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Pharmacedicals Flashcards

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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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22
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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

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Brand name- Benadryl

Antihistamine

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Loratadine

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Brand name- Claritin

Antihistamine

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Fexofenadine

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Brand name- Allegra

antihistamine

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Anticholinergics(Antispasmodics)

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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

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Brand name- Buscopan

Anticholinergic

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Atropine sulfate

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No brand name

Anticholinergic

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Antiperistaltic

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Effect- Slows peristalsis of the GI tract

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Loperamide

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Brand name- Imodium

Anti peristaltic

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Bronchodilators

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Effect- Dilate smooth muscle

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Albuterol

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Brand names- Ventolin and Proventil

Bronchodilator

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Cathartics

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Effects- Stimulate peristalsis

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Bisacodyl

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Brand name- Ducolax

Cathartic

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Castor oil

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No brand name

Cathartic

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Magnesium citrate

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No brand name

Cathartic

39
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Contrast agents

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Effect- Enhance the presentation of structures

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Omnipaque

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No generic

Contrast

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Optiray

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No generic

Contrast

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Visipaque

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No generic

Contrast

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Conray

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No generic

Contrast

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Hypaque

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No generic

Contrast

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Gastrografin

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No generic

Contrast

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Telebrix

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No generic

Contrast

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Diuretics

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Effect- Stimulate the flow of urine

48
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Furosemide

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Brand name (Lasix) 
Diuretic
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Chlorothiazide

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Brand name- Diuril

Diuretic

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Fluids and electrolytes

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Uses:

  • Prevent and treat dehydration
  • balance fluids, electrolytes, and nutrients
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Normal saline

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NaCl

Fluid

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5% dextrose in water

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Fluid

53
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Ringer’s Solution

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Fluid

54
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Electrolytes

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Sodium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate

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Narcotics (Opioids)

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Effects- stimulate central nervous system receptors known as opioid receptors
-decrease in pain perception

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Codeine

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No brand name

Narcotic

57
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Fentanyl

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Brand name- Sublimaze

Narcotic

58
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Meperidine

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Brand name- Demerol

Narcotic

59
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Morphine

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No brand name

Narcotic

60
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Sedatives

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Effects

  • depress and relax central nervous system
  • reduce mental activity
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Barbiturates

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Brand name- Phenobarital Methohexital

Sedative

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Benzodiazepines

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No brand name

Sedative

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Tranquilizers

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Effect
-reduce anxiety
Same as antianxiety

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Vasodilators

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Effect

-relax the walls of blood vessels, permitting greater blood flow

65
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Nitroglycerin hydralazine

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Brand name- Apresoline

Vasodilator

66
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Dopamine

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Brand name- Intropin

Vasodilator

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