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Amphotericin B

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  1. Binds to ergosterol to disrupt membrane
  2. Drug of choice for most life-threatening fungal infections
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Flucytosine

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  1. Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
  2. Bone marrow toxicity
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Ketoconazole

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  1. 1 of 3 Imidazoles
  2. Not used anymore due to adverse effects
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Fluconazole

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  1. 1 of 4 Triazoles
  2. Lowest affinity for mammalian P450
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Itraconazole

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  1. 1 of 4 Triazoles
  2. Broader than Fluconazole
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Posaconazole

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  1. Broader coverage than Fluconazole
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Voriconazole

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  1. 1 of 4 Triazoles
  2. Better than Amphotericin for aspergillosis
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Caspofungin

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  1. Inhibition of cell wall
  2. Bound to albumin
  3. Teratogenicity
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Griseofulvin

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  1. Disrupts mitotic spindle
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Terbinafine

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  1. Specifically for mucocutaneous infections
  2. Inhibits squalene epoxidase blocking ergosterol synthesis -> impaired fungal membrane
  3. Extremely high affinity for fungal squalene epoxidase compared to mammalian
  4. Keratophilic
  5. Teratogenicity
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Nystatin

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  1. Topical antifungal, polyene
  2. Binds to ergosterol to disrupt membrane
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Clotrimazole

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  1. 1 of 3 Imidazoles
  2. Topical antifungal, azole
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Miconazole

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  1. 1 of 3 Imidazoles
  2. Topical antifungal, azole
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Naftafine

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  1. Topical antifungal, Allylamine
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Acyclovir

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  1. Thymidine kinase phosphorylates it
  2. Acts on DNA
  3. Treats Herpes and VZV
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Ganciclovir

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  1. Competitively inhibits DNA polymerase
  2. Treats CMV
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Foscarnet

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  1. Treats CMV/herpes (for acyclovir/ganciclovir resistant)
  2. Inhibits DNA/RNA polymerases
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Trifluridine

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  1. Inhibits DNA synthesis
  2. Treats keratoconjunctivitis from herpes
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Idoxuridine

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  1. Secondary drug for herpes
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Oseltamivir

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Neuraminidase inhibitor 1. Decrease release of virus from from infected cells, increase viral aggregates, decrease spread 2. Treats the flu

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Zanamivir

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Neuraminidase inhibitor 1. Decrease release of virus from from infected cells, decrease spread 2. Treats the flu

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Interferon Alpha

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  1. Activate JAK-STAT -> inhibit protein synthesis 2. Treats genital warts, Chronic Hep B/C, Kaposi’s sarcoma 3. Can cause flu-like symptoms
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Ribavirin

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  1. Inhibits viral mRNA synthesis 2. Treats RSV, Influenza A/B, HIV 3. Teratogenicity
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Zidovudine (AZT)

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV, protects fetuses 3. Causes bone marrow problems, headaches
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Didanosine (ddl)

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats AZT-resistant HIV 3. Toxic with Stavudine
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Stavudine (d4T)

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV 3. Causes peripheral neuropathy 4. Toxic with Didanosine
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Lamivudine (3-TC)

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV, Hep B 3. Given with AZT to slow resistance
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Abacavir

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV 3. Given with AZT and Lamivudine
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Zalcitabine

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV (better tolerated than AZT)
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Tenofovir

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase, terminated DNA chain elongation 2. Treats HIV, Hep B 3. Toxic with Didanosine, Lamivudine, Abacavir
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Efavirenz

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  1. Alters conformation of reverse transcriptase 2. Treats HIV 3. Given with AZT and Lamivudine 4. Reduced with Rifampin
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Nevirapine

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase 2. Treats HIV 3. Given with Didanosine and Stavudine
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Delavirdine

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  1. Inhibits reverse transcriptase 2. Treats HIV 3. Given with AZT and Didanosine
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Protease Inhibitors (-navir) -Atazanavir -Lopinavir -Ritonavir -Indianavir -Nelfinavir -Amprenavir -Saquinavir

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  1. Inhibit proteolysis of gag-pol -> nonfunctional virions 2. Treats HIV 3. Given with reverse transcriptase inhibitors
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Enfuvirtide

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  1. Fusion inhibitor 2. binds to glycoprotein -> prevents HIV binding
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Maraviroc

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  1. Fusion inhibitor 2. Chemokine receptor 5 inhibitor -> blocks HIV binding
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What drugs do you give for Herpes?

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  1. Acyclovir 2. Foscarnet (for resistance) 3. Trifluridine
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What drugs do you give for CMV?

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  1. Ganciclovir 2. Foscarnet (for resistance)
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Peg-interferon 2A with Ribavirin is the treatment of choice is for?

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Chronic Hepatitis C

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Side effects of HAART Therapy

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  1. Liver problems 2. Diabetes 3. Lipodystrophy syndrome 4. High cholesterol 5. Increased bleeding 6. Hemophiliacs 7. Decreased bone density 8. Skin rash
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Trizivir

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HIV drug that contains 1. Zidovudine 2. Lamivudine 3. Abacavir -easier to be compliant

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Ointments

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  1. More occlusive = more potent
  2. Used for dry, fissured, lichenified skin due to moisturizing effects
  3. Palms and soles
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Creams

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  1. Used for weepind lesions due to drying nature
  2. Used where skin touches skin due to high moisture
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Gels, Lotion, Foams

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  1. Used for regions with hair
  2. Very little moisturizing benefit
  3. Irritating when used with penetrating enhancers
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Occlusive Dressings

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  1. Saran wrap, vinyl gloves, cottom gloves
  2. Increases hydration of skin = enhanced drug penetration = increased risk of side effects (systemic circulation
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Bacitracin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for infection
  2. Gram (+)
47
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Mupirocin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for infection
  2. Gram (+) and some Gram (-)
  3. Broad spectrum
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Neomycin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for infection
  2. Gram (-) and some Gram (+)
49
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Polymixin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for infection
  2. Gram (-)
50
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Erythromycin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for acne
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Clindamycin

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  1. Topical antibiotic, for acne
52
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Amcinonide

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  1. Glucocorticoid
53
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Betamethasone

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  1. Glucocorticoid
54
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Hydrocortisone

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  1. Glucocorticoid
55
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Tacrolimus

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  1. Immunosuppressant
  2. Therapy of eczema
  3. Inhibition of interleukins, IF, antigen-stimulated products in T-cells
  4. Inhibits release of pre-formed mediators from skin mast cells, basophils
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Pimecrolimus

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  1. Immunosuppressant
  2. Therapy of eczema
  3. Inhibition of interleukins, IF, antigen-stimulated products in T-cells
  4. Inhibits release of pre-formed mediators from skin mast cells, basophils
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Benzoyl Peroxide

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  1. Keratolytic
58
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Salicylic Acid

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  1. Keratolytic
59
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Adapalene

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Isotretinoin

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Tazarotene

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Tretinoin

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Amoxicillin

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  1. Oral antibiotic, for acne
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Tetracycline

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  1. Oral antibiotic, for acne
65
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Acetylcholine

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  1. Neurotransmitter
66
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Dopamine

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  1. Neurotransmitter
67
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Epinephrine

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Neurotransmitter

a1 - Vasoconstriction, pupil dilation

B1 - increase heart rate, force of contraction

B2 - Skeletal vasodilation, Bronchiodilation, Gut relaxation

68
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Norepinephrine

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  1. Neurotransmitter
69
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Ephedrine

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  1. Sympathetic modulator
70
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Reserpine

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  1. Sympathetic modulator
71
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Guanethidine

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  1. Sympathetic modulator
72
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Tyramine

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  1. Sympathetic modulator
73
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Oxymetazoline

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  1. Nonselective alpha receptor agonist
74
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Phenylephrine

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  1. Alpha 1 selective receptor agonist
75
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Clonidine

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  1. Alpha 2 selective receptor agonist
76
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Phenoxybenzamine

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  1. Nonselective alpha receptor antagonist
77
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Phentolamine

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  1. Nonselective alpha receptor antagonist
78
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Doxazosin

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  1. Alpha 1 selective receptor antagnoist
79
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Prazosin

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  1. Alpha 1 selective receptor antagonist
80
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Isoproterenol

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  1. Nonselective beta receptor agonist
81
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Albuterol

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  1. Beta 2 selective receptor agonist
82
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Metaproternol

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  1. Beta 2 selective receptor agonist
83
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Salmeterol

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  1. Beta 2 selective receptor agonist
84
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Terbutaline

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  1. Beta 2 selective receptor agonist
85
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Propranolol

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  1. Nonselective beta receptor antagonist
86
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Pindolol (ISA)

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  1. Nonselective beta receptor antagonist
87
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Labetalol

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  1. Nonselective beta receptor antagonist
88
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Acebutolol (ISA)

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  1. Beta 1 selective receptor antagonist
89
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Atenolol

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  1. Beta 1 selective receptor antagonist
90
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Metoprolol

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  1. Beta 1 selective receptor antagonist
91
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Bethanechol

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  1. Muscarinic agonist
92
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Pilocarpine

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  1. Muscarinic agonist
93
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Atropine

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  1. Muscarinic antagonist
94
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Scopolamine

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  1. Muscarinic Agonist
95
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Ipratropium

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  1. Muscarinic Agonist
96
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Tiotropium

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  1. Muscarinic Agonist
97
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Mecamylamine

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  1. Ganglionic blocker
98
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Tubocurarine

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  1. Isoquinolone derived, competitive NMJ blocker
99
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Atracurium

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  1. Isoquinolone derived, competitive NMJ blocker
100
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Mivacurium

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  1. Isoquinolone derived, competitive NMJ blocker
101
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Vecuronium

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  1. Steroid derived, competitive NMJ blocker
102
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Succinylcholine

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  1. Depolarizing NMJ blocker
103
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Botulinum Toxin

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  1. ACh release inhibitor, NMJ blocker

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