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Drugs Flashcards

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ezetimibe

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intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor. upregulates LDL-R

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fibrates

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activate LPL and lower TG

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beta-sitosterol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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campesterol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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stigmasterol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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sitostanol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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compestanol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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stigmastanol

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compete with cholesterol in micelle formation. poorly absorbed.

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9
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cimetidine

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h2-receptor blocker to inhibit acid secretion

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10
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misoprostol

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prostaglandin E1 analogue; used for protection in peptic ulcers

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11
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sucralfate

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forms an ulcer-adherent complex with proteins; ulcer protection and treatment

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12
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pectin

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anti-diarrhea (adsorbent)

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13
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guar gum

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anti-diarrhea (adsorbent)

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bismuth (think pepto bismol)

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anti-diarrhea (adsorbent)

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15
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codeine

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pain killer, anti-diarrheal (antimotility)

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16
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loperamide

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anti-diarrhea (anti cholinergic, antimotility)

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17
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diphenoxylate

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anti-diarrhea (anti cholinergic, antimotility)

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18
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aluminum

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antacid; becomes insoluble with phosphate and causes constipation

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19
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magnesium

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antacid; causes diarrhea

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20
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maalox

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antacid; middle ground of side effects

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21
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calcium

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may cause renal stones and constipation

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22
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-tidine

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acid reflux relief; H2 receptor blockers

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23
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-prazole

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proton pump inhibitors; bind irreversibly

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24
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verapamil

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calcium channel blocker; antispasmodic in GI, side effects in CV

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diltiazem

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calcium channel blocker; antispasmodic in GI, side effects in CV

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26
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pinaverium bromide

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calcium channel blocker; selective for GI

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27
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nitroglycerin

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relax SMCs by converting to NO

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28
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buscopan

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block muscarinic receptor on SMCs to block effects of Ach

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29
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TCA (tricyclic antidepressant)

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GI pain

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30
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SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

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GI pain

31
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amitriptyline

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TCA; GI pain med

32
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nortriptyline

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TCA; GI pain med

33
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desipramine

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TCA; GI pain med

34
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imipramine

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TCA; GI pain med

35
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citalopram

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SSRI: GI pain med

36
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fluoxetine

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SSRI: GI pain med

37
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paroxetine

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SSRI: GI pain med

38
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sertraline

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SSRI: GI pain med

39
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metoclopramide

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prokinetic (proximal gut) and anti-emetic; weak 5HT4 agonist and 5HT3 antagonist

40
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domperidone

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prokinetic (proximal gut) and anti-emetic

41
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erythromycin

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prokinetic; acts on motilin receptors on SMCs and Ach neurons

42
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prucalopride

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prokinetic in distal bowel

43
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psyllium (seed husks)

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constipation relief

44
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bran

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constipation relief

45
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docusate sodium

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stool softener

46
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bisacodyl

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laxative

47
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sennoside

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laxative

48
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gravol (dimenhydrinate)

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antiemetic; anti-nausea associated with balance

49
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phenothiazine

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anti-nausea associated with chemicals

50
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ondansetron

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anti-nausea associated with chemicals and anti-vagal

51
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disulfiram

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helps chronic alcoholism; inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, so causes acute reactions to alcohol

52
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clopidogrel

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anti-platelet agent requiring 2C9 activation

53
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aspart

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fast-acting insulin

54
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lispro

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fast-acting insulin

55
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glulisine

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fast-acting insulin

56
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NPH insulin

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intermediate-insulin

57
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detemir

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long-acting insulin

58
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glargine

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long-acting insulin

59
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glyburide

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sulfonylurea

60
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glimepride

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sulfonylurea

61
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repaglinide

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meglitinide

62
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propanolol

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beta-blocker; can potentiate hypoglycemia effects of sulfonylureas and meglitinides

63
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pioglitazone

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thiazolidinedione

64
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rosiglitazone

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thiazolidinedione

65
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exenatide

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incretin (injected)

66
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januvia

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DPP-4 inhibitor

67
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-gliptin

A

DPP-4 inhibitor (keeps GLP-1 functioning)

68
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canagliflozin

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SGLT2 inhibitor

69
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acarbose

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Glucosidase inhibitor

70
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-dronate

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bisphosphonate

71
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denosumab

A

RANKL inhibitor

72
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teriparitide

A

PTH analog

73
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loperamide

A

anti-diarretic

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