Medication Classes Flashcards by Lily Han

Parkinsonism

Dopamine precursor (levodopa)
Dopamine agonist (pramipexole)
Anticholinergic (benztropine)
NMDA receptor antagonist (mandarins)
MAOIs

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AC that require LMWH bridging

Warfarin (5 days and 2 day of INR >2)
Dabigatran (5-10 days)
Edoxaban (5-10 days)

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Ischemic stroke

Thrombolytic (alteplase)

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Infertility

Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor (Letrozole)
SERM (Clomiphene citrate)
Dopamine D2 agonist (bromocriptine - pituitary cause)
Metformin for PCOS

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BPH

Alpha blockers (tamsulosin-if small prostate)
5 alpha reductase inhibitor (dutasteride, finasteride-large prostate)
PDE5 inhibitor (tadalafil-LUTS)
Anticholinergic (oxybutynin-storage)
Desmopressin (nocturia)

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Diabetes

Biguanide (metformin)
Sulfonylurea (glicazide)
DPP4i (sitaliptin)
GLP1 receptor agonist (ozempic)
SGLT2i (empagliflozin)
Thiazolidinones
Insulin

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Insulins

Long acting (glargine and detemir)
Intermediate (humulin N and NPH)
Short acting (novorapid, humalog, apidra)

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DM med with cardiac benefit

Empagliflozin
Liraglutide
Canagliflozin

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Incontinence

Alpha 1 antagonist (tamsulosin)
Anticholinergic (oxybutinin)
TCA (amitriptyline)
Beta 3 agonist (myrbetriq)

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Long term management of CHF

Beta block
Ace inhibitor
ARB
Aldosterone antagonist
Vasodilator (nitroglycerin)
SGLT2i
Angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitor

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Chemotherapeutic agents

5-flurouracil
Imiquimod

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Smoking cessation agents

Varenicline (nicotine receptor partial agonist)
Nicotine patch/spray/gum/lozenge
Buproprion
TCA
A2A receptor agonist

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Emergency contraceptives

Copper IUD
Progesterone OCP (plan B/ullipristal acetate or levonoregestrel)
Estrogen + progesterone OCP (yuzpe method equivalent to 5 pills alesse)

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Osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate
SERM (raloxifene)
Monoclonal antibody/RANKL inhibitor (denosumab)
PTH analog (teriparatide)

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Migraines

NSAIDS
Triptans (CI in CVD, pregnancy, ergot use)
Oral Calcitonin gene receptor peptide

PPx
Beta blocker
TCA
anticonvulsant (valproate, topiramate)
Magnesium
Riboflavin

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Tension HA

NSAIDS

Ppx with TCA

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Cluster HA

Oxygen
Triptan
Steroids
Ergot
Verapamil

Ppx: CCB, anticonvulsant (lithium/topiramate)

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Shingles

Oral antivirals
Analgesic
Steroids (for keratitis/iritis)

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Gout

NSAIDS
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor (allopurinol)
Antihyperuricemics (colchicine)
Corticosteroids
Uricosurics (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone)

Bullemia

SSRI (high dose fluoxetine)

HFPEF

SGLT2i
MRA (aldosterone antagonist)

IHD

ASA
Antiplatelet
Statin
ACEi if HTN, DM, CKD, LVEF<40%
PCI or CABG in patients who underwent coronary angiography

Symptoms management:
Nitroglycerin
BB/CCB

ADHD

psychostimulants (amphetamine and methylphenidate)

SNRI (atomoxetine)

Selective alpha 2a receptor agonist (guanfacine clonidine)

Sleep aids

Histamine receptor antagonist (doxepin - preferred in elderly)

Benzodiazepines receptor agonist (z-drug or benzo, ie zopiclone/zolpidem)

Melatonin

Orexin inhibitor

Magnesium

Lipid lowering therapy

Statins PCSK9 inhibitor (evoclocumab) Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitor (ezetimibe) EPA- Icosapent ethyl (for high TG) Bile acid sequestrant Fibrate Niacin

HTN

Long acting thiazide diuretic BB (<60 yo) ACEi (nonblack) ARB CCB In DM: ACEi and ARB In CAD/CHF: ACEi/ARB, BB In stroke/TIA: ACEi and thiazide combo CKD: ACEi/ARB if proteinuria

PTSD

Paroxetine Venlafaxine SSRI Prazosin

Asthma

Short acting beta 2 agonist (ventolin) Long acting beta 2 agonist Inhaled corticosteroids Leukotriene antagonists (montelukast) Mass cell stabilizers Anticholinergics (atrovent) PO corticosteroids

COPD

Short acting bronchodilator (beta agonist or anticholinergic) LABA LAMA (antimuscarinic) ICS CPAP O2

PTSD

SSRI SNRI NDRI Atypical antipsychotic Benzodiazepine Alpha adrenergic agonist

Confusion/delirium

Antipsychotic (haldol) Benzo (midazolam)

Cachexia in palliative

Steroids Progesterone Tetracyclic antidepressant (mirtazapine) Pro kinetic

Secretions in palliative

Anticholinergic (scopolamine) Antimuscarinic (Glycopyrrolate) Parasympatholytic (atropine)

Hyperlipidemia

Statin Fibrate PCSK9 inhibitor Nicotinic acid Bile acid sequestrant Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Back pain

NSAID acetaminophen Muscle relaxant SNRI (duloxetine) TCA (amitriptyline) Gabapentinoids

Rheumatoid arthritis

NSAID Analgesic (Tylenol) Corticosteroids Biological DMARD Non biological DMARD COX inhibitor

Cluster headaches abortive

Oxygen Tristan’s Ergotamines Oxygen

Cluster headache ppx

Anticonvulsant (lithium, topiramate) CCB (verapamil) Melatonin Prednisone

Constipation

Osmotic agents (PEG) Motility agents (senna) Fibre Lubricating agents (glycerin suppository)

Allergic rhinitis

Antihistamine Nasal steroids Decongestants Mast cell stabilizers Leukotriene antagonist Intranasal anticholinergic Allergy immunotherapy

A Fib rate control

BB CCB Cardiotonic glycoside (digoxin) Antiarrhythmic

Obesity

GLP1 SGLT2i Lipase inhibitor (orlistat) not recommended by CTF

OUD

Opioid partial agonist (suboxone-only start in withdrawal, methodone-start immediately) Opioid antagonist (naltrexone)

Vestibular neuritis

Steroids Fluids Antihistamine

Meniere

Diuretic Antihistamine Less salt/sugar/alcohol