Drug list from Online guide Flashcards
Alendronate
a bis-phosphate medication, used to treat osteoporosis, also known as alendronic acid
Atenolol
a Beta-1 selective antagonists - chronotropic and inotropic effect on the heart, renin release from the kidney
Atracurium
Hypotensive and muscle relaxant
Bendroflumethiazide
Thiazide diuretic, acts on the DCT
Cefuroxime
2nd gen cephalosporin, can cross BBB, used to treat gonorrhoeae
Celecoxib
COX-2 NSAID
Chloramphenicol
Meningitis, typhoid, tetracycline resistant cholera
Ciclosporin
Immuno-suppressant - Th1 cells, prevents IL2 release
Ciprofloxacin
Joint and bowel infections
Co-amoxiclav
Pneumonia (if severe)
Diamorphine
Opioid - strong pain relief
Dalteparin
LMW heparin
Dobutamine
B1 receptor antagonist
Doxazosin
α1-selective alpha blocker
Ephedrine
Anti-hypotensive, Alpha and Beta adrenergic receptor antagonist
Erythromycin
C. diff, Group B strep in newborns
Ethinylestradiol
Estrogen
Furosemide
Loop diuretic
Ipratropium
LAMA
Loperamide
Decrease diarrhoea - opiod receptor agonist
Metformin
Type 2 diabetes
Methotrexate
Anti-cell synthesis drug - immunesuppressant
Oxybutinin
Anticholinergic - M1-3, relieve urinary difficulties
Paracetamol
Moderate pain relief
