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Pharmacology p. 414 + 417 Flashcards

1
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Cardura (doxazosin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

Beta Blocker Agents

decrease myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR

Side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias

21
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Lopressor (metoprolol)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Beta Blocker Agents

decrease myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR

Side effects: bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias

22
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Norvasc (amlodipine)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

decrease oxygen demand on heart

side effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

23
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Procarida (nifedipine)

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

decrease oxygen demand on heart

side effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

24
Q

Diuril (chlorothiazide)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Diuretic Agent

increase excretion of sodium to reduce plasma volume

side effects: dehydration, electrolyte imbalance

25
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Lasix (furosemide) drug class?

A

Diuretic Agent

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Q

Dyrenium (triamterene) druge class?

A

Diuretic Agent

27
Q

Nitrostat (nitroglycerin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Nitrate Agents

decrease ischemia through smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of peripheral vessels

side effects: headache, reflex tachycardia

28
Q

Isordil (isosorbide dintrate) drug class?

A

Nitrate Agent

29
Q

Lanoxin (digoxin)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Positive Inotropic Agents

increase force and velocity of myocardial contraction

side effects: brady cardia, cardiac arrhythmias

30
Q

Kinlytic (urokinase)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Thrombolytic Agents

facilitate clot dissolution through conversion of plasminogen to plasmin

Side effects: hemorrhage

31
Q

Activase (alteplase) drug class?

A

Thrombolytic Agents

32
Q

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Antihistamine Agents

block effects of histamine

side effects: arrhythmias, GI distress

33
Q

Qvar (beclomethasone dipropriontate)

Drug Class
Function
2 side effects

A

Anti-Inflammatory Agent

CORTICO STEROID

side effects: damage to supporting tissues, osteoporosis

34
Q

Pulmicort (budesonide)?

A

Anti-Inflammatory Agent

Cortiocsteroid

35
Q

AeroBid (flunisolide)?

A

Anit-Inflammatory Agent

Corticosteroid

36
Q

Bronchodilator Agents

Function
2 side effects

A

relieve bronchospams

Side effects: paradoxical bronchospasm, dry mouth

37
Q

Atrovent (ipratropium)?

A

Bronchodilator Agent

38
Q

Spiriva (tiotropium)?

A

Bronchodialator Agent

39
Q

Ventolin (albuterol)?

A

bronchodilator Agent

40
Q

Expectorant Agents

Function
2 side effects

A

increase respiratory secretions to help loosen mucus

side effects: GI distress, drowsiness

41
Q

Mucinex (guaifenesin)?

A

Expectorant Agents

42
Q

Mucolytic Agents

Function
2 side effects

A

decrease viscosity of mucus secretions

side effects: pharyngitis, oral mucosa inflammation

43
Q

Pulmozyme (dornas alpha)

A

Mucolytic Agent

44
Q

Mucosil or Mucomyst (acetylcysteine)

A

Mucolytic Agent

45
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What do all Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents drug names end with?

46
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What do all all ACE inhibitor agents end with?

47
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What do all Angiotensen II Receptor Antagonist Agents end with?

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