Medications Flashcards
what type of drug is Ciclosporin, and what side effect does it cause?
Immunosuppressant, causing gingival overgrowth
What is the drug suffix for Diuretics?
-azide
Name a diuretic drug
Thiazide, Bendroflumethiazide
What is Propranolol, and what does it do?
Beta blocker, blocks action of adrenaline to heart to reduce HR, BP
What is Atenolol, and what does it do?
Beta blocker, blocks action of adrenaline to heart to reduce HR, BP
What is the suffix for ACE inhibitors
-pril (Lisinopril and ramipril)
What is Lisinopril and what does it do?
ACE-inhibitor, inhibits [ACE] angiotensin-converting enzyme, stops conversion of angiotensin 1 -> 2 (reducing BP)
What does angiotensin 2 do?
Causes increases in blood pressure, influences renal tubuli to retain sodium and water, and stimulates aldosterone release from adrenal gland.
Name 2 ACE inhibitors
Lisinopril, Ramipril
What is Losartan and what does it do?
Angiotensin receptor blocker, reduces BP by blocking receptor for angiotensin 2
What is Atorvastatin?
Statin > lowers levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood
Name 3 different medications used in diabetes mellitus treatment
Metformin, Gliclazide, Humalog
What is metformin and how does it work?
Diabetic medication, increases utilisation of peripheral glucose, suppresses gluconeogenesis
What is Gliclazide, when is it indicated?
Type 2 Diabetics, need additional support on top of metformin
What is Humalog?
Fast-acting medical insulin, will work ~15 minutes after injection
