Pharm Fun =/ Flashcards
Cabergoline
Da agonist
Helps with GH or Prolactin secreting tumors
Leuprolide
looks like GnRH
Good for supressing LH and FSH
Phenoxybenzamine
alpha blocker
Good in pheochromocytoma
Rituximab
A CD20 MAB
How does one treat a carcinoid tumor
Octreotide
What is carvedilol
a beta blocker
At low doses, atenolol is
a selective B1 antag –> ↓ cAMP from Gs signal
B1 is found on heart and kidney
How does adenosine work
Slows conduction through AV node
helps in paroxysmal supraventircular tachy
How does digoxin work
ENhances vagal tone
↑ Refractory period
↓ Conduction velocity in AV node
goodin suprraventircular tachy
How does Diltiazam work
Class 4 Ca Channel blocker
Slows sinus rate
Prolongs AV conduction
Goodin Afib or A flutter
How does Ibutilide work
“Till I Die” engagment w/ the 3 amigos
Class 3 K channel blocker
Prolonged QT
May cause torsades de pointes
How does metoprolol work
selective b1 antag
what are some class 1a cardiac drugs
procainamide
quinidine
disopryamide
bina na
What drug is best for PTSD
SSRI
How do you treat panic disorder
SSRI
benzo work but have abuse potential