DRUG SAMPLES 1 Flashcards
Generic name: pilocarpine
mention the Trade name ?
ISOPTOCARPINE
Mechanism of action of pilocarpine
(ISOPTOCARPINE) ?
Direct acting parasympathomimetic on muscarinic receptors.
Three main therapeutic uses of pilocarpine
(ISOPTOCARPINE) ?
1- xerostomia that follows head and neck radiation.
2- decrease IOP in treatment of glaucoma.
3- before surgery to overcome mydriatic effect of atropine.
Three main adverse effects of pilocarpine
(ISOPTOCARPINE) ?
1-bradycardia & hypotension.
2- spasm of accommodation.
3- salivation and sweating.
4- nausea and vomiting
Uses of pilocarpine
(ISOPTOCARPINE) in dentistry ?
xerostomia
Generic name : Atropine
mention the Trade name?
ISOPTOATROPINE
Mechanism of action of Atropine (ISOPTOATROPINE) ?
non-selective muscarinic blocker
Two similar drugs as Atropine (ISOPTOATROPINE)?
Scopolamine
Benztropine
Three main therapeutic uses Atropine (ISOPTOATROPINE)?
1- eye drops as mitotic agent to break adhesions btw irirs & cornea or lens.
2- severe bradycardia.
3-preanasthetic medication to decrease bronchospasm.
4- I.V in AV block due to digoxin toxicity.
Three main adverse effects of Atropine (ISOPTOATROPINE)?
1- dry mouth.
2- dry skin.
3- constipation.
4- urinary retention.
5- mydriasis and cycloplegia.
6- arrhythmia.
Uses of Atropine (ISOPTOATROPINE) in dentistry ?
Decrease flow of saliva during dental procedures
Generic name : Epinephrine
mention the the Trade name?
EPINEPHRINE
Mechanism of action of Epinephrine?
Direct agonist on all adrenergic receptors alpha & beta.
Routes of administration of Epinephrine?
I.V
I.M
S.C
Intracardiac
Three main therapeutic uses of Epinephrine?
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1- Complete heart block
2- Anaphylactic shock
3- Cardiac arrest
4- Local hemostatic agent
5- Acute bronchial asthma
Three main adverse effects of Epinephrine?
1- tachycardia.
2- hypertension.
3- CNS : tremors, headache, nervousness
Uses in dentistry of Epinephrine?
1-Control of bleeding after tooth extraction as pack soaked 1% EP.
2- with local anesthesia
Trade name : INDERAL
mention the Generic name?
Propranolol