Drugs and Classes Flashcards

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captopril

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RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough, neutropenia
cardioprotection

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norepinephrine

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adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
short half life

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lovastatin

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dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice

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atenolol

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β1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline
HOLD if HR<50
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection
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losartan

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RAAS - angiotensin II antagonist (ARB)

hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema

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propranolol

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β1, β2 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction!
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection

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epinephrine

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adrenergic agonist, combined w/local anesthetic
increases HR, BP, contractile force, bronchodilates, vasoconstricts
effects last 10-20mins
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion

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nitroglycerin

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anti-angina - widespread vasodilation at onset
headache (common), orthostatic hypoTN, reflex tachycardia, tolerance–>rest period needed
3 pill max, 5min b/w each
avoid: erectile dysfunction meds

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digoxin

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afib, heart failure - lower HR, increased contractile force
bradycardia, disrhythmias
toxicity: (early) N/V/anorexia, (late) yellow/halo vision, bradydysrhythmias, altered mental status, syncope
avoid: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, antacids
must maintain nml K levels
hold if apical HR<60

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lisinopril

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RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection

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labetalol

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β1, β2, and α1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts, vasodilates

bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection

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mannitol

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emergency diuretic reduces intracranial pressure/cerebral edema
may cause: heart failure, rebound intracranial pressure, metabolic acidosis, crackles
must be kept warm, used with filter d/t crystallization

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carvedilol

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β1, β2, and α1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP, bronchoconstricts, vasodilates

bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline, bronchoconstriction
HOLD if HR<50; contraindicated for pts w/resp dz
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection

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enalapril

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RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection

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dobutamine

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adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
increased cardiac workload
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion

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furosemide

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diuretic for edema or heart failure (too strong for HTN)
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
tinnitus!!, hyperglycemia

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atorvastatin

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dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice

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diltiazem

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calcium channel blocker - decrease BP, HR
HTN, angina pectoris, CCBS: peripheral edema, bradycardia, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice

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nifedipine

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calcium channel blocker - decrease BP
HTN, angina pectoris, peripheral edema, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice

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niacin/nicotinic acid

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vitamin B3 (meat) - increases HDL, decreases LDL
intense flushing of the face, GI issues
may take aspirin 30min prior to admin
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nitroprusside

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HTN crisis - drastic drop in BP
must be protected from light
may cause cyanide poisoning

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hydrochlorothiazide

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diuretic, 1st drug of choice for HTN
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
hyperglycemia

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clonidine

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anti-HTN
drowsiness, dry mouth
avoid: other CNS depressants

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metaprolol

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β1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP
bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline
HOLD if HR<50
do not abruptly discontinue
cardioprotection
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dopamine
adrenergic agonist necrosis, tachycardia, HTN monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
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simvastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL hepatotoxic, myopathic rhabdomyolysis avoid: grapefruit juice
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rosuvastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL hepatotoxic, myopathic rhabdomyolysis avoid: grapefruit juice
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amiodarone
cardiac dysrhythmias baseline testing needed dysrhythmias, hepatotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, thyroid dysfunction, photosensitivity, visual disturbances
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adenosine
IV push anti-dysrhythmic stops the heart short half life resuscitation equipment on hand avoid: caffeine
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isosorbide mononitrate
anti-angina - prophylactic widespread vasodilation headache (common), orthostatic hypoTN, reflex tachycardia, tolerance-->rest period needed avoid: crushing med, erectile dysfunction meds
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spironolactone
diuretic increases potassium levels-->hyperkalemia: arrhythmias, fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V may cause endocrine issues avoid: K rich foods, salt substitutes
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verapamil
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP, HR HTN, angina pectoris, CCBS: peripheral edema, constipation, bradycardia, syncope avoid: grapefruit juice
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amlodipine
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP HTN, angina pectoris, peripheral edema, syncope avoid: grapefruit juice
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aspirin
antiplatelet aggregation GI, renal impairment, tinnitus, diaphoresis, headache, acidic blood-->Kussmal resp sx of bleeding: increased HR, decreased BP, ecchymosis, coffee-ground emesis, melena avoid: herbals "g"
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clopidogrel
antiplatelet aggregation GI sx of bleeding: increased HR, decreased BP, ecchymosis, coffee-ground emesis, melena avoid: herbals "g"
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heparin
rapid acting, short half-life anticoagulant requires close monitoring of PTT: nml = 40sec, therapeutic = 60-80sec sx of bleeding: increased HR, decreased BP, ecchymosis, coffee-ground emesis, melena antidote: protamine avoid: herbals "g"
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enoxaparin
rapid acting, longer half-life anticoagulant less monitoring needed must inject in subcutaneous "love handles", don't twist cap/aspirate, leave air bubble in syringe must take at same time daily sx of bleeding: increased HR, decreased BP, ecchymosis, coffee-ground emesis, melena avoid: herbals "g" antidote: protamine
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warfarin
5 day delayed onset must monitor PT/INR: nml = 1, therapeutic = 2-3, mechanical heart valves = 3-4.5 must maintain vitamin K levels (leafy greens, mayo) avoid: herbals "g" antidote: vitamin K
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protamine sulfate
antidote for heparin, enoxaparin anticoagulants
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epoeitin alpha
anti-anemia - synthetic erythropoeitin | HTN, risk CV events, tumor progression
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darbepoetin alpha
long acting anti-anemia - synthetic erythropoeitin | HTN, risk CV events, tumor progression
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ferrous sulfate
``` iron deficient anemia take b/w meals w/OJ to increase absorption nausea, constipation, dark green/melena liquid form stains teeth avoid: antacid, dairy, caffeine ```
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iron dextran
iron deficient anemia | avoid: antacid, dairy, caffeine
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cyanocobalamin
deficient anemia - vitamin B12 | hypokalemia
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blood
acute hemolytic rxn d/t ABO incompatability sx occu w/in 20mins: chills, fever, tachycardia, lower back pain, hematuria stop transfusion STAT
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metformin
``` biguanide type II diabetes anorexia, N/V/D, flatulence, vitamin B12/folic acid deficiency lactic acidosis - rare need CBC q3months, monitor kidneys avoid: excess ETOH d/t lactic acidosis ```
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glipizide
sulfonylurea type II diabetic hypoglycemia, weight gain take w/breakfast avoid: ETOH d/t disulfiram-like rxn
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glyburide
sulfonylurea type II diabetic hypoglycemia, weight gain take w/breakfast avoid: ETOH d/t disulfiram-like rxn
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glimepiride
sulfonylurea type II diabetic hypoglycemia, weight gain take w/breakfast avoid: ETOH d/t disulfiram-like rxn
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insulin
diabetes hypoglycemia increased affect w/sulfonylreas, beta blockers, ETOH counteracted w/thiazide diuretics, glucocorticoids may tx hyperkalemia
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omeprazole
``` proton pump inhibitor slow onset, short half-life rebound sx: reflux, heartburn, gas pneumonia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia don't crush/chew; take before breakfast ```
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esomeprazole
``` proton pump inhibitor slow onset, short half-life rebound sx: reflux, heartburn, gas pneumonia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia don't crush/chew; take before breakfast ```
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pantoprazole
``` proton pump inhibitor slow onset, short half-life rebound sx: reflux, heartburn, gas pneumonia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia don't crush/chew; take before breakfast ```
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lansoprazole
``` proton pump inhibitor slow onset, short half-life rebound sx: reflux, heartburn, gas pneumonia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia don't crush/chew; take before breakfast ```
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ranitidine
``` H2 blocker - stomach diminished effect over time rebound sx if abruptly stopped confusion w/poor renal function avoid: antacid w/in 1h ```
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cimetidine
``` H2 blocker - stomach diminished effect over time rebound sx if abruptly stopped confusion w/poor renal function avoid: antacid w/in 1h ```
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famotidine
``` H2 blocker - stomach diminished effect over time rebound sx if abruptly stopped confusion w/poor renal function avoid: antacid w/in 1h ```
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ondansetron
``` antiemetic blocks 5HT3 (no effect on anxiety etc) "clean" headache, D/constipation, dizziness, prolonged QT interval-->torsades-->vFib best if administered prophylactically ```
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promethazine (antiemetic)
antiemetic H1 block: sedation, dry mouth D2 block: EPS A1 block: orthostatic hypoTN do NOT give to children<2yo infiltration causes gangrene
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metoclopramide
antiemetic blocks D2, 5HT3 and promotes gastric motility EPS, drowsiness do NOT take >3months
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docusate sodium
stool softener | useful for: prophylactic, painful elimination, prevention of straining
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polyethylene glycol
osmotic laxative BM in 2-4 days well-tolerated mix in 4-8 ounces of any fluid
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bisacodyl
stimulant (irritant) BM in 12h PO, 1h PO very STRONG, very harsh
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lactulose
osmotic helps intestines excrete ammonia expensive, flatulence, cramping
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alteplase
anticoagulant - dissolves clots used for MI, stroke, central line clot huge risk of bleeding
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sucralfate
coats stomach up to 6h take before meals and 1h b/w other meds constipation
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polyethylene glycol 3350 w/electrolytes
osmotic (pulls water) used for bowel surgery or colonoscopy massive diarrhea pts must drink 1 gallon, may mix w/clear flavoring
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filgrastim
stimulates bone marrow to produce neutrophils reduced risk of infection bone pain (common), leukocytosis
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potassium chloride
``` potassium supplement GI irritation - take w/food/H20 irritating to veins - must dilute MUST infused by pump w/cardiac monitor NTI: 3.5-5mEq/L ```
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sodium bicarbonate
tx for aspirin toxicity w/activated charcoal, tx for hyperkalemia - makes K+-->cell
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sodium polystyrene sulfonate
laxative tx for hyperkalemia
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oxybutynin
overactive bladder - blocks M3 receptors anticholinergic tachycardia contraindicated in pts w/glaucoma and myasthenia gravis
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ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone
oral contraceptive - no ovulation, thin wall, thick mucus 1 wk rest period w/placebo DVT, PE, MI, stroke increased breast tumor progression avoid: st. john's wort, antiseizure, certain abx
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norethindrone
oral contraceptive doesn't stop ovulation no rest period slightly lessened risk of DVT, PE, MI, stroke avoid: st. john's wort, antiseizure, certain abx increased breast tumor progression
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tamsulosin
selective BPH alpha 1 blocker | abnl ejaculation
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doxazosin
nonselective BPH alpha 1 blocker | hypoTN, dizziness, nasal congestion, sleepiness
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finasteride
BPH 5 alpha reductase inhibitor teratogenic decreased libido, abnl ejaculation falsely decrease PSA levels
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dutasteride
BPH 5 alpha reductase inhibitor teratogenic decreased libido, abnl ejaculation falsely decrease PSA levels
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sildenafil
PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction, pulmonary HTN hypoTN, priapism, sudden hearing loss avoid: nitrates w/in 24h, alpha blockers
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tadalafil
PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction, BPH hypoTN, priapism, sudden hearing loss lasts 36h avoid: nitrates w/in 24h, alpha blockers
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vardenafil
PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction hypoTN, priapism, sudden hearing loss avoid: nitrates w/in 24h, alpha blockers
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oxytocin
``` increases strength, frequency, and length of contractions (induce labor) use pump and monitor closely STOP if: resting uterine pressure>15-20mmHg contraction duration>1min contraction freq <2-3min pronounced alteration of FHR or rhythm ```
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methylergonovine
controls postpartum bleeding and causes POWERFUL contractions high risk of HTN
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terbutaline
suppresses preterm labor by activating beta2 uterine receptors to relax uterus tachycardia, hypoTN, pulm edema, hyperglycemia
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magnesium sulfate
used for preeclampsia (prevent seizures) NTI toxicity: RR<12, loss of DTR, hypoTN, decreased urinary output antidote: calcium gluconate
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calcium gluconate
antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
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amoxicillin
beta lactam abx allergic rxn: rash to anaphylaxis w/in 30min cross-sensitivity to cephalosporins
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cephalexin
beta lactam abx allergic rxn C.diff superinfection: watery diarrhea antidote: metronidazole or vancomycin
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imipenem
beta lactam abx
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metronidazole
abx antidote for cephalosporin C.diff superinfection
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vancomycin
abx antidote for cephalosporin C.diff superinfection | ototoxic
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tetracycline
``` tetracycline protein synth inhibitor abx esophageal ulcer - avoid taking hs food interactions - milk, Ca2+, Mg, Fe, antacids teeth discoloration <8yo photosensitivity ```
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erythromycin
macrolide protein synth inhibitor abx | metallic taste, prolonged QT intervals
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azithromycin
macrolide protein synth inhibitor abx | metallic taste, prolonged QT intervals
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gentamycin
aminoglycoside protein synth inhibitor abx | nephrotoxic, ototoxic, inactivated by -cillins if mixed together
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neomycin
aminoglycoside protein synth inhibitor abx | nephrotoxic, ototoxic, inactivated by -cillins if mixed together
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amikacin
aminoglycoside protein synth inhibitor abx | nephrotoxic, ototoxic, inactivated by -cillins if mixed together
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tobramycin
aminoglycoside protein synth inhibitor abx | nephrotoxic, ototoxic, inactivated by -cillins if mixed together
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streptomycin
aminoglycoside protein synth inhibitor abx | nephrotoxic, ototoxic, inactivated by -cillins if mixed together
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cipofloxacin
fluoroquinolone abx - UTI, traveller's diarrhea, anthrax achilles tendon rupture - avoid <18yo photsensitivity - elderly, corticosteroids, organ transplant food interactions - dairy, aluminum/Mg antacids, iron
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levofloxacin
fluoroquinolone abx achilles tendon rupture - avoid <18yo photsensitivity - elderly, corticosteroids, organ transplant food interactions - dairy, aluminum/Mg antacids, iron
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moxifloxacin
fluoroquinolone abx achilles tendon rupture - avoid <18yo photsensitivity - elderly, corticosteroids, organ transplant food interactions - dairy, aluminum/Mg antacids, iron
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norfloxacin
fluoroquinolone abx achilles tendon rupture - avoid <18yo photsensitivity - elderly, corticosteroids, organ transplant food interactions - dairy, aluminum/Mg antacids, iron
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ofloxacin
fluoroquinolone abx achilles tendon rupture - avoid <18yo photsensitivity - elderly, corticosteroids, organ transplant food interactions - dairy, aluminum/Mg antacids, iron
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
UTI - blocks bacterial folic acid creation at two different points in the pathway hypersensitivity, crystalluria (drink 8+glasses H20), kernicterus contraindicated in pregnant women and infants<2months
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nitrofurantoin
UTI - destroys bacterial DNA brown urine, GI - take w/food, (rare) peripheral neuropathy contraindicated in pt's w/renal impairment
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phenazopyridine
UTI - analgesic to bladder mucosa orange-red urine GI - take w/food
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isoniazid
``` TB requires mult abx for 2mo-6yrs hepatotoxicity numerous CYP interactions peripheral neuropathy antidote: vitamin B6 ```
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pyrazinamide
TB requires mult abx for 2mo-6yrs hepatotoxicity numerous CYP interactions
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ethambutol
``` TB requires mult abx for 2mo-6yrs hepatotoxicity numerous CYP interactions red-green color blindness ```
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rifampin
``` TB requires mult abx for 2mo-6yrs hepatotoxicity numerous CYP interactions red-orange secretions ```
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vitamin B6
antidote for isoniazid peripheral neuropathy
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amphotericin B
``` antifungal phlebitis nephrotoxic hypokalemia - pump ONLY anemia infusion rxn: fever, chills, rigors, HA tx: acetaminophen w/benadryl, or dantrolene avoid: NSAIDs, aminoglycosides, diuretics ```
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ketocanazole
antifungal, well-tolerated | hepatotoxic, numerous CYP interactions
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fluconazole
antifungal, well-tolerated | hepatotoxic, numerous CYP interactions
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micoconazole
antifungal, well-tolerated | hepatotoxic, numerous CYP interactions
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acyclovir
HSV/herpes zoster antifungal HA, N/V, phlebitis (common) crystal urea, altered mental status (rare) pt must drink H2O
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valacyclovir
``` HSV/herpes zoster antifungal prodrug w/increased absorption HA, N/V, phlebitis (common) crystal urea, altered mental status (rare) pt must drink H2O ```
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oseltamivir
flu, well-tolerated N/V take w/in 48h to decrease duration of sx
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methotrexate
``` rheumatoid arthritis - folic acid inhibitor N/D (common), GI ulcer decreased bone barrow production pneumonitis hepatotoxic renal failure infection severe rash ```
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hydroxychloroquine
``` rheumatoid arthritis, malaria better tolerated, less effective usually combined w.methotrexate take w/food retinal damage ```
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infliximab
rheumatoid arthritis - TNF blocker common: injection site rxn, infections rare: severe allergic rxn, heart failure, hepatotoxic, cancer
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adalimumab
rheumatoid arthritis - TNF blocker common: injection site rxn, infections rare: severe allergic rxn, heart failure, hepatotoxic, cancer
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etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis - TNF blocker common: injection site rxn, infections rare: severe allergic rxn, heart failure, hepatotoxic, cancer
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allopurinol
``` prevention and tx gout, full effect in 1-2mo effective if uric acid <6mg/mL acute gout attack hypersensitivity, hepatotoxicity (rare) avoid: amoxicillin (hypersensitivity) ```
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colchicine
prevention and tx gout diarrhea (common) myopathy, bone marrow supression
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alendronate
osteoporosis bisphosphonate take AM upright on empty stomach w/H2O GI sx: heartburn, ab pain, diarrhea hypocalcemia, osteonecrosis of the jaw
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ibandronate
osteoporosis bisphosphonate take AM upright on empty stomach w/H2O GI sx: heartburn, ab pain, diarrhea hypocalcemia, osteonecrosis of the jaw
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risedronate
osteoporosis bisphosphonate take AM upright on empty stomach w/H2O GI sx: heartburn, ab pain, diarrhea hypocalcemia, osteonecrosis of the jawv
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raloxifene
osteoporosis - mimics bone estrogen hot flashes, leg cramp, edema, weight gain, thromboembolism, stroke decreased cancer risk
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cycophosphamide
``` CA - cytotoxic agent tx wide variety of CA bone marrow suppression, N/V, alopecia damage to bladder mucosa-->hemorrhagic cystitis antidote: 3L fluid daily, mesna ```
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cisplatin
CA - cytotoxic agent derived from platinum bone marrow suppression, N/V, alopecia nephrotoxic, ototoxic
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methotrexate (CA)
``` CA - cytotoxic agent MASSIVE dose bone marrow suppression, N/V, alopecia nephrotoxic antidote for healthy cells: leucovorin ```
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doxorubicin
``` CA - cytotoxic agent bone marrow suppression, N/V, alopecia bright red-->turns urine and sweat red cardiotoxic-->dysrhythmias max dose: 550mg/m2 ```
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vincristine
CA - cytotoxic agent | nerve damage-->neuropathy, decreased DTR, constipation, urinary hesitancy
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tamoxifen
hormonal agent - blocks estrogen receptors for breast CA hot flashes, endometrial CA, blood clots increases bone density, improves cholesterol may be prophylactic
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leuprolide
hormonal agent - decreased production of testosterone for prostate CA decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, reduced muscle mass, hot flashes alternative to castration
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leucovorin
antidote for CA dose of methotrexate to salvage healthy cells
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emtricitabine/tenovir
backbone of other HIV tx common: N/D, rash, dyslipidemia, fat redistribution, osteoporosis rare: acute renal failure, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis BBW 1: fatty liver dz that manifests as lactic acidosis BBW 2: hep B exacerbation; test b4 initiating tx
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efavirenz
HIV NNRTI self-resolving skin rash CNS effects: depression, paranoia, aggression, euphoria, hallucinations, sedation taken at night on empty stomach to reduce CNS effects
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rilpivirine
HIV NNRTI take w/food depression, dizziness (less serious than efavirenz) prolonged QT interval
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elvitegravir/cobicistat
HIV INSTI/CYP inhibitor take w/food D/N CNS effects: depression, paranoia, aggression, euphoria, hallucinations, sedation