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Pharmacology MOA Flashcards

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acetaminophen Tylenol

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Pain killer; Unknown MOA; NOT anti-inflammatory

SE: hepatotoxicity!

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acetazolamide Diamox

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CAI

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acetylcysteine Mucomyst

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Breaks up disulfide bonds in mucous

Topical can be rxed for filamentary keratitis, dry eye, corneal burns

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acyclovir Zovirax

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Herpes medication; inhibits DNA polymerase

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albuterol Ventolin

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B2 agonist

SE: increases aqueous production/glaucoma

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allopurinol Zyloprim

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Purine analog; inhibits purine synthesis

Treatment of gout

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amantadine Symmetrel

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Adrenergic agonist; Parkinson’s drug; dopamine agonist

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amiodarone Cordarone

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Anti-arrhythmic drug; K channel blocker

SE: Whorl keratopathy, NAION, anterior subcapsular lens deposits

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amitriptyline Elavil

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Anti-depressant; TCA; inhibits NE and serotonin reuptake

SE: anticholinergic effects; TCA overdose is life-threatening!!!

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amoxicillin Principen

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Antibiotic; inhibits transpeptidase (cell wall synthesis)
Gram + (primary) and gram -
Safe in pregnancy!

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amphotericin B Amphocin

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Anti-fungal; binds to ergosterol and forms pores

Broad spectrum; SE: nephrotoxicity

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apraclonidine Iopidine

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Alpha 2 agonist

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atenolol Tenormin

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Beta-1 blocker

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atorvastatin Lipitor

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HTN Medication

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azathioprine Imuran

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RA Treatment; purine analog; stops DNA/RNA replication

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azelastine Optivar

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x

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azithromycin Zithromax

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Antibiotic; Macrolide; Protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 50s ribosomal subunit
Tx of chlamydia; 1 gm dose
Tx of bacterial conjunctivitis, bleph

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benazepril Lotensin

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HTN Med; ACE inhibitor

SE: cough

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bepotastine Bepreve

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Mast cell stabilizer/Antihistamine combo

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besifloxacin Besivance

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Fluoroquinolone (Gen 4); inhibits DNA synthesis via DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram - and +
Oral: CI pregnancy/children

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betaxolol Betoptic S

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B1 selective Beta blocker

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bimatoprost Lumigan

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Prostaglandin analog

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botulinum toxin Botox

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Parasympathetic antagonist; blocks aceytlcholine

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brimonidine Alphagan P

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Alpha 2 agonist

Decreases aqueous production and increases uveoscleral outflow

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brinzolamide Azopt

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CAI

Decreases aqueous production

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bromfenac Xibrom

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NSAID; COX 1 and 2 inhibotor

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bromocriptine Parlodel

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Parkinson’s drug; dopamine agonist

Also used to treat pituitary adenomas

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brompheniramine Dimetane

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Cholinergic antagonist; Antihistamine; 1st gen H1 blocker

SE: sedation, mydriasis, dry eyes

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captopril Capoten

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HTN Med; ACE Inhibitor

SE: cough

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carteolol Ocupress

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Beta blocker (sympathomimetic activity)

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ceftriaxone Rocephin

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Antibiotic; 3rd gen cephalosporin
Treatment of choice for gonococcal conjunctivitis and orbital cellulitis
Gram + and -

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celecoxib Celebrex

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NSAID; Selective cox 2 inhibitor; Protects stomach lining

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cephalexin Keflex

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Antibiotic; 1st gen cephalosporin; inhibits transpeptidase

Gram +

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cetirizine Zyrtec

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2nd gen anti-histamine; H1 blocker

SE: oculogyric crisis! (abnormal EOM contractions)

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chloramphenicol Chloromycetin

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Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 50s ribosomal subunit
Gram + and -
SE of topical: Fatal aplastic anemia, optic neuritis

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chloroquine Aralen

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Malaria treatment; results in the buildup of heme, inhibits phospholipase A
SE: Whorl keratopathy, bulls eye maculopathy
Risk increases if > 2.3 mg/kg of real body weight

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chlorothiazide Diuril

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HTN Drug; Thiazide diuretic; inhibits NaCl reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule
SE: acute transient myopia, angle closure glaucoma

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chlorpheniramine Chlor-Trimeton

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Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-histamine; 1st gen H1 blocker

SE: sedation, mydriasis, dry eyes

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chlorpromazine Thorazine

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Antipsychotic; Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-psychotic; dopamine antagonist
SE: Parkinson-like effects, pigmentation effects, anticholinergic effects, oculogyric crisis

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chlorpropamide Diabinese

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Diabetes med; sulfonurea; increases the secretion of insulin by beta cells
SE: hypoglycemia

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cholestyramine Questran

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Cholesterol medication

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cimetidine Tagamet

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Anti-histamine; H2 blocker

Prevents stomach ulcers/acid reflux

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ciprofloxacin Ciloxan or Cipro

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Antibiotic; fluoroquinolone (gen 2); Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis via DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram -
Oral: CI pregnancy/children

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clarithromycin Biaxin

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Antibiotic; macrolide; protein synthesis inhibitor; 50s ribosomal subunit inhibitor

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clindamycin Cleocin

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Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; binds reversibly to the 50s ribosomal subunit
Treatment of MRSA

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clonidine Catapres

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HTN med; Alpha 2 agonist

SE: dry mouth, sedation, impotence, etc.

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cromolyn sodium Crolom

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Mast cell stabilizer

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cyclobenzaprine Flexeril

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Cholinergic antagonist; Muscle relaxant

SE: anticholinergic effects ie. dilation

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cyclopentolate Cyclogyl

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Muscarinic antagonist; max effect 45 minutes

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cyclosporine Neoral or

Sandimmune

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Restasis! Immunomodulator; inhibits production of interleukin-2 and therefore inhibits T Cells
SE (oral): reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome: HA, seizures, visual disturbances

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dexamethasone Maxidex

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Steroid

Inhibits phospholipase A

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dextroamphetamine Dexedrine

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ADHD Drug; dopamine agonist

SE: mydriasis, dry eyes

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diazepam Valium

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Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-anxiety med; opens chloride channels by bidning to GABA (inhibitory) receptors
SE: anticholinergic activity

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diclofenac Voltaren

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NSAID

COX 1 and 2 inhibitor

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dicloxacillin Dynapen

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Antibiotic; Cell wall synthesis/transpeptidase inhibitor
Gram +; Resistant to penicillinase
Safe in pregnancy!

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difluprednate Durezol

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Steroid

Inhibits

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digoxin Lanoxin

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HTN Drug; Na/K pump inhibitor

SE: retrobulbar optic neuritis, B/Y color defects, entopic phenomenon (snowy, dimming vision)

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diltiazem Cardizem

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HTN med; Calcium channel blocker; decreases smooth muscle contraction

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diphenhydramine Benadryl

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Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-histamine; 1st gen H1 blocker

SE: sedation, mydriasis, dry eyes

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dipyridamole Persantine

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x

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donepezil Aricept

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Cholinergic agonist; acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Treatment of Alzheimer’s dz
SE: reduced IOP due to indirect cholinergic agonist activity

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dorzolamide Trusopt

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CAI

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echothiophate Phospholine

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Indirect parasympathetic agonist; inhibits acetocholinesterase
Long-lasting effects

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edrophonium Enlon

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AKA Tensilon test; Indirect cholinergic agonist

Inhibits acetylcholinesterase

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emedastine Emadine

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Antihistamine; H1 antagonist

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enalapril Vasotec

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HTN Med; ACE inhibitor

SE: cough

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epinastine Elestat

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H1 antagonist/Mast Cell Stablizer Combo

BEZ POP

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esomeprazole Nexium

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Treatment of GERD; proton pump inhibitor (inhibits H/K ATPase)

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ethambutol Myambutol

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TB med; inhibits arabinosyl transferase

SE: optic neuritis (bilateral)

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famciclovir Famvir

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Anti-viral; Treatment of Herpes

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famotidine Pepcid

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Anti-histamine; H2 blocker

Prevents stomach ulcers/acid reflux

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fexofenadine Allegra

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2nd gen anti-histamine; H`1 blocker

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fluconazole Diflucan

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Anti-fungal; inhibits ergosterol synthesis

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fluorometholone FML

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Steroid (mild)

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fluoxetine Prozac

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Anti-depressant; SSRI

SE: mydriasis, serotonin syndrome

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flurbiprofen Ocufen

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NSAID

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fluticasone Flonase or

Flovent

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Steroid; inhibits phospholipase A2

SE: cataracts, increased IOP, dry eye

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foscarnet Foscavir

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Anti-viral; DNA polymerase inhibitor

“Safety net if gancyclovir fails”

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furosemide Lasix

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HTN Med; loop diuretic; inhibits Na/2Cl/K co-transporters in the ascending loop of Henle

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ganciclovir Zirgan

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Treatment of Herpes; inhibits DNA polymerase

Tx: HSV keratitis, CMV retinitis

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gatifloxacin Zymar

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Fluoroquinolone (gen 4); Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis via DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram - and +

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gemfibrozil Lopid

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Cholesterol medication

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gentamicin Garamycin

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Antibiotic; Aminoglycoside; inhibits 30s ribosomal subunit; protein synthesis inhibitor
Gram - and +

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glipizide Glucotrol

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DM Medication; sulfonurea; increases secretion of insulin by beta cells
SE: hypoglycemia

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glyburide Diabeta or

Micronase

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DM Medication; sulfonurea; increases secretion of insulin by beta cells
SE: hypoglycemia

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glycerin Osmoglyn

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Hyperosmotic

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griseofulvin Grifulvin V

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Anti-fungal; inhibits fungal mitosis, interferes with microtubule formation
“Greasy scalp, nails”

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hydralazine Apresoline

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HTN Drug; increases cGMP, smooth muscle relaxation

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hydrochlorothiazide Hydrodiuril

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HTN Drug; Thiazide diuretic; inhibits NaCl reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule
SE: acute transient myopia, angle closure glaucoma

90
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hydrocortisone Cortef

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Steroid; Inhibits phospholipase A

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hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil

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Anti-malarial drug; inhibits phospholipase A2 and causes a buildup of heme
SE: Whorl keratopathy, bull’s eye maculopathy
Risk increased if dose >5 mg/kg/day body weight

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ibuprofen Motrin or

Advil

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NSAID; reversibly inhibits COX 1 and 2

CI in coronary artery dz/stroke

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imipramine Tofranil

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Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-depressant; TCA; inhibits NE and serotonin reuptake
SE: anticholinergic effects; TCA overdose is life threatening!!!

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indomethacin Indocin

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NSAID; reversible COX-1 and 2 inhibitor
CI in coronary artery dz/stroke
SE: whorl keratopathy, retinal pigmentary changes

95
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ipratropium Atrovent

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Cholinergic antagonist; muscarinic blockade/bronchodilation

SE: pupil dilation/angle closure

96
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isoniazid Nydrazid

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TB drug; inhibits mycolic acid/cell wall synthesis

SE: optic neuritis, hepatotoxicity

97
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isoproterenol Isuprel

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Nonselective Beta agonist

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isotretinoin Accutane

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Acne treatment

99
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ketoconazole Nizoral

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Anti-fungal; inhibits ergosterol synthesis

100
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ketorolac Acular or

Toradol

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NSAID

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ketotifen Zaditor

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Anti-histamine

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labetalol Trandate

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HTN Med; Non-selective beta-antagonist

103
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latanoprost Xalatan

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Prostaglandin analog

104
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levalbuterol Xopenex

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B2 agonist

SE: increases aqueous production/glaucoma

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levobunolol Betagan

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B blocker

106
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levofloxacin Quixin

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Antibiotic (fluoroquinolone gen 3); inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram - and +
Oral AND topical: CI pregnancy/children

107
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levothyroxine Synthroid

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Thyroid med; synthetic T4 hormone

SE: pseudotumor cerebri

108
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lidocaine Xylocaine

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NSAID

109
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lindane Kwell

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Lice treatment; absorbed through the exoskeleton of insects; leads to seizures and death

110
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lisinopril Prinivil or

Zestril

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HTN Med; ACE inhibitor

SE: cough

111
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lodoxamide Alomide

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Mast cell stabilizer

112
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loratadine Claritin

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2nd gen anti-histamine (H1 antagonist)

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losartan Cozaar

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HTN Med; angiotensin II receptor antagonist

114
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loteprednol Alrex or

Lotemax

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Steroid

115
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lovastatin Mevacor

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HTN med

116
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mannitol Osmitrol

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HTN Med; Hyperosmotic

SE: dry eye

117
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meperidine Demerol

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Opiate analgesic; agonist at mu, kappa, delta opiate receptors
SE: miosis, papilledema

118
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metaproterenol Alupent

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B2 agonist

SE: increases aqueous production/glaucoma

119
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metformin Glucophage

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Diabetes med; biguanide; decreases gluconeogenesis

Does not cause hypoglycermia

120
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methazolamide Neptazane

A

x

121
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methotrexate Rheumatrex

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Rheumatoid arthritis treatment; inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
SE: myelosuppression/opportunistic infections

122
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methylphenidate Ritalin

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ADHD drug; dopamine agonist

SE: mydriasis, dry eyes

123
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metipranolol OptiPranolol

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Beta blocker

124
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metoprolol Lopressor

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HTN med; Beta-1 blocker

Spares the lungs

125
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metronidazole MetroGel or

MetroCream

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Anti-fungal

126
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miconazole Monistat-Derm

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Anti-fungal; inhibits ergosterol synthesis

127
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montelukast Singulair

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Asthma drug; leukotriene receptor antagonist

128
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moxifloxacin Vigamox or

Avelox

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Antibiotic; Fluoroquinolone (4th gen); inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram - and +
Oral: CI pregnancy/children

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naloxone Narcan

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Opiate antagonist

130
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naphazoline Naphcon

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Alpha 1 agonist

131
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naproxen Aleve

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NSAID; reversibly inhibits COX-1 and 2

CI in coronary artery dz/stroke

132
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natamycin Natacyn

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Anti-fungal; binds to ergosterol and forms pores

133
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nedocromil Tilade

A

x

134
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neostigmine Prostigmin

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Indirect cholinergic agonist; acetocholinesterase inhibitor

Treatment of myasthenia gravis

135
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nepafenac Nevanac

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NSAID

136
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nifedipine Procardia

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HTN med; Calcium channel blocker; decreases smooth muscle contraction

137
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nystatin Mycostatin

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Antifungal; Binds to ergosterol and forms pores

Not indicated for ophthalmic use

138
Q

ofloxacin Ocuflox

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Antibiotic; fluoroquinolone (2nd gen); inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase
Gram -
Oral: CI pregnancy/children

139
Q

olopatadine Patanol

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H1 antagonist/mast cell stabilizer

140
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omeprazole Prilosec

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Anti-histamine; H2 blocker

Prevents stomach ulcers/acid reflux

141
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oseltamivir Tamiflu

A

Treatment of influenza; inhibits viral neuraminidase

142
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oxycodone Roxicodone

A

Opiate analgesic; agonist at mu, kappa, delta opiate receptors
SE: miosis, papilledema

143
Q

pegaptanib Macugen

A

Anti-VEGF

144
Q

pemirolast Alamast

A

Mast cell stabilizer

145
Q

penicillamine Cuprimine

A

x

146
Q

phenelzine Nardil

A

Cholinergic antagonist; anti-depressant; MAOI

SE: glaucoma, nystagmus, interactions with other drugs, lethal HTN crisis

147
Q

phenobarbital Luminal

A

Anticonvulsant; reduces glutamtergic excitatory transmissions by blocking AMPA receptors
SE: mydriasis, increased IOP, cycloplegia
LDT “limits debilitating tremors”

148
Q

phenylephrine Neo-Synephrine

A

A1 agonist

149
Q

phenytoin Dilantin

A

Anticonvulsant; acts on multiple neurotransmitters
Side effect: nystagmus, EOM palsies, diplopia
“Limits debilitating tremors”

150
Q

pioglitazone Actos

A

Diabetes med; thiazolidinedione; activates PPAR-gamma to increase glucose uptake
Combats insulin resistance
SE: hypoglycemia, macular edema

151
Q

piroxicam Feldene

A

NSAID; reversible COX-1 and 2 inhibitor

CI in coronary artery dz/stroke

152
Q

pralidoxime Protopam

A

x

153
Q

prazosin Minipress

A

BPH med; Alpha-1 antagonist; relaxes smooth muscle

SE: floppy iris syndrome

154
Q

promethazine Phenergan

A

Anti-histamine; 1st gen H1 blocker

SE: sedation, mydriasis, dry eyes, corneal endothelial pigmentation, pigmentary retinopathy

155
Q

proparacaine Ophthaine

A

Topical NSAID

156
Q

propranolol Inderal

A

HTN med; Non-selective beta-blocker

157
Q

pseudoephedrine Sudafed

A

Non-selective alpha and beta agonist; treatment of cold symptoms
SE: diplopia, blurred vision, increased IOP, tachycardia

158
Q

pyridostigmine Mestinon

A

Myasthenia Gravis Treatment; Indirect cholinergic agonist; aceytlcholinesterase inhibitor

159
Q

pyrimethamine Daraprim

A

Antibiotic; DNA/folate synthesis inhibitor via dihdrofolate reductase
Treatment of toxoplasmosis
SE: Bone marrow suppression/aplastic anemia

160
Q

ranibizumab Lucentis

A

Anti-VEGF

161
Q

ranitidine Zantac

A

Anti-histamine; H2 blocker

Prevents stomach ulcers/acid reflux

162
Q

ribavirin Copegus or

Rebetol

A

Hep C Drug; RNA polymerase inhibitor
SE: RIBAViriN
Retinal detachment, ischemia, bleeding, artery/vein occlusions, optic neuritis

163
Q

rifampin Rifadin

A

TB Drug; inhibits RNA polymerase

SE: pink tears/urine

164
Q

rimexolone Vexol

A

Steroid

165
Q

salmeterol Serevent

A

Long-acting Beta 2 agonist

SE: increases aqueous production/glaucoma

166
Q

sildenafil Viagra

A

ED Drug; Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor; Increase blood flow

Side effects: sub-conj hemes, cyanopsia, photosensitivity

167
Q

simvastatin Zocor

A

HTN Drug

168
Q

sodium chloride Muro-128

A

Topical hyperosmotic

169
Q

spironolactone Aldactone

A

HTN med; potassium-sparing diuretic; blocks the action of aldosterone in the late distal convoluted tubule; increases secretion of sodium and water

170
Q

sucralfate Carafate

A

Gastric lining protector; H2 blocker

Binds to damaged stomach ulcer tissue

171
Q

sulfacetamide Sulamyd

A

Antibiotic; Sulfa drug; DNA/folate inhibitor via dihydropteroate synthase

172
Q

sulfadiazine Microsulfan

A

Antibiotic; Sulfa drug; DNA/folate synthesis inhibitor via dihydropteroate synthase
Treatment of toxoplasmosis

173
Q

sulfamethoxazole Gantanol

A

Antibiotic; Sulfa drug; DNA/Folate synthesis inhibitor via dihydropteroate synthase

174
Q

sulfisoxazole Gantrisin

A

Antibiotic; sulfa drug; DNA inhibitor; inhibits folate synthesis via dihydropteroate synthase

175
Q

sumatriptan Imitrex

A

Migraine therapy; 5-HT1B and 1D receptor agonist; causes vasoconstriction and reduces inflammation in the CNS
SE: NAION, artery occlusions, venous thromboses

176
Q

tamoxifen Nolvadex

A

Estrogen receptor competetive partial inhibitor
Breast cancer treatment
SE: crystalline retinopathy, whorl keratopathy

177
Q

tamsulosin Flomax

A

BPH drug; Alpha-1 antagonist; relaxes smooth muscle

SE: floppy iris syndrome

178
Q

terazosin Hytrin

A

BPH drug; Alpha-1 antagonist; relaxes smooth muscle

SE: floppy iris syndrome

179
Q

terbutaline Brethine

A

B2 agonist

SE: increases aqueous production/glaucoma

180
Q

tetrahydrozoline Visine

A

A2 agonist

181
Q

theophylline Theo-Dur

A

Bronchodilator; inhibits phosphodiesterase

182
Q

thioridazine Mellaril

A

Antipsychotic; Cholinergic antagonist; Anti-psychotic; dopamine antagonist
SE: Parkinson-like effects, pigmentation effects, anticholinergic effects, oculogyric crisis

183
Q

timolol Timoptic

A

B blocker

184
Q

tobramycin Tobrex

A

Antibiotic; aminoglycoside; inhibits 30s subunit of ribosomal protein
Gram - and +

185
Q

tramadol Ultram

A

Analgesic; Mu opiate receptor agonist, inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine uptake

186
Q

travoprost Travatan

A

Glaucoma drug; Prostaglandin analog
Higher efficacy in African Americans
33% IOP reduction

187
Q

triamcinolone Aristocort or

Kenalog

A

Steroid; inhibits phospholipase A2

SE: elevated IOP, endophthalmitis

188
Q

triamterene Dyrenium

A

HTN Med; potassium-sparing diuretic; blcosk ENaCs in the late distal convoluted tubule

189
Q

trifluridine Viroptic

A

Herpes drug; Inhibits DNA polymerase

Tx of Herpes simplex keratitis

190
Q

trimethoprim Primsol

A

Antibiotic; DNA/folate synthesis inhibitor via dihydrofolate reductase
Side effect: Aplastic anemia- treats marrow poorly

191
Q

tropicamide Mydriacyl

A

Acetylcholine antagonist

192
Q

valacyclovir Valtrex

A

Herpes drug; inhibits DNA polymerase

193
Q

vardenafil Levitra

A

ED Drug; phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor; increases blood flow

SE: sub-conj hemes, cyanopsia, photosensitivity

194
Q

verapamil Calan or Isoptin

A

HTN med; Calcium channel blocker; decreases smooth muscle contraction

195
Q

warfarin Coumadin

A

Anti-clotting drug; vitamin K antagonist

196
Q

zafirlukast Accolate

A

Asthma drug; leukotriene receptor antagonist

197
Q

zidovudine Retrovir

A

AIDS drug; inhibits reverse transcriptase

198
Q

Bacitracin

A

Antibiotic; inhibits transfer of peptidoglycans

Gram + bacteria

199
Q

Clavulonic Acid

A

Penicillinase inhibitor (used with amoxicillin to make Augmentin)

200
Q

Tetracycline

A

Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 30s ribosomal subunit
CI in pregnancy; leads to blue sclera, pseudotumor cerebri, pigmented conjunctival cysts

201
Q

Doxycycline

A

Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 30s ribosomal subunit
CI in pregnancy; leads to blue sclera, pseudotumor cerebri, pigmented conjunctival cysts
Treatment of MRSA!

202
Q

Minocycline

A

Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 30s ribosomal subunit
CI in pregnancy; leads to blue sclera, pseudotumor cerebri, pigmented conjunctival cysts

203
Q

Lincomycin

A

Antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor; reversibly inhibits 50s ribosomal subunit

204
Q

Erythromycin

A

Antibiotic; Macrolide; protein synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 50s ribosomal subunit
Prophylaxis of gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum

205
Q

Bactrim

A

Trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole

Treatment of MRSA

206
Q

Aspirin

A

NSAID; irreversible COX-1 and 2 inhibitor

Associated with Reye’s syndrome in children

207
Q

Misoprostol

A

Synthetic prostaglandin E1; protects stomach lining

Tx: NSAID-induced stomach ulcers

208
Q

Pilocarpine

A

Direct cholinergic agonist

209
Q

Acetylcholine

A

Direct cholinergic agonist

210
Q

Bethanechol

A

Direct cholinergic agonist

211
Q

Carbachol

A

Direct cholinergic agonist

212
Q

Escitalopram Lexapro

A

Anti-depressant; SSRI

SE: mydriasis, serotonin syndrome

213
Q

Venlafaxine Effexor

A

Anti-depressant; SNRI

214
Q

Duloxetine Cymbalta

A

Anti-depressant; SNRI

215
Q

Bupropion Wellbutrin

A

Anti-depressant/Smoking cessation; SNRI

216
Q

Topiramate Topamax

A

Anti-convulsant; multiple CNS effects

SE blurred vision, myopia, diplopia, nystagmus, angle closure glaucoma

217
Q

Rosiglitazone Avandia

A

Diabetes med; thiazolidinedione; activates PPAR-gamma to increase glucose uptake
Combats insulin resistance
SE: macular edema, hypoglycemia

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