Exam 3 Medications Flashcards
Cimetidine
H2 receptor antagonist
Famotidine
H2 receptor antagonist
H2 receptor antagonist
Blocks H2 receptors in the stomach, decreasing gastric secretions
CYP450 inhibitor
Omeprazole
PPI
Pantoprazole
PPI
Esomeprazole
PPI
PPI
Binds to proton pump, ATPase enzyme system
Long term may cause bone loss
Sucralfate
Mucosal protectant
Mucosal protectant
Thick sticky gel that coats stomach when exposed to gastric acid
Take 2 hours apart from other medications
Antacids
Neutralize acid in stomach
Take 1-2 hours apart from other meds. May cause acid rebound
Ondansetron
Serotonin blocker
Serotonin blocker
Blocks serotonin receptors in the brain/afferent vagal nerves in the stomach. For nausea
Watch for serotonin syndrome
Dimenhydramine
Antihistamine
Meclizine
Antihistamine
Hydroxyzine
Antihistamine
Antihistamine
Blocks H1 receptors in the inner ear. For dizziness/nausea
Increases fall risk, anticholinergic effects
Metoclopramide
Dopamine antagonist
Dopamine antagonist
Blocks dopamine receptors, increases LES tone, increases peristalsis
May cause EPS
Diphenoxylate with atropine
Anti diarrhea med
Loperamide
Antidiarrhea med
Antidiarrhea med
Decreases intestinal peristalsis
Sulfasalazine
5-aminosalicylates
5-aminosalicylates
Antibiotic that converts into antiinflammatory agents. For IBD.
Don’t take with sulfa allergies
Infleximab
Disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD)
Disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD)
Monoclonal antibody neutralizes TNF alpha. For IBD
Immune suppression
Aminoglutethide
Blocks synthesis of all adrenergic steroids
Ketoconazole
Antifungal that also Inhibits glucocorticoid synthesis
Hydrocortisone
Glucocorticoid
Prednisone
Glucocorticoid
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid
Fludrocortisone
Mineralcorticoid
Phenoxybenzamine
Alpha blocker for pheochromocytoma
Alpha blockers for pheochromocytoma
Blockage of alpha adrenergic receptors
Lowers blood pressure
Demeclocycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
Tetracycline antibiotic
Also interferes with renal response to ADH in treatment of SIADH
Nephrotoxic
Desmopressin/DDAVP
Synthetic ADH replacement
Synthetic ADH replacement
Replacement therapy, for neurogenic DI
Synthroid
Synthetic thyroid hormone
Synthetic thyroid hormone
Converted to T3 in the body
Take on an empty stomach, long half life
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Anti thyroid hormone medication
Anti thyroid hormone medication
Blocks hormone synthesis, suppressing conversion for T4 to T3
Hepatotoxic
Do not use in pregancy
Cilostazol
Platelet inhibitor for intermittent claudication
Pentoxifylline
Vasoactive agent, increases blood flow, reduces leg pain for intermittent claudication
Ranolazone
Anti anginal