Exam 1 Flashcards
Muscarinic Agonist (Cholinergics)
Bethanechol
Pilocarpine
Muscarinic Antagonists
(Anti-Cholinergics)
Atropine
Oxybutynin (Ditropan) *overactive bladder
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Broncho-dialation
Competitive
(Non-depolarizing) Neuromuscular Blocker
“-curonium”
Vecuronium
Rocuronium
Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
Succinylcholine
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
“-stigmine”
Neostigmine
Physostigmine
Edrophonium
Adrenergic Agonists
(Sympathomimetics)
“EvEry Nurse Pees Daily And Is Drained”
Epinephrine & Ephedrine
A1 A2 B1 B2
Tx: Cardiac arrest & anaphylaxis!
Ephedrine used to be for weight loss
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
A1 A2 B1
Tx: hypotension in hospital settings
“If they’re on Levophed, leave’’em dead”
Phenylephrine
A1
Tx: local = nasal congestion
IV = Tx hypotension
Dobutamine
B1
Tx: HF
Albuterol
B2
Tx: Broncho dilation for asthma
Isoproterenol
B1 B2
Tx: broncho dilation but also effects on heart, not specific
Dopamine
Low dose = dopamine receptors
Mid dose = B1
High dose = A1
Tx: Shock, HF, acute renal failure
Alpha 1 Antagonists
“-zosin or -azosin”
Prazosin
Doxazosin
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Beta Antagonists
“Beta Blockers”
“-olol”
Non specific = Propranolol
Specific = Metoprolol (B1 only)
-ino
-chrono
-dromo
Cardiac Glycoside
Digoxin
- chronotrope
- dromotrope
+ inotrope
Alpha 2 agonist
Clonidine
Osmotic Diuretic
Mannitol
Veryyy strong diuretic
Loop Diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumetanide
Thiazide Diuretics
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Chlorothiazide
1st line HTN drug
K-Sparing Diuretic
Aka
Aldosterone Antagonist
Spironolactone
ACE Inhibitors
“-pril”
Captropril
Enalapril
Lisinopril
COUGH
“APRIL” mnemonic
Angioedema
Potassium increase
Recurrent cough
Itchy skin
Lowers BP
ARBs
(Angiotensin receptor blockers)
“-sartan”
Losartan
Valsartan
WILL NOT BE ON IF RISK OF ANGIOEDEMDA!
Entresto
(Sacubitril/Valsartan)
ARB + Neprilysin Inhibitor (inhibits breakdown of Naturetic Peptides)