Other Systemic Medications Flashcards
Give the type, mechanism and usage for aspirin.
Anti-platelet drug
Inhibits platelet aggregation by altering thromboxane balance with prostacyclin.
Reduce risk of MI and stroke in at risk population.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for clopidogrel.
Anti-platelet drug
Inhibits ADP induced platelet aggregation.
Reduce risk of MI and stroke in at risk population.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for dipyridamole.
Anti-platelet drug.
Inhibits platelet phosphodiesterase.
Reduce risk of MI and stroke in at risk population.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for warfarin.
Anti-coagulant
Inhibits synthesis of vitamin K dependant clotting factors (2, 7, 9, 10).
Reduce risk of MI, hypertension, stroke.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for atenolol.
Beta blocker
Acts on beta 1 receptor to reduce heart contractility, preventing arrhythmias which lead to cardiac arrest.
Reduce risk of AF, heart murmur, cardiac arrest.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for propranolol.
Beta blocker
Acts on beta 1 and 2 receptors to reduce heart contractility, preventing arrhythmias which lead to cardiac arrest.
Reduce risk of AF, heart murmur, cardiac arrest.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for atorvastatin.
Lipid lowering drugs (statins)
Inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver, reducing total and LDL cholesterol.
Prevention of thromboembolic event
Give the type, mechanism and usage for chlortalidone.
Thiazide diuretic
They inhibit sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule, reducing blood pressure.
Lowering of blood pressure.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for lisinopril.
ACE inhibitors
Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, preventing the activation of aldosterone. This inhibits reabsorption of salt and water, which lowers blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure, cardiovascular disease.
Give the type, mechanism and usage for amlodipine.
Calcium channel blocker
Blocks calcium channels in smooth muscle and some peripheral blood vessels, reducing TPR.
Hypertension and migraine treatment.
What is ticagrelor?
And anti-platelet medication used to prevent heart attack and stroke.
What medications can be given to manage asthma?
Short acting B2 agonists
Inhaled steroid preventer
Long acting B2 agonists
High dose inhaled steroids
Daily steroid tablets
What medications can be used for COPD management?
Long acting B2 agonists
Steroid inhalers
Oxygen support
What is lanzoprozil, and how does it work?
PPI
Blocks proton pump on parietal cells, preventing hydrogen ion influx. Lowers stomach acidity
