Pharmacology Medications Flashcards
Altepase
Activase is the brand name.
It destroys blood clots
Omeprazole
Prilosec
Used to treat heart burn
Citalopram
Celexa
CNS stimulant
Antidepressant and produces cardiac adverse effects
Lexapro
S enatiomer of citalopram.
dextroamphetamine
treats ADHD
Ipratropium
treats asthma and COPD. helps with bronchodialation
Atropine
Anticholenergic
treat heart rhythm issues
treat pesticide poisoning
Methadone
Full Agonist
Prevent withdrawal effects to the body for heroine use
Buprenorphrine
Partial Agonist
Do not give to patient on Methadone because it competes with Methadone.
Relieves pain and addiction
Side Effects:
Respiratory Distress
Death when taken in high doses
Ibuprofen
Brand Name: Aspirin
Blood thinner
Treats pain, fever, headache
Phenoxybenzamine
A drug that is used to treat hypertension in patients with phenochromocytoma.
Given before surgery to reduce blood pressure of patients.
Bind to alpha adrenoreceptors to block catecholamines.