Medication Classes Flashcards
Parkinsonism
Dopamine precursor (levodopa)
Dopamine agonist (pramipexole)
Anticholinergic (benztropine)
NMDA receptor antagonist (mandarins)
MAOIs
AC that require LMWH bridging
Warfarin (5 days and 2 day of INR >2)
Dabigatran (5-10 days)
Edoxaban (5-10 days)
Ischemic stroke
Thrombolytic (alteplase)
Infertility
Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor (Letrozole)
SERM (Clomiphene citrate)
Dopamine D2 agonist (bromocriptine - pituitary cause)
Metformin for PCOS
BPH
Alpha blockers (tamsulosin-if small prostate)
5 alpha reductase inhibitor (dutasteride, finasteride-large prostate)
PDE5 inhibitor (tadalafil-LUTS)
Anticholinergic (oxybutynin-storage)
Desmopressin (nocturia)
Diabetes
Biguanide (metformin)
Sulfonylurea (glicazide)
DPP4i (sitaliptin)
GLP1 receptor agonist (ozempic)
SGLT2i (empagliflozin)
Thiazolidinones
Insulin
Insulins
Long acting (glargine and detemir)
Intermediate (humulin N and NPH)
Short acting (novorapid, humalog, apidra)
DM med with cardiac benefit
Empagliflozin
Liraglutide
Canagliflozin
Incontinence
Alpha 1 antagonist (tamsulosin)
Anticholinergic (oxybutinin)
TCA (amitriptyline)
Beta 3 agonist (myrbetriq)
Long term management of CHF
Beta block
Ace inhibitor
ARB
Aldosterone antagonist
Vasodilator (nitroglycerin)
SGLT2i
Angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitor
Chemotherapeutic agents
5-flurouracil
Imiquimod
Smoking cessation agents
Varenicline (nicotine receptor partial agonist)
Nicotine patch/spray/gum/lozenge
Buproprion
TCA
A2A receptor agonist
Emergency contraceptives
Copper IUD
Progesterone OCP (plan B/ullipristal acetate or levonoregestrel)
Estrogen + progesterone OCP (yuzpe method equivalent to 5 pills alesse)
Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonate
SERM (raloxifene)
Monoclonal antibody/RANKL inhibitor (denosumab)
PTH analog (teriparatide)
Migraines
NSAIDS
Triptans (CI in CVD, pregnancy, ergot use)
Oral Calcitonin gene receptor peptide
PPx
Beta blocker
TCA
anticonvulsant (valproate, topiramate)
Magnesium
Riboflavin
Tension HA
NSAIDS
Ppx with TCA
Cluster HA
Oxygen
Triptan
Steroids
Ergot
Verapamil
Ppx: CCB, anticonvulsant (lithium/topiramate)
Shingles
Oral antivirals
Analgesic
Steroids (for keratitis/iritis)
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
