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Pharmacology Medication Classification Flashcards

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Captopril

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitor)

  • uses: HTN, MI, LV dysfunction, nephropathy, prevnetion
  • adverse effects: chronic persistent cough, hyperkalemia, renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)
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Losartan (Cozaar)

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

  • uses: HTN, Heart Failure, Diabetic Nephropathy, MI, Prevention of Stroke
  • adverse effects: renal failure, potentially life-threatening angioedema (edema of tongue, lips or eyes)
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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Aldosterone Antagonist
-uses: HTN and heart failure
(less selective than Eplerenone)
Major adverse effect: Hyperkalemia

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Thiazide Diuretic

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

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Beta-1 Blocker (Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

-preferred for patients with asthma or diabetes

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Beta-1 Blocker (Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

-preferred for patients with asthma or diabetes

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Timolol

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Beta-1 and Beta-2 Blocker (nonselective)

(Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

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Labetalol

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Blocks alpha & Beta receptors

(Sympatholytic/Adrenoreceptor Antagonist)

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Botulinin toxin

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(Direct) Cholinoreceptor Blocking Agent: Muscarinic Antagonist
(Parasympathetic BA)

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Physostigmine

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Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Carbachol

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Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Bethanechol

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Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Cevimelamine

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Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics

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Pilocarpine

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Direct-Acting Parasympathomimetics (natural occuring)

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Neostigmine

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Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Edrophonium

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Irreversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)
-Organophosphates

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Pyridostigmine

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Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Ambenonium

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Reversible Indirect-Acting Parasympathomimetics (Cholinesterase Inhibitors)

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Atropine

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Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

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Pralidoxime (PAM)

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Oragnophosphate poisoning treatment drug

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Scopolamine

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Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-used for motion sickness

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Tolterodine (Detrol)

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Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-used for OAB, incontinence

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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Parasympathetic Blocking Agent

-inhaled; for tx COPD/Asthma

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Curare

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Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (competitive/non-depolarizing)

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Rapacuronium (Raplon)

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Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (competitive/non-depolarizing)

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Succinylcholine

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Neuromuscular Blocing Agent (non-competitive/depolarizing)

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Phenylephrine

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Alpha-1 Agonist (sympathomimetic drugs)

-used for decongestant and glaucoma

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Clonidine

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Alpha-2 agonist(sympathomimetic drugs)

-decreases NE synthesis and release (HTN)

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Ephedrine & Amphetamine

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(sympathomimetic drugs)

-Bronchodilator, cardi uses, mydriasis, decongestant

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Metaproterenol

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Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

-may be used to delay delivery in preterm labor

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Albuterol

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Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

-bronchodilator

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Terbutaline

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Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

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Salmeterol

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Beta-2 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

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Dobutamine

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Beta-1 selective (sympathomimetic drugs)

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Phentolamine

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Non-Specific Alpha Blockers

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Phenoxybenzamine

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Non-Specific Alpha Blockers

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Prazosin

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Alpha-1 selective antagonist

38
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Yohimbine

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Alpha-2 selective blocker

39
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents
Alpha 1A selective
-used in tx BPH

40
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Propanolol

A

Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Non-selective Beta blocker

41
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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Blocking Agents

Beta-1 selective antagonist

42
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Enalapril (Vasotec)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-Inhibitor)

  • uses: HTN, heart failure, MI, nephropathy, prevention
  • (only Enalapril) can reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy in some patients (type I Diabetes)
43
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Aliskiren (Tektuna)

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Direct Renin Inhibitor
uses: HTN only
Do not give with high-fat meals

44
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Eplerenone (Inspra)

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Aldosterone Antagonist
-uses: HTN and heart failure
(more selective than Spironolactone)
Major adverse effect: Hyperkalemia

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