Pain relief drugs from test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
duloxetine
A
- first line neuropathic treatment
- antidepressant
- NE transport blocker
2
Q
Indomethacin
A
- arthritis use
- non-selective NSAID
3
Q
Celcoxib
A
cox 2 selective
4
Q
diflusinal
A
good for bone pain
effective against pain from A and C fibers
can damage kidneys and stomach
NSAID
5
Q
gabapentin
A
trigeminal neuralgia
6
Q
pentazocine
A
antiabuse drug
Mixed opioid agonist/antagonist
causes constipation in high doses
7
Q
orthostatis hypotension needs increased ____ and decreased____ and can be caused by which 3 things
A
increased HR
decreased BP
caused by: 1. a1 agonists, MAOIs (tubocurarine), dopamine beta hydroxylase insufficiency
8
Q
what are the 4 antispasmodics?
A
dantrolene
diazepam
baclofen
carisoprodol
9
Q
what is the DMARD we need to know?
A
methotrexate
10
Q
this drug is a prostaglandin agonist
increases outflow of AH
used to tx glaucoma
A
lantanoprost
