Finals Drug List Flashcards
cetirizine
allergy (H1 antagonist)
fingolimod
multiple sclerosis (S1P agonist)
formorterol
asthma (b2 agonist)
montelukast
asthma (LTD4 antagonist)
phenylephrine
nasal decongestant (a1 agonist)
penicillin
antibiotic (ADR: anaphylaxis)
NSAIDs
ibuprofen (ADR: nephrotoxicity)
corticosteroids
ADR: hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis insufficiency crisis
antihistamines
ADR: drowsiness, impaired coordination and alertness
codeine
opiates (ADR: flushing, urticaria, red man syndrome)
cetirizine
2nd gen antihistamine
loratadine
2nd gen antihistamine
fexofenadine
2nd gen antihistamine
diphenhydramine
1st gen antihistamine
promethazine
1st gen antihistamine
chlorpheniramine
1st gen antihistamine
aspirin
COX-1 selective inhibitor (ADR: bleeding, asthma, reye’s syndrome)
ibuprofen
COX-1 selective inhibitor
naproxen
COX-1 selective inhibitor
celecoxib
COX-2 selective inhibitor
paracetamol
COX-3 selective inhibitor (CNS)
prednisone
cortisone + 1,2 db (high DOA, low water retention)
prednisolone
hydrocortisone (cortisol) + 1,2 db (high DOA, low water retention)
methylprednisolone
prednisolone + 6-methyl (high DOA, no water retention)