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Meds For Chronic Disorders Flashcards

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Anti-Parkinson’s

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Benztropine
Carbidopa/Levadopa
Levadopa

Increases dopamine to minimize tremors and rigidity

No Levadopa within 2 weeks of MAOI

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Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Neostigmine
Ambenonium
Edrophonium

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Uses: Myasthenia Gravis

Prevents cholinesterase from inactivating acetylcholine - improves transmission of nerve impulses

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Antiseizure meds

Slows rate of neuro activity by blocking specific channels responsible for neuro firing - elevation of seizure threshold

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Carbamazepine - Tegretol
SE: Steven Johnson syndrome

Gabapentin - Neurotin

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin - Dilantin

Valproic acid - Depakote

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Antigluacoma

Reduction of aqueous humor

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Levonbunolol
Pilocarpine HCL
Timolol maleate

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