pharm 201 E3 Flashcards
Neostigmine Tx/class
MG/Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Neostigmine AE
Excessive muscarinic (cholinergic) stimulation, neuromuscular blockade
Neostigmine Contra
Obstruction of GI and urinary tracts, PUD, asthma
Neostigmine Nsg
Give atropine for toxicity, prepare to maintain airway
Ciprofloxacin/Levofloxacin MOA/TX
Inhibit DNA replication, Bactericidal/UTI’s
Cipor/Levofloxacin AE
*tendon rupture, *phototoxicity, GI effects
Cipro/Levofloxacin Nsg
Urine sample must be acquired before beginning tx.
Cipro/Levofloxacin Contra
Younger than 18, risk for C-Diff
Nitrofurantoin MOA/Tx
Damages bacterial DNA/Acute UTI
Nitrofurantoin AE
*Pneumonia, *anemiams, * birth defects
Nitrofurantoin Contra
renal dysfxn, and Creatinine
Nitrofurantoin Nsg
Give w/ milk or meals to decrease N/V/D, give in allergy to sulfa drugs
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole MOA/Tx
inhibits bacterial growth by preventinc folic acid synthesis/UTIs
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazol AE
*rash (could lead to anaphylaxis), N/V
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Contra
caution in folic acid deficiency
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Nsg
may need folic acid replacement, can mes up WBC count
Pyridium Tx
Urinary tract analgesic
Pyridium Contra
acute kidney injury, CKD
Pyridium Nsg
turns urine orange/red, urine may stain clothes, d/c drug if s/s of jaundice
Pyridium AE
may be harmful to liver
Sildenafil MOA/Tx
Selective inhibition of PDE5/ED
Sildenafil AE
hypoTN, priapism, HA, flushing dyspepsia
Sildenafil Contra
*Nitrates, or anything that lowers BP (D-D)
Sildenafil Nsg
PO, can be taken daily or prior to sex
Tadalafil MOA/Tx
selective inhibition of PDE5/ED
Tadalafil AE
*HA, hepatotoxicity
Tadalafil Contra
Nitro and BP meds (D-D)
Tadalafil NSG
Not affected by meals, slower acting
Finasteride MOA/Tx
decreases usable testosterone, causes reduction in prostate size/BPH, male patter bladness
Finasteride AE
decreased ejaculation volume and libido, gynecomastia
Finasteride Contra
preganancy, (women wear gloves when in contact w/ med)
Finasteride Nsg
Therapeutic effects may take 6 mo or longer, do not donate blood.
Tamsulosin MOA/Tx
relaxes smooth muscle/HTN, BPH
Tamsulosin AE
Abnormal ejaculation
Tamsulosin Contra
Women, caution in renal impairment
Tamsulosin Nsg
monitor BP, take 30 min after meal and at same time every day.
Alprostadil MOA/Tx
increases arterial flow into penis and decreases venous outflow/ED
Alprostadil AE
burning sensation, priapism, penile fibrosis
Alprostadil Nsg
pellets injected directly into penis, no more than 1/24hrs or 3x/week, lasts 30-60 min.
Doxazosin MOA/Tx
Relaxes smooth muscle/HTN, BPH
Doxazosin AE
HypoTN, fainting, dizziness, somnolence, nasal congestion
Doxazosin Cotnra
Women, caution in renal impairment