Gen Pharm - drugs Flashcards

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Acetazolamide (Diamox)

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (Diuretic) –po, inhibits CA enzyme, alkalinization of urine (increased HCO3- in urine), diuretic effect only lasts a few to several days, tx for alkalosis
-decrease in H+ for exchange w/Na+ results in Na+ loss (stops Na+ reabsorption)
-sulfa sensitivity!

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Brinzolamide (Azopt)

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topical Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - glaucoma drop, decreases aqueous humor production and CSF
-orange cap

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Dorzolamide (Trusopt)

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topical Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - glaucoma drop, decreases aqueous humor production and CSF
-orange cap

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Methazolamide (Neptazane)

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - po, tx glaucoma, decreases aqueous humor production and CSF

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Loop Diuretic - blocks the Na+/K+/2Cl- transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, induces kidney prostaglandins (vasodilation) can be used to tx HTN
-causes loss of Ca2+ and Mg2+, also Cl- and K+
-tx for heart failure (edema), and pulmonary edema, tx hypercalcemia
-can cause hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia, irreversible ototoxicity, NSAID interference

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Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)

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Loop Diuretic
-used only when patient has sulfa allergy and can’t be given furosemide
-more likely to have irreversible ototoxicity side effect with aminoglycosides

-blocks the Na+/K+/2Cl- transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, induces kidney prostaglandins (vasodilation), causes a loss of Ca2+ and Mg2+, also Cl- and K+
-tx for heart failure (edema), and pulmonary edema, tx hypercalcemia
-can cause hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia, NSAID interference

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix)

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Thiazide, most used diuretic, also a common DOC for HTN (C/I for DM pt!)
-inhibits Na+ reabsorption at distal tubule -causes decrease of Na+, CO, decrease in blood volume and so decrease in BP
-increase in ATP-dependent K+ channel opening, causes hyperpolarization (vasodilation in smooth muscle) and also decreases insulin

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Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

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Thiazide diuretic, also a common DOC for HTN (C/I for DM pt!)
-inhibits Na+ reabsorption at distal tubule -causes decrease of Na+, CO, decrease in blood volume and so decrease in BP
-increase in ATP-dependent K+ channel opening, causes hyperpolarization (vasodilation in smooth muscle) and also decreases insulin

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C/I for thiazides

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causes dry eye, hyperglycemia (C/I for DM pts), hyperlipidemia, lithium toxicity, digitalis toxicity, hepatic coma in cirrhotic pts, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hyperuricemia! (tell pts to stop thiazide before having a surgical procedure)

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Diuretic drug that can be used for patients with a sulfa allergy

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Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)

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Amiloride (Midamor)

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Potassium-sparing Diuretic
-reduces the K+ loss caused by the other diuretics, used in combination as they are weak on their own
-inhibit Na+/K+ exchange independently of aldosterone
C/I for burn patients (already hyperkalemic!)

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Triamterene (Dyrenium)

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Potassium-sparing Diuretic
-reduces the K+ loss caused by the other diuretics, used in combination as they are weak on their own
-inhibit Na+/K+ exchange independently of aldosterone
C/I for burn patients (already hyperkalemic!)

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Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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Potassium-sparing Diuretic - competitive inhibitor of aldosterone (anti-androgen)
-tx edema w/HF, hyperaldosteronism, hirsutism, PMS
-SE: occasional hyperkalemia w/ACEI and ARBs
-C/I: liver damage, renal insufficiency

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Mannitol (Osmitrol)

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Osmotic Diuretic
IV only, keeps water in tubules, large amount of water diuresis, keeps water flowing and protects kidney, can be used as prophylaxis of acute renal failure
-decreases IOP and ICP quickly
-SE: cellular dehydration, edema
-C/I: DON’T USE WITH HF pts!

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What is the order of effectiveness for diuretic drugs?

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Loops&raquo_space; thiazides&raquo_space;> K+ sparing drugs

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Sodium nitroprusside (Nitropress)

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Antihypertensive - acts through nitric oxide to cause vasodilation
IV only, rapid (minutes), decreases BP for HTN emergencies
-SE: cyanide accumulation

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Hydralazine

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Antihypertensive - acts through nitric oxide to cause vasodilation - used during pregnancy for long-term tx of severe HTN in combo with other BP-lowering meds and as a last resort
-SE: Lupus!

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Minoxidil (Loniten)

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Antihypertensive - acts through opening potassium channels (hyperpolarizes membrane) to cause vasodilation
SE: Hypertrichosis

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Nifedipine (Procardia)

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Calcium Channel Blocker - Dihydropiridine type
-strong vasodilator, more vascular effects, increases HR

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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Calcium Channel Blocker - Dihydropiridine type

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Felodipine (Plendil)

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Calcium Channel Blocker - Dihydropiridine type

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Verapamil (Calan)

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Calcium Channel Blocker - strong cardiac effect, decreases HR

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Diltiazem (Cardizem)

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Calcium Channel Blocker - effects in between Verapamil and Dihydropiridines

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Captopril (Capoten)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - works on the renin-angiotensin system
-good choice of anti-HTN med for DM pts

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Enalapril (Vasotec)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - works on the renin-angiotensin system
-good choice of anti-HTN med for DM pts

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Quinapril (Accupril)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - works on the renin-angiotensin system
-good choice of anti-HTN med for DM pts

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Lisinopril (Zestril)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - works on the renin-angiotensin system
-good choice of anti-HTN med for DM pts

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Benazepril (Lotensin)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - works on the renin-angiotensin system
-good choice of anti-HTN med for DM pts

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Losartan (Cozaar)

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Angiotensin receptor blocker - anti HTN
blocks AT1 receptor but not AT2 (difference from ACEIs)

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Valsartan (Diovan)

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Angiotensin receptor blocker - anti HTN
blocks AT1 receptor but not AT2 (difference from ACEIs)

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Clonidine (Catapres)

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Alpha 2 agonist, sympatholytic, anti-HTN

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Methyldopa (Aldomet)

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Alpha 2 agonist, sympatholytic, anti-HTN
-used in pregnancy

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Prazosin (Minipress)

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Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker, anti-HTN
also good for tx BPH

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Doxazosin (Cardura)

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Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker, anti-HTN

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Terazosin (Hytrin)

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Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker, anti-HTN

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Propranolol (Inderal)

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nonspecific Beta-blocker, anti-HTN
-reduces sympathetic vasomotor tone but doesn’t cause vasodilation unless with NO
-SE: bronchoconstriction, decreased insulin release, increase of lipids and atherogenesis, masks hypoglycemia
-C/I: asthmatics, DM, hypercholesterolemia, heart block end stage HF

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Carvedilol (Coreg)

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Combined alpha and beta blocker to tx HTN

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Labetalol (Trandate)

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Combined alpha and beta blocker to tx HTN, used in pregnancy, HTN emergencies
-SE: hepatotoxicity

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

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Cardio specific or B1 blocker for treating HTN

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Nebivolol (Bystolic)

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Cardio specific or B1 blocker for treating HTN, has NO (vasodilation)

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Cardio specific or B1 blocker for treating HTN

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Nitroglycerin

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DOC for tx acute anginal attack

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Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)

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tx angina, decreases oxygen demand
SE: headaches, tolerance

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Sildenafil (Viagra)

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phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor
tx - ED, pulmonary HTN
C/I: Nitrates
CYP3A4 interactions

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Vardenafil (Levitra)

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phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor - faster onset than sildenafil

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Tadalafil (Cialis)

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phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor - longer duration

47
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Lovastatin (Mevacor)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Pravastatin (Pravachol)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Simvastatin (Zocor)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Fluvastatin (Lescol)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - treats hyperlipidemia

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Cholestyramine (Questran)

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bile acid binding resins, very safe but can inhibit other drug absorption

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Niacin (Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B3)

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impairs synthesis of lipoproteins, effective at increasing HDL and treating hypercholesterolemia

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Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

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fibric acid derivative - increases catabolism of VLDL, effective at treating hypertriglyceridemia

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Fenofibrate (Tricor)

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fibric acid derivative - increases catabolism of VLDL, effective at treating hypertriglyceridemia

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Warfarin (Coumadin)

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clotting factor synthesis inhibitor - anticoagulant, prevention of emboli development
-INR(2-3)

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Heparin sodium (Liquaemin)

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immediate onset anticoagulant, high-molecular weight heparin
PTT 2-2.5

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Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

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low molecular weight heparin, anticoagulant

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Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

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direct thrombin inhibitor, anticoagulant
-antidote: Idarucizumab (Praxbind)

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

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direct inhibitor of factor Xa, anticoagulant

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Apixaban (Eliquis)

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direct inhibitor of factor Xa, anticoagulant

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Protamine sulfate

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binds and inhibits heparin

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Idarucizumab (Praxbind)

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antidote to Dabigatran (a direct inhibitor of thrombin)

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Factor Xa (Andexxa)

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needed for clot formation - antidote to factor Xa inhibitors: rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis)

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Alteplase / t-PA (Activase)

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fibrinolytic - converts plasminogen to plasmin to lyse clots

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Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)

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inhibits tPA, treatment for bleeding disorders (pro-clotting) can be used for hemophilia

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Aspirin

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inhibitors of prostaglandin production, antiplatelet agent
-secondary prevention of CV events

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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inhibitor of ADP-induced platelet aggregation, irreversible, used for pts with aspiring allergy
-interacts w/omeprazole
-DOC after coronary stent sx

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Ticlopidine (Ticlid)

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inhibitor of ADP-induced platelet aggregation, irreversible, used for pts with aspiring allergy
-interacts w/omeprazole
-DOC after coronary stent sx

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Abciximab (ReoPro)

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decreases platelet aggregation by inhibiting GPIIb/IIa receptor

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Dipyridamole

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coronary vasodilator, combine with aspirin

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Esmolol (Brevibloc)

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Beta 1 selective blocker drug, short acting, IV

74
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Betaxolol (Betoptic)

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beta 1 selective blocker, can be used topically in eye to tx glaucoma

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Carteolol (Cartol)

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partial agonist, beta-blocker, can be used in eye
said to have intrinsic sympathetic activity

76
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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Alpha 1 adrenergic blocker, little effect on BP but used to tx BPH

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Phentolamine (Regitine)

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alpha-receptor blocker
can be used to prevent necrosis after accidental NE injection

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Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)

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alpha-receptor blocker, irreversible, very long acting

79
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Leuprolide (Lupron)

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GnRH agonist, suppresses LH/FSH release (long term), DOC for endometriosis, IVF, precocious puberty, etc.

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Goserelin (Zoladex)

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GnRH Agonist

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Estradiol (Estraderm)

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estrogen given in cream/patches

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Ethinyl estradiol

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estrogen used in oral contraceptives (not available individually)

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Premarin

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conjugated estrogens, used for HRT

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Tamoxifen (Novaldex)

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Antiestrogen - SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) tx. pre-menopausal breast cancer, AE: can cause crystalline retinopathy

85
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Raloxifene (Evista)

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Antiestrogen, SERM, tx: osteoporosis

86
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Clomiphene (Clomid)

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Antiestrogen, SERM, used for fertility but can cause multiple pregnancies

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Anastrozole (Arimidex)

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aromatase inhibitors (stops conversion to estrogen) tx: postmenopausal breast cancer

88
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Progesterone (generic)

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Progestins - used in contraceptives

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Medroxyprogesterone (Provera)

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progestin

90
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Levonorgestrel (Plan B)

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progestin

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Mifepristone (RU 486, Mifeprex)

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anti-progestin, taken to terminate a pregnancy

92
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Danazol (Danocrine)

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anti-progestin, can treat endometriosis but not DOC

93
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Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yasmin, Yaz)

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combination oral contraceptive, the only one approved to treat PMDD

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Testosterone (generic, Testoderm transdermal)

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Androgen

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Flutamide (Eulexin)

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Anti-androgen (androgen receptor antagonist) tx: prostate cancer w/GnRH agonist

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Finasteride (Propecia)

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5a-reductase inhibitor (stops conversion to DHT) tx: BPH and male pattern baldness

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Insulin lispro (Humalog)

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Rapid-acting insulin - IV

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Insulin, inhaled (Afrezza)

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Rapid-acting insulin

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Regular insulin (Novolin R, Humulin R)

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Short-acting insulin, IV

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NPH Insulin (Humulin N, Novolin N, isophane)

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Intermediate-acting insulins

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Insulin glargine (Lantus)

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Long-acting insulins

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Insulin detemir (Levemir)

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Long-acting insulins

103
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Metformin

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a biguanide, oral, DOC, only used in type 2 DM, decreases glucose levels (euglycemia), does not increase weight, decreases risk of CV events
C/I: renal failure
AE: lactic acidosis, diarrhea

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Exenatide (Byetta)

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glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), incretin mechanism, stimulates pancreas beta cells, causes weight loss
AE/caution w/pancreatitis
injected

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Sitagliptin (Januvia)

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dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV (DPP-4) inhibitor, inhibits DPP-4 so glucose gets to beta cells better, no effect on weight

106
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Canagliflozin (Invokana)

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SGLT-2 inhibitor, oral, weight loss, decrease risk of CV events
AE: UTIs
C/I: renal impairment

107
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Pioglitazone (Actos)

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thiazolidinedione derivative, increases insulin sensitivity
AE: edema, increased heart failure risk, macular edema

108
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Acarbose (Precose)
Miglitol (Glyset)

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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, delays carb absorption, causes gas and GI issues, no effect on weight

109
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Glyburide, Glipizide, Glimepiride, Tolbutamide, Chlorpropamide

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Sulfonylureas, stimulate insulin release from pancreas beta cells. AE: weight gain, hypoglycemia
C/I: sulfa allergy

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Repaglinide

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meglitinides - bind K+ channels, increases insulin release

111
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Pramlintide (Symlin)

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amylin-like peptide (synthetic analogue), only used as an insulin adjunct, can be used in Type 1 DM, injected, causes weight loss

112
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Glucagon injection

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hyperglycemic agent to treat hypoglycemia in patients with sufficient glycogen stores, increases glucose levels. produced by alpha cells (pancreas)