Drugs and Classes Flashcards
desloratadine
antihistamine, 2nd gen H1 blocker
well-tolerated, longer duration
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
codeine
weakest opioid, cough supressant
respiratory depression, constipation, cough supression, pruritis, N/V, urinary retention
toxicity CPR: coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory distress
do not give if RR<12
avoid: ETOH, benzos
disulfiram
alcohol abstinence
“makes you want to DIE” w/any ETOH consumption: N/V, hypoTN, diaphoresis, headache, palpitations
contraindicated for CV pts d/t palpitations
prednisone
oral glucocorticoid
CUSHINGOID
adrenal insufficiency: flu-like sx, hypoTN
epinephrine
anaphylaxis, combined w/local anesthetic
increases HR, BP, contractile force, bronchodilates, vasoconstricts
effects last 10-20mins
fentanyl
opioid - strongest
respiratory depression, constipation, cough supression, pruritis, N/V, urinary retention
toxicity CPR: coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory distress
do not give if RR<12
avoid: ETOH, benzos
patch changed q72h
hydrocodone w/acetaminophen
opioid
respiratory depression, constipation, cough supression, pruritis, N/V, urinary retention
toxicity CPR: coma, pinpoint pupils, respiratory distress
do not give if RR<12
avoid: ETOH, benzos
paroxetine
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, sedating
bupropion
misc anti-depressant for nicotine cessation - inhibits reuptake of DA, NE
increased libido, weight loss, anxiety, insomnia
contraindication for epileptic pts
amphetamine/dextramphetamine
CNS stimulant - increase DA, NE, ADHD
5 A’s: addiction, anorexia, arrhythmias, awake at night/insomnia
avoid ETOH, CNA stimulants
mometasone
nasal glucocorticoid
1 wk onset
drying of nasal mucosa, epistaxis
buspirone
slow onset anti-anxiety 5HT/DA
no abuse potential, not CNS depressant, no w/drawal
avoid: grapefruit d/t CYP inducer–>toxicity
olanzapine
SGA anti-psychotic - block specific DA receptors and 5HT, severe stage Alzheimer’s
metabolic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome FEVER
amitriptyline
TCA anti-depressant, neuropathic pain
cardiotoxicity d/t OD, anticholinergic, orthostatic hypoTN
contraindicated for pt’s w/CV dz, seizures
blue urine
donepezil
Alzheimer’s - increases acetylcholine
GI (common), bradychardia (rare), hypoTN
duloxetine
anti-depressant, neuropathic pain
SNRI 5 s’s plus HTN
pregabalin
technically antiepileptic, but used for neuropathic pain
chlorpromazine
FGA anti-psychotic - block all dopamine pathways
EPS d/t high dose, anticholinergic, endocrine, sun burn, sedation, orthostatic hypoTN
neuroleptic malignant - FEVER: fever, elevated WBCs and CPK, vitals unstable, encephalopathy, rigidity of muscles
cyclobenzaprine
antispasmodic
levalbuterol
short term beta2 agonist rescue med for asthma/COPD
tachycardia, tremors
chlordiazepoxide
benzodiazepine anti-anxiety, alcohol cessation
may cause ASI: ataxia, insomnia, impaired memory
hepatotoxic, addictive
avoid: ETOH, other CNS depressants
albuterol
short term beta2 agonist rescue med for asthma
tachycardia, tremors
celecoxib
NSAID - COX 2 inhibitor only
extremely increased risk of heart attack and stroke
fluoxetine
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, NOT sedating (only SSRI that’s activating!!)
sodium bicarbonate
combined w/activated charcoal and IV fluids to combat aspirin toxicity
increases blood pH (more basic)
naloxone
strong opioid antagonist for opioid OD
decreases cravings and pleasure associated w/ETOH ingestion
benztropine
Parkinson’s
anticholinergic, sedative
cetirizine
antihistamine, 2nd gen H1 blocker
well-tolerated, longer duration
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
diazepam
benzodiazepine anti-anxiety, antispasmotic , alcohol cessation
may cause ASI: ataxia, insomnia, impaired memory
hepatotoxic, addictive
avoid: ETOH, other CNS depressants
sumatriptan
migraine abortive, serotonin 1B/1D vasoconstrictor
chest pain, arm heavy
avoid: other ergot alkaloids (migraine meds), antidepressants
contraindicated for pt w/hx CV dz d/t
fexofenadine
antihistamine, 2nd gen H1 blocker
well-tolerated, longer duration
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
least sedation 2nd gen
alprazolam
benzodiazepine anti-anxiety
may cause ASI: ataxia, insomnia, impaired memory
hepatotoxic, addictive
avoid: ETOH, other CNS depressants
beclomethasone
inhaled glucocorticoid for asthma/COPD
oral candidiasis
phenelzine
anti-depressant MAOI (MAO-A)
HTN crisis, 5HT syndrome, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: -triptans (migraine), meperidine (opioid), other antidepressants, OTC cold meds
haloperidol
FGA anti-psychotic - block all dopamine pathways
EPS d/t high dose, anticholinergic, endocrine, sun burn, sedation, orthostatic hypoTN
neuroleptic malignant - FEVER: fever, elevated WBCs and CPK, vitals unstable, encephalopathy, rigidity of muscles
trazodone
misc anti-depressant for insomnia
anticholinergic, sedative, “trazerect”
dantrolene
antispasmodic, malignant hyperthermia antidote muscle weaken by decrease Ca2+
hepatotoxicity
escitalopram
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, sedating
buprenorphine
opioid “substitution” for cessation partial agonist
aspirin
NSAID
GI, renal impairment
DECREASED risk of heart attack and stroke d/t decreased platelet aggregation
antiplatelet occurs at low dose, lasts 8 days
contraindicated for children! except w/Kawasaki dz
toxicity: tinnitus, diaphoresis, headache, acidic blood–>Kussmal resp