linking drug names and classes Flashcards
what class of drug is cholestyramine?
bile acid sequestrant
what class of drug is ezetimibe?
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
cholesterol absorption inhibitors are used as an adjunct therapy with what other type of drug?
Statins
what class of drug is fenofibrate?
Fibric Acid Derivatives (Fibrates)
what kind of diuretic is furosemide?
loop
Name two generic drugs names of thiazide diuretics
chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide
what type of diuretic is spironolactone?
potassium sparing
what class of drug is aliskiren?
direct renin inhibitor
name two generic drug names for Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
Nifedipine
Felodipine
what is the generic name of a non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
diltiazem
what class of drug is clonidine?
Centrally acting alpha 2 agonists
3 generic names for dopamine agonist
Pramipexole
Ropinirole
Bromocriptine
what class of drugs is amantadine?
NMDA receptor antagonist
what are 2 generic names for COMT inhibitors?
Entacapone
Tolcapone
what class of drug is selegiline?
MAO-B inhibitor