Extra Pharm Flashcards
glycopyrrolate
muscarinic antagonist
can decrease AE of cholinesterase inhibitors
baclofen
GABA-A receptor agonist in spinal cord
used to treat muscle spasticity, dystonia, MS
cyclosporine MAO
calcineurin inhibitor –> blocks IL2 transcription
cyclosporine AE
nephrotoxicity
tacrolimus
calcineurin inhibitor –> binds FK506 –> blocks IL2
paritomer
exchanges calcium for potassium in the intestines
treats hyperkalemia
infliximab and adalimumab
TNF-a antagonists
used to treat Crohns, RA, Ankylosing Spondylitis
mifepristone
anti-estrogen
termination of pregnancy, emergency contraception
valsartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker
donepezil
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
1st line for Alzheimer’s
what 3 drugs are the first line treatments for Alzheimer’s?
donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
lantoprost
topical prostaglandin that increases outflow of aqueous humor
treats glaucoma