Drugs Flashcards
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Methyldopa
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Hypertension
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Bromacriptine
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Ergot - dopamine receptor agonist
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Metoclopramide
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D2 receptor antagonist
Used for gastroparesis
AS: Parkinsonism, restlessness, drowsiness fatigue, depression, diarrhea, drug interactions with digoxin
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Reserpine
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Limit dopamine vesicle packaging and release
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Risperidone
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Atypical antipsychotic, some unknown dopamine antagonism, maybe increase prolactin
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Hydroxyurea
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Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase leads to decreased DNA synthesis (s phase)
Used for sickle cell (increases HbF), melanoma, and CML