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1
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NSAID

What is it for

A

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic capabilities

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NSAID

side effect

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GI irritation, fluid retention, renal or liver problems, prolonged bleeding

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Ibuprofen

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NSAID

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4
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naproxen

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NSAID

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salsalate

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NSAID

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indomethacin

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NSAID

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Muscle relaxants

What is it for

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muscle spasms; works on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain stem and spinal cord

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Muscle relaxants

Side Effects

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drowsiness, lethargy ataxia, decrease alertness

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9
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cyclobenasprine HCl (flexeril)

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Muscle relaxants

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methocarbamol (Robaxin)

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Muscle relaxants

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11
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carisoprodol (Soma)

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Muscle relaxants

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Nonnarcotic analgesics

What is it for

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acts on CNS to alter response to pain and have antipyretic capabilities

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Nonnarcotic analgesics

Side effect

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(negligible) but can lead to liver damage

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14
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acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Nonnarcotic analgesics

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15
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Opioid Agents

What is it used for

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acute severe pain; stimulate opioid receptors within the CNS to prevent pain impulses from reaching their destinations

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Opioid Agents

side effects

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mood swings, sedation, confusion, vertigo, dulled cognitive function, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, incoordination, physical dependency, tolerance

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Toxanol (morphine)

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Opioid Agents

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18
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Demerol (meperidine)

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Opioid Agents

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Oxycodone

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Opioid Agents

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Sublimaze (fentanyl)

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Opioid Agents

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21
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Paveral (codine)

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Opioid Agents

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Glucocorticoid Agents

What is it for

A

provide hormonal, anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects

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Glucocorticoid Agents

Side effects

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muscle atrophy, GI distress, glaucoma, adrenocortical suppression, drug-induced Cushings syndrome, weakening with breakdown of supporting tissue, mood changes, hypertension

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24
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Dermacort (hydrocortisone or cortisol)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

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Cordrol (prednisome)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

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Pediapred (prednisolone)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

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Medrol (methylprednisolone)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

28
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Decadrol (dexamethasone)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

29
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Nasonex (memtasone)

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Glucocorticoid Agents

30
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Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Agents

What is it for

A

slows or halt the progression of rheumatic diseases

31
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Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Agents

Side effects

A

nausea, headaches, joint pain and swelling, toxicity, GI distress, sore throat, fever, liver dysfunction, hair loss, potential for sepsis, retinal damage

32
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Rheumatres (methotrexate)

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Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Agents

33
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Arava (leflunomide)

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Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Agents

34
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Antiepileptic Agents

What is it for

A

reduce or eliminate seizure activity; inhibit the firing of certain cerebral neurons through various effects on the CNS

35
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Antiepileptic Agents

Side effects

A

ataxia, skin issues, behavioral changes, GI distress, HA, blurred vision, weight gain

36
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Seconal (secobarbital)

A

Antiepileptic Agents

37
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Klonopin (clonazepam)

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Antiepileptic Agents

38
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Depakote (valproic acid)

A

Antiepileptic Agents

39
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Dilantin (phenytoin)

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Antiepileptic Agents

40
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Tegretol (carbamazepine)

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Antiepileptic Agents

41
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Celontion (methsuximide)

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Antiepileptic Agents

42
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Neurontin (gabapenitin)

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Antiepileptic Agents

43
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Antispasticity

What is it for

A

relaxation in a spastic muscle; agents bind selectively within the CNS or within the skeletal muscles cells to reduce spasticity

44
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Antispasticity

Side effects

A

drowsiness, confusion, HA, dizziness, general muscle weakness, hepatotoxicity potential with Dantrium, tolerance, dependence

45
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Lioresal (baclofen)

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Antispasticity

46
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Valium (diazepam)

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Antispasticity

47
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Dantrium (dantrolene)

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Antispasticity

48
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Zanaflex (tizanidine)

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Antispasticity

49
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Cholinergic Agents

What is it for

A

direct stimulant agents mimic acetylcholine and bind directly to the cholinergic receptors to activate and create response at the cellular level
Glaucoma, dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, postoperative decrease in GI mobility, myasthenia gravis, reversal of anticholinergic toxicity

50
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Cholinergic Agents

Side effects

A

GI distress, impaired visual accommodation, bronchoconstriction, bradycardia, flushing, other parasympathetic effects

51
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Duvoid (behanechol)

A

Cholinergic Agents

52
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Pilocar (pilocarpine)

A

Cholinergic Agents

53
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Aricept (donepezil)

A

Cholinergic Agents

54
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Tensilon (edophonium)

A

Cholinergic Agents

55
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Prostigmin (neostigmine)

A

Cholinergic Agents

56
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Cognex (tarcrine)

A

Cholinergic Agents

57
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Dopamine Replacement Agents

What is it for

A

assists to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease secondary to the decrease in endogenous dopamine

58
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Dopamine Replacement Agents

Side effects

A

arrhythmias (levodopa), GI distress, orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesias, mood and behavioral changes, tolerance

59
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Sinemet or Madopar (levodopa)

A

Dopamine Replacement Agents

60
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Symmetrel (amantadine)

A

Dopamine Replacement Agents

61
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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

What is it for

A

reduce peripheral vascular tone by blocking alpha-1-adrenergic receptors; dilation of the arterioles and veins; decrease BP

62
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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

Side effects

A

dizziness, palpations, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness

63
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Cardura (doxazosin)

A

Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

64
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Minipress (prazosin)

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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

65
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Hytrin (terazosin)

A

Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

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