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Miscellaneous Drugs Flashcards

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Aspirine (Acetylsalicylic acid)

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Nonselctive, irreversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

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Levalbuterol

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Short acting beta-2 agonist

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Sulfsalazine

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Anti-inflammatory: 5-aminosalicyclic acid and sulfapyridine

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Warfarin and Pregnancy

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Use heparin instead. Fetal death is common

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Desloratadine

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Second Gen Antihistamine

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Metoclopramide

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Prokinetic Agent. D2 antagonistic Ach release.

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Diphenhydramine

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First Gen Antihistamine

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Zileuton

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Leukotriene Inhibitors. Inhibits 5-lipooxygenase (leukotriene synthesis).

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Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

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First Gen Antihistamine

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Simethicone (gasX)

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Coats gas and dissipates it

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Asthma step wise therapy

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1.) rescue inhaler: beta 2 agonist 2.) inhaled steroid (cromolyn for children) 3.) Leukotriene inhibitor 4.) Long acting beta agonist or another bronchodilator (ipratropium) Add oral steroid whenever needed

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Indacaterol

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

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Rabeprazole

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PPI

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Naproxen

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

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Phenytoin and pregnancy

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Fetal hydantoin syndrome: growth retardation, mental deficiencies, abnormal genitalia, cardiac abnormalities. Most anticonvulsans are associated with these problems.

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Prophylactic Migraine Drugs

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Beta-blockers (propranolol), CCB (verapamil), Antidepressants (amitriptyline, fluoxetine), Clonidine, valproic acid, topiramate, botox, angiotensin II receptor blocker.

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Certirizine

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Second Gen Antihistamine

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Lansoprazole

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PPI

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Bisacodyl

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Laxative. Mucosal Agent.

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Sucralfate

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Cytoprotective. Polymerizes to provide a protective barrier cells in ulcers base

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Certrolizumab

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DMARD. TNFalpha binder. Human IgG1.

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Mycophenolate mofetil (cellcept)

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DMARD. Inhibits lymphocyte purine synthesis

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Tofacitinib

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DMARD. Inhibits JAK1 and JAK3. Used for Ra that is intolerant to methotrexate.

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Golimumab

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DMARD. TNFalpha binder. Human IgG1.

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Infliximab (remicade)

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DMARD. TNFalpha binder. Chimeric monoclonal antibody. Crohn’s and RA.

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Promethazine

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Blocks DA, Muscarinic, and histamine receptors. Anti-nausea. Works for motion sickness.

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Sorbitol/mannitol/sucralose

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Osmotic Laxative

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Dihydroergotamine

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Act on 5HT receptors (less specific than sumatriptan). Symptomatic treatment for migrianes.

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Etanercept (Enbrel)

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DMARD. Binds p75 of TNF receptor to inhibit TNF.

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Formoterol/mometasone

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

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Levocentrizine

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Second Gen Antihistamine

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Salmeterol/fluticisone

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

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Prochlorperazine

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Blocks DA, Muscarinic, and histamine receptors. Anti-nausea. Works for motion sickness.

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Ketorolac

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

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Cromoyln Sodium

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Inhibits release of histamine from mast cells

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Omalizumab

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Monoclonal antibody to IgE to prevent binding of IgE to cells of the allergic response.

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Azelastine

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Antihistamine that decreases histamine release and blocks receptors

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Bethanechol

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Prokinetic Agent. Muscarinic antagonist.

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39
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Erythromycin

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Prokinetic Agent. Used in DM gastroparesis.

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Adalimumab (humira)

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DMARD. TNFalpha binder. Human IgG1. Monotherapy for RA

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Celecoxib

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NSAID. Selective, reversible inhibitor of COX2

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42
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Hydroxychloroquine

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DMARD. Antihistamine, anticholinesterase, antiprotease.

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Sumatriptan and all “triptan”s

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5HT1D agonist on small peripheral nerves. Suppresses release of sensory neuropeptides. Symptomatic treatment of migraines.

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Ondansetron

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5HT3 antagonist. Anti-nausea. Not for Motion Sickness.

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45
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Polyethylene glycol

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Osmotic Laxative

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46
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Indomethacin

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2. Primary NSAID used for acute gout attack.

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Loperamine (imodium)

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Opiod anti-diarrhea

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Tiotripium

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Muscarinic antagonist. DOC for COPD.

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49
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Magnesium Hydroxide

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Antacids and osmotic laxative.

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Ranitidine

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H2 Antagonist

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Docusate

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Laxative. Lubricant/softener.

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52
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Aprepitant

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NK2 antagonist

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Nonacetylated Salicylates

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Salicylic acid is the active form. No irreversible COX inhibition.

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Phenylbutazone

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

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Hydrozyzine

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First Gen Antihistamine

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Ipratropium

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Muscarinic antagonist. DOC for COPD

57
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Febuxastat (Uloric)

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Inhibit xanthine oxidase enzyme. Chronic gout.

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Sex Hormones and pregnancy

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VACTERL: Vertebral, anal problems, cardiac defects, renal and limb issues.

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Budesonide

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Inhaled steroid. Improve response to beta agonists.

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Gold Salts

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DMARD. Suppresses cellular immunity.

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Diohenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil)

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Opiod anti-diarrhea

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Loratadine

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Second Gen Antihistamine

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Allopurinol

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Inhibit xanthine oxidase enzyme. Chronic gout.

64
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Albuterol

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Short acting beta-2 agonist

65
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Drug Commonly used in Pregnancy

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Valcyclovir, HIV drugs, acetominophen, NSAIDs, opiods, cephalosporins, penicillin, erythromycin, phenotiazines, corticosteroids, thyroid hormones, folic acid.

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Leflunomide (arava)

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DMARD. Inhibits DHODH to inhibit the induction of COX2.

67
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Arformoterol

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

68
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Sulfasalazine

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DMARD. Used for IBD and RA.

69
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Pegioticase

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Mammalian urate oxidase

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Senna

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Laxative. Mucosal Agent.

71
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Abatacept

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DMARD. Second signal blocker of T cell activation. Distrubs key mechanism of inflammation and joint destruction in RA.

72
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Nizatidine

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H2 Antagonist

73
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Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)

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Absorbs water and pathogens. Salicylate=anti-inflammatory.

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Rituximab

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DMARD. Binds CD20 on B cells. Used for NHL, and other B cell malignancies.

75
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Isoproterenol

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Nonspecific beta agonist

76
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Pranlukast

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Leukotriene Inhibitors

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

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Microcephaly, low ears, flat face, smaller brain.

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Granisetron

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5HT3 antagonist. Anti-nausea. Not for Motion Sickness.

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Thalidomide and Pregnancy

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Damages DNA through oxidative stress leading to limb deformities. Was used commonly to combat nausea.

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Nedcromil

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Inhibits release of histamine from mast cells

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Promethazine

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First Gen Antihistamine

82
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Dronabinol/Nabilone

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Cannabinoid. Good for chemo induced N/V.

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Alosertron

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IBS with severe diarrhea in women. 5HT3 receptor antagonist.

84
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Flunisolide

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Inhaled steroid. Improve response to beta agonists.

85
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Piroxicam

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

86
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Mineral Oil

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Laxative. Lubricant/softener.

87
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Omeprazole

88
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Vilanterol fluticasone

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

89
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Tocilizumab

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DMARD. IL-6 receptor inhibiting antibody.

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Drugs Contraindicated in pregnancy

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Statins, flurazepam, temazepam, warfarin, ergots, misoprostol, thalidomide, methotrexate, sex hormones, ribavarin, leflunomide, isotretinoin, ethanol, radioactive compounds.

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Famotidine

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H2 Antagonist

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Probenecid

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Uricosuric agent. Blocks the active reabsorption of uric acid. Chronic treatment of gout.

93
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Esomeprazole

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Montelukast

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Leukotriene Inhibitors

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Isotrentinoin and pregnancy

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Causes structural malformation and functional impairment. Used to treat acne. SINGLE DOSE is teratogenic!

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Diflunisal

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Salicylic acid derivative but not metabolized to salicylic acid

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Diethylstillbestrol (DES) and pregnancy

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Was used to prevent abortion and premature labor

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Cimetidine

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H2 Antagonist

99
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Zafirlukast

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Leukotriene Inhibitors

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Sodium Bicarb

101
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Acetaminophen

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Possible only blocks COX in the brain. Less Side Effects than aspirin.

102
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Olodaterol

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Long acting beta-2 agonist. Given with a steroid.

103
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Sodium Salts

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Osmotic Laxative

104
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Diclofenac

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

105
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Rasburicase

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Recombinant form of urate oxidase (metabolizes uric acid to allantoin). Chronic gout.

106
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Pirobuterol

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Short acting beta-2 agonist

107
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Glycerin

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Laxative. Lubricant/softener.

108
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Fluticasone

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Inhaled steroid. Improve response to beta agonists.

109
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Metaproteenol

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Nonspecific beta agonist

110
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N-acetylcysteine

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Acetaminophen poisoning antidote

111
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Theophylline

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor. increases cAMP and blocks the adenosine receptor.

112
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Colchicine

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Anti-inflammatory by inhibiting leukocyte migration and phagocytosis. Used in Acute gouty attacks. DIARRHEA.

113
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Fexofendadine

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Second Gen Antihistamine

114
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Aluminum Hydroxide

115
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Lubiprostone

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Prostaglandin E1 analogue. Activates ClC-2 Cl channels in luminal cells to increase fluid secretion.

116
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Anakinra (kineret)

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DMARD. IL-1 receptor antagonist. Used in RA.

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Levocabastine

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Antihistamine that inhibits histamine release

118
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Beclomethasome

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Inhaled steroid. Improve response to beta agonists.

119
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Triamcinolone

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Inhaled steroid. Improve response to beta agonists.

120
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Ergotamines

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Act on 5HT receptors (less specific than sumatriptan). Symptomatic treatment for migrianes.

121
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Castor Oil

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Laxative. Mucosal Agent.

122
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Nabumetone

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

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Misoprostol

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Cytoprotective. Prostaglandin E1 analogue

124
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Fiber

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Bulk forming laxative.

125
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Penicillamine

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DMARD. Chelating drug used in RA and Wilson’s disease

126
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Ibuprofen

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NSAID. Non selective reversible inhibitor of COX1 and COX2

127
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Pantoprazole

128
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Lactulose

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Laxative. NH3 enters GI lumen and is converted to NH4 and therefore trapped.

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