Pharmacology 14 Drugs Review Flashcards
Acetaminophen Classification/Indication
Analgesic/Antipyretic
Analgesia, Fever
Acetaminophen Dosing
IR: 325-650mg PO/PR q4h
ER: 1000mg PO Q6-8h
Acetaminophen MOA
Acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis.
Peripherally works to block pain impulse generation
May inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
Acetaminophen ADE’s
Angioedema
Disorientation/dizziness
Pruritic, maculopapular rash
Acetaminophen Elimination
Hepatic Metabolism
Excreted in urine
Acetaminophen Clinical Pearls
Pregnancy Cat B
Avoid Doses >3250 mg daily
Amlodipine Classification/ Indication
Antihypertensive
Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina
Amlodipine Dosing
5mg PO D; may increase q7-14d. NTE 10mg PO D
Amlodipine MOA
CCB; inhibits cardiac and vascular smooth muscle contraction. Leads to dilation of main coronary & systemic arteries
Amlodipine ADE
Edema/Pulmonary Edema
HA
Fatigue
Amlodipine Elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted in urine
Amlodipine Clinical Pearls
Comes in combo w/ Benazepril, atorvastatin, olmesartan, Telmisartan, Valsartan.
Use w/caution in CHF
Titrate slowly in those w/severe hepatic impairment due to extensive liver metabolism
Aspirin Classification/Indication
NSAID, Antiplatelet
Pain, Fever
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aspirin Dosing
P/F: 325-650mg PO/PR q4-6h PRN
ACS: 160-325 mg PO; chew non enteric coated tablet upon presentation. Maintanance dosing 81-325 mg D
Aspirin MOA
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins by blocking COX
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Has antipyretic/analgesic activity
Aspirin ADE
Angiodema, uticaria, rash
Bronchospasm
CNS alteration
Aspirin Elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted mostly in urine, some in sweat, saliva, feces
Aspirin Clinical Pearls
Contraindicated: Bleeding, GI Ulcers, hemophelia, hemorrhoids, lactating mothers, nasal polyps.
Associated with asthma, sarcoidosis, throbocytopenia, UC
Avoid in pediatrics due to increased incidence of Reyes syndrome
May worsen CHF in pts due to increased NA/H2O retention due to prostaglandin inhibition
Atorvastatin Classification/Indication
Hypolipemic
Hyperlipidemia
Atorvastatin Dosing
10-80 mg PO D
Atorvastatin MOA
Inhibits rate limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
Atorvastatin ADE
N/D/dyspepsia
Nasopharyngitis
Arthralgia
Atorvastatin Elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted mainly in bile
Atorvastatin Clinical Pearls
May cause elevations in LFTs
Risk of myopathy increased by coadmin of HIV protease inhibitors or azole antifungals
Glyburide (Micronase) Classification/Indication
Antidiabetic
Diabetes
Glyburide Dosing
1.25-20mg PO D. MDD 20mg D
Glyburide MOA
Sulfonylurea enhances insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells.
Increase peripheral utilization of glucose
Suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis, and possibly increase sensitivity and/or # of peripheral insulin receptors
Glyburide ADE
Noctural enuresis
Hypoglycemia, Nausea, myalgia, skin rash, heartburn
Disulfiram reaction, hemolytic anemia