Friday December 3rd Test Flashcards
Brimodine oph bn
Alphagan P
Brimonidine class and ther
Ophthalmic agent
Selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Brimonidine What does in the body and dosage form
This selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist is applied topically on the eye to reduce aqueous humor production and increases uveoscleral in those with glaucoma
Ophthalmic drop
Brimonidine first adverse reaction and how to measure
Burning or stinging
Ophthalmologist uses a slide lamp to measure interocular pression
Brimonidine what to teach patients
Never touch the tip of the dispensing container to the eye or any surrounding tissues in may become contaminated and cause serious infection and damaged the eyes
Guaifenesin + Codeine Bn
Virtussin Ac
Guaifenesin + Codeine Class and ther
Respiratory agent
Expectorant + analgesic
Guaifenesin + codeine what it does and dosage form
This combination analgesic expectorant loosens and thins mucus in the bronchioles to allow the body to bring it up to the throat more easily in those with bronchitis or common colds
Oral solution
Guaifenesin + codeine first adverse reaction and measurement
Nausea vomiting
Decrease in difficulty coughing up mucus
Guaifenesin + codeine what to teach patient
This drug contains an opioid and can put you at risk of misuse abuse and addiction which can lead to overdose and death
Rizatriptan bn
Maxalt
Rezatriptan class and therapeutic
Analgesic/cardiovascular agent
5HT receptor agonist
Rizatriptan what it does and dosage
This 5HT receptor agonist constricts intracranial blood vessels and inhibit the release of pro inflammatory mediators in those with acute migraine
Oral tablet
Rizatriptan first adverse reaction and measurement
Asthenia and fatigue
Decreased migraine pain intensity
Rizatriptan What to teach patient
This drug may cause tightening of blood vessels that may reduce blood flow to the heart seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain shortness of breath irregular heartbeat increase blood pressure or slurred speech