Exam 2 Drugs: Class and Uses Flashcards
diphenhydramine
histamine antagonist
Tx: allergic reaction; prn sleep
dobutamine
adrenergic agonist
Tx: cardiac decompensation (ICU)
dolasetron
5-HT-3 antagonist
Tx: N/V
dopamine
adrenergic agonist; vagopressor
Tx: shock situations; > BP decrease
doripenem
carbapenem AB
Tx: serious, life-threatening infxn
doxycycline
tetracycline AB
Tx: lime disease, rock mtn AE: yellowing teeth (peds)
enalaprit
ACE inhibitor
enoxaparin
low molecular weight heparin
TX: DVT prophylaxis or other clots
epinephrine
sypathomimetic
Tx: anaphylaxis
epoetin alfa
RBC stimulator
Tx: anemia
ertapenem
carbapenem AB
Tx: broad spectrum antibiotic; $$$
erythromycin
macrolide AB
AE: abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased GI motility
esomeprazole
PPI
Tx: stress ulcer prophylaxis
famotidine
H2 antagonist
Tx: stress ulcer prophylaxis; GI reflux
fentanyl
CII opioid
Tx: analgesic for pain
filgrastim
growth factor
Tx. neutropenia (low WBC)
fluconazole
antifungal
Tx: Candida infxn
fosphenytoin
anticonvulsant
Tx. status epilepticus
furosemide
loop diuretic
Tx: edema
gentamycin
aminoglycoside AB
Tx: gram - infxn AE: nephro- or otic- toxicity
haloperidol
typical antipsychotic
Tx: sedation, schizo AE: extrapyrimidal mvmt
heparin
anticoagulant
Tx: DVT, MI, etc AE: bleeding
hydralazine
vasodilator
TX: hypertensive emergency; pregnancy preeclampsia
hydrocortisone
glucocorticosteroid
Tx: sepsis, adrenal insufficiency
hydromorphone
CII opioid
Tx: analgesic agonist for pain
