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Module 4 Drugs Part 2 Flashcards

1
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Sympathomimetic bronchodilators–beta 2 agonists:

epinephrine - ephedrine - isoproterenol (Isuprel) - albuterol (Proventil MDI) - formoterol and salmeterol

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“Front door” bronchodilators

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Parasympatholytic bronchodilators–anticholinergic:

ipratropium (Atrovent)

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“Back door” bronchodilators

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Xanthine & methylzanthine bronchodilators:

caffeine - theobromine & theophylline - coffee - chocolate - green & black tea

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“Side door” bronchodilators

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diphenydramine (Benadryl) - cholopheniramine (Chor-Trimeton) - promethazine (Phenergen)

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1st gen Antihistamines–used often now for sleep meds, etc

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Claritin (loratadine)

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2nd gen Antihistamine–only one still used

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Allegra (fexofenadine) & Zyrtec (cetirizine)

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3rd gen Antihistamines

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Inhibiting these eicosanoids in the AA pathway helps reduce inflammation
I.e. SIngulair (montelukast)

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Leukotriene rc blockers

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Cromolyn sodium–formulated as a liquid nebulizer (inhalation)

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Mast Cell Stabilizers

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Receiving weekly shots of pregressively higher concentrations of theallergenes a person is allergic to in order to buildup blocking IgG antibodies (for the IgE antibodies)

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Desensitization shots for immunotherapy

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beclomethasone (Vanceril MDI), fluticasone (Flovent MDI) & triamcinolone (Azmacort MDI)

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Inhaled corticosteroids

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Codeine & all other opioids - DMX/dextromethorphan (Robitussin) - (morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone) - Phenergan (promethazine–used in the Robitussine line)

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Antitussives

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The most popular OTC expectorant/mucolytic; thins mucous and helps it be coughed up

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guaifenesin

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Pen VK - amoxicillin - clarithromycin (Biaxin) - azithromycin (Zithromax) - ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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Oral antibiotics

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systemic drugs (to be used in lungs):-
fluconazole (Diflucan) - terbinafine (Lamisil)
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Pulmonary antifungals

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Oral drugs Relenza & Relenza - TIV (influenza vaccine)

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Antiviral agents

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Nicotine gum - nicotine patch - the antidepressant bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin) - Chantix (varenicline)

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Anti-smoking drugs

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A miscellaneous drug: a surfactant extracted form ground-up cow lungs used to treat lung disease of premature infants (hyaline membrane disease)

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Survanta

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Ortho tri-cyclin - Enovid - Lybrel - Yaz -

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Oral Contraceptives

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a triphasic pill also approved for acne treatment

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Ortho tri-cyclin

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the first oral contraceptive marketed in the U.S.

In 1960 was progestin-only drug

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Enovid

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21
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the only OC approved for eliminating periods

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Lybrel

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22
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the only OC approved for treatment of PMDD and moderate acne

*new estrogens have 7x the risk of stroke as older COCPs

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Yaz

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23
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1 type estrogen and 1 type of progesterone

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Monophasic

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24
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1 type of estrogen and 2 types of progesterone

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Biphasic

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25
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1 type of estrogen and 3 types of progesterone

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Triphasic

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the high dose, progestin-only drug used for emergency contraception (contains the 2nd generation progestin ‘levonorgestrel’)

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Plan B

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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) - Ortho Evra - NuvaRing - IUDs- Norplant system

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Non-oral contraceptives

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28
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monthly injections; progestin-only

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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

29
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transdermal patch contraceptive

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Ortho Evra

30
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a flexible plastic vaginal ring that releases a low dose of combined progestin and estrogen over 3 weeks

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NuvaRing

31
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IUDs - Norplant system

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Implantable contraceptive devices

32
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silicone impregnated implant: 1 or 2 small devices placed under the skin that emit a progestin drug; good for 3 years

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Norplant system

33
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Drugs that cause a medical abortion (vs. a surgical/suction/vaccum abortion)

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Abortifacients

34
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an abortifacient: a potent antiprogesterone drug that causes powerful uterine contractions

  • developed in France
  • also called RU-486
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mifepristone (Mifeprex)

35
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Premarin - ethinyl estradiol or E2

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MHT–menopausal hormone therapy:

post-menopausal estrogen replacement

36
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a mixture of conjugated estrogens isolated from equine sources

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Premarin

37
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the main (natural) female estrogen

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ethinyl estradiol or E2

38
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synthetic progesterone-like drugs

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Progestins

39
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natural progesterone

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the main female progestogen

40
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progesterone - Provera (medroxyprogesterone) - megestrol (Megace) -levonorgestrel - drospirenone

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Progestogens & Progestins

41
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

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a synthetic progestin

42
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a progestin for the treatment of wasting syndrome

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megestrol (Megace)

43
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the 2nd generation progestin used for emergency contraception brith control pills (Plan B)

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levonorgestrel

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4th generation progestin used in Yaz

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drospirenone

45
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Calcium supplements - MHT with conjugated estrogen (Premarin) - alendronate (Fosamax) - SERMs: Evista (raloxifene)

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Drug therapy for osteoporosis

46
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most calcium supplements are combined with ____

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Vitamin D

47
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bisphosphonates that inhibit bone resorption by suppressing osteoclastic activity in the bone

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alendronate (Fosamax)

48
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selective estrogen rc modulators–SERMs

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Evista (raloxifene)

49
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vaginal yeast infections - bacterial vaginosis (BV) -

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disturbances of vaginal flora

50
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clotrimazole (Gyne-lotrimin) - miconazole (monistat) nystatin (Mycostatin)

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drugs to treat yeast infections

51
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infection of the vagina caused by anaerobic bacteria

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BV-bacterial vaginosis

52
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oral metronidazole (Flagyl) - metronidazole gel (MetroGel - clindamycin (Cleocin) oral or vaginal ovules

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antibiotics to treat BV

53
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Sulfas: sullfanilamide & combo drugs trimethroprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS, Septra DS)

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standard antibacterials for uncomlicated, non-recurent UTIs

54
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sulfa drugs - penicillins - cephalosporins - fluoroquinolones - macrolides - tetracyclines - nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) - the aminoglycoside gentamicin - cranberry juice

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drugs to treat UTIs & STIs

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ampicillin, amoxicillin, Pen G, procaine penicillin (Bicillin–a long acting injectable

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penicillin drugs for UTIs/STIs

56
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cephalexin (Keflex) - ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

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cephalosporins for UTIs/STIs

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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Fluoroquinolones for UTIs/STIs

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erythromycin (EES) - azithromycin (Zithromax)

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Macrolide antibiotics for UTIs/STIs

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minocycline (Minocin)

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tetracycline antibiotic for UTIs/STIs

60
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drug used for prophylaxis of UTIs

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nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

61
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drug for severe kidney infections

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the aminoglycoside (gentamicin)

62
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contains tannins (proanthrocyanidins) with proven benefits for UTIs

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cranberry juice

63
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acyclovir (Zovirax) - Famvir (famciclovir) - Gardasil vaccine

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antiviral agents for STIs caused by Herpes Simplex Virus

64
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comes in both topical preparations for cold sores and oral preoparations for genital herpes

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acyclovir (Zovirax)

65
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A better choice for once/day antiviral therapy; more convenient

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Famvir (famciclovir)

66
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the vaccine for the prevention of HPV genital warts in men and women ad prevention of cervical cancer in women

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Gardasil

67
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a urinary analgesic and OTC remedy that will relieve symptoms but not treat the underlying infection; should only be used temporarily

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Pyridium (phenozopyridine)

68
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anticholinergic drugs like Ditropan (oxybutynin) & Vesicare–to treat “leaking pipes”

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antispasmodic drugs for urinary incontinence or overactive bladder

69
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Viagra (sildenafil) - Cialis (tadalafil) - Levitra (vardenafil)

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PDE5 inhibitors for ED-erectile dysfunction

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