Drugs and Classes (Including Pharm I) Flashcards
verapamil
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP, HR
HTN, angina pectoris, peripheral edema, CCBS: peripheral edema, constipation, bradycardia, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice
venlafaxine
anti-depressant, neuropathic pain
SNRI 5 s’s plus HTN
vasopressin
diabetes insipidus - IV only, vasoconstriction
headache, chest pain d/t vasoconstriction
varenicline
nicotine cessation - partial agonist at nicotinic receptors to reduce reward of nicotine
N (common), suicidal ideation (rare)!!
valproic acid
anti-epileptic, take w/food
GI, hepatotoxicity
trihexyphenidyl
Parkinson’s 2nd line of defense
anticholinergic, sedative
trazodone
misc anti-depressant for insomnia
anticholinergic, sedative, “trazerect”
tranylcypromine
anti-depressant MAOI (MAO-A)
HTN crisis, 5HT syndrome, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: -triptans (migraine), meperidine (opioid), other antidepressants, OTC cold meds
tiotropium
long-acting anticholinergic mainly for COPD
dry mouth
timolol
glaucoma beta-adrenergic blockerbradychardia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction
contraindicated for pts w/CV dz and/or asthma
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
spironolactone
diuretic
increases potassium levels–>hyperkalemia: arrhythmias, fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
may cause endocrine issues
avoid: K rich foods, salt substitutes
sodium bicarbonate
combined w/activated charcoal and IV fluids to combat aspirin toxicity
tx for hyperkalemia makes K+–>cell
increases blood pH (more basic)
simvastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice
sertraline
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, sedating
selegiline transdermal
anti-depressant MAOI (MAO-A)
HTN crisis, 5HT syndrome, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: -triptans (migraine), meperidine (opioid), other antidepressants, OTC cold meds
selegiline
Parkinson’s MAO-B inhibitor
avoid tyramine, antidepressants, meperidine
salmeterol
long term beta2 agonist COPD meds
tachycardia, tremors
rosuvastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice
risperidone
SGA anti-psychotic - block specific DA receptors and 5HT, severe stage Alzheimer’s
metabolic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome FEVER
propranolol
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 post MI
promethazine
antihistamine/antiemetic, 1st gen H1 blocker, D2 block, α1 block
sedation, anticholinergic, EPS, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
do NOT give to children<2yo
infiltration causes gangrene
pregabalin
technically antiepileptic, but used for neuropathic pain
prednisone
oral glucocorticoid
CUSHINGOID
adrenal insufficiency: flu-like sx, hypoTN
prednisolone
oral glucocorticoid
CUSHINGOID
adrenal insufficiency: flu-like sx, hypoTN
phenytoin
anti-epileptic
NTI: 10-20
gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism vitamin, D and K interference
IV infiltration causes purple glove syndrome
phenelzine
anti-depressant MAOI (MAO-A)
HTN crisis, 5HT syndrome, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: -triptans (migraine), meperidine (opioid), other antidepressants, OTC cold meds
paroxetine
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, sedating
oxycodone 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
olanzapine
SGA anti-psychotic - block specific DA receptors and 5HT, severe stage Alzheimer’s
metabolic syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome FEVER
nortriptyline
TCA anti-depressant, neuropathic pain
cardiotoxicity d/t OD, anticholinergic, orthostatic hypoTN
contraindicated for pt’s w/CV dz, seizures
norepinephrine
adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
short half life
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
nitroprusside
HTN crisis - drastic drop in BP
must be protected from light
may cause cyanide poisoning
nitroglycerin
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
nifedipine
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP
HTN, angina pectoris, peripheral edema, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice
niacin/nicotinic acid
vitamin B3 (meat) - increases HDL, decreases LDL intense flushing of the face, GI issues may take aspirin 30min prior to admin
naproxen
NSAID
GI, renal impairment, increased risk of heart attack and stroke
naltrexone
alcohol abstinence - opioid agonist
reduces cravings, buzz
naloxone
strong opioid antagonist for opioid OD
decreases cravings and pleasure associated w/ETOH ingestion
morphine
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
mometasone
nasal glucocorticoid
1 wk onset
drying of nasal mucosa, epistaxis
methylprednisolone
oral glucocorticoid
CUSHINGOID
adrenal insufficiency: flu-like sx, hypoTN
methylphenidate
CNS stimulant - increase DA, NE, ADHD
5 A’s: addiction, anorexia, arrhythmias, awake at night/insomnia
avoid ETOH, CNA stimulants
methadone
opioid “substitution” for cessation agonist
metaprolol
β1 blocker slows HR, lowers BP bradycardia, hypoTN, masked hypoglycemia d/t blocked adrenaline HOLD if HR<50 do not abruptly discontinue cardioprotection post MI
meperidine
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, benzosup to 48hr use d/t seizures!!!!
memantine
Alzheimer’s - control glutamate
moderate to late stages
well-tolerated
mannitol
emergency diuretic to reduce intracranial pressure/cerebral edema
may cause: heart failure, rebound intracranial pressure, metabolic acidosis, crackles
must be kept warm, used with filter d/t crystallization
lovastatin
dislipidemia halt formation of VLDL, LDL
hepatotoxic, myopathic
rhabdomyolysis
avoid: grapefruit juice
losartan
RAAS - angiotensin II antagonist (ARB)
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema
lorazepam
benzodiazepine anti-anxiety, alcohol cessation
may cause ASI: ataxia, insomnia, impaired memory
hepatotoxic, addictive
avoid: ETOH, other CNS depressants
loratadine
antihistamine, 2nd gen H1 blocker
well-tolerated, longer duration
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
lithium
mood stabilizer
take w/food to prevent GI upset
NTI: <1.5 mEq/Ltoxic at LOW sodium levels or w/strenuous exercise
toxic signs ACNE: ataxia, coarse tremors, moderate N/V/D, ears ringing “tinnitus”
common side effects: fine hand tremors, mild N/D, polyuria, polydipsia, weight gain
lisinopril
RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection
lisdexamfetamine
CNS stimulant - increase DA, NE, ADHD
5 A’s: addiction, anorexia, arrhythmias, awake at night/insomnia
avoid ETOH, CNS stimulants
lidocaine/prilocaine topical
local anesthetic
1h onset
lidocaine/epinephrine
local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor
epinephrine extends duration
avoid: phalanges, nose, “hose”
systemic: bradycardia, heart block, seizures, respiratory depression, coma
lidocaine
local anesthetic w/ short duration
systemic: bradycardia, heart block, seizures, respiratory depression, coma
levothyroxine
synthetic T4 for hypothyroidism
increased HR and BP, insomnia (best taken AM), anxiety, weight loss, diaphoresis
NTI
levodopa/carbidopa
Parkinson’s
most effective; carbodopa increases levodopa efficacy
avoid: protein, B6, pyridoxine
levetiracetam
anti-epileptic
less side effects than other antiepileptics
levalbuterol
short term beta2 agonist rescue med for asthma/COPD
tachycardia, tremors
latanoprost
glaucoma, prostaglandin analog
limited systemic effects
increased pigmentation of iris and/or eyelids
lamotrigine
anti-epileptic
“Stevens-Johnson” rash
“low and slow” dosage required
labetalol
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 post MI
ketorolac
NSAID - pain relief similar to morphine
5 day maximum rx; if longer –> GI ulcer/renal impairment
increased risk of heart attack and stroke
isosorbide
anti-angina - prophylactic widespread vasodilation
headache (common), orthostatic hypoTN, reflex tachycardia, tolerance–>rest period needed
avoid: crushing med, erectile dysfunction meds
isocarboxazid
anti-depressant MAOI (MAO-A)
HTN crisis, 5HT syndrome, orthostatic hypoTN
avoid: -triptans (migraine), meperidine (opioid), other antidepressants, OTC cold meds
ipatropium
short term anticholinergic mainly for COPD
dry mouth
ibuprofen
NSAID
GI, renal impairment, increased risk of heart attack and stroke
hydroxyzine
antihistamine, 1st gen H1 blocker
sedation, anticholinergic
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
hydromorphone
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
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
hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic, 1st drug of choice for HTN
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
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
gabapentin
technically antiepileptic, but used for neuropathic pain
sedation, ataxia
furosemide
diuretic for edema or heart failure (too strong for HTN)
hypokalemia: fatigue, cramps, palpitations, N/V
tinnitus
formeterol
long term beta2 agonist COPD meds
tachycardia, tremors
fluticasone
nasal glucocorticoid, asthma/COPD
1 wk onset
drying of nasal mucosa, epistaxis if nasal
dry mouth,oral candidiasis if inhaled
fluoxetine
SSRI anti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, NOT sedating (only SSRI that’s activating!!)
flumenazil
antidote for benzodiazepine OD
fexofenadine
antihistamine, 2nd gen H1 blocker
well-tolerated, longer duration
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
least sedative 2nd gen
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
escitalopram
SSRIanti-depressant
stomach/GI problems, slowed metabolism, sexual dysfuntion, suicidal ideation, sedating
epinephrine
adrenergic agonist, combined w/local anesthetic
increases HR, BP, contractile force, bronchodilates, vasoconstricts
effects last 10-20mins
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
enalapril
RAAS - ACE inhibitor
hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypoTN, angioedema, persistent cough
cardioprotection
duloxetine
anti-depressant, neuropathic pain
SNRI 5 s’s plus HTN
dopamine
adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
donepezil
Alzheimer’s - increases acetylcholine
GI (common), bradychardia (rare), hypoTN
dobutamine
adrenergic agonist
necrosis, tachycardia, HTN
increased cardiac workload
monitor urine output, extremity perfusion
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
diphenhydramine
antihistamine, 1st gen H1 blocker
sedation, anticholinergic
avoid: ETOH, CNS depressants
diltiazem
calcium channel blocker - decrease BP, HR
HTN, angina pectoris, CCBS: peripheral edema, bradycardia, syncope
avoid: grapefruit juice
digoxin
afib, heart failure - lower HR, increased contractile force
bradycardia, disrhythmias
HOLD if HR<60
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
diazepam
benzodiazepine anti-anxiety, antispasmotic , alcohol cessation
may cause ASI: ataxia, insomnia, impaired memory
hepatotoxic, addictive
avoid: ETOH, other CNS depressants