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Pharmacology p. 414 + 417 Flashcards

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Cardura (doxazosin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

causes dilation of arterioles and veins
Side Effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

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Minipress (prazosin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

causes dilation of arterioles and veins
Side Effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

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Capoten (captopril)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Agents
–> ALL END WITH “PRIL”

decrease blood pressure

side effects: orthostatic hypotension, dizziness

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Prinivil (lisinopril)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Agents

decrease blood pressure

side effects: orthostatic hypotension, dizziness

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Cozaar (losartan)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents
–> ALL END WITH “SARTAN”

limit vasoconstriction

Side effects: dizziness, angina pectoris

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Atacand (candesartan)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents
–> ALL END WITH SARTAN

limit vasoconstriction

Side effects: dizziness, angina pectoris

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Diovan (valsartan) drug class?

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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents

all drugs in this drug class end with SARTAN

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Vasotec (enalapril) drug class?

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Agents

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Quinidine

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Antiarrhythmic Agent

Side effects:exacerbation of arrhythmias, dizziness, hypotension

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Cordarone (amiodarone) drug class?

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Antiarrhythmic Agent

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Xylocaine (lidocaine) drug class?

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Antiarrhythmic Agent

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Heparin

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Anticoagulant Agent

inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation
side effects: hemorrhage, GI distress

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Coumadin (warafarin) drug class

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Anticoagulant agent

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Lovenox (enoxaparin) drug class

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Anticoagulant agent

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Lipitor (atorvastatin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Antihyperlipidemia Agents

Sideffects: myalgia, headache

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Zocor (simvastatin) drug class?

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Antihyperlipidemia Agents

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Bayer (aspirin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Antithromboitic (antiplatlet) agents

inhibit platlet aggregation and clot formation

side effects: excessive bleeding, thrombocytopenia

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Plavix (clopidogrel) drug class?

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Antithromboitic (antiplatlet) agents

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Persantine (dipyridamole) drug class?

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Antithromboitic (antiplatlet) agents

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Tenormin (atenolol)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Beta Blocker Agents

decrease myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR

Side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias

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Lopressor (metoprolol)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Beta Blocker Agents

decrease myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR

Side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias

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Norvasc (amlodipine)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Calcium Channel Blocker

decrease oxygen demand on heart

side effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

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Procarida (nifedipine)

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Calcium Channel Blocker

decrease oxygen demand on heart

side effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

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Diuril (chlorothiazide)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

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Diuretic Agent

increase excretion of sodium to reduce plasma volume

side effects: dehydration, electrolyte imbalance

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Lasix (furosemide) drug class?
Diuretic Agent
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Dyrenium (triamterene) druge class?
Diuretic Agent
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Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) Drug Class Function 2 side effects
Nitrate Agents decrease ischemia through smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of peripheral vessels side effects: headache, reflex tachycardia
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Isordil (isosorbide dintrate) drug class?
Nitrate Agent
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Lanoxin (digoxin) Drug Class Function 2 side effects
Positive Inotropic Agents increase force and velocity of myocardial contraction side effects: brady cardia, cardiac arrhythmias
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Kinlytic (urokinase) Drug Class Function 2 side effects
Thrombolytic Agents facilitate clot dissolution through conversion of plasminogen to plasmin Side effects: hemorrhage
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Activase (alteplase) drug class?
Thrombolytic Agents
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Drug Class Function 2 side effects
Antihistamine Agents block effects of histamine side effects: arrhythmias, GI distress
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Qvar (beclomethasone dipropriontate) Drug Class Function 2 side effects
Anti-Inflammatory Agent CORTICO STEROID side effects: damage to supporting tissues, osteoporosis
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Pulmicort (budesonide)?
Anti-Inflammatory Agent Cortiocsteroid
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AeroBid (flunisolide)?
Anit-Inflammatory Agent Corticosteroid
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Bronchodilator Agents Function 2 side effects
relieve bronchospams Side effects: paradoxical bronchospasm, dry mouth
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Atrovent (ipratropium)?
Bronchodilator Agent
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Spiriva (tiotropium)?
Bronchodialator Agent
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Ventolin (albuterol)?
bronchodilator Agent
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Expectorant Agents Function 2 side effects
increase respiratory secretions to help loosen mucus side effects: GI distress, drowsiness
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Mucinex (guaifenesin)?
Expectorant Agents
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Mucolytic Agents Function 2 side effects
decrease viscosity of mucus secretions side effects: pharyngitis, oral mucosa inflammation
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Pulmozyme (dornas alpha)
Mucolytic Agent
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Mucosil or Mucomyst (acetylcysteine)
Mucolytic Agent
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What do all Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents drug names end with?
ZOSIN
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What do all all ACE inhibitor agents end with?
PRIL
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What do all Angiotensen II Receptor Antagonist Agents end with?
SARTAN

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