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Adrenergics

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Effect:
Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
Bronchodilation, Vasoconstriction, Cardiac stimulation
Side Effects- Dry mouth

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Epinephrine

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Brand name - Adrenalin

Adrenergic

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Analgesics/Anesthetics

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Effects
-Relive pain
-Promote loss of feeling or sensation
Side effects: Anticoagulant, Respiratory depression, nausea

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Acetaminophen

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Brand name - Tylenol

Analgesic

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Acetylsalicylic acid

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Brand name- Aspirin
Analgesic
anticoagulant

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Ibuprofen

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Brand name- Advil

Analgesic

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Lidocaine

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Brand name- Xylocaine

Anesthetic

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Dimenhydrinate

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Brand name- Gravol

Analgesic

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Anti-anxiety

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Effect

-Block stimulation in the limbic and cortical systems of the brain

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Lorazepam

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Brand name- Ativan

Anti-anxiety

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midazolam

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Brand name- Versed

Anti-anxiety

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Diazepam

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Brand name- Valium

Anti-anxiety

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Anticoagulants

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Effect- Inhibit the clotting mechanism in the blood
Use- Keep IV lines open, prevent blood clots
Side effects- bruising, spontaneous bleeding

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Heparin

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No brand name

Anticoagulant

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Warfarin

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Brand name- Coumadin

Anticoagulant

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Clopidogrel bisulfate

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Brand name- Plavix

Anticoagulant

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Atrovastatin

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Brand name- Lipitor

Anticoagulant

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Antidepressants

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Use- relive or prevent depression

Side effects- drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain, nervousness, diarrhea

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Fluoxetine

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Brand name- Prozac

Antidepressant

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Duloxetine hydrochloride

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Brand name- Cymbalta

Antidepressant

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Antidiabetics

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Effect- reduce blood sugar

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Insulin

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No brand name

antidiabetic

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Metformin

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Brand name- Glucophage

Antidiabetic

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Antihistamine

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Effect- Relives symptoms of allergic reactions

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Diphenhydramine
Brand name- Benadryl | Antihistamine
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Loratadine
Brand name- Claritin | Antihistamine
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Fexofenadine
Brand name- Allegra | antihistamine
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Anticholinergics(Antispasmodics)
Effects- Depress the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce smooth muscle spasms. Decrease saliva, mucus, and digestive secretions. Use- Prep for surgery and endoscopy
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Hyoscine butylbromide
Brand name- Buscopan | Anticholinergic
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Atropine sulfate
No brand name | Anticholinergic
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Antiperistaltic
Effect- Slows peristalsis of the GI tract
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Loperamide
Brand name- Imodium | Anti peristaltic
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Bronchodilators
Effect- Dilate smooth muscle
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Albuterol
Brand names- Ventolin and Proventil | Bronchodilator
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Cathartics
Effects- Stimulate peristalsis
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Bisacodyl
Brand name- Ducolax | Cathartic
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Castor oil
No brand name | Cathartic
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Magnesium citrate
No brand name | Cathartic
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Contrast agents
Effect- Enhance the presentation of structures
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Omnipaque
No generic | Contrast
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Optiray
No generic | Contrast
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Visipaque
No generic | Contrast
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Conray
No generic | Contrast
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Hypaque
No generic | Contrast
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Gastrografin
No generic | Contrast
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Telebrix
No generic | Contrast
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Diuretics
Effect- Stimulate the flow of urine
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Furosemide
``` Brand name (Lasix) Diuretic ```
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Chlorothiazide
Brand name- Diuril | Diuretic
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Fluids and electrolytes
Uses: - Prevent and treat dehydration - balance fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients
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Normal saline
NaCl | Fluid
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5% dextrose in water
Fluid
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Ringer's Solution
Fluid
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Electrolytes
Sodium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate
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Narcotics (Opioids)
Effects- stimulate central nervous system receptors known as opioid receptors -decrease in pain perception
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Codeine
No brand name | Narcotic
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Fentanyl
Brand name- Sublimaze | Narcotic
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Meperidine
Brand name- Demerol | Narcotic
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Morphine
No brand name | Narcotic
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Sedatives
Effects - depress and relax central nervous system - reduce mental activity
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Barbiturates
Brand name- Phenobarital Methohexital | Sedative
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Benzodiazepines
No brand name | Sedative
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Tranquilizers
Effect -reduce anxiety Same as antianxiety
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Vasodilators
Effect | -relax the walls of blood vessels, permitting greater blood flow
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Nitroglycerin hydralazine
Brand name- Apresoline | Vasodilator
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Dopamine
Brand name- Intropin | Vasodilator

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