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Exam 4 Flashcards

Drugs

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Heparin

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Anti-coagulant. Enhances antithrombin activity (1000x) which inhibits Xa and thrombin. Reversed by protamine sulfate.

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LMW heparin

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Anti-coagulant, enhances antithrombin and is more specific for factor Xa inactivation.

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Fondaparinux

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Anti-coagulant, increases antithrombin. The least efficacious.

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Protamine sulfate

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Reversal agent for heparin.

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Hirudin/ Lepirudin

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Anti-coagulant. Derived from leeches also can be made recombinantly. Binds to both active and substrate sites on thrombin.

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Argatroban

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Direct thrombin inhibitor.

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Dabigatran

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Bind to thrombin active sites.

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Warfarin

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Direct thrombin inhibitor. Prevents synthesis of factors 2, 7, 9 ,10 via tampering with redox metabolism of vitamin K. Reversed by vitamin K, factor 9, FFP

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Rivaorxaban

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Factor Xa inhibitor.

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Apixaban

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Factor Xa inhibitor.

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tPA

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Fibrinolytic. Rapidly lyses thrombi. Treatment for ischemic strokes.

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Streptokinase

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Fibrinolytic

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Urokinase

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Fibrinolytic

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Aspirin

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COX inhibitor. Acetylation of Serine 529 residue irreversibly modifies COX1 enzyme from binding with arachidonic acid to form prostaglandins and TXA2. Less platelet aggregation and has some anti-inflammatory effects. High incidence of GI ulcers.

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Clopidogrel

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ADP inhibitor. Anti-platelet aggregation.

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Abiciximab

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Mab anti-platelet aggregation.

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vitamin K

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For warfarin overdose. Helps replenish factors.

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Fresh frozen plasma

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To replenish factors. For hemophilia.

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Aminocaproic acid

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Fibrinolytic inhibitor. Targets plasminogen pathway. Clot stabilizer. Used post-operatively.

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Tranexamic acid

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Anti-fibrinolytic used for massive hemorrhage/ trauma to help stop bleeding.

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Lispro and Aspart

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Rapid acting insulin

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Humulin

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Short acting insulin

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Neutral Protamine Hagedorn

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intermediate acting insulin

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Glargine and Detemir

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Long acting insulin

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Metformin

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Biguanides. Inhibits gluconeogenesis.

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Sulfonylureas

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Insulin secretagogue. Blocks the K+ channel in the beta cells causing insulin release. Black box warnings for increased cardiovascular events.

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Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s)

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Decreases insulin resistance by increasing insulin signal transduction.

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Acarbose

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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. Blocks digestion of complex carbs.

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Bile acid binding resin

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Sticks to cholesterol and glucose in bile acids and excretes them.

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Amylin

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Made by beta cells, suppresses glucagon release from the alpha cells

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Semaglutide

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GLP-1 agonist, which increases insulin release and decreases glucagon release.

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Statin

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Side effects: muscle pain.

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Gliflozin

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SGLT2 inhibitor. Prevents glucose reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule.

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Sitagliptin

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(Januvia) combination therapy in NIDDM. DPP4 inhibitor (DPP4 inhibits GLP-1).

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Niacin

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Inhibits VLDL from leaving the hepatocytes. Side effects: flushing, itching, dry skin.

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Gemfibrozil

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A fibrate. Increases lipolysis in the liver. Decreases VLDL and LDL a little.

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Ezetimibe

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Blocks uptake of dietary cholesterol.

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Evolocomab

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PCSK9 inhibitor. Allows more receptors to get recycled to pull more LDL out of the blood. Very effective when used with a statin.

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Celecoxib

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COX2 selective inhibitor, no effect on constitutive COX1

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Meloxicam

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COX2 selective inhibitor. Less effective than celebrex.

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Diclofenac

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COX and LOX inhibitor. Can be given topically for arthritic pain.

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Ibuprofen

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NSAID. Used for pain and to decrease inflammatory response. COX1 and COX2 inhibition. Causes less GI upset than aspirin.

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Indomethacin

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COX and LOX inhibitor. Used for arthritis, gout, and patent ductus arteriosus.

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Ketorolac

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Toradol. COX inhibitor. Used for severe pain in sports medicine. Helps decrease need for opioids.

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Acetaminophen

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COX2 inhibition in the CNS. Can be used for headache (vasoconstriction in the brain) and fever (peripheral vasodilation).

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Glucocorticoids

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Suppress inflammation. Increase Annexin 1, SLP-1, IL-10 and decrease NFkB.

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Morphine

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Phenanthrene opioid strong agonist

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Dilaudid

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Phenanthrene opioid strong agonist

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Codeine

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phenanthrene opioid moderate agonists

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Oxycodone

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moderate agonist phenanthrene opioid

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Percocet

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Moderate opioid agonist. Combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone.

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Methadone

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Phenylheptylamine opioid strong agonist

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Fentanyl

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Strong agonist phenylpiperadine opioid

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Meperidine

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Phenylpiperadine opioid strong agonist

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Tramadol

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Phenylpiperadine opioid moderate agonist

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Buprenorphine

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Partial opioid agonist used for opioid abuse

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Butorphanol

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Partial opioid agonist used for post-op shivering

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Dextromethorphan

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Partial opioid agonist. An antitussive

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Naloxone

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Opioid antagonist. Used for opioid toxicity reversal.

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Naltrexone

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Opioid antagonist used for alcohol withdrawal

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Naloxegol

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Opioid antagonist used to increase GI motility when taking opioids.

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Penecillin

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Inhibits cell wall synthesis by inserting beta lactam ring into enzyme responsible for peptidoglycan synthesis. More useful for gram + bacteria. Allergies are common.

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Ampicillin

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Antibiotic that targets cell wall synthesis. More useful for gram + bacteria.

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Amoxicillin

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Antibiotic that targets cell wall synthesis. More useful for gram + bacteria.

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Cephalosporin

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Antibiotic that targets cell wall synthesis. More useful for gram + bacteria.

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Vancomycin

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Antibiotic that targets cell wall synthesis. Resistant to beta lactamase. Drug of “last resort.” Lots of toxicity reactions.

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Polymixin

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Antibiotics that disrupt cell membrane by attaching to phospholipids and acting as detergents. Especially effective for gram - bacteria.

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Daptomycin

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Antibiotics that disrupt cell membrane by attaching to phospholipids and acting as detergents. Especially effective for gram - bacteria.

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Tetracycline

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Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic. Most broad spectrum. Can cause severe GI disorders.

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Erythromycin

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Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis. Macrolide. Broad spectrum.

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Azithromycin

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Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis. Macrolide. Broad spectrum.

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Neomycin

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Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis. Macrolide. Broad spectrum. Topical.

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Rifamycin

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Antibiotic that targets DNA/RNA synthesis by binding to bacteria RNA polymerase and inhibiting mRNA synthesis.

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Ciprofloxacin

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Antibiotic that targets nucleic acid synthesis. Fluoroquinolone. Inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase. Useful for UTIs and bone infections. Excellent gram - activity.

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Sulfonamide

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Antibiotics that inhibit folic acid synthesis by competitively inhibiting PABA.

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Trimethoprim

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Antibiotics that inhibit folic acid synthesis by competitively inhibiting PABA.

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Ketoconazole

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Antifungal.

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Lamisil

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Antifungal.

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Hydroxychloroquine

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Antiprotozoal treatment for malaria.

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Metronidazole

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Antiprotozoal treatment for giardia and trichomonas. Side effect: black “hairy” tongue.

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Niclosamide

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Treatment for parasitic worms (tapeworms)

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Acyclovir

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Antiviral that inhibits viral DNA polymerases and therefore viral DNA synthesis. Used to treat HSV and Varicella.

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Azidothymidine (AZT)

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anti-retroviral used to treat HIV. Part of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy “HAART”

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Lamivudine

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anti-retroviral used to treat HIV. Part of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy “HAART”

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Interferon

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Produced by the body to signal for cell suicide. Can also be made recombinantly as an antiviral. Activate MHC-1 receptors to signal for CD8+ “T-killer” cells.

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Tamiflu

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For the flu can decrease flu symptoms by a day. PO.

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Relenza

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For the flu can decrease flu symptoms by a day. Inhaled powder.

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Xofluza

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For the flu can decrease flu symptoms by a day. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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Paxlovid

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PO treatment for COVID. Approved for emergency use only.

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Remdesivir

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Treatment for COVID (IV therapy).

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Dexamethasone

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Useful treatment for COVID by targeting inflammatory response and suppressing cytokine release.

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Carbidopa

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Given in conjunction with Levodopa. Inhibits COMT and dopa decarboxylase which increases the amount of L-dopa, so more can cross BBB (up to 10%).

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Levodopa

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Given to increase dopamine. Only about 3% of L-dopa can cross BBB, but can be useful for treatment of PD.

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Primavanserin

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(Nuplazid) antipsychotic that is an inverse agonist for the serotonin receptors in the visual cortex. Used to treat delusions and hallucinations associated with levodopa/carbidopa use.

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Pramipexole

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Dopamine receptor agonist. Binds receptor freeing up more dopamine.

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Selegiline

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MAO-B inhibitor used to increase dopamine. Beneficial for movement disorders like Parkinson’s.

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Tolcapone

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COMT inhibitor to decrease degradation of dopamine. Beneficial for movement disorder’s like PD.

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Apomorphine

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A morphine derivative. Dopamine agonist.

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Baclofen

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Muscle relaxant can be used for symptom management with cerebral palsy

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Tetrabenazine

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Depletes dopamine. Used to treat Huntington’s symptoms which are the result of decreased GABA inhibition.

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Haloperidol

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Dopamine receptor blocker. Treatment adjunct for Huntington’s disease.

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Riluzole

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Na+ channel blocker used for ALS treatment (progressive loss of motorneurons)

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Tacrine

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AChesterase inhibitor. A palliative drug for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Memantine

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NMDA receptor antagonist. A palliative drug for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Echinacea

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Used for immunity support. Increases WBC and cytokines. Can decrease cold symptoms by about a day.

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Garlic

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inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. Can reduce cholesterol. Can also have some anti-platelet effects.

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Gingko biloba

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Can increase scavenging of free radicals, and increase blood flow. Claims to help reduce incidence of dementia, good for memory.

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St. John’s Wort

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For mild depression. CPY450 inducer.

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Ginseng

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For memory, and immune system.

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Milk Thistle

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For hepatotoxicity.

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Saw Palmetto

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Kava kava

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Anti-toxicity.

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Kombucha

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For blood pressure control, anti-cancer and good gut health.

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Aloe

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Laxative and burn ointment

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Black cohosh

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For menstrual discomfort.

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Cyclophosphamide

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Alkylating agent. Works by alkylating DNA or interdigitates itself in between DNA stands. Nitrogen mustards. Good for neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions for immunosuppression.

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Chlorambucil

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Alkylating agent. Nitrogen mustard. Drug of choice for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Well-tolerated.

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Nitrosoureas

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Alkylating agents. Very lipid soluble and can cross BBB. Used for meningeal tumors.

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Cisplatin

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Platinum analog. Intercalating agent to prevent replication of DNA and inhibits cell proliferation. Does not cross BBB.

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Methotrexate

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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase. Interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis. Cytotoxic and immunosuppressive. Do NOT take if pregnant!

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Antimetabolites

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Anti-cancer drugs that include: folate antagonists, purine and pyrimidine antagonists.

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Vincristine

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Vinca alkaloid derived from the periwinkle plant. Anti-cancer plant-based drug. Prevents mitotic spindle from forming cannot form new daughter cells.

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Paclitaxel (Taxol)

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Plant-based anti-cancer drug that stabilizes the mitotic spindle preventing split of two new daughter cells.

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Dactinomycin

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Intercalating agent. Antitumor antibiotic.

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Doxorubicin

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Antitumor antibiotic. Intercalating agent.

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Bleomycin

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Antitumor antibiotic. Intercalating agent.

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Corticosteroids

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Interfere with hormonal signaling. Can be useful anti-cancer drugs. Especially for leukemias and lymphomas.

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Tamoxifen

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Antitumor antibiotic. Intercalating agent.

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Fulvestrant

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Anti-cancer drugs. Interfere with hormone signaling. Estrogen receptor down regulator.

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Tamoxifen

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Anti-cancer drugs. Interfere with hormone signaling. Estrogen receptor modulator.

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