Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
methotrexate
inhibit dihydrofolate reductase - cancer (neoplastic)
aspirin
inhibit cyclooxygenase
imitinib
binds to and activates protein kinase- treat leukemia
nitroglycerin
activates guanylate cyclase- treat angina, vasodilator
heparin
activates antithrombin-3, anticoagulant
infliximab
binds to tnf-alpha, arthritis
tranylcypromine
inhibits monoamine oxidase, antidepressant
cocaine
inhibit norepinephrine reuptake by neuron. local anesthetic and CNS stimulation
chlorothiazide
inhibit transport of sodium and chloride by kidney tubule, diuretic
fluoxetine
inhibits serotonin reuptake, antidepressant
omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor- inhibits hydrogen ion transport by parietal cells. decrease stomach acid
nifedipine
calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive
minoxidil
increase potassium uptake by cells- antihypertensive
procaine
inhibit sodium channels- local anesthetic
propranolol
blocks beta adrenergic receptors, antihypertensive