Therapeutic Classification/Pharmacological Classification Flashcards
What is Therapeutic Classification?
physiological change induced by the drug
What is Pharmacological Classification?
mechanism of action on the molecular level
TC: What are Anticoagulants?
help prevent blood clots
TC: What are Antihyperlipidemics?
lower blood-cholesterol levels
TC: What are antihypertensives?
lower blood pressure
TC: What are antidysrhythmics/antiarrhythmics?
treat an abnormal heartbeat
PC: What are Calcium Channel Blockers?
block calcium channels in the heart and limit the passage of calcium ions through the cell membrane
PC: What are Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors? (A.K.A ACE Inhibitors)
discourage formation of angiotensin II by inhibiting its production from angiotensin I
PC: Beta-Adrenergic Blockers ( A.K.A Beta Blockers)
inhibit proteins that receive epinephrine (adrenaline) which slows heartbeat and lowers blood pressure
What is the generic and drug class of Prinivil?
Generic: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
What is the generic and drug class of Norvasc?
Generic: Amlodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
What is the generic and drug class of Lopressor?
Generic: Metoprolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blocker
What is the generic and drug class of Amoxil, Trimox?
Generic: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Antibiotic
What is the generic and drug class of Diflucan?
Generic: Fluconazole
Drug Class: Antifungal
What is the generic and drug class of Valtrex?
Generic: Valacyclovir
Drug Class: Antiviral