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Pharmaceutical Classifications and common cardiac/diabetes drugs Flashcards

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Analgesic

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Mild to severe pain reliever

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Antihelmintic

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Kills parasites and their eggs

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Antiasthmatic

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Prevents asthma, treats asthma attacks

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Anticholinergic

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Blocks ANS parasympathetic impulses, lessens spasm of muscles in GI and bladder. Also treats asthma, COPD, dizziness and motion sickness, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease.
• Side effects: Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness, sedation, hallucination, memory impairment, difficulty urinating, confusion, delirium, decreased sweating, decreased saliva.

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Anticonvulsant

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Prevents, controls, or relieves seizures

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Antidiabetic

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Treats diabetes

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Antacid

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Neutralizes stomach acid

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Antiarrhythmic

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Normalizes heartbeat

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Antibiotics

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Prevents bacterial reproduction

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Anticoagulant

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Prevents blood from clotting

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Anti-depressant (Tricyclic, MAOI, SSRI, SNRI)

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Relieves depression

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Antidiarrheal

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Relieves diarrhea

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Antiemetic

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Prevents or relieves vomiting and nausea

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Antihistamine

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Counteracts histamine, relieves allergies

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces inflammation

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Antineoplastic

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Destroys cancer cells (poisons them)

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Anti-pyretic

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Fever reducer

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Antitussive

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Reduces cough

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Antifungal

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Destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces blood pressure

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Antilipemic

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Lowers blood lipids/triglycerides

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Antipsychotic

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Controls psychosis

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Antiseptic

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Inhibits microorganism growth and spreading

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Bronchodilator

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Dilates bronchi

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Cathartic (laxative)

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Alleviates constipation

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal congestion and inflammation

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Expectorant

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Liquefies bronchi mucous

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Hormone replacement (HRT)

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Resolves hormone deficiency

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Hormone replacement

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Resolves hormone deficiency

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Muscle relaxant

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Relaxes skeletal muscles

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Contraceptive

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Prevents pregnancy

Oral or physical devices

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Diuretic

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Increases urine output and reduces blood pressure and cardiac output

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Hemostatic

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Stops bleeding

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Hypnotic (sedative)

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Relaxation or sleep

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Hypnotic (Sedative)

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Relaxation or sleep

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Mydriatic

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Constricts eye or nasal vessels (dilates pupils)

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Stimulant

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Decreases appetite, increases brain activity and sympathetic activity

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Vasodilator

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Dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure

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Vasoconstrictor

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Constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure

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Anti-metabolites

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A chemical that inhibits metabolites

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Beta Blockers (–olol)

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Beta-blockers are drugs that bind to beta-adrenoceptors and thereby block the binding of norepinephrine and epinephrine to these receptors. Used to treat: angina • atrial arrhythmias • coronary artery disease • heart failure • hypertension • early post-traumatic stress disorder • Metoprolol and atenolol, which are cardioselective, are the most widely used β blockers in the treatment of hypertension.

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Beta blockers side effects

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Common side effects of beta blockers can include:
Cold hands or feet
Fatigue
Weight gain

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Calcium-Channel Blockers (CCBs) ( –ine)

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Calcium channel blocking agents restrict the amount of calcium entering cardiac and smooth muscle cells by blocking voltage-gated calcium channels. This causes blood vessels to relax and widen (vasodilate), improves oxygen supply to the heart, and lowers blood pressure.

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Side effects of CCBs

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constipation, nausea, headache, rash, edema, hypotension, drowsiness, dizziness

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ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS

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Reduce angiotensin II levels • reduce vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion • increase bradykinin

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Side effects ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS

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Toxicity: COUGH,

angioedema • hyperkalemia • renal impairment • teratogenic

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ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS (ARBS)

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Same as ACE inhibitors but no increase in bradykinin

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Side effects of ARBS

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less cough than ACE-i; angioedema • hyperkalemia • renal impairment • teratogenic

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Statins

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Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase) that is involved in the synthesis of mevalonate, a naturally occurring substance that is then used by the body to make sterols, including cholesterol.
By inhibiting this enzyme, cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol production is decreased.

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The most common side effects reported with statins include:

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side effects reported with statins :
A headache
belching or excessive gas
constipation
heartburn, indigestion, nausea or stomach discomfort
hoarseness
lower back or side pain
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
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Antiplatelets

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Aspirin, Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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Side effects of Antiplatelets

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Diarrhea, rash, itching, abdominal pain, headache, chest pain, muscle aches, dizziness.

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Anti-arrhythmics

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amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), CCBs, B-blockers, Anticoagulants etc.

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Side effects of anti-arrhythmics

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dizziness, blurred vision, anorexia, unusual taste, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.

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Vasodilators:

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The oral vasodilators, hydralazine and minoxidil, which are used for long-term outpatient therapy of hypertension

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Side effects of Vasodilators:

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lightheadedness, irregular heart rate, headache, diaphoresis, anorexia, nausea…..

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Oral hypoglycemics:

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DM type 2: THIAZOLIDINEDIONES, GLUCAGON-LIKE POLYPEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) RECEPTOR AGONISTS, ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS, BIGUANIDES, SULFONYLUREAS

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THIAZOLIDINEDIONES

•  Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone

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DM type 2: Reduce insulin resistance. Toxicity: Fluid retention, edema, anemia, weight gain, macular edema, bone fractures in women • cannot use if CHF, hepatic disease

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Megitinides

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DM type 2: In patients with functioning beta cells, lower blood sugar by stimulating pancreatic secretion of insulin

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SULFONYLUREAS

Glipizide •  Glimepiride

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DM type 2: Reduce circulating glucose in patients with functioning beta cells. Toxicity: Hypoglycemia, weight gain

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BIGUANIDES

•  Metformin

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DM type 2: Decreases circulating glucose. Toxicity: Gastrointestinal symptoms, lactic acidosis (rare) • cannot use if impaired renal/hepatic function • congestive heart failure (CHF), hypoxic/acidotic states, alcoholism

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ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS

•  Acarbose, miglitol

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DM type 2: Reduce conversion of starch and disaccharides to monosaccharides • reduce postprandial hyperglycemia. Toxicity: Gastrointestinal symptoms • cannot use if impaired renal/hepatic function, intestinal disorders

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GLUCAGON-LIKE POLYPEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) RECEPTOR AGONISTS

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DM type 2: Reduce post-meal glucose excursions: Increase glucosemediated insulin release, lower glucagon levels, slow gastric emptying, decrease appetite. Toxicity: Nausea, headache, vomiting, anorexia, mild weight loss, pancreatitis

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