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Penicillin G

A

Penicillin
Natural Penicillin (1st Generation)
Interferes with transpeptidases and inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Penicillin V

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Penicillin
Natural Penicillin  (1st Generation)
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Dicloxacillin

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Penicillin
Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin (2nd Generation)
Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Methicillin

A

Penicillin
Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin (2nd Generation)
Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Nafcillin

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Penicillin

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin (2nd Generation)

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Oxacillin

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Penicillin

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin (2nd Generation)

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Amoxicillin

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Penicillin
Aminopenicillins (3rd Generation)
Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Ampicillin

A

Penicillin

Aminopenicillins (3rd Generation)

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Piperacillin

A

Penicillin
Extended Spectrum Penicillins (4th Generation)
Inhibit cell wall synthesis/ interfere with transpeptidases.

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Ticarcillin

A

Penicillin
Extended Spectrum Penicillins (4th Generation)
Interferes with cell wall synthesis/ transpeptidases.

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Cefazolin

A

Cephalosporins
1st Generation
Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Cephalexin (Keflex)

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Cephalosporins
1st Generation
Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Cefaclor

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Cephalosporins

2nd generation

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14
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Cefoxitin

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Cephalosporins

2nd generation

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Cefuroxime

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Cephalosporins
2nd generation
interfere with transpeptidases/ cell wall synthesis

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Cefdinir

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Cephalosporins
3rd Generation
Interfere with transpeptidase/ Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Ceftriaxone

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Cephalosporins

3rd Generation

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Cefepime

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Cephalosporins

4th Generation

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Ceftaroline

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Cephalosporins

5th Generation

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Ceftolozane (combined with tazobactam)

A

Cephalosporins

5th Generation

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Clavulanic acid + amoxicillin (Augmentin)

A

β-lactamase Inhibitor + Antibiotic Combo

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Clavulanic acid + ticarcillin

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β-lactamase Inhibitor + Antibiotic Combo

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Sulbactam + ampicillin

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β-lactamase Inhibitor + Antibiotic Combo

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Tazobactam + piperacillin

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β-lactamase Inhibitor + Antibiotic Combo

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Bacitracin

A

Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis

Cell wall inhibitor of bacteria

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26
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Acetylcholine (Miochol)

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Bethanechol

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Carbachol (Miostat)

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Cevimeline

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Nicotine

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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31
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Pilocarpine

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Varenicline (Chantix)

A 
Cholinomimetic Drugs
Direct Acting (cholinergic agonists)
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Edrophonium (Tensilon)

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect Acting (a.k.a. Anticholinesterase)
Short-acting

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34
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Donepezil (Aricept)

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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Galantamine

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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Neostigmine

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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Physostigmine

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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38
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Pyridostigmine

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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Rivastigmine

A

Cholinomimetic Drugs
Indirect acting
Intermediate acting

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40
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Echothiophate

A

Cholinomimetic Drug
Indirect Acting
Long-Acting

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41
Q

Malathion

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Cholinomimetic Drug
Indirect Acting
Long-Acting

42
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Parathion

A

Cholinomimetic Drug
Indirect Acting
Long-Acting

43
Q

Sarin

A

Cholinomimetic Drug
Indirect Acting
Long-Acting

44
Q

Pralidoxime

A

Reactivation of Acetylcholinesterase

45
Q

Atropine

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

46
Q

Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl)

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

47
Q

Dicyclomine

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

48
Q

Homatropine

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

49
Q

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

50
Q

Oxybutynin

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

51
Q

Scopolamine

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

52
Q

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

53
Q

Tropicamide (Mydriacyl)

A

Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drug

54
Q

Epinephrine

A

Non-selective alpha and beta agonist

55
Q

Midodrine

A

Alpha-1 agonists

56
Q

Phenylephrine

A

Alpha-1 agonists

57
Q

Tetrahydrozoline (Visine)

A

Alpha-1 agonists

58
Q

Apraclonidine (Iopidine)

A

Alpha-2 agonists

59
Q

Brimonidine (Alphagan-P)

A

Alpha-2 agonists

60
Q

Clonidine (Catapres)

A

Alpha-2 agonists

61
Q

Isoproterenol

A

Non-selective beta agonist

62
Q

Dobutamin

A

Beta-1 agonist

63
Q

Albuterol

A

Beta-2 agonists

64
Q

Formoterol

A

Beta-2 agonists

65
Q

Metaproterenol

A

Beta-2 agonists

66
Q

Salmeterol

A

Beta-2 agonists

67
Q

Terbutaline

A

Beta-2 agonists

68
Q

Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)

A

Alpha-1 antagonists

69
Q

Doxazosin

A

Alpha-1 antagonists

70
Q

Prazosin (Minipress)

A

Alpha-1 antagonists

71
Q

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

A

Alpha-1 antagonists

72
Q

Terazosin

A

Alpha-1 antagonists

73
Q

Carteolol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

74
Q

Carvedilol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

75
Q

Labetalol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

76
Q

Nadolol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

77
Q

Pindolol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

78
Q

Propranolol

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

79
Q

Timolol (Timoptic)

A

Non-selective beta antagonists

80
Q

Acebutolol

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

81
Q

Atenolol

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

82
Q

Betaxolol

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

83
Q

Bisoprolol

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

84
Q

Esmolol

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

85
Q

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

86
Q

Nebivolol (Bystolic)

A

Beta-1 selective antagonists

87
Q

Demeclocycline

A

Tetracyclines

Reversibly bind to the 30s ribosomal subunit preventing binding of tRNA.

88
Q

Doxycycline

A

Tetracyclines
Reversibly bind to the 30s ribosomal subunit preventing binding of tRNA.
NOT eliminated in the kidney. Use for renal disease

89
Q

Minocycline

A

Tetracyclines
Reversibly bind to the 30s ribosomal subunit preventing binding of tRNA.
Goes into cerebral spinal fluid

90
Q

Tetracycline

A

Tetracyclines
Tetracyclines
Reversibly bind to the 30s ribosomal subunit preventing binding of tRNA.

91
Q

Gentamicin

A

Aminoglycosides
Bind to specific 30s ribosomal proteins and interfere with the initiation of protein synthesis
Interfere with initiation complex of peptide formation

92
Q

Streptomycin

A

Aminoglycosides

Bind to specific 30s ribosomal proteins and interfere with the initiation of protein synthesis

93
Q

Neomycin

A

Aminoglycosides
Bind to specific 30s ribosomal proteins and interfere with the initiation of protein synthesis
Interfere with initiation complex of peptide formation

94
Q

Tobramycin

A

Aminoglycosides
Bind to specific 30s ribosomal proteins and interfere with the initiation of protein synthesis
Used topically for eye

95
Q

Amikacin

A

Aminoglycosides

Bind to specific 30s ribosomal proteins and interfere with the initiation of protein synthesis

96
Q

Azithromycin (Zithromax, Zpak)

A

Macrolides
Binds to 50s ribosomal subunit
Chlamydia one 1000 mg dose

97
Q

Clarithromycin

A

Macrolides

Binds to 50s ribosomal subunit

98
Q

Erythromycin

A

Macrolides
Binds to 50s ribosomal subunit
Protein synthesis inhibitor

99
Q

Fidaxomicin

A

Macrolides

Binds to 50s ribosomal subunit

100
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Vancomycin

A

Interferes with peptidoglycan

Cell wall inhibitor in bacteria

Pharmacology (34 decks)

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