Drug names to mechanisms/classes Flashcards by Autumn Brubaker | Brainscape

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Trimethoprim

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inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase -> inhibiting folic acid synthesis

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Sulfamethoxazole

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Inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting folic acid synthesis

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Penicillins

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Cephalosporins

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Carbapenems

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Aztreonam

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inhibit penicillinase -> peptidoglycan cross linking in bacterial cell walls

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Vancomycin

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inhibits D-ala-D-ala peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls

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gentamicin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Neomycin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Tobramycin

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aminoglycoside - inhibits 30s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Clindamycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Chloramphenicol

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Erythromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Azithromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Clarithromycin

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Linezolid

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inhibits 50s subunit of bacterial ribosomes

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Ciprofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Levofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Moxifloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Gemifloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone - inhibit topoisomerase II and IV (DNA gyrase) to inhibit DNA replication

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Disopyramide

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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quinidine

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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procainamide

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IA sodium channel blocker - lengthens action potential

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Mexiletine

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IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

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Lidocaine

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IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

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Tocainide

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IB sodium channel blocker - shortens action potential

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Flecainide

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IC sodium channel blocker - no change to action potential

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Propafenone

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IC sodium channel blocker - no change to action potential

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Amiodarone

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Class III K+ channel blocker

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Diltiazem

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Class IV CCB

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Verapamil

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Class IV CCB

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Albuterol

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Rapid acting beta two agonist - Relax airway smooth muscle

Side effects - Tachycardia

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Salmeterol

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Long-acting Beta two agonist–Relax airways with muscle, gradual onset
Side effects - Tachycardia

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Formeterol

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Long-acting Beta two agonist–Relax airways with muscle, gradual onset
Side effects - Tachycardia

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Beclomethasone

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inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation

Side effects - oral candidiasis

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Flunisolide

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inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation

Side effects - oral candidiasis

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Budesonide

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inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation

Side effects - oral candidiasis

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Fluticasone

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inhaled corticosteroids - Decrease airway inflammation

Side effects - oral candidiasis

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Montelukast

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Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

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Zilueton

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Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

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Zafirlukast

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Leukotriene inhibitor - Decreased airway inflammation, used in the allergic rhinitis

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Cromolyn

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Mast cell stabilizers - Decreased airway inflammation, Multiple daily dosing

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Nedacromil

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Mast cell stabilizers - Decreased airway inflammation, Multiple daily dosing

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Theophylline

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Relax airways with muscles - Side effects of hypertension, seizure, and tachycardia

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Ipratropium

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Anticholinergic agent - Relax airway muscle

Most effective for acute exacerbations