pharm 1 liner- star (not blue) Flashcards
non-selective beta blocker that lacks local anesthetic activity, indicated for glaucoma
timolol
2 parameters to obtain before initiation of statins
LFTs, creatine kinase
class 3 antiarrythmic that exhibits properties of all 4 classes
amiodarone
anti epileptic drug used also for pain of neuropathic origin
gabapentin
opioid safe for use of analgesia and anesthesia during cardiac surgery
fentanyl
prostaglandin analog used as 2nd life for erectile dysfunction
alprostadil (PGE1)
life-threatening side effect associated with typical antipsychotic drugs
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
synthetic huuman corticotropin used for diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency
cosyntropin
first line drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes
metformin
side effect of alpha blockers
orthostatic hypotension (especially with first dose) and reflex tachycardia
drug of choice for N. gonorrhea
ceftriaxone
2 side effects of HMG COA reductase inhibitors
rhabdomyolysis and hepatotoxicity
side effects of thiazide diuretics
hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia
cheap wide spectrum antibiotic drug of choice for otitis media
amoxicillin
active ingredient in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); side effects include impairment of judgment, altered sense of time, increased appetite, and hallucinations
marijuana
an electrolyte that is lost in the urine by acute treatment with loop diuretics but can be retained by thiazides
calcium
antidote for opioid toxicity
naloxone (IV)
agent used to stimulate uterine contraction and labor, milk letdowns, and control postpartum bleeding
oxytocin
antarrtythmic effective in most topics of arrhythmia
amiodarone
agent of choice for treatment of hypothyroidism
levothyroxine (T4)
5HT-1D/1B agonist used for migraine headaches
sumatriptan and -triptans
androgen receptor agonist used to treat hypogonadism and promote secondary sex characteristics
testosterone
side effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
dry cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema
antineoplastic with G2 phase cell cycle selectivity
bleomycin
mechanism of action of sulfonamides
inhibit dihydropteroite synthase
side effects of loop diuretics
hyperurecemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and ototoxicity
mechanism of a action of sildenafil
inhibits phosphodiesterase-5, enhancing effects of nitric oxide-activated increase in cGMP
drug used for MRSA
vancomycin
neurological abnormality caused by chronic alcohol use and thiamine deficiency
wernicke-korsakoff syndorme
side effects of acetazolamide
paresthesias, alkalization of urine, hypokalemia, metabolic acidosis, and encephalopathy in patients with hepatic impairment
anti epileptic drug that can induce CYP450, is teratogenic, and can cause diplopia, ataxia and blood dycrasias; follows first order kinetics of elimination
carbamazepine
calcium channel blockers with predominate effect on arteriole dilation
nifedipine, amlodipine, nimodipine (dihydropyridines)
drug of choice for herpes and its mechanism of action
acyclovir; activated by viral thymidine kinase, inhibits viral DNA replication
anti epileptic drug that can cause fatal hepatotoxicity and neural tube defects
valproic acid
mechanism of action of cromolyn
prevent mast cell degranulation (by blocking opening of Cl- channels)
synthetic ergot derivatie that can produce perceptual hallucinations and used as an illicit drug; may cause paranoia
LSD (lysergic acid diethyl amide)
life threatening cardiac event that prolong QT leads to
torsades de pointes
1st generation antihistamine that is highly sedating
diphenhydramine
2 main actions of acetaminophen
antipyretic and analgesic activity
three nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics that lack suppressive effect on REM and are preferred over benzodiazepines for treatment of insomnia
zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone
time it takes for amount of drug to fall to half of its value, constant in first order kinetics
half life
DMARDs are slow acting drugs for this indication
rheumatic disease
side effect of stall
prolongs QT interval
intermediate acting insulin with variable pharmacokinetics; use is mostly replaced by long-acting insulin
neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH) insulin
side effects of calcium channel blockers
constipation, peripheral edema, cardiac depression, AV block
mechanism of action of fluroquinolones
inhibit DNA gyrate (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV
side effects more commonly associated with high potency typical antipsychotic drugs
dystonia, akathisia, bradykinesia, tardive dyskinesia (extrapyramidal symptoms)
antidote for organophosphate/anticholinesterase poisoning
atropine, pralidoxime (2-PAM)
class of drugs that may cause cross sensitivity with thiazide diuretics
sulfonamides
drug of choice for absence seizures
ethosuximide
vitamin K dependent anti-coagulant with zero-order kinetics of elimination
warfarin (PT)
meningitis prophylaxis in exposed patients
rifampin
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are contraindicated in
pregnancy, hyperkalemia
H2 antagonist that causes the most interactions with other drugs
cimetidine
antidote for heparin toxicity
protamine sulfate
agent used for megaloblastic anemia (but does not refer neurologic symptoms) and decrease neural tube defects during pregnancy
folic acid
mechanism of action utilizes intracellular receptors
steroid and hormones
inhibits monoamine oxidase type B, used as a monotherpay for early or mild Parkinsons disease or adjunct to improve motor function in patients with fluctuations in clinical response
selegiline
most serious side effect of metformin
lactic acidosis
inhibitor of lipooxygenase
zileuton
drug of choice for RSV
ribavirin
prostaglandin analog used in pediatrics to maintain potency of ductus arteriosis
alprostadil (PGE1)
antidepressant that inhibits serotonin reuptake but also antagonizes 5HT-2 receptors; causes priapism
trazodone
used in treatment of muscarinic symptoms in organophosphate overdose
atropine
alpha 1a-selective blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia
tamsulosin
may be used intranasally to decreases bone resorption
calcitonin (salmon prep)
toxicity of cholinergic
DUMBELSS (diarrhea, urination, mitosis, bronchoconstriction, excitation of skeletal muscle and CNS, lacrimation, salivation, sweating)
produce mydriasis and cycloplegia
atropine, anti-muscarinics
antimuscarinic for the treatment of motion sickness
scopolamine
5HT-3 antagonist used for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
ondansetron and -setrons
treatments available for nicotine addiction
patch, gum, lozenge, bupropion, varenicline
limiting side effect of class 1a and 3 antiarrythmics
prolongs QT interval
inactivated by angiotensin converting enzyme, contributes to dry cough and angioedema
bradykinin
side effect of procainamide
systemic lupus-like syndrome