pharmacology new deck Flashcards
5-Flurorouracil
Pyrimidine antagonist
For : cancer of colon, rectum, breast, stomach, pancreas
SE: HF, arrhythmias, angina , MI , vomiting, alopecia, dermatitis
Interacts: anticoagulants
acetaminophen
for pain and fever
CI: liver disease
adalimumab
TNF alpha blocker , monoclonal antibody
For: rheumatic conditions
SE: increased risk of infection, may worsen heart failure, reactivate TB , HA , sinusitis
Interacts with : cyclosporine , warfarin
albuterol
beta adrenergic agonist
For asthma, acute response
SE: tachycardia, nausea, palpitations, HA, tremor, UTI
Interactions: beta blockers, CNS stimulants
alendronate
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis
CI: hypocalcemia, immobility, parathyroid hormone
Must correct calcium and vitamin D before starting
SE: osteonecrosis of jaw, esophageal damage, HF
allopurinol
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Prevents gout and stone formation
caution with warfarin and anti cancer drugs
alprazolam
benzodiazepine/ CNS
For: anxiety, and panic
CI: acute narrow angle glaucoma
CYP3A inhibitors, beers criteria , liver disease
DO NOT GIVE WITH ANTIFUNGALS
amantadine
Anticholinergic, anti infective
For: parkinsons, viral infections,
SE: suicidality, hypotension, constipation, dizziness,
amiodarone
class 3 anti arrhythmic - lengthens cardiac AP
Emergency use only - most don’t tolerate it
CI: iodine allergy, bradycardia, heart block
SE: arrhythmia, bradycardia, heart block, LUNG AND LIVER TOXICITY
amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
CI: MAOI , MI recently
SE: wt gain, blurred vision, arrhythmias, MI, bone marrow depression, suicidality, mania
amlodipine
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina
SE: dizziness, CHF, edema, HA, weakness, nausea
capsules are passed in stool
amoxicillin
antibiotic
inhibits cell wall
some gram positive and negative - dental prophylaxis
not against beta lactimase unless mixed with clavulanate
anastrozole
aromatase inhibitor
breast cancer in menopause
SE: elevated cholesterol, decrease bone density, DVT, chest pain
aripiprazole
ANTISPYCHOTIC / CNS
SE: hyperglycemia, pancreatitis, agranulocytosis , scuicidality, angioedema
aspirin
blocks TA2, PG2 in clotting cascade
Reduces risk of stroke, MI
SE: GI bleed, tinnitus, rash, occult blood
atenolol
Beta 1 blocker
HTN, angina
SE: fatigue, vertigo, bradycardia, bronchospasm, CHF
NEVER WITH digitalis
TAPER
atomoxetine
SNRI /CNS
ADHD
CI: narrow angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma, severe cardiac disease
SE: increased BP, liver failure, mania, suicidality priapism
atorvastatin
Lipid lowering via HMGcoA reductase
-monitor liver: ALT, AST at start and 6wks
-give with CoQ10 atleast 100mg
-discontinue if muscle pain / liver enzymes spike
azithromycin
macrolide, interferes with DNA synthesis
bronchitis, non gonococcal uti or STI
fewer GI effects, less medication needed
safer in pregnancy
this is a Zpak
atezolizumab
monoclonal antibody
Cancer - of lung
SE: HTN, alopecia, GI upset, pain, UTI,
INTERACTION: never with PPI
apixiban
blocks FXA - anti coagulant
CI: active bleeding, crCL <25, liver dz,
SE: bleeding gums, hemorrhage, liver damage, hematuria
atropine
muscarinic antagonist
emergency bronchodilation
SE: dry mouth tachycardia
benzoyl peroxide
oxidizing agent
acne rosacea - topical
SE: contact derm, photosensitivity , angioedema
bromocriptine
sympatholytic dopamine agonist - antidiabetic- CNS
Lowers blood glucose , tx parkinsons, prolactin blocker
CI: lactating, post partum, HTN uncontrolled, thiazide diuretics
SE: hypotension, ulcer, hallucination, thickening of pleura
bupropion
anti depressant
depression and smoking cessation
SE: increased risk of seizures, with dc of dependent substances
CI: eating disorders, seizure disorder, substance abuse discontinuation suddenly
buspirone
anti anxiety
CI: liver damage, kidney damage
SE: CHF
calcipotriol
synthetic vitamin D analog
psoriasis
CI: use on face, high calcium, vitamin D toxicity
caffeine
Stimulant, respiratory agent
SE: arrhythmias, palpitations, tachycardia,
canagliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor
urinary glucose excretion in Diabetes
CI: dialysis, hypotension, liver damage
SE: UTI, polyuria, ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, pancreatitis, bone fracture, necrotizing fascitis
cannabis
sedative, analgesic
opiod blockers
capsaicin
carbamazepine
anticonvulsant, analgesic for Trigeminal neuralgia, antimanic
CI: bone marrow depression, tricyclic sensititivity, MAOI use,
SE: arrythmias, hypotension, syncope, pancreatitis, liver damage, renal failure
carisoprodol
muscle relaxant
CI: intermittent porphyria
SE: dizziness, HA, seizure, substance abuse
carvedilol
alpha and beta adrenergic blocker
HTN, angina
CI: asthma, heart block, bradycardia, liver damage
SE: heart block, anemia, floppy iris, bronchospasm
ceftriaxone
bactericidal
gram positive and negative, beta lactamases
CI: cephalosporin allergy , CA, lactated ringers
SE: C. diff, hemolytic anemia, kidney failure, lung damage
cefuroxime
bactericidal
good if amoxicillin doesn’t work
2nd gen cephalosporin
SE: C. diff , vaginitis
ceftaroline
Cephalosporin
staph aureus and strep
SE: rash, diarrhea, C. Diff, hepatic levels rise, encephalopathy
celecoxib
NSAID, antiinflamatory , anti pyretic
CI: sulfonamide allergy
SE: MI, rash, high potasium, GI ulcer, hemorrhage, kidney damage, bronchospasm
cephalexin
bactericidal , cephalosporin
SE: diarrhea, C. Diff, seizure, renal failure, angioedema
ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
stops bacterial DNA formation
Wide spectrum: URI, UTI, bone infections, GI
SE: GI, seizures, achilles tendon rupture , stop growth plate development
NEVER IN KIDS UNDER 18
clarithromycin
macrolide, stops bacterial DNA formation
Bronchitis, urinary STI that is not gonorrhea
caution in pregnancy
clindamycin
lincosamide antibiotic
gram positive cocci alternative for penacillin
better absorbed more active
clonidine
alpha 2 central agonist in brain stem
HTN - used for rapid drop in BP over 4 hrs
relaxes vessels and renal system
TAPER OFF- can cause rebound HTN
clopidogrel
blocks TA2 adn PG2 in clotting cascade
For reducing risk of stroke, MI
SE: salicylism, GI bleed, tinnitus, rash, occult blood, tenderness to palpation
cocaine
local anesthetic , ester type
CI: vasoconstrictors
SE: HTN, CNS depression, MI, tachycardia, vasoconstriction
high risk of abuse
codeine
narcotic analgesic opiate agonist
antitussive, pain management
CI: <12yo, respiratory depression, asthma, MAOI, GI obstruction
SE: cardiac arrest, adrenal insufficiency, pancreatitis, serotonin syndrome, sweating, dizziness, SOB
colchicine
anti-inflammatory
gout
CI: p-glycoprotein, kidney or liver impairment
SE: myalgia, myelosuppression, diarrhea
cyclobenzaprine
muscle relaxant , targets brain stem
CI: post MI, arrhythmias, MAOI, CHF, heart block, hyperthyroidism
SE: dizziness, MI, dysrhythmia, bone marroe depression, hepatitis, serotonin syndrome
cyclosporine
immune suppressant , anti inflammatory
CI: eye infection , organ transplant
SE: high potassium and magnesium, liver toxicity, HTN, HA, gingival hyperplasia,
deferoxamine
heavy metal chelator
iron
CI: anuria, kidney disease
SE: anemia, heart problems, blurry vision, renal failur e
dexamethasone
adrenocortical steroid
CI: eye infection, glaucoma, fungal infection
SE: pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis,
dextroamphetamine
amphetamine
CI: heart /vascular dz, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, drug abuse
HIGH RISK OF ABUSE
SE: MI, decreased body growth, seizure, mania,
dextromethorphan
cough suppressant
CI: MAOI
SE: dizziness, fatigue
DHEA
steroid hormone
Addisons disease
precursor to androgens and estrogens
CI: clotting disorders, hormone disorders, diabetes
Diazepam
anti anxiety, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, benzodiazepine
CI: acute narrow angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, <6month sold, sleep apnea, respiratory or hepatic insufficiency
HIGH RISK OF ABUSE, suicidality, nose bleeds altered taste HA, ataxia
dicyclomine
antispasmodic , anticholinergic for GI
IBS
CI: <6,months, lactating, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, esophagitis, UC,
SE: paralytic ileus, syncope, sweating, seizure, SOB
digoxin
antiarrhythmic
CI: Vfib
SE: dysrhythmia, heart block, HA, nausea, vomiting
diphenhydramine
Antihistamine
blocks H 1 receptor
Allergic reactions from Type 1 response or insomnia
SE: DROWSINESS, nausea, seizures, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis
NEVER with CNS depressants or MAOI’s
DMPS
metal chelation, mercury, gold, arsenic
DMSA
heavy metal chelation
docusate
stool softening laxative
CI: obstruction in GI
SE: liver toxicity, diarrhea, cramping
NEVER WITH LICORICE
donepezil
cholinesterase inhibitor
alzheimers
SE: heart block , itching, GI pain, HA, spasm
doxorubicin
antineoplastic agent
leukemia
CI: myelosuprresion, recent MI, liver disease,
SE: nausea, alopecia, pancreatitis, cell abnormalities
doxycycline
antibiotic - tetracycline
stops bacterial protein synthesis
Gram positive and negative, chlamydia, lyme
acne- prophylaxis
SE: intracranial HTN, GI upset, rash, increased pigmentation,
NEVER IN PREGNANCY, <9YO, lactation
dulaglutide
GLP-1
CI: family hx of thyroid cancer
SE: abdominal pain, Nausea, thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, retinopathy, renal failure
edetate calcium disodium
lead chelation
CI: anuria, hepatitis, renal disease
epinephrine
Direct sympathomimetic - vasoconstriction of alpha1, vasodilate beta 2
Anaphylaxis,bronchoconstriction and local anesthesia
SE: cerebral hemorrhage, CVA, HTN, Vfib, shock , N/V, drowsiness
IV: 1:10,000 0.1-0.2mg/mL 2 ml every 5 minutes
IM 1:1,000 0.5-1mg/mL 1 ml
NOT IN CLOSED ANGLE GLAUCOMA
escitalopram
SSRI
Antidepressant , anti anxiety
CI: MAOI
SE: scuicidal thought, fatigue, dizziness, sweating, GI problems
esomeprazole
PPI
CCI: elderly, clopidogrel
SE: GI pain, constipation, AI trigger, fracture
estradiol
hormone
For: menopause, low estrogen, adrogen dep3endant prostate cancer,
CI: hx of stroke or MI, breast cancer, DVT, cancer, liver dz, pregnancy,
SE: MI, edema, wt gain, abdominal pain,HA, breast tenderness, DVT, dementia, cancer
estriol
form of estrogen,
vaginal atrophy/itching
not FDA approved
estrone
estrogen
exenatide
GLP-1
Diabetes
CI: hx of thyroid cancer
SE: GI upset, pancreatitis, renal failure, angioedema,
finasteride
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
For: BPH, alopecia, male fertility, derm
CI: pregnancy,
SE: abnormal ejaculation, breast tenderness, ED, reduced libido , prostate cancer breast cancer
fluconazole
antifungal
systemic kill
need breaks if using long term
fluoxetine
SRI, antidepressant
For: body dismorphia, bulimia, bipolar, depression, dythymia, anxiety, raynauds
CI: MAOI
SE: scuicidality, anxiety, influenza, dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite
fluticasone
steroid
nasal or oral
once daily
furosemide
loop diuretic
For: edema, HTN
CI: anuria, liver cirrhosis
SE: photosensitivity, loss of appetite, hypotension, pancreatitis, ototoxicity
gabapentin
anticonvulsant , analgesic
For: withdrawl from alcohol, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, partial seizure, neuralgia
SE: edema, N, V, viral illness, ataxia, hypoglycemia, mood swings, scuicidal
gemfibrozil
antihyperlipidemic
For: familial hyperlipidemia
CI: simvastatin , gallbladder dz, kidney damage
SE: appendicitis, GI pain, indigestion, increase liver enzymes, myopathy,
glyburide
Sulfonylurea
diabetes
CI: ketoacidosis, type 1 diabetes , elderly
SE: wt gain, heartburn, Hypoglycemia, cholestatic jaundice
guaifenesin
expectorant
CI: <2yo, chornic persistant cough with underlying dz, MAOI
SE: nausea , vomiting,
haloperidol
butyrophenone antipsychotic / dopamine antagonist
For: alcohol withdrawl, tourettes, schizophrenia
CI: parkinsons , coma,
SE: hypotension, constipation, blurred vision, prolong QT, hyponatremia, priapism, paralytic ileus
heparin
inhibits clotting factors via AT3
prevention of DVT, Emboli, DIC
SE: hemorrhage, cutaneous necrosis, chills, fever, itching
Caution: menstruating female, liver dz, blood dz