Pharmacy (751-800) Flashcards
Estrogen used in cancer chemotherapy
Dienestrol
Blocks the release of transmitter from adrenergic nerve terminals; Can cause almost sympathetic blockade
Guanethidine
Competitive alpha receptor blocking drug
Phentolamine
Imidazole antifungal
Ketoconazole
Thiazide diuretics used in hypertensive emergency
Diazoxide
Anti-thyroid drug
Carbamizole
Active metabolite of castor oil
Ricinoleic acid
MAO inhibitors; Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Selegiline
Osmotic diuretic
Mannitol
Oral anticoagulant; Inhibits the final step in the hepatic synthesis of coagulation factors II (prothrombin)
Warfarin
Stiff preparations containing a high proportion of finely powdered solids
Pastes
Dipropylacetic acid used as antiepileptic
Valproic acid
Ergot derivatives and Dopamine receptor agonist that is highly effective in decreasing plasma prolactin concentration
Bromocriptine
Thienopyridine derivative that inhibit platelet aggregation by interfering with ADP binding platelets
Clopidogrel
Associated with drug induced hyperglycemia
Calcium antagonist, Niacin, Thiazides & Oral contraceptives (AOTA)
Prokinetic agent that increases LES tone and gastric emptying
Metoclopramide
Ethylenediamine histamines
Pyrilamine
Recombinant human immunoglobulin monoclonal antibody specific for human tumor necrosis (TNF) used in rheumatoid arthritis
Adalimumab
Indicated for hookworms
Mebendazole
Molecular complex of 5-aminosalicylic acid and sulfapyridine
Sulfasalazine
Treatment of cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy
Sodium oxybate
Immunotherapeutic used in cancer therapy
Thymosin
Indicated in the treatment of diarrhea due to Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia
Nitazoxamide
Dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Pramipexole