeine
Very long acting insulin analogue
Degludec
Muscarinic receptor competitive antagonist acting on the vestibular nuclei.
Hyoscine hydrobromide
An alkylating agent that forms cross links in DNA especially active in B and T cells. Given IV in SLE. LOV
Cyclophosphamide
Aliskirin
Direct Renin inhibitor
Clopidogrel
P2Y_12 / ADP receptor antagonists used to inhibit GP IIa/IIIb activation.
Selective COX-1 inhibitor that is inhibitory to platelet aggregation at low doses, and analgesic at high doses.
Aspirin
Ethosuximide
Antiepileptic that is a calcium blocker
5HT3 receptor antagonist acting on the gut visceral afferent.
Ondansetron
A corticosteriod that acts on the CTZ directly.
Dexamethasone
Levetiracetam
Antiepileptic that binds to synaptic vesicles to inhibit the release of neurotransmitteR.
Tazobactam
A beta-lactamase inhibitor abx
Low molecular weight heparins
Bempiparin
Metaclopramide
D2 receptor antagonist acting on the gut visceral afferents.
Xenon
Neuroprotective volatile anaesthetic that blocks GABA receptors
Gentamicin
An aminoglycan abx
Causes an erection in ~15 minutes when injected or used in a MUSE.
Alprostadil
An aminoglycan abx
Gentamicin
IV anaesthetics that block glutamate.
Ketamine
Long acting beta 2 agonist
Salmeterol, formoterol
Lithium
Mood stabiliser and ADH antagonist
Simvastatin
Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.
A quinolone abx
Ciprofloxacin
Verapamil
Phenylalkyamine calcium channel blocker
Calcineurin inhibitor
Ciclosporin and tacrolimus
Atorvastatin
Competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase.
Lidocaine
Class 1B antiarrhythmic - Na+ channel blocker
-olol
Beta blocker
Insulatard
Intermediate acting insulin analogue
Cyclizine
H1 receptor antagonist acting on the vestibular nuclei.
Omeprazole
PPI
N2O
Volatile anaesthetic and analgesic
P2Y_12 / ADP receptor antagonists used to inhibit GP IIa/IIIb activation.
Clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor
Amioderone
Class 3 antiarrhymic drug - K+ channel blockers.
Selective muscarinic antagonist to decrease the slope of If.
Atropine
Ketamine
IV anaesthetic that blocks glutamate.
Stimulant laxative that increases the intestinal motility.
Docussate sodium, senna
Replacement therapy in Hashimoto’s
Levothyroxine
Rapid acting insulin analogue
Lispro, Aspart
Amlodipine
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
Long acting M3 anticholinergics.
Tiotropium bromide
Procainamide
Class 1A antiarrhythmic - Na+ channel blocker that can induce SLE.
LDOPA
Precursor to dopamine given in Parkinson’s Disease.
Monoclonal antibody that blocks TNF alpha.
Adalimumab, infliximab
Doxazosin
Alpha adrenoceptor blocker
D2 receptor antagonist acting on the gut visceral afferents.
Metaclopramide, Domperidone
Ipotrapium bromide
An anticholinergic used in the treatment of severe and acute asthma.
Formoterol
Long acting beta 2 agonist
Sotalol
Class 3 antiarrhymic drug - K+ channel blockers and Beta blocker
Vitamin K antagonist
Warfarin
A glycopeptide abx
Vancomycin
Isoniazid
Abx treatment for TB
Selegiline
Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors.
Domperidone
D2 receptor antagonist acting on the gut visceral afferents.
Spironolactone
Aldosterone receptor antagonist
NaCl channel affecting diuretic
Thiazide
Octreotide
A somatostatin analogue that decreases GI secretions to decrease the output of a high output stoma.
Esomeprazole
PPI
Ganciclovir
An antiviral used to treat CMV and EBV
Antiproliferative immunosuppressant that inhibits guanine synthesis to impair T and B cell proliferation.
Mycophenolate mofetil
Ciprofibrate
Peroxisome proliferation-activated receptor alpha activator.
Alprostadil
Causes an erection in ~15 minutes when injected or used in a MUSE.
-ostigmine
Acetylcholineesterase inhibitors used to treat myasthenia Gravis.
Clomiphrene
SERM used to treat anovulation.
Ezetimibe
Reduces cholesterol absorption at the brush border.
Verapamil
Class 4 antiarrhymic drug - Na+ channel blockers.
Prasugrel
P2Y_12 / ADP receptor antagonists used to inhibit GP IIa/IIIb activation.
Salmeterol
Long acting beta 2 agonist
Mifepristone
Progesterone (and glucocorticoid) receptor antagonist used for termination of pregnancy.
Fenofibrate
Peroxisome proliferation-activated receptor alpha activator.
Alpha adrenoceptor blocker
Doxazosin
Gliclazide
Sulphonurea
DOAC that’s a direct Xa inhibitor.
Apixaban
A penicillin active against staph and strep
Flucloxacillin
Cyclophosphamide
An alkylating agent that forms cross links in DNA especially active in B and T cells.
Abx treatment for TB
Rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol.
Aspirin
Selective COX-1 inhibitor that is inhibitory to platelet aggregation at low doses, and analgesic at high doses.
Short acting insulin analogue
Actrapid
A non-NSAID, non-opioid analgesic with antipyretic effects.
Paracetamol
Patch form of dopamine receptor agonists.
Rotigotine
Class 1C antiarrhythmic - Na+ channel blocker
Flecainide
Glargine
Long acting insulin analogue
Amantadine
Drug used to treat Parkinson’s Disease with uncertain MoA and little effect in tremor.
Fentanyl
A strong agonist for the opioid receptors used as an analgesic and metabolised via CYP3A4.
Infliximab
Monoclonal antibody that blocks TNF alpha
Barbiturates
Antiepileptics that are GABA potentiators.