OS Final Flash Cards
Zolpidem
Non-benzo hypnotic, acts at BZ1 subtype of GABA receptor
ziprazidone
atypical antipsychotic
Zileuton
5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
Zaleplon
Non-benzo hypnotic, acts at BZ1 subtype of GABA receptor
Zafirlukast
Antagonizes leukotriene D4 receptor
Which class of cardiac drugs are contraindicated post-MI (pro-arrythmic)
Class 1C
Vincristine
Bind B-tubulin to prevent spindle formation
Verapamil
Non DHP CCB
Vemurafenib
For BRAF melanoma
Varenicline
partial nicotine agonist
Vardenafil
PDE5 inhibitor
Valproate SE’s
GI distress, hepatotox (LFT’s), NT defects, tremor, wt gain
Valproate mechanism
Increased NA channel inactivation, increased GABA concentration
Uliprostal
Anti-progestin
tubocurarine
nondepolarizing NMJ blocker
Troglitazone SE
Hepatotox (Specific)
Triptans
5HT1B/1D agonist
Trihexyphenidyl in PD
Antimuscarinic
Trifluoperazine
High potency 1st gen antipsychotic
Triamterine
Blocks ENAC
Treatment for serotonin syndrome
cyproheptadine
Treatment for methemoglbinemia
methylene blue and vitamin C
Treatment for HUS
plasmapheresis
Treatment for BB overdose
Glucagon
Treatment for asthma
leukotriene modulators
Trazodone mechanism
blocks 5-HT2, a1 adrenergic, and H1 receptors
Tranylcypromine
MAOi
Tramadol
weak opioid agonist, inhibits 5-HT and NE reuptake
Torsemide
Loop diuretic
Topiramate mechanism
Blocks Na channels and increases GABA action
Tolvaptan
Induces nephrogenic DI, use to tx SIADH
Tolcapone
Peripheral and central COMT inhibitor
Tolbutamide
1st generation Sulfonylurea
Tocopherol in AD
Vitamin E
Tirofiban
Bind GIIb/IIIa receptor on activated plts, preventing aggregation
Ticlopidine
ADP receptor inhibitor (prevents Iib/IIIa expression)
Ticagrelor
ADP receptor inhibitor (prevents Iib/IIIa expression)
Thioridizine
Low potency 1st gen antipsychotic
Thioridazine SE
retinal deposits
Theopjhylline
PDE inhibitor
Theophylline SE
Cardiotox, neurotox, tremor, seizures
Theca Interna Cell
Stimulated by LH, uses desmolase to convert cholesterol to androgens
Tetrabenazine
good in HD, prevents vesicular monoamine transporter to decrease DA release
Test drug for Prinzmetal
Ergonovine
Test drug for Coroneary steal (2)
Adenosine, Dipyridamole
Teripartide
PTH analog that increases osteoblast activity
Terbutaline
B2 agonist
Teniposide
inhibits top II
TDP treatment
Magnesium Sulfate
TCA acid base SE
mixed respiratory and metabolic acidosis
Tamsulosin
a1 antagonist (selective for A,D) - no HoTN
Tadalafil
PDE5 inhibitor
Tacrine
AchE inhibitor in AD
T-FU
Inhibits thymidlyate synthase, enhanced by leukovorin
Sulfonylurea action
close K+ channel and cause insulin release (hypoglycemia)
Streptozocin
X link DNA
Status epilepticus first line treatment
benzo
Spironolactone
inhibits steroid binding, potassium sparing diuretic
SPINK1
Trypsin inhibitor in pancreas. Mutations cause hereditary pancreatitis
Sotalol
Class III
SNRIs used for what in diabetes
neuropathy
Sildenafil
PDE5 inhibitor
SGLT2 inhibitors SE’s
UTI, ortho HoTN
Sevelamer
phos binder that decreases PO4 absorption in GI tract
Selegiline
MAO B inhibitor
SCD amino acid change
Glutamic Acid (-) to valine (0)
Salmeterol
Long acting B2 agonist
Ropinirole in PD
Non-ergot DA agonist
Rivastigmine
AchE inhibitor in AD
Rivaroxaban
Direct Factor X inhibitor
Ritodrine
B2 agonist
Risperidone SE
hyperprolactinemia
Risk for transitional cell carcinoma exposure
phenacetin, aniline dye (rubber)
Riluzole
In ALS to reduce glutamate excitotox
Reserpine
good in HD, prevents vesicular monoamine transporter to decrease DA release
Reserpine
lowers BP by depleting catechol and 5HT stores, can cause severe depression
Rasigiline
MAO B inhibitor
Ranitidine
H2 blocker
Ramelteon
melatonin agonist
Quinidine Class and SE’s
Class 1A - cinchonism (HA, tinnitus)
PTU
Inhibits Thyroid Peroxidase and 5-deiodinase (T4 to T3)
Propofol mechanism
potentiates GABA
Propiomelanocortin (POMC) derived hormones
ACTH, MSH, B-endorphin
Prophy for Migraines
BB, CCB, Amitryptiline, topiramate, valproate
Propafenone
Class 1C
Promethizine
1st gen antihistamine
Promethazine
D2 antagonist for central nausea, migraines, gastroparesis
Prolactin
Induces and maintains lactation
Progestins SE’s
Cause bone loss
Procarbazine
MAOi
Procainamide
Class 1A
Pramlintide
Amylin analog for diabestes (decreased emptying)
Pramipexole in PD
Non-ergot DA agonist
Pramipexole
DA agonist
Phenytoin SE’s
Hirsutism, nystagmus, SJS, ging hyperplasia (PDGF), DRESS, megalo anemia
Phenytoin mechanism
Increases Na channel inactivation
Phenelzine
MAOi
Peroxicam
NSAID
Pergolide in PD
Ergot DA agonist
Perchlorate, Pertechnate
Inhibit the Na/I symporter in the thyroid
Pentoxifylline
Enhances blood flow by increasing RBC deformability in claudication
Pentazocine
Opioid
Pentazocine
K-agonist and u antagonist
PAN vasculitis
Renal damage, GI bleed, Livedo. Transmural inflam w/ fibrinoid necrosis. Assoc w/ Hep B.
Paclitaxel
hyperstabilize tubues
Oxytocin
milk letdown
Oxymetazoline
a1 agonist decongestant
Osteoprotegrin
Binds RANKL and prevents it from binding osteoclast precursors
Opiate mechanism
Open K channels, close Ca channels
Ondansetron
5HT3 antagonist
Omalizumab
Anti IgE
Nizatidine
H2 blocker
Nesiritide
Recombinant form of BNP
Neprilysin
Metalloprotease that cleaves BNP
Naltrexone
Long acting opioid/ETOH antagonist
N20 anesthesia properties
low blood and lipid solubility for fast induction and low potency
MTX
folic acid analog that competitively inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
Montelukast
Antagonizes leukotriene D4 receptor
Misoprostol
PGE1 analog
Mirtazapine mechanism
a2 antagonist (increase NE and 5HT release)
Minoxidil
Direct arteriolar vasodilator
Milnacipram
SNRI
Migraine treatment (2)
Triptans, ergots
miglitol
a-glucosidase inhibitor