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Drug name and action Flashcards

1
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name a bisphosphonate

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alendronate

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action of alendronate

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inhibits osteoclast action by inhibiting enzyme FPP synthase

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3
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name a beta blocker

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atenolol

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action of atenolol

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binds to beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart and vascular smooth muscle, inhibiting sympathetic stimulation

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5
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name a non-depolarising neuromuscular blocker

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atracurium

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6
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what is the class and action of atracurium

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non-depolarising neuromuscular blocker. binds competitively with cholinergic receptor sites to antagonise ACh action

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7
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name a thiazide diuretic

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bendroflumethiazide

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what is the action of bendroflumethiazide

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blocks Na+/Cl- symporter in the DCT, therefore inhibiting Na+ reabsorption, more Na+,Cl- and water excreted

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name a cephalosporin antibiotic

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cefuroxime

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10
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what is the class and action of the antibiotic cefuroxime

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cephalosporin class. inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

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11
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name an NSAID

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ibuprofen
diclofenac
CELECOXIB

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12
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what is the class and action of celecoxib

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NSAID. inhibits COX-2 (cyclooxygenase), inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

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13
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what type of antibiotic is chlorampenicol

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one that inhibits protein synthesis by interfering with substrate binding (bacteriostatic)

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14
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name an antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis

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chlorampenicol

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15
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name an immunosuppressant

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ciclosporin

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what is the action of ciclosporin

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decreases lymphocyte function, binds to cytosolic protein inhibiting calcinuerin therefore there’s less infl cytokine production

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name a quinolone antibiotic

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ciprofloxacin

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18
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what is the class of ciprofloxacin and what is its action

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quinolone antibiotic. inhibits DNA gyrase therefore preventing DNA replication

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19
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name a combination antibiotic

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co-amoxiclav

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20
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what is the action of co-amoxiclav

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clavulonic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor, amoxicillin is a beta lactam so breaks down the bacterial cell wall, it inhibits cell wall synthesis

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21
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name an opioid analgesic

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morphine

DIAMORPHINE (heroin)

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22
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what is the action of diamorphine

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mu-opioid agonist, it acts on receptors in the CNS which produces an analgesic effect

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23
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name an example of a LMW heparin (other than heparin)

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dalteparin

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what is the action of dalteparin

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inhibits the formation of factor Xa and thrombin

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25
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name a beta adrenergic agonist

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dobutamine

26
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what is the class and action of dobutamine

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beta-adrenergic agonist. directly stimulated beta-1 receptors in the heart, increasing myocardial contractility and stroke volume

27
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name an alpha-1 selective alpha blocker

28
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what is the class and action of doxazosin

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inhibits post-synaptic alpha1 adrenoceptors on vascular smooth muscle therefore causing peripheral vasodilation

29
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name an alpha and beta agonist

30
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what is the action of ephedrine

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stimulates adrenergic receptors and increases NAd release and action

31
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name a macrolide antibiotic

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erythromycin

32
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what is the action of erythromycin

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inhibits bacterial protein synthesis - bacteriostatic

33
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name an oestrogen and what is its action

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ethinylestradiol. interacts with oestrogen receptors in target cells

34
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name a loop diuretic

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furosemide

35
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what is the action of furosemide

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blocks the Na+/K+/Cl- cotransporter in the loop of hence, inhibiting water reabsorption

36
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name a muscarinic antagonist

A

ipratropium

37
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what is the action of ipratropium

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blocks muscarininc ACh receptors, reducing bronchoconstriction, promotes cGMP degradation

38
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name an antimotility agent

A

loperamide

39
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what is the action of loperamide

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acts on mu-opioid receptors in the peripheral NS (not CNS), slows motility

40
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name an anti-hyperglycaemic

41
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what is the action of metformin

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decreases hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption, improves insulin sensitivity

42
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name a DMARD

A

methotrexate

43
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what is the action of methotrexate

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in arthritis - inhibits purine metabolism (accumulation of adenosine leading to suppression of T cells).
in cancer - inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase DHFR, which stops the conversion of dietary folate to FH4, therefore lack of FH4 prevents cellular replication

44
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name an anticholinergic

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oxybutinin

45
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what is the class and action of oxybutinin

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anticholinergic. antagonist of M1,2,3 muscarinic ACh receptors, decreases muscle spasms of the bladder

46
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what is the action of paracetamol

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COX enzyme inhibition in the CNS directly

47
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name and ACE-inhibitor and what is its action

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ramipril. inhibits ACE activity, therefore less angiotensin 2 produced, and less bradykinin breakdown, relaxation of arterial smooth muscle

48
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name a semisynthetic antibiotic

A

rifampicin

49
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what is the action of rifampicin

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inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase enzyme - no RNA synthesis

50
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name an anticoagulant

A

rivaroxiban

51
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what is the action of rivaroxiban

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competitive irreversible inhibition of factor Xa, prevents thrombin formation

52
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name a beta 2 agonist

A

salmeterol

53
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what is the action of salmetorl

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beta 2 stimulation causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle

54
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name a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor

A

sildenafil

55
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what is the action of sildenafil

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increases cGMP to cause smooth muscle relaxation - vasodilation

56
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name a paralytic

A

suxamethonium

57
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what is the action of suxamethonium

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mimics ACh at NMJ, with slow hydrolysis- prolongs depolarisation = NM blockade

58
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name an alpha blocker

A

tamsulosin

59
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what is the action of tamsulosin

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selective alpha-1 antagonist, causes relaxation in smooth muscle = less resistance to urinary flow = less pain in BPH

60
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what is the class and action of tramadol

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opioid. agonist of mu-opioid receptors, serotonin and NAd reuptake inhibitor, enhances serotonin release

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