Mechanism Flashcards
Acetaminophen
Aniline derivative with possible inhibition of central prostaglandin synthesis (non-opiate, non-salicylate)
Carisoprodol
Blocks interneuronal activity
Amoxicillin
Beta-lactam antibiotic
Cefuroxime
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Maraviroc
Chemokine receptor antagonist that blocks CCR5 receptor on CD4 T-cells
Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (subcutaneous injection)
Vaccine
Benazepril
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Bisoprolol
Beta 1 Selective Blocker (BB)
Clonidine
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Diltiazem
Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Dulaglutide (subcutaneous injection)
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel Ring (vaginal ring)
Gonadotropins Suppression
Repaglinide
Meglitinide that stimulates release of insulin
Dexlansoprozole
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Ducosate
Stool Softener Laxative
Clobetasol (Topical)
Synthetic Corticosteroid
Colchicine
Anti-inflammatory activity by interfering with neutrophil migration
Ketotinfen (Ophthalamic)
Histamine (H1) receptor antagonist
Sildenafil
PDE5 inhibitor
Tacrolimus
Immunosuppressant
Tizanidine
Alpha adrenergic agonist
Benztropine
Anticholinergic activity
Modafinil
CNS stimulant
Nortriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Oxcarbazepine
Anticonvulsant –blockade of sensitive sodium channels in neurons