Miscellaneous Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Herpes (Lysine, Valtrex)
A
Acyclovir
2
Q
Chronic gout and Colchicine (acute gout)- purine metabolism (organ meats, wine, cheese)
A
Allopurinol
3
Q
Disulfiram (turns into aldehyde in the gut when alcohol is ingested)
A
Antabuse
4
Q
Taken to decrease seizure activity
A
Dilantin
5
Q
Strengthens heart contractions
A
Digitalis
6
Q
“ol”= beta blocker, migraines, heart arrhythias
A
Propranolol
7
Q
ADD
A
Ritalin
8
Q
Taken for ulcers
A
Tagamet
9
Q
Decreases blood cholesterol
A
Lipitor
10
Q
Cox-2 inhibitor
A
Vioxx/Celebrex
11
Q
Disc
A
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate
12
Q
Hearing problems
A
Streptomycin
13
Q
Anaphylactic shock, rash
A
Penicillin
14
Q
Stunts GI NT and diminishes brain maturation (Autism)
A
Amoxicillin
