Pharm Final Flashcards
Class
Drug
Benzodiazepines
medazolam (versed), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan),temazepam (Restoril)/anxiety, sleep disorders, muscle relaxation, ETOH withdrawal/highly addictive, can cause sedation, lethargy, confusion
Benzodiazepine- Like Drugs
zolpidem (Ambien) used for insomnia/do not take with CNS depressants (alcohol), not as addictive as benzos, sleep activity common
Barbiturates
sodium thiopental (Pentothal), phenobarbital, secobarbital/used for seizures and as a general anesthetic/severe respiratpry depression and highly additictive
Melatonin Receptor Agonists
ramelteon (Rozerem); melatonin/Insomnia, management of delirium/Minimal effects; generally, well tolerated
Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxants
baclofen (Lioresal); cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) /treats muscle spasms, back pain and used by wheel chair bound patientscan cause muscle weakness, do not stop abruptly
Valproic Acid
valproic acid (Depakote)/all seizure and bipolar disorder/liver toxicity, confusion due to elevated ammonia; can cause pancreatitis
Other
gabapentin (Neurontin), lamotrigine (Lamictal), pregabalin (Lyrica),levetiracetam (Keppra) / neuropathic pain, fibermyalgia, partial seizures/do not stop abruptly, depression, respiratory depression
Peripheral Local Anesthetics
lidocaine (Xylocaine) /status epilepticus/ bradycardia, hypotension
Methylphenidate
methylphenidate (Ritalin)/ADHD, used for to help energy level in cancer patient/insomnia, dry mouth, nervousness
Direct- Acting Dopamine Receptor Agonists
pramipexole (Mirapex); ropinirole (Requip)/ Parkinson’s and restless leg syndrome/ postural hypotension, palpitation, will cause movement disorders. Monitor LFT, BUN/Cr
Cholinesterase Inhibitors - cholinergic
donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne) and rivastigmine (Exelon)/ Improve quality of life for patients with Alzheimer?s Dx: makes acetylcholine more available to improve and maintain memory and learning/SLUDGEMM salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI distress, emesis, musce twitch, miosis
Prostaglandin Analogs
latanoprost (Xalatan); bimatoprost (Lumigan)/ glaucoma and considered safer then BB /can change color of eyelids and iris, can cause eye lashes to grow
Benzodiazepines
lorazepam (Ativan); alprazolam (Xanax); diazepam (Valium)/Anxiety, Seizure disorders, withdrawal/detox/ highky addictive, taper off use, sedation, antidote is aceytylcysteine
Non-Benzos
buspirone (Buspar)/treatment of certain anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) / Begin buspirone 2 to 4 weeks before tapering benzodiazepines due to delayed therapeutic effect of buspirone, HA, blurred vision
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
fluoxetine (Prozac); citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)/Major Depression, can be used for other mental conditions such as bipolar, OCD, panic/ sexual disfunction, weight gain, suicide risk in first 6 weeks of taking, Serotonin syndrome
SNRI (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
venlafaxine (Effexor); duloxetine (Cymbalta) / Major Depression, GAD/ HTN, anorexia, can also have serotonin syndrome and discontinuation syndrome
Atypical Antidepressants
bupropion (Wellbutrin), mirtazapine (Remeron), trazodone (Desyrel or Oleptro)/atypical antidepressant/NTH, mania, HA, tremors
Antiepileptics
valproic acid (Depakote)/ treats bi-polar and some seizures/ confusion, tiredness, cold feeling, vomiting
Atypical Antipsychotics (Second Generation)
risperidone (Risperdal), clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel) / Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Autism agitation behaviors/ metabolic syndrome (weight gain, diabetes, high cholesterol), agranuloytosis, insomnia,
Ace Inhibitors
captopril (Capoten) lisinopril (Prinivil) +many more - ALL END IN PRIL /used to treat HTN, HF (reduced pre and afterload)/ angioedema, cough, elevated K+ , kidney damage (monitor Bun/Cr), never with another RAAS
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBS)
Losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan) - ALL END IN SARTAN/ used to treat HTN, HF (reduced pre and afterload)/ postural hypotension, elevated K+ , kidney damage (monitor Bun/Cr), never with another RAAS
Aldosterone Antagonists - K+ sparing
spironolactone (Aldactone); triamterene/ HTN, helps prevent adverse effects of aldosterone on cardiovascular structure and function in Heart Failure / hyperkalemia (monitor K+ - hold over 5, renal impairment, impotence, low libido
(non DHP) Ca++ Channel Blockers- relaxes ateries and slow HR conduction
verapamil (Calan), diltiazem (Cardizem): / HTN, angina, cardiac dysrrithmias/ severe hypotension, CHF, AV block
Dihydropyridines (DHP) - only on arteries - not heart
amlodipine (Norvasc)/ HTN/ Peripheral Edema, palpitations, fatigue
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers
Doxazosin (Cardura); prazosin (Minipress); terazosin (Hytrin) ZOSIN or LOSIN / more for BPH, bladder relax / HA, postural hypotension, nasal congestion
Beta 1 Adrenergic Blockers
atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor): selective Beta 1 block, propranolol (Inderal): non-selective Beta 1 block / HTN, angina, decreased mortality after MI, arrythmias / bradycardia, hypotension, bronchoconstricton, hypoglycemia
Alpha/Beta Blockers
carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Trandate) / CHF, HF / dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, do not take w/ other alpha/beta blockers (exception: Labetalol used prn for bp)
direct peripheral vasodilation by relaxing smooth muscle of vessels
hydralazine (Apresoline), nitroprusside (Nitropress) / HTN, race based treatment when RAAS meds not tolerated / increases HR/palpitations, HA, nausea (due to dilation), fluid retention, SLE
Thiazide Diuretics
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), metolazone (Zaroxolyn) / HTN, CHF, ascities, / Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia- thiazide and loop diuretic SE (watch EKG with K+), Monitor BUN/Cr/GFR- these drugs are ineffective if GFR is <20 monitor with all drugs
Loop Diuretics
furosemide (Lasix); bumetanide (Bumex)/ CHF, HTN/ Ototoxicity & Nephrotoxicity: if you give furosemide to fast the ears and kidneys suffer. Will get tinnitus. Monitor BUN/Cr, all electrolytes (K, Na primary). Causes low K and low Na
Potassium Sparing Diuretics (AKA ?Aldosterone Antagonist?)
spironolactone (Aldactone); triamterene (Dyrenium) / CHF, HTN / hyperkalemia, facial hair growth in females, or gynecomastia & impotence in males
Cardiac Glycosides/inotropic
digoxin (Lanoxin) / HF and treats arrythmias / CAN effects (Halos, see red or green), anorexia, nausea, hold if HR under 60
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors ?Statins?
atorvastatin (Lipitor); simvastatin (Zocor); Rosuvastatin (Crestor); Pravastatin (Pravachol) / CAD - reduces LDLs / myopathy, rhabo (muscle aches, tendernessm weakness) (monitor kidney for CPK levels), monitor Liver labs
Nitrates
nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) patch, isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) / CAD - treats angina, local vascualr issues / Teach Nitro Protocol for Administration. Check BP & Pulse, give 1 nitro under tongue ? wait 5 minutes, take BP & HR again, then give another 1 pill and again but no more than 3 doses. Do not take with P5 inhibitors (viagra)
Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers
IB: Lidocaine, Mexitil / ventricular arrhythmias / bradycardia, can make arrythmias worse, respiratory depression