Final exam (fixed spelling) Flashcards
Hydrocortisone
Corticosteroid, tx primary adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s). Also 2ary 3ary, Identical to cortisone
Indomethacin
(NSAID)Acetic Acid derivatives, Lower therapeutic index :(
Ketorolac (Acular, Acuvail, Toradol)
(NSAID)Heteroaryl Acetic Acids.- approved for long-term use. Ophthalmically available
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Blocks DA receptors tx chemo nausea. AE: sedation, diarrhea, extrapyramidal symptoms
Etodolac
(NSAID)Acetic Acid derivatives, Lower therapeutic index :(
Droperidol
Blocks DA receptors. Tx chemo nausea
Norethindrone
Progestogens. Daily Progestin-only pill for contraceptive. MORE STABLE to first pass metabolism. can cause acne, HA, depression, weight gain. Tx hormonal deficiency, contraception (in combination),
Formoterol
Beta 2 agonist, longer acting (12+ hours), slow onset. No anti-inflammatory effect
Flutamide
Antiandrogens Tx prostatic carcinoma
Glyburide
Sulfonylurea. Stimulates beta cells to make insulin by closing K channels to cause depolarization. First-line therapy, esp for non-overweight pts. CI: alcoholism can induce hypoglycemia. AE: weight gain
Fludrocortisone
Mineralocorticoid
Glipizide
Sulfonylurea. Stimulates beta cells to make insulin by closing K channels to cause depolarization. First-line therapy, esp for non-overweight pts. CI: alcoholism can induce hypoglycemia. AE: weight gain
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Blocks DA receptors. Tx chemo nausea
vasopressin / ADH
Posterior pituitary, not oral, tx diabetes insipidus
Dextromethorphan
Morphine derivative. Tx cough, low addictive profile (but still possible), equally effective like codeine
Repaglinide
Meglitinide, Stimulates beta cells to make insulin. 3 hour duration. Good for irregular meals. AE: weight gain
Budesonide
Inhaled corticosteroid, reduces inflammation. Tx asthma, allergies. Can be discontinued in 1-2 weeks. Few systemic effects if “spacer” is used (so all drug goes to lungs). AE: lower immunity can cause candidiasis
Sulindac
(NSAID)Acetic Acid derivatives, Lower therapeutic index :(
Aprepitant
Substance P blocker. Tx chemo nausea. Targets neurokinin receptor in brain
Psyllium (Metamucil)
Bulk laxative. Water retention increases GI movement
Propylthiouracil
Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis, tx hyperthyroidism, short half life
Sodium bicarbonate
Antacid. Tx peptic ulcer symptoms. AE systemic alkalosis
Medroxyprogesterone
Progestogens. INJECTIBLE. MORE STABLE to first pass metabolism. can cause acne, HA, depression, weight gain. Tx hormonal deficiency, contraception (in combination),
Prednisone
Corticosteroid. Preferred in pregnancy