Semester 2 Exam IV Drugs Flashcards
Ondansetron
5-HT3 receptor antagonist for N/V
Granisetron
5-HT3 receptor antagonist for N/V
Dolasetron
5-HT3 receptor antagonist for N/V
Palonosetron
5-HT3 receptor antagonist for N/V
Prochlorperazine
Dopamine receptor antagonist for N/V
Promethazine
Dopamine receptor antagonist for N/V
Olanzapine
Dopamine receptor antagonist for N/V
Metoclopramide
Dopamine receptor antagonist for N/V
Aprepitant
Neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist for N/V
Fosaprepitant
Neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist for N/V
Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine for N/V
Dimenhydrinate
Antihistamine for N/V
Meclizine
Antihistamine for N/V
Scopolamine
Antimuscarinic for N/V
Dronabinol
Cannabinoid for N/V
Methylcellulose
Bulk-forming laxative
Polycarbophil
Bulk-forming laxative
Psyllium
Bulk-forming laxative
Docusate
Stool softener
Mineral oil
Lubricant laxative
Magnesium citrate
Saline laxative
Magnesium hydroxide
Saline laxative
Sodium phosphate/disphosphate
Saline laxative
Glycerin
Hyperosmotic laxative
Polyethylene glycol 3350
Hyperosmotic laxative
Senna
Stimulant laxative
Bisacodyl
Stimulant laxative
Methylnaltrexone
Peripherally-acting mu opioid receptor antagonist (for opioid-induced constipation)
Bismuth subsalicylate
Pepto-bismol for diarrhea
Loperamide
Peripheral opioid agonist for diarrhea
Diphenoxylate/atropine
Peripheral mu opioid agonist for diarrhea (+atropine to discourage abuse)
Alpha-galactosidase
Beano for gas prevention
Lactaid
Lactose replacement product for gas prevention
Simethicone
Gas-X for gas treatment
Activated charcoal
Adsorbent for gas treatment
Benzocaine
Local anesthetic for external hemorrhoids
Prmoxine
Local anesthetic for external hemorrhoids
Phenylephrine
Vasoconstrictor for external hemorrhoids
Witch hazel
Astringent for external hemorrhoids
Calamine
Astringent for external hemorrhoids
Zinc oxide
Astringent for external hemorrhoids