Drugs to Be "Familiar" With Flashcards
1
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Sulfonylureas
A
- increases insulin release from beta cells of the pancrease
- decreases blood sugar
2
Q
Metformin
A
- inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis
- blood sugar regulator
3
Q
Amitriptyline
A
antidepressent and nerve pain medication
4
Q
Ritonavir
A
HIV Antiviral
5
Q
Atazanavir
A
HIV antiviral
6
Q
MTX
A
methotrexate
cancer therapy
7
Q
Phenytoin
A
Anticonvulsant
8
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Anti-convulsant
9
Q
Buprenorphine
A
Narcotic
- addiciton to narcotic pain reliever as well
10
Q
Lithium
A
antimanic, regulates glutamate
11
Q
Alendronate
A
osteoporosis tx
12
Q
Metoclopramide
A
antiemetic and gut motility stimulator
13
Q
Digoxin
A
antriarrhythmic, BP stabilizer, cardiac glycoside
14
Q
Phenobarbital
A
anticonvulsant and barbituate
15
Q
Amlodipine
A
Ca2+ channel blocker
high distribution into extravascular tissue
(high Vd)
16
Q
Theophyline
A
broncodilator
17
Q
Cyclosporine
A
transplant rejection
18
Q
statins
A
anti-cholesterol
19
Q
Propanolol
A
- beta-blocker
- can treat: HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation
20
Q
Amiodarone
A
Anti-arrhythmic
21
Q
valproic acid
A
anticonvulsant
22
Q
ketorolac
A
NSAID
