PHARMA 1 Flashcards by P A N E

Drugs that relieve pain without loss of consciousness

Analgesics

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ANALGESIC ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS WHICH ARE

Non-opioids(non-narcotic
Opioids (narcotic)

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Do not cause drug dependency or addiction.

Non-opioids(non-narcotic)

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example of Non-opioids(non-narcotic)

acetaminophen

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Are used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain

Opioids (narcotic

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Opioids (narcotic example

. morphine, oxycodone

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Physical dependence and tolerance is common with long term use , but not addiction.

Opioids (narcotic

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a chronic neurobiologic disease characterized by one or more of the following behaviors: impaired control over drug us, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, inappropriate use, and cravings

Addiction i

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Adverse side effects of opioid analgesic

: nausea, vomiting, and constipation

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:Also known as paracetamol, this is a non-opioid analgesic that can relieve mild to moderate pain and fever.It’s often found in cold and flu medications.

Acetaminophen

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A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.However, you should not give aspirin to children under 18 years old

Aspirin

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A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.It’s also known by the brand names Advil and Motrin.

Ibuprofen

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A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.It’s also known by the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn.

Naproxen

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A non-opioid analgesic

Diclofenac

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An analgesic

Dipyrone and Ketoprofen

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Acts on the CNS to produce loss of sensation

Anesthetics

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Two types of anesthetic agents

general and local

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General anesthetics can be divided into

inhalation
intravenous agents

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they act as CNS depressants by producing muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness.

General anesthetics

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commonly used in patients undergoing major surgical procedures.

General anesthetics

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) block nerve conduction from an area of the body to the CNS.

Local anesthetics

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Antianxiety Agents
* Also called

anxiolytics

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are drugs used in the treatment of anxiety

Antianxiety Agents

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* They act on the CNS to calm or relax the anxious patient.

Antianxiety Agents

are often used as pre-operative drugs for various procedures performed in the radiology department.

* Benzodiazepines

also used as a preoperative drug.

Midazolam (Versed)

* Also called antimicrobials are drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

Antibiotics

* 2 types of antibiotics

* Narrow-spectrum * Broad-spectrum

= effective against a large number of microorganisms.

* Broad-spectrum

effective only to a few

* Narrow-spectrum

Anticholinergics is also known as

antimuscarinics

are drugs that reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of the GI tract, and secretions from the respiratory tract and secretory glands.

Anticholinergics

is used preoperatively to inhibit the secretions that can be stimulated by general anesthetics and to prevent bradycardia that may result from general anesthesia

* Atropine

* Inhibit clotting of the blood or increase the coagulation time.

Anticoagulants

* Use primarily to prevent or treat thromboembolic disorder

Anticoagulants

* Warfarin (Coumadin) is an ___

oral coagulant

Or antiepileptic drugs are drugs used to prevent or control the occurrence of seizures

ANTICONVULSANTS

Are drugs used in the treatment of depression

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

2 TYPES OF DIABETES

TYPE 1 AND 2

TYPE 1 IS THE

ABSENCE OF INSULIN

TYPE 2 diabetes IS THE

insulin deficiency and insulin resistance exist.

Drug used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting

ANTIEMETICS

They are most effective when given before the onset of symptoms

ANTIEMETICS

TWO GROUPS OF ANTI FUNGAL AGENTS

1.those that affect the skin or mucosa 2. those that affect the whole body (systemic)

Substances that destroys or suppress the growth or multiplication of fungi.

ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS

Primarily used to treat allergic reactions, both acute and chronic

ANTIHISTAMINES

2 groups of antihistamine

sedating and non sedating

Used to treat hypertension.

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES

Drugs inhibit platelet aggregation

ANTIPLATELETS

used to treat psychotic diseases like schizophrenia, delusional disorders, acute mania, and agitated states.

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

ANTIPSYCHOTIC Two major groups:

trditional and atypical antipsychotics

Used to treat peptic ulcer both gastric and duodenal, and GERD.

ANTIULCER AGENTS

Substances that destroy or suppress the growth or multiplication of viruses

ANTIVIRAL

Used to treat herpes simplex, chicken pox, shingles, influenza and HIV.

ANTIVIRAL

are drugs used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.

BRONCHODILATORS

BRONCHODILATORS classification

short and long acting

Used to control hemorrhage or to speed up coagulation.

COAGULANTS

Used to reduce symptoms associated with chronic inflammatory disorders or for short-term treatment of acute inflammatory conditions.

CORTICOSTERIODS

Increase the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys thus removing sodium and water from the body.

DIURETICS

Affects the endocrine system

HORMONES

Dissolves thrombi(clots) that have already formed.

THROMBOLYTICS

Cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing heart action and blood pressure.

VASOCONSTRICTORS

Drugs that increase activity.  CNS stimulants increase the activity of the brain and spinal cord.

STIMULANTS

Can produce varying degrees of CNS depression ranging from a mild sedation to inducing sleep

SEDATIVES OR HYPNOTICS

Have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory actions

NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS)

Prevents mood swings in patients with mania-depressive (bipolar) disorder.

MOOD-STABILIZING DRUGS

Act to promote the passage and elimination of feces from the large intestines. Increases peristaltic movement of the GI tract.

LAXATIVES