Exam 3 Drugs & Drug Classes Flashcards
Immunosuppressant Drugs
Calcinerurin Inhibitors
- cyclosporine
* Anti-TNF-alpha*
- Adalimumab (Humira)
Other Drugs for RA
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
Calcineurin Inhibitor Drug
cyclosporine (Neoral)
What is unique about zolpidem (Ambien)?
It is NOT a benzodiazepine, but it works on benzodiazepine receptors
Benzodiazepines used for Anxiety
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
Drugs used for Anxiety Disorders
Benzodiazepines
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
Non-Benzodiazepiens
- Buspirone (Buspar)
Drugs used for Insomnia
- Zolpidem (Ambien)
3 Drug Classes used as Antidepressants
- TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)
- SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
- SNRIs (Serotonin / Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Drugs
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
SSRI Antidepressant Drugs
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
SNRI Antidepressant Drugs
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Atypical Antidepressant Drugs (Miscellaneous in terms of how these drugs work)
- ** Bupropion** (Wellbutrin)
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Trazadone (Oleptro
Antidepressant Drugs
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Atypical Antidepressants
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Trazodone (Oleptro)
Drug Classes Used to treat BPH
- alpha-1 antagonists
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Drug Class Used to treat Erectile Dysfunction
PDE5 Inhibitors
Drugs to Treat BPH
Non-Selective Alpha-1 Antagonists
- Terazosin (Hytrin)
- Doxazosin (Cardura)
- Prazosin (Minipress)
Selective Alpha-1 Antagonists
- Tamsulosin (Flomax)
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
- Finasteride (Proscar)
Drugs to treat Erectile Dysfunction
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
Non-Selective Alpha-1 Antagonist Drugs & what condition do they treat?
- ** Terazosin** (Hytrin)
- Doxazosin (Cardura)
- Prazosin (Minipress)
Used to treat BPH
Selective Alpha-1 Antagonist Drugs & what condition do they treat?
- Tamsulosin (Flomax)
*Used to treat BPH
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Drug & what condition does it treat?
- Finasteride (Flomax)
Used to treat BPH
Which two drugs are vitamins or minerals containing salts?
Potassium Salts & Calcium Salts
Vitamin D Drugs & Which form of Vitamin D are these drugs?
- Ergocalciferol = D2 [Calciferol, Drisdol]
- Cholecalciferol = D3 [Delta-D]
Drug name for Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol
Drug name for Vitamin D3
Cholecalciferol
Iron Supplement Drugs
Ferrous sulfate (20% elemental iron)
Vitamin B Drugs
- Folic Acid
- Cyanocobalamin = B12
Antiplatelet Drugs
- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) = ADP Receptor Inhibitor
Which drug is an ADP Inhibitor (ADP Receptor Inhibitor) & What is it used for?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Antiplatelet drug
Anticoagulant Drug Classes
- Vitamin K Antagonists
- Specific Xa (10-A) Inhibitors
- Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
- Heparins (UFH & LMWH)
Drugs for Anticoagulation
Vitamin K Antagonists
- Warfarin
Specific Xa (10-A) Inhibitors
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Heparins
- UFH (Unfractionated Heparin)
- LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin)
Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant Drug
- Warfarin
Specific Xa (10-A) Inhibitor Anticoagulant Drugs
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Anticoagulant Drugs
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
Heparin Anticoagulant Drugs
- UFH (Unfractionated Heparin)
- LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin)
Ophthalmic Drugs & What they are used to treat
- Latanoprost (Xalatan)
- Timolol (Timoptic)
- Brimonidine (Alphagan P)
Used to treat Glaucoma
What preservative is commonly contained in ophthalmic products that can cause irritation & inflammation?
Benzalkonium Chloride