Drugs and their Use/Cx and Side Effects

Question 1

Propranolol and Inderal

Answer 1

Beta Blockers/Anti hypertensives tx: Bradycardia, Arrhythmia, Impotence, fatigue

Question 2

Atenolol, Tenormin

Answer 2

Beta Blockers/Anti Hypertensives TX: Dizziness, fatigue, depression, impotence

Question 3

Timolol, Biocadren

Answer 3

Beta Blockers/Anti Hypertensives TX: Fatigue, Brdycardia, impotence, weakness and pain in extemitis

Question 4

Metroprolol, Lopressor

Answer 4

Beta Blockers/Anti Hypertensives TX: Fatigue , dizziness, depression, confusion memory loss, H/A impotence

Question 5

Amitriptyline, Elavil

Answer 5

Anti-Depressant TX: Lethargy, confusion, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, Low BP, blurred vision

Question 6

Desipramine, Norpramin Pertofrane

Answer 6

Anti-Depressant TX: Lethargy, dry mouth, confusion, urinary retention, constipation

Question 7

Doxepin, Sinequan, Adapin, Zonalon

Answer 7

Anti-Depressant TX: lethargy, confusion, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision Low BP.

Question 8

Bupropion, Wellbutrin, Zyban

Answer 8

Anti-Depressant TX: Insomnia, agitation, dry mouth, nausea, H/A, vomiting

Question 9

Fluoxetine, Prozac

Answer 9

Anti-Depressant TX: Insomnia, anxiety drowsiness, H/A, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction

Question 10

Sertraline, Zoloft

Answer 10

Anti-Depressant TX: Insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, H/A, diarrhea, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction

Question 11

SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

Answer 11

Decrease seratonin reuptake making more avail. Use: Mild to moderate depression CX: Hypersensitivity, Concurrent MAOI use, Delusional behavior S/E: Seizure, insomnia, puritis, palpitations, anxiety, tremor, sex dys.

Question 12

MAO (monimine oxidase) Inhibitors

Answer 12

Inhibits enzymes that metabolize norepinephrine and dopamine. Use: Clinical depression and psychosis. CX:Impared Renal/Hepatic function, HBP, CAD, not w/ caffeine. S/E; Seizure, HBP, weight gain sex dys. edema, blurred vision.

Question 13

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Answer 13

Decrease reabsorption of both norepinephrine and Serotonin. Use: Depression related to drug/ alcohol withdrawal. CX: Hyperthyroidism, CAD, Recovery from Ht. Attack. History of suicide attempts S/E: sedation, LBP, arrhythmias, dry mouth, urinary retention.

Question 14

Hypertension Drugs (3) ABC’s

Answer 14

1. ACE Inhibitors (vasodilator) 2. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (reduce Ht. rate) 3. CCB’s (reduce Ht.contraction/rate)

Question 15

What is the most widely used Hypertension Medication ?

Answer 15

Beta Blockers (Inderal, Tenormin, Lopressor, Corgard)

Question 16

What is the difference between Nitroglycerin and Digitalis?

Answer 16

Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. Digitalis is a cardiac glycoside. (it effects the function of HT.)