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med list 3 Flashcards

1
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) class

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Antihistamine- 1st generation

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) MOA

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Antihistamines compete with histamine for receptor sites thus preventing a histamine response of itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea

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Laratidine (Claritin) class

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Antihistamine- 2nd generation

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Laratidine (Claritin) MOA

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non-sedating antihistamines cause less drowsiness and sedation; primarily used for seasonal allergies

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin) class

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Decongestant

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin) MOA

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sympathomimetic (mimics the sympathetic nervous system

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Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) class

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intranasal steroid agent

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Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) MOA

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decrease edema in the nasal membranes and sinuses through steroid (anti-inflammatory) use; blocks histamine and allergic response

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Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Humibid LA, Mucinex) class

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Expectorant

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Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Humibid LA, Mucinex) MOA

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thin/loosen bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up more easily

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Mucomyst class

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Mucolytics

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Mucomyst MOA

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Degrades mucus, allowing easier mobilization and expectoration.
Lowers the viscosity of mucus

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Albuterol (Ventolin Rotocaps) class

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beta 2 adrenergic agonist

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Albuterol (Ventolin Rotocaps) MOA

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mimic the sympathetic nervous system, causes bronchodilation

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Aminophylline/theophylline class

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xanthine bronchodilators

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Aminophylline/theophylline MOA

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cause BRONCHODILATION at cellular chemical level

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Triamcinolone (azmacort) class

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inhaled corticosteroid

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Triamcinolone (azmacort) MOA

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Potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory and immune modifier.

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Salmeterol (Serevent) class

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beta 2 adrenergic agonist

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Salmeterol (Serevent) MOA

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mimic the sympathetic nervous system, causes bronchodilation

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21
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Advair diskus class

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respiratory disease combination agents

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Advair diskus MOA

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Decreases frequency and severity of asthma attacks.

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23
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cough syrup with codeine class

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antitussive

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cough syrup with codeine MOA

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act on the cough control center in the medulla to help suppress the cough reflex. with codeine

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Levodopa (Dopar) class

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dopaminergic drug

antiparkinsonian

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Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa) class

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dopamine agonist

antiparkinsonian

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Donepesil (aricept) class

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cholinesterase inhibitors

alzheimer’s

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memantine (Namenda) class

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NMDA receptor Antagonist

29
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) class

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hydantoins

antiepileptics

30
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Cerebyx (fosphenytoin) class

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hydantoins

antiepileptics

31
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phenobarbital class

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barbiturates

antiepileptics

32
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) class

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antiepileptics

33
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Xanax (alprazolam) class

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benzodiazepine

anxiolytic/sedative

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Xanax (alprazolam) MOA

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increase effects of GABA

35
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Versed (midazolam) class

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benzodiazepine

anxiolytic/sedative

36
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Versed (midazolam) MOA

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increase effects of GABA

37
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Ativan (lorazepam) class

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benzodiazepine

anxiolytic/sedative

38
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Ativan (lorazepam) MOA

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increase effects of GABA

39
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Restoril (temazepam) class

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benzodiazepine

anxiolytic/sedative

40
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Restoril (temazepam) MOA

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increase effects of GABA

41
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Romazicon (flumazenil) class

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antidote for benzodiazepines

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Romazicon (flumazenil) MOA

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antagonizes the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepine compounds
reversal of effects of benzodiazepine

43
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baclofen (Lioresal) class

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skeletal muscle relaxant

44
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baclofen (lioresol) MOA

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depression of CNS, may involve blockage of nerve impulses

45
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Risedronate (Actonel) class

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biphosphates

osteoporosis

46
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Risedronate (Actonel) MOA

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Inhibits bone resorption by binding to bone hydroxyapatite, which inhibits osteoclast activity

47
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Ibandronate (Bonita) class

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biphosphates

osteoporosis

48
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Ibandronate (Bonita) MOA

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Inhibits resorption of bone by inhibiting osteoclast activity.

49
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Adalimumab (Humira) class

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antirheumatics

immunosuppressant

50
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Adalimumab (Humira) MOA

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Neutralizes and prevents the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), resulting in anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activity.

51
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Paxil (Paroxetine) class

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SSRI

52
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Paxil (Paroxetine) MOA

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MOA: Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on NE

53
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Elavil (Amitriptyline) class

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tricyclic antidepressant

54
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Elavil (Amitriptyline) MOA

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Block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin (increase their levels)

55
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Marplan (isocarboxazid) class

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MAO inhibitor

56
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Marplan (isocarboxazid) MOA

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MAO in the brain inactivate NE and seratonin. MAO-B inactivates dopamine. In GI tract MAO inactivates tyramine. MAO inhibitors block these effects

57
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Librium (chlordiazePOXIDE) class

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benzodiazepine

58
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Librium (chlordiazePOXIDE) MOA

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increase the effects of GABA

59
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Thorazine (chlorpromazine) class

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Phenothiazine

60
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Thorazine (chlorpromazine) MOA

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Diminished signs/symptoms of psychosis.

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Haldol (haloperidol ) class

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non-phenothiazine

62
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Haldol (haloperidol ) MOA

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Diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses.

63
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) class

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SSRI

64
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) MOA

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Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on norepinephrine

65
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Risperdal (risperidone) class

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non-phenothiazine

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Risperdal (risperidone) MOA

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Diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses.

67
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Zoloft (Sertraline) class

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SSRI

68
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Zoloft (Sertraline) MOA

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Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on norepinephrine

69
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Lithium (lithium salts) class

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mood stabilizer- antimanic drug

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