Unit 2: Medications Flashcards

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Medications for Spinal cord injuries (5)

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  1. Muscle relaxers
  2. Steroids
  3. Pain Meds (Gabapentin, Pregabalin (Lyrica), NSAIDs)
  4. BP Meds (Atropine, Pacing; Vasopressors)
  5. Stool softeners
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What drug class are Tizanidine, Cyclobenzaprine, & baclofen a part of?

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Skeletal muscle relaxers

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What drug can we give directly to the spinal cord injury site?

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Intrathecal Baclofen

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Medications for TBI

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  1. Mannitol (ICP Mx)
  2. BP Meds
  3. Antiepileptics
  4. Sedatives or Barbituate coma (Ventilator Mx)
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Medications for Brain tumors (5)

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  1. Chemo Meds
  2. Steroids
  3. Anti-epileptics
  4. Anti-emetics
  5. Pain Meds
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Medications for MS (5)

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  1. NSAIDS
  2. Immunomodulators
  3. Interferon-beta
  4. Antispasmodics
  5. Intrathecal Baclofen
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Medications for ALS (5)

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  1. Riluzole (Rilutek) – PO
  2. Edaravone (Radicava) – IV
  3. Dextromethorphan + Quinidine (Nuedexta)
  4. Tiglutik (thickened Riluzole)
  5. Exservan (film Riluzole)
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Medications for ALS:
Which drug only increases life expectancy by 3-5 months?

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PO Riluzole (Rilutek)

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Medications for GB (2)

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  1. IV IgG
  2. Pain meds
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Medication for MG (5)

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  1. Pyridostigmine (cholinesterase inhibitor)
  2. Corticosteroids
  3. Immunosuppressants
  4. IV IgG
  5. Monoclonal Antibodies (mabs)
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Medication for Myasthenic crisis

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Pyridostigmine (cholinesterase inhibitor)

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Medication for Cholinergic crisis

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Atropine

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Medications for TN (3)

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  1. Pain meds (baclofen, gabapentin, pregabalin)
  2. Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics (carbamazepine, lamotrigine)
  3. Nerve block drugs
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Vitamin Sups for Liver Disease (3)

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  1. Multivits
  2. Thiamine
  3. Folate
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Medication for Ascites

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  1. Diuretics (furosemide + spironolactone)
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Medications to PREVENT Esophageal varices

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  1. Beta-blockers
    Reduces pressure in the Portal Vein
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Medications to MANAGE Esophageal varices (4)

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  1. Vasopressors
  2. Ocreotide (Sandostatin)
  3. IV Protonix
  4. Antibiotics (ALWAYS for any GI BLEED!!)
    (Also: Fluids + Blood products)
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How does Ocreotide work for esophageal varices?

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decreases the inflow of blood to portal system by constricting the splanchnic arterioles and significantly reduces intravariceal pressure

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Medications for Encephalopathy (2)

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  1. Lactulose (enema if esophageal varices present)
  2. Rifaximin
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What the heck is Rifaximin

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Antibiotic! (intestinal antiseptic)
Decreases normal gut flora that produce ammonia

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Medications for Cholecystitis (4)

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  1. Pain meds (Opiates!)
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Antiemetics
  4. Ursodiol (Actigall)-dissolve gallstones
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Medications for Acute Pancreatitis (2)

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  1. Pain meds (Opioids!!)
  2. Antiemetics
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Medications for Chronic Pancreatitis (2)

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  1. Pancreatic enzymes** (best for preventing pain r/t pancreatitis/not digesting food)
  2. Pain meds (non-opioid)
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Medications for Panhypopituitarism or Hypophysectomy (pituitary removal)

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Hormone replacement therapy
Testosterone (IM, PO, Patch, or gel), Estrogen, Progesterone, Clomid, GnRH, Growth hormone-SQ at night)

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Medications for Hyperpituitarism (3) (think about drugs specific for certain hormones)
1. Dopamine Agonists (Cabergoline, Bromocriptine) 2. Somatostatin Analogs (Octreotide, Lanreotide) 3. GH-receptor Antagonist/blocker (Pegvisomant)-weekly IM
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What the heck is Cabergoline? SEs?
Stimulate dopamine receptors in the brain and slow release of GH and Prolactin. SEs: orthostatic hypotension, HA, GI upset (give with food), dysrhythmias, CSF leakage
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Medications that can induce Diabetes Insipidus (2)
1. Lithium 2. Demeclocycline (tetracycline Abx)
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Medications that can induce SIADH (7)
1. Antidepressants (SSRIs, TCAs) 2. Opioids 3. General anesthetics 4. Carbamazepine 5. Fluoroquinolone Abxs 6. Vincristine (chemo drug) 7. Chlorpropamide (sulfonylurea; diabetes drug) pg. 1237
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Medication for Diabetes Insipidus (1)
1. Desmopressin (DDAVP; synthetic ADH)
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Medication + IV fluid for SIADH if Na+ levels are LOW (2)
1. ADH/Vasopressin Antagonists ("Vaptans") - Tolvaptan (PO), Conivaptan (IV) 2. Hypertonic Saline (3% NaCl)
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Medication for SIADH if Na+ levels are NORMAL. What disease might we see this used for?
Diuretics (used less often) Used primarily with HF with “normal” Na+ levels
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Medications for Addison's Disease (3) (think about electrolyte imbalances too)
1. Hormone Replacement therapy - Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone, Cortisone, Prednisone-most used) - Fludrocortisone (mineralocorticoid) 2. Kayexalate (if hyperkalemia emergency) 3. IV Glucose or Glucagon (hypoglycemia)
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Medications for Cushing's Disease (3)
1. Steroidogenesis inhibitors (Metyrapone, Aminoglutethimide, Ketoconazole, Mitotane, Etomidate) 2. VitD (Ca2+?) 3. PUD prophylaxis
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What SEs should we watch for r/t Steroidogenesis inhibitors?
1. Wt loss 2. Increased U/O 3. F&E imbalances (ECG changes, etc.)