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S1:U4 Pharm > U4 Meds > Flashcards

U4 Meds Flashcards

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Pramlintide

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injection anti-hyperglycemic for DM1 or DM2

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2
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Glipizide

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Sulfonylureas - oral antidiabetic medication

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3
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Glyburide

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Sulfonylureas - oral antidiabetic medication

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4
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Biguanide

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AKA Metformin - oral antidiabetic medication

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5
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Thiazolinediones

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Ex:pioglitazone - Oral antidiabetic medication

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6
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Meglitindines

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Repaglinide - oral antidiabetic medication

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7
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Exenatide

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AKA Byetta - injectable antidiabetic medication

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8
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Liraglutide

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AKA Victoza - injectable antidiabetic medication

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9
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Dulaglutide

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AKA Trulicity - injectable antidiabetic medication

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10
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Somatropin

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Growth hormone medication for deficiency.
Prolonged treatment can cause diabetes

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Bromocriptine

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Growth hormone medication for excess.

SE: N/V, anorexia, dyspepsia, xerostomia

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12
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Thytropin

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Treatment for thyroid cancer.

SE: symptoms of hyperthyroidism, urticaria, rash, pruritus and flushing

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13
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Levothyroxine sodium

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Hypothyroidism drug. Increases T3 and T4

Contraindications: thyrotoxicosis, MI

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14
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Thioamides

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class of hyperthyroidism medication

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15
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Methimazole

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Type of thioamide. Anti-thyroid drug

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16
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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Pituitary disorder medication

17
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Hypercortisolism

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Pituitary disorder medication, causes decrease in secretion of ACTH

18
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Corticotropin

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Pituitary disorder medication, used to diagnose adrenal gland disorder
Has numerous drug interactions

19
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Conivaptan / tolvaptan

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Medication for ADH excess - increase serum and promote free water clearance

20
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Calcitriol

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Vitamin D analog, promotes calcium absorption from the GI tract and secretion from bone to bloodstream to increase calcium levels

21
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Cinacalcet

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Calcimimetic, used to treat hyperparathyroidism-related hypercalcemia

22
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Alendronate

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AKA Fosamax
Bisphosphate - Osteoporosis medication. Blocks osteoclast activities

23
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Ibandronate

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Boniva
Bisphosphate - Osteoporosis medication. Blocks osteoclast activities

24
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Risendronate

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Bisphosphate - Osteoporosis medication. Blocks osteoclast activities

AKA Actonel

25
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Prednisone

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Glucocorticoid. Immunosuppressant, decreases inflammation

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Methylprednisone

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Glucocorticoid. Immunosuppressant, decreases inflammation

27
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Dexamethasone

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Glucocorticoid. Immunosuppressant, decreases inflammation

28
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Prednisolone

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Glucocorticoid. Immunosuppressant, decreases inflammation

29
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Hydrocortisone

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Glucocorticoid. Immunosuppressant, decreases inflammation

30
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Cyclophosphamide

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Early antineoplastic - alkylating

31
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Fluorouracil

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Antimetabolite - GI Cancer drug
Crosses blood-brain barrier

32
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Methotrexate

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Antimetabolite - autoimmune disorders, ectopic pregnancy

33
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Doxorubicin

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AKA Adriamycin / Red Devil
Anthracycline drug.

Antitumor antibiotic

34
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Bleomycin

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Antineoplastic

Antitumor antibiotic

35
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Vincristine

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Plant alkaloid

S1:U4 Pharm (7 decks)

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