Drug Names - EXAM #1 Flashcards
Acetylcysteine
Mucolytic
Upper Respiratory: Aid in coughing up THICK secretions (COPD, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, TB)
Divalproex
GABA Modulator
Antiseizure
“-tropium”
* Ipratropium
* Tiotropium
Anticholinergics
Lower Respiratory: Maintenance of COPD (part of AIM - asthma attack treatment)
Levetiracetam
Other
Antiseizure
Hydrocodone
Antitussive
Upper Respiratory: Nonproductive cough
Isocarboxazid
MAOI Antidepressant
Depression
“-lukast”
* Zafirlukast
* Montelukast
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
Lower Respiratory: Long term treatment of asthma
Phenelzine
MAOI Antidepressant
Depression
“-pramine”
* Clomipramine
* Desipramine
* Imipramine
* Trimipramine
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Depression, sleep disorders, enuresis, anxiety, chronic pain
“-clidinium”
* Aclidinium
* Umeclidinium
Anticholinergic
Lower Respiratory: maintenance of COPD
Doxepin
Tricyclic Antidepressant
Depression, sleep disorders, enuresis, anxiety, chronic pain
Phenylephrine
Topical Nasal Decongestant
Upper Respiratory: congestion, middle ear pressure, dilate the nares
AND
Oral Decongestant
Upper Respiratory: congestion, common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, middle ear pressure in ear infections
“-olol”
* Betaxolol
* Timolol
Ophthalmic Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Glaucoma, ocular hypertension
“-one”
* Beclamethasone
* Fluticasone
* Triamcinolone
Inhaled Steroids
Lower Respiratory: prevention of asthma, maintenance for COPD
AND
Steroid Nasal Decongestants
Upper Respiratory: seasonal allergies, congestion, inflammation after polyp removal
“-semide”
* Furosemide
* Torsemide
Loop Diuretics
Heart failure, pulmonary edema, edema r/t CHF, renal, or liver disease, hypertension
Codeine
Antitussive
Upper Respiratory: Nonproductive cough
Topiramate
Other
Antiseizure
Serious skin reaction
Buproprine
Other
Antidepressant
Also for smoking cessation
Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine
Upper Respiratory: allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema
Selegiline
MAOI Antidepressant
Depression
transdermal
“fib”
* femofibrate
* gemfibrozil
* fenofibric acid
Fibrates
Hypercholesterolemia, lowers triglycerides, lowers LDL, increases HDL
Triamterene
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
adjuncts with loop & thiazides, those at risk of hypokalemia, hyperaldosteronism
Lithium
Antipsychotic
Bipolar
Phenobarbital
Barbituate
Anti-Seizure
Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretic
Increased ICP, IOP, acute renal failure d/t shock, overdose, or trauma
“-azepam”
* Clonazepam
* Diazepam
Benzodiazepines
Antiseizure
Sertraline
SSRI Antidepressant
Depression, OCDs, panic attacks, bulemia, PMDD, posttraumatic stress disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorders
“-statin”
* Atorvastatin
* Lovastatin
* Pravastatin
* Rosuvastatin
* Simvastatin
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
High cholesterol, high triglycerides, high LDL, increases HDL
“-suximide”
* Ethosuximide
* Methsuximide
Succinimides
Antiseizure (mostly absence seizures)