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Drugs of the Day 1 Flashcards

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Acetylcysteine

A

B: Mucomyst
C: Mucolytic and Antidote

SE: Nephrotoxicity,

U: Tylenol Overdose, Atelectasis(lung collaps)

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Acyclovir

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B: Zovirax
C: Antiviral
U: Herpes Zoster, Varicellar Zoster

SE: Acute Kidney Injury

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Adenosine

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B: Adenocard
C: Class V antiarrhythmic
SE: Arrhythmias
U: PSVT,

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Alteplase

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B: Activase
C: Thrombolytic Agent

U: disintegrate blood clots,
restore central venous catheter function (IV Line)

SE: MI, Stroke, Pulmonary embolism

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Amikacin

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B: Amikin
C: Aminoglycoside Antibiotic

U: SERIOUS multi-drug resistant Gram
negative infections(Pseudomonas)

SE: Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Narrow therapeutic window, Draw peak and trough levels

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Amiodarone

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B: Cordarone
C: Class 3 antiarrhythmic

U: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation

SE: Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, Pulmonary toxicity, increased
liver function tests

DI: Many!!!!! Including warfarin which could increase
the risk of bleeding.

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Amphotericin B

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B: Fungizone
C: Antifungal

U: Fungal Infections, Immunocompromised patients

SE: Nephrotoxicity, Infusion-related reactions if not premedicated with Ibuprofen,
hypokalemia(arrhythmias) , anemia

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Ampicillin

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B: N/A
C: Penicillin Antibiotic

U: Bacterial infections

SE: Hypersensitivity Reaction (cross-sensitivity with
cephalosporins and carbapenems.)

Cidal and DOC

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Ampicillin / Sulbactam (B-Lactamase inhibitor)

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B: Unasyn
C: Penicillin Antibiotic

U: Bacterial Infections, skin/soft tissue infections (Celulitis)

SE: Hypersensitivity Reaction (cross-sensitivity with
cephalosporins and carbapenems.)

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Atropine

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B: N/A
C: Anticholinergic / Antispasmodic

U: used before operation to decrease salivation and
secretions, also used to treat bradycardia

SE: Anticholinergic SE

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Azithromycin

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B: Zithromax
C: Macrolide Antibiotic

U: Community acquired pneumonia/upper respiratory tract infections, MAC in AIDS patient, immunocompromised patient

static

SE: QT prolongation

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Aztreonam

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B: Azactam
C: Monobactam Antibiotic

Cidal, NO cross sensitivity w/ other B-lactam

U: Gram-negative infections only (Pseudomonas)

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Bumetanide

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B: Bumex
C: Loop Diuretic

U: Edema associated with heart failure, renal, and/or liver disease

SE: Dehydration, Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia

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Buprenorphine

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B: Buprenex
C: Mixed opiate agonist/ antagonist

U: Heroin Withdrawal, Moderate to severe pain,

SE: Constipation, circulatory and respiratory depression

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Caspofungin IV only

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B: Cancidas
C: Antifungal

U: nvasive fungal infections (i.e. candida,
Aspergillus).

SE: Anemia, Immunocompromised patients

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Cefazolin

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B: Ancef
C: 1st generation Cephalosporin antibiotic

U: Skin and soft tissue infection (not MRSA), Surgical prophylaxis

SE: Hypersensitivity, Cross Sensitivity

Cidal

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Cefepime

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B: Maxipime
C: 4th generation Cephalosporin antibiotic

U: Hospital infection by Pseudomonas & Gram -ve rods, Immunosuppressed patient, fever

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Cefotaxime

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B: Claforan
C: 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic

U: Lower respiratory tract infections, Some pediatric infections

NO Pseudomonas

19
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Ceftazidime

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B: Tazicef
C: 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic

U: Nosocomial infections caused by Pseudomonas and other multidrug
resistant Gram negative rods

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Ceftriaxone

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B: Rocephin
C: 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic

U:Community acquired pneumonia (in conjunction with a Macrolide)

IM for Gonorrhea

NOT Pseudomonas, & Neonates

SE: Biliary Sludging

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Chlorpromazine

A

B: Thorazine
C: Typical Antipsychotic

U: Psychosis, Nausea/vomiting, DOC for intractable hiccups

SE: QT prolongation,
mask Parkinson’s, Extrapyramidal Effects (EPS), Tardive Dyskinesias, Sedating effects

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Ciprofloxacin

A

B: Cipro
C: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

U: UTI, Hospital pneumonia W/ combination therapy.

SE: QT Prolongation, tendon rupture,

Not for HTN, PVD, history of aneurysm, not for <18YO, not for pregnant women.

Cidal

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Cisplatin

A

B: Platinol
C: Antineoplastic

U: Bladder, testicular, and ovarian cancers.

SE: Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, Neurotoxicity(seizures), GI toxicity

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Clindamycin

A

B: Cleocin
C: Lincosamide Antibiotic

U:
Anaerobic Infections (some MRSA Strain), Prophylaxis for dental procedures

SE: N/V/D, Clostridium difficile

Static

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Daptomycin

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B: Cubicin
C: Lipopeptide Antibiotic

U: Skin and soft tissue infections caused by MRSA or other susceptible
Gram + bacteria

SE: Rhabdomyolysis,

Cidal

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Darbepoetin Alfa

A

B: Aranesp
C: Colony Stimulating Factor

U: Anemia associated with chronic renal failure or chemotherapy

SE: Hypertension, infection

BBW: Increase due to clots, MI, Stroke, VTE

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Dexamethasone

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B: Decadron
C: Glucocorticosteroid

U: Pulmonary diseases, Septic shock, Cerebral edema, Preterm labor (to help with fetal lung maturation)

SE: Cushings syndrome, psychosis, osteoporosis

Lab Values: increase WBC, Glucose

Taper down if more than 7 days

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Diazepam

A

B: Valium
C: LA Benzodiazepine

U: Status epilepticus, Anxiety, Adjunct to anesthesia

SE: Sedation, hypotension, bradycardia, and respiratory
depression, decrease HR, BP, RR

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Digoxin

A

B: Lanoxin
C: Miscellaneous Antiarrhythmic

U: Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation

SE: Bradycardia

Drug TOX: GI, CNS(yellow halos), and arrhythmias

Must have levels

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Diltiazem

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B: Cardizem
C: Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

U: Atrial fibrillation, Angina

SE: Bradycardia, hypotension

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Diphenhydramine

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B: Benadryl
C: H1 Histamine antagonist

U: Anaphylactoid reactions, Insomnia

U: Anticholinergic

32
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Dobutamine

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B: Dobutrex
C: Positive Inotrope

U: Cardiogenic shock

SE: Tachycardia, angina, increased
blood pressure

Not first line agent, mostly ICU

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Dolasetron

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B: Anzemet
C: Serotonin Receptor Antagonist

U: Prevention and treatment of nausea and
vomiting

SE: QT prolongation, increased serotonin syndrome,

34
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Dopamine

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B: Intropin
C: Vasopressor

U: Cardiogenic shock

SE: Tachycardia, angina

ICU only

35
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Doripenem

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B: Doribax
C: Carbapenem Antibiotic

U: Broad spectrum antibiotic used for multi-drug
resistant organisms including Pseudomonas

Warnings: Watch cross sensitivity with
penicillins/cephalosporins.

Cidal

36
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QT Prolongation

A

Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Dolasetron, Chlorpromazine

37
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Cidal

A

Ampicillin, Aztreonam, Cefazolin, Ciprofloxacin, Daptomycin, Doripenem

38
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Atrial fibrillation

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Amiodarone, Digoxin, Diltiazem,

39
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Nephrotoxicity

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Amphotericin B, Acetylcysteine,

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