Learn 3: Drug class by systems * Flashcards
Integumentary system
Emollient
Description : are generally oily, treat dry skin by old age, psoriasis, excessive bathing.
Example: Desitin
Integumentary system
Keratolytics
Des: loosens body keratin skin, acne, warts, psoriasis, corns calluses, fungal infections
Ex:
Duofilm
keralyt
Compound W
Integumentary system
Local anesthetic agents
Inhibit nerve impulses, reduce pain, used topically, insect bites, burns, poison ivy
Solarcaine
Xylocaine
Integumentary system
Anti histamine agents
Prevent action of histamine, relives itching, in allergic responses and contact dermatitis
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Integumentary system
Antipruritic agents
Relieves itching
Topical: tripelennamine HCL
Oral: Benadryl (diphenhydramine HCL)
Hydroxyzine HCL
Integumentary system
Anti biotic agents
stop the growth of microorganisms (bacteria) prevent infection
Neosporin
Polysporin
Mycitracin
Integumentary system
Anti fungal agents
Combat specific viral diseases
Zovirax (acyclovir). For herpes simplex virus type 1 & 2, varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus
Integumentary system
Anti inflammatory agents
Relieve swelling, tenderness, pain, redness, inflammation
Topically applied corticosteroids are used in treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis
Integumentary system
Anti septic agents
Inhibit the growth of pathogens , reduce infection, sepsis, putrefaction
Isopropyl alcohol,
Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride)
Integumentary system
Other drugs
Retin A (tretinoin) Treat acne vulgaris
Rogaine 120
Botox 120
Skeletal system
Anti inflammatory agents
Relieves pain, redness, swelling, inflammation
Steroidal (corticosteroids) / glucocorticoids
Serious long term use -side effects
Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate)
Prednisone
Skeletal system
Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
Used in arthritis treatment and related disorders
Bayer aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) Motrin IB (ibuprofen) Feldene (piroxicam) Ketoprofen Naprosyn (naproxen)
Skeletal system
Disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs DMARDs
Recommended to limit irreversible joint damage
Ridaura (auranofin)
Antimalarial: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate)
Chelating agent: Cuprimine (penicillamine)
Immunosuppressant: Trexall (methotrexate sodium)
Imuran (azathioprine)
Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)
Skeletal system
COX-2 Inhibitors
Cyclooxyrgenase (COX). (Enzyme)
COX is involved in cellular functions and in inflammatory response
COX 2 is found in joints and other areas that are inflamed that happens with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Inhibiting COX2 reduces the compound production associated with inflam. And pain
Celebrex (celecoxib)
Mobic (meloxicam)
Skeletal system
Biologics
Wide range of vaccines, blood and blood components, and drugs made from recombinant DNA technology
Humira (adalimumab)
Enbrel (entanercept)
Remicade (infliximab)
Orencia (abatacept)
Skeletal system
Agents to treat gout
Acute attacks of gout are treated with colchicine then drug therapy to control hyperuricemia
Zyloprim ( allopurinol)
probenecid
Skeletal system
Anti resorptive agents
Decrease the removal of calcium from bones
Fosamax (alendronate) Actonel (risedronate) Evista (raloxifene) Boniva (ibandronate) Reclast (zoledronate) calcotonin
Skeletal system
Estrogen hormone therapy EHT
Prevents bone loss . Increase bone density
Premarin Estrace Estratest (oral estrogen ) Estraderm Vivelle (patch)
Skeletal system
Analgesics
Narcotic & Non- narcotic
Agents that relieve pain
Narcotic: Demerol (meperidine HCL) morphine sulfate oxycontin (oxycodone HCL) Hysingla (hydrocodone bitartrate)
Non- narcotic Tylenol (acetaminophen) aspirin Advil, Motrin, Nuprin (ibuprofen) Naprosyn (naproxen)
Muscular system
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Treat painful muscle spasms
Strains sprains musculoskeletal trauma or disease
Oral or injection
Muscular system
Anti inflammatory agents
Same as skeletal one copy
Digestive
Antacids
Systemic
Nonsystemic
Digestive
Antacid mixtures
Neutralizing an acid.
Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion (for example, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide).
Digestive
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
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Digestive
Mucosal protective medication
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Digestive
Gastric acid pump inhibitors (proton pump inhibitors)PPI’s
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Digestive
Other ulcer medications
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Digestive
Agents used for inflammatory bowel disease
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Digestive
Laxatives
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Digestive
Laxatives
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Digestive
Antispasmodics
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Digestive
Anti diarrheal agents
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Digestive
Bile acid sequestrates
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Digestive
anti Emetics
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Digestive
Emetics
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Digestive
Opioid
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Cardiovascular
Digitalis drugs
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Cardiovascular
Anti arrhythmic agents
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Cardiovascular
Vasopressors
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Cardiovascular
Vasodilators
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Cardiovascular
Anti hypertensive agents
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Cardiovascular
Anti lipidemic agents
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Cardiovascular
Anti platelet drugs
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Cardiovascular
Anticoagulants
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Cardiovascular
Thrombocytopenia
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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