Drugs - FA Flashcards
Leuprolide
GnRH analog
Anastrazole, Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
Exemestane
Aromatase inhibitor
Ulipristal
Progesterone antagonist
Terbutaline
Beta-2 agonist (relax uterus)
Ritodrine
Beta-2 agonist (relax uterus)
Danazol
Partial agonist at androgen receptors
Flutamide
Competitive inhibitor at androgen receptors
Ketoconazole (androgens)
Inhibits 17,20 desmolase (steroid synthesis)
Spironolactone (androgens)
Inhibits steroid binding, 17-alpha hydroxylase, and 17,20-desmolase
Minoxidil
Use?
Direct arteriolar vasodilator
Androgenic alopecia
1st generation antihistamines - inhibits what?
H1 (sedation), muscarinic, alpha-adrenergic
Guaifenesin
Expectorant - thins respiratory secretions
N-acetylcysteine (lungs)
Mucolytic - liquefies mucus by disrupting disulfide bonds
Dextromethorphan
Side effects?
Antitussive (antagonist at NMDA)
Serotonin syndrome, opioid effects