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Unit 1 - Drug Sources, Nomenclature, and Classification Flashcards

1
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Drug sources with examples

A

Plants - morphine, digitalis
Animals - insulin, estrogen
Minerals
Semisynthetic - heroin, early vaccines
Synthetic

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4 types of drug names

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  • chemical
  • botanical
  • trade
  • generic
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How long does a patent last?

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15-20 years

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How to know if an internet source is reliable?

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  • listed author
  • date of info included
  • .com, .net, .org not reliable
  • .edu, .ca, .gov good
  • spelling and grammar
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Analgesics a/f

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pain killer

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Analgesic drugs

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acetaminophen plain (Tylenol, Anacin, Atasol, Tempra)
acetaminophen w 20mg codeine (Tylenol 2)
acetaminophen w 30mg codeine (Tylenol 3)
morphine
fentanyl (Duragesic)
hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol)

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Hyponotics / Sedatives / Tranquilizers a/f

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  • sleeping pills
  • reduce anxiety, provide quiet feeling
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Antibiotics a/f

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fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or preventing it from reproducing

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Antibiotic drugs

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  • amoxicillin
  • cefazolin-sodium
  • cephalexin
  • cefuroxime-sodium
  • cefotaxime
  • azithromycin
  • ciprofloxacin
  • gentamicin
  • vancomycin
  • clindamycin
  • metronidazole
  • moxifloxacin
  • penicillin
  • sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
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Anxiolytic / antianxiety a/f

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reduces stress levels and feelings of anxiety

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antianxiety drugs

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diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)

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Anticoagulants a/f

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blood thinner, prevents clots from forming or existing ones from enlarging

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anticoagulant drugs

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warfarin-sodium (Coumadin)
heparin-sodium
dalteparin
acetylsalicyclic acid

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Antihistamines a/f

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relieves allergy symptoms by blocking histamine reaction

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antihistamine drugs

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diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
metoclopramide

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antineoplastics a/f

A

treatment of some cancers

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antiparkinson agents a/f

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restore balance of dopamine and acetylcholine in the brain

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antidiabetics / antihyperglycemic / hypoglycemic a/f

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lower blood sugar levels and control diabetes

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antidiabetic drugs

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glycuride
metformin
insulins

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antipsychotics a/f

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controls dementia and psychosis, has strong sedative effects

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antidepressants a/f

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treat and control depression

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antidiarrheal a/f

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slow or start diarrhea, slows peristalsis of colon

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antidiarrheal drugs

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loperamide (Imodium)

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antacids a/f

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reduces acidity in stomach and gi tract

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antacid drugs
aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide with simethicone (Mylanta)
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antiemetics a/f
prevent and control nausea and vomiting
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antiemetic drugs
dimenhydrinate metoclopromide
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anti-inflammatory agents a/f
decrease natural inflammatory response of the body, treat aches and pains
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anti-inflammatory drugs
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) naproxen prednisone
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anticonvulsants a/f
prevent, control, and relieve seizure activity
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bronchodilators a/f
relax bronchial passage and ease breathing
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bronchodilator drugs
salbutamol (Ventolin) ipratropium bromide
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anti-arrhythmic / anti-dysrhythmic a/f
correct abormal heart rhythms
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anti-arrhythmic drugs
amiodarone digoxin propranolol
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antianginal a/f
decreases need for oxygen by dilating heart vessels or making heart beat strongly
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antianginal drugs
nitroglycerine propranolol metoprolol
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antihypertensive a/f
lowers and controls blood pressure
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antihypertensive drugs
ramipril captopril
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cathartics / laxatives a/f
promote defecation and bowel movements
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cathartic drugs
docusate
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diuretics a/f
aids in excretion of body fluid, can relieve symptoms of hypertension and congestive heart failure
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diuretic drugs
furosemide (Lasix) hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
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miotic a/f
constrict the pupil of the eye
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mydriatic a/f
dilates muscles of the eye
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immunosuppressant a/f
decreases natural immune responses of the body
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immunosuppressant drugs
prednisone hydrocortisone creams
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minerals and vitamins a/f
supplement dietary intake
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stomach ulcer therapy a/f
provide symptom relief, promote healing and prevent reoccurence
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stomach ulcer therapy drugs
cimetidine ranitidine

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