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abatacept
antibody immunosuppressant
carmustine
cancer
alkyating
acetazolamide
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
penbutolol
non selective beta blocker w/ intrinsic sympathetic activity=partial agonist
fluoxetine
SSRI
lithium
mood stabilzer
eplerenone
selective aldosterone receptor antagonist
epogen
hematopoietic stimulating
RBC
vardenafil
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
Premarin
conjugated estrogens–HRT
statins
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
sildenafil
Viagra
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
ASA
antiplatelet
oxycodone
moderate-strong opioid
tolvaptan
ADH antagonist
methyldopa
alpha2 agonist
pioglitazone
thiazolidinedione
zoledronic acid
bisphophonates
liothyronine sodium
T3
tyramine
increase release of catecholamines
chlorpropamide
first gen sulfonylurea
enfuvirtide
antiretroviral
fusion inhibitor
diphenhydramine
antihistamine
prazosin
alpha 1 antagonist
magnesium sulfate
relax uterus
letrozole
aromatase inhibitor
vinblastine
cancer
mitosis inhibitor
vigabatrin
anticonvulsant
irreversible inhibitor of GABA transaminase
zolpidem
less selective benzodiazepine
diazoxide
non-diuretic thiazide
vasodilator
hyperglycemic
olanzapine
new gen antipsychotic
blocks D2, D4,5-HT2A
bethanechol
muscarinc agonist
demeclocycline
ADH antagonist
flulisine
Apidra
metoprolol
selective B1 blocker
vorapaxar
anticoagulation
bromocriptine
ergot derivative
tirofiban
inhibitor of GP IIb/IIIA receptor
tenofovir
antiviral
hydralazine
vasodilator via NO
ethacrynic acid
loop diuretic
donepezil
cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s
pindolol
non selective beta blocker w/ intrinsic sympathetic activity=partial agonist
levothyroxine sodium
T4
carbamazepine
anticonvulsant via inhibiting sodium channels and decrease NT release
foscarnet
antiviral
canagliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor
darifenacin
cholinergic antagonist
glycerin
osmotic diuretic
sotalol
class III antiarrhythmic via K+ blocker
methadone
strong opioid
vincristine
cancer mitosis inhibitor
Levetiracetam
anticonvulsant
inhibits uptake of GABA
griseofulvin
anti-fungal
tamsulosin
alpha1a blockers
articaine
amide
local anesthetic
codeine
antitussive
weak opioid
tapentadol
weak-moderate opioid
fondaparinux
LMW heparin
sodium nitroprusside
vasodilator via NO
physostigmine
cholinesterase inhibitor
desipramine
secondary TCA
apixaban
direct inhibitor of factor Xa
isosorbide
osmotic diuretic
fomepizole
aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
lixisenatide
GLP-1 agonist
duloxetine
SNRI
emetine+dehydroemetine
antiprotozoal
pregabalin
anticonvulsant as GABA analogue
desmopressin
ADH agonist
pyridostigmine
cholinesterase inhibitor
diazepam
benzodiazepine
alirocumab
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors
cortisone
glucocorticoid (w/ mineraalcorticoid properties)
zidovudine
antiretroviral
NRTI
abciximab
inhibitor of GP IIb/IIIA receptor
galantamine
cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s
selegiline
MAOI
dicyclomine
cholinergic antagonist
mifepristone
antiprogestin
terminates pregnancy
betrixaban
direct inhibitor of factor Xa
risperidone
inhibits D2 and especially 5-HT2A receptors
new gen antipsychotic
risedronate
bisphophonates
Pyrimethamine+Sulfadoxine
anti-malaria
carisoprodol
SC/brain stem sedating muscle relaxant
cyclobenzaprine
SC/brain stem sedative
edoxaban
direct inhibitor of factor Xa
oxymorphone
moderate-strong opioid
propanolol
competitive beta blocker
amiloride
potassium sparing diuretic
bumetanide
loop diuretic
pentmidine
antiprotozoal
clomiphene
antiestrogen
SERM
naloxone
opioid antagonist
benztropine
anticholinergic
Parkinson’s
repaglinide
meglitindes
amiodarone
class III antiarrhythmic via blocking K+ channels
fluticasone
glucocorticoid
saquinavir
antiretroviral
PI
paclitaxel
cancer
mitosis inhibtor
carvedilol
beta blocker+alpha1 blocker
tolbutamide
first gen sulfonylurea
venlafaxine
SNRI
terbutaline
beta2 agonist
pentazocine/naloxone
mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
Pyrantel pamoate
antihelmintic
nebivolol
beta1 blocker w/ vasodilation (NO)
brinzolamide
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
abacavir
antiretroviral
NRTI
dopamine
inotropic agent
degludec
Tresiba
Albendazole
antihelmintic
ticlopidine
antiplatelet
glyburide
second gen sulfonylurea
rilpivirine
antiretroviral
NNRTI
fenofibric acid
fibric acid derivative
hydrocodone
moderate-strong opioid
fesoterodine
cholinergic antagonist
naltresone
opioid antagonist
pilocarpine
muscarinic agonist
ezetimibe
decrease LDL
sertaline
SSRI
basiliximab
antibody immunosuppressant
plan b
emergency contraceptive-progestin only
tizanidine
clonidine analogue–alpha2 agonist
muscle relaxant
phenobarbital
barbituate
colestipol
bile acid-binding resin
carboprost tromethamine
prostaglandins-induce abortion
doxorubicin
cancer
abx
docosanol
antiviral OTC
neostigmine
cholinesterase inhibitor
warfarin
anticoagulation
atenolol
selective beta1 blocker
spironolactone
mineralcorticoid antagonist–high doses=antiandrogen
L-dopa/carbidopa
dopa decarboxylase inhibitor (peripheral inhibition of DA synthesis)
etidocaine
amide
local anesthetic
gabapentin
anticonvulsant
GABA analouge
emtricitabine
antiretroviral
NRTI
teriparatide
PTH
vicodin
hydrocodone +acetaminophen
metaxalone
SC/brain stem sedating muscle relaxant
mycophenolate
immunosuppressant
antiproliferative
metolazone
related to thiazide diuretic
rotigotine
dopamine receptor antagonist (patch)
tropicamade
cholinergic antagonist
bromocriptine
dopamine agonist used for diabetes
lithium
ADH antagonist
rosiglitazone
thiazolidinedione
darunavir
antiretroviral
PI
anastrozole
aromatase inhibitor
dexamethasone
glucocorticoid
alteplase
thrombolytic
fenoldopam
D1 agonist
morphine
strong opioid
ropivacaine
amide
local anesthetic
cyclophosphamide
cancer
immunosuppressant
spironolactone
mineraclcorticoid receptor antagonist
fluphenazine
classic antipsychotic with less anticholinergic activty
bleomycin
cancer
G2-M phase
efavirenz
antiretroviral
NNRTI
echothiophate
cholinesterase inhibitor
ramelteon
agonist at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors
atropine
cholinergic antagonist
iodide
hyperthyroidism
topiramate
anticonvulsant that can decrease craving and increase abstinence in recovering alcoholics
evolocumab
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors
erlotinib
cancer
EGFR
empagliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor
sitagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
raloxifene
antiestrogen
prilocaine
amide
local anesthetic
furosemide
loop diuretic
digitalis/digoxin
cardiac glycoside–HF tx
Artemisinins
anti-malaria
conivaptan
ADH antagonists
pentobarbital
barbituate
isoproternol
catecholamine
beta1/2 agonist
metyrosine
blocks tyrosine hydroxylase–decreased synthesis of dopamine
amitriptyline
tertiary TCA
paroxetine
SSRI
ibandronate
bisphophonates
tinidazole
antiprotozoal
isophane insulin
NPH
ergonovine maleate
ergot alkaloids–contraction of uterus
phenylephrine
alpha1 agonist
apraclonidine
alpha2 agonist
alprazolam
benzodiazepine
ganirelix
GnRH antagonist
propyluracil
hyperthyroidism
synthesis and conversion
glargine
Lantus
timolol
beta antagonist–topical
ziprasidone
blocks D2 and 5-HT2A receptors
new gen antipsychotic
niacin
lowers VLDL and LDL
noreepinephrine
catecholamine
propranolol
BB with ability to inhibit peripheral conversion of T4
minoxidil
K+ channel regulator for HTN
topical=rogaine
prednisone
immunosuppressant
solifenacin
cholinergic antagonist
-dipine
dihydrophyridine CCBs
cidofovir
antiviral
oxazepam
benzodiazepin
5-FU
cancer
antimetabolite
albuterol
beta2 agonist
prasugrel
antiplatelet
flumazenil
benzodiazepine antagonist
denosumab
ab against receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-beta ligand (RANKL)
Sacubitril/valsartan
ARB+neprilysin inhibitor
indinavir
antiretroviral
PI
flurazepam
benzodiazepine
trazadone
5-HT 2A receptor antagonist
exemestane
aromatase inhibitor
procaine
ester
local anesthetic
tolazamide
first gen sulfonylurea
ropinirole
dopamine receptor antagonist
meperidine
strong opioid
dantrolene
interferes with release of calcium from SR
muscle relaxant
glycopyrrolate
cholinergic antagonist
tizanidine
alpha2 agonist
-pril
ACE inhbitors
Pyrazinamide
anti-TB
potassium
antiarrhythmic
dapagliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor
clonidine
alpha2 agonist
guanethidine
inhibits release of NE
quinidine
class 1A antiarrhythmic via binding to open and activated sodium channels
oxybutynin
cholinergic antagonist
percoset
oxycodone +acetaminophen
chlordiazepoxide
benzodiazepine
hydralazine
vasodilator
aripiprazole
new gen antipsycotic
dopamine system stabilizers
mifepristione
antagonist of glucocorticoid and progesterone receptors
gemfibrozil
fibric acid derivative
chlorpromazine
classic antipsychotic
dorzolamide
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
etidronate
off label bisphophonates
triamterene
potassium sparing diuretic
spironolactone
aldosterone antagonist
hydrochlorothiazie
thiazide diuretic
baclofen
muscle relaxant
GABA-mimetic
benzocaine
ester
local anesthetic
lamivudine
antiviral
also used for HIV
bithionol
antihelmintic
procainamide
class 1A antiarrhythmic
sodium nitroprusside
vasodilator
Ethambutol
anti-TB
escitalopram
SSRI
acamprosate
structural analogue of GABA
quetiapine
new gen antipsychotic blocks D4, 5-HT2A
urea
osmotic diuretic
magnesium
antiarrhythmic
fenoldopam
D1 receptor agonist
rivastigmine
cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s
hydromorphone
strong opioid
tacrolimus
immunosuppressant
calcineuirn inhibitor
T-cell suppressant
etanercept
antibody immunosuppressant
metformin
diabetes
insulin-independent
mebendazole
antihelmintic
entecavir
antiviral
also used for HIV
ranolazine
anti-anginal via decreasing O2 consumption and decreased contractility
dextromethorphan
antitussive
ethosuximide
anticonvulsants
reduces low threshold calcium current
eszopiclone
less selective benzodiazepine
amantadine
antiviral drug to treat influenza, also Parkinson’s
lurasidone
new gen antipsychotic
blocks D2 and 5-HT2A receptors, partial agonist at 5-HT1A
preven
emergency contraceptive but with estrogen
temaepam
benzodiazepine
pralidoxime
cholinesterase inhibitor overdose reversal (sort of)
cetrorelix
GnRH antagonist
varenicline
nicotinic partial agonist
scopolamine
cholinergic antagonist
cholestyramine
bile acid-binding resin
lidocaine
class 1B antiarrhythmic via blocking inactivating Na channels
acebutolol
beta1 blocker w/ intrinsic sympathetic activity=partial agonist
ivermectin
antihelmintic
diltiazem
CCB
aspart
Novolog
prednisolone
glucocorticcoid
chlorthalidone
related to thiazide diuretic
phenobarbital
anticonvulsant via prolonged opening of GABA receptor chloride channel
argatroban
direct thrombin inhibitor
colesevelam
bile acid-binding resin
valproic acid
anticonvulsant
blocks high frequency repetitive firing and inhibits Na channels increasing synthesis of GABA
cocaine
inhibits reuptake of DA and NE
-sartan
angiotensin II blockers (ARBs)
bevacizumab
VEGF
milrinone
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
eptifibatide
inhibitor of GP IIb/IIIA receptor
glimepiride
second gen sulfonylurea
methylergonovine maleate
ergot alkaloids–contraction of uterus
ertugliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor
ethinyl estradiol
estrogn for oral contraceptives
lidocaine
amide
local anesthetic
topiramate
anticonvulsant via inhibiton of voltage-dependent Na channels enhancing GABA currents
cisplatin
cancer
platinum-alkylate
ketoconazole
antifungal that inhibits steroid synthesis at high doses
flecainide
class 1C antiarrhythmic via blocking all Na channel states
hydrocortisone
cortisol
weak anit-inflammatory
selegiline
MAO inhibitor
abaloparatide
PTH
atomoxetine
selective inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake
antidepressant
safinaminde
MAO inhibitor
predniosne
glucocorticoid
ritonavir
antiretroviral
PI booster
cetuximab
cancer
EGFR
metoprolol
beta blocker
indomethacin
COX inhibitor
imatinib
cancer
Bcr-Abl only
bisoprolol
selective beta 1 blocker
atazanavir
antiretroviral
PI
aminocaproic acid
antifibrinolytic
dolutegravir
antiretroviral
integrase inhibitor
pramipexole
dopamine receptor antagonist
tamoxifen
SERM
Atovaquone+Proquanil
anti-malaria
nadolol
beta antagonist
albiglutide
GLP-1 agonist
alogliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
praziquantel
antihelmintic
oxymetazoline
non-specific alpha agonist
carvedilol
beta blocker
fludrocortisone
mineralcorticoid
6-mercaptopurine
cancer
antimetabolite
urokinase
thrombolytic
dobutamine
beta1 agonist
dobutamine
inotropic agent
-azosin
alpha1 adrenergic antagonists
iodoquinol
antiprotozoal
methocarbamol
SC/brain stem sedating muscle relaxant
phenytoin
anticonvulsant via prolonging inactivation of Na+ channel
liraglutide
GLP-1 agonist
toremifene
SERM
lamotrigine
anticonvulsant via inactivation of voltage-dependent Na+ channels
diphenoxylate-atropine
cholinergic antagonist
mitotane
causes adrenocortical atrophy
tinidazole
antiprotozoal
pseudophedrine
alpha1 agonist
colesevelam
bile acid binding resin but used for diabetes
Epclusa
antiviral–HepC
chlorothiazide
thiazide diuretic
avanafil
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
alendronate
bisphophonates
rasaglinie
MAO inhibitor
quinethazone
related to thiazide diuretic
adenosine
antiarrhythmic via mass hyperpolarization to reset the heart
ribavirin
antiviral
isosorbide dinitrate
vasodilator
heparin
anticoagulation
arcarbose
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
pamidronate
off label bisphophonates
torsemide
loop diuretic
clopidigrel
antiplatelet
paromomycin
aminoglycoside (antiprotozoal)
finasteride
5alpha reductase inhibtor
fulvestrant
full estrogen receptor antagonist
phenelzine
MAOI
leuprolide
GnRH agonist
dibucaine
amide
local anesthetic
Isavuconazonium
antifungal
ipratropium
cholinergic antagonist
-pril
ACE inhibitors
dexmedetomidine
alpha2 agonist
reserpine
depletion of NE
tranexamic acid
antifibrinolytic
terazosin/dozazosin
alpha1 blockers
nateglinide
meglitindes
memantine
non-competitive antagonist of NMDA receptors
Alzheimer’s
methotrexate
cancer
immunosuppressant
indapamide
related to thiazide diuretic
rivaroxaban
direct inhibitor of factor Xa
amphetamine
indirect acting-increases release of NE
betamethasone
glucocorticoid
fentanyl
strong opioid
etriazolam
benzodiazepine
neupogen
hematopoietic stimulating
WBC
epinephrine
catecholamine
detemir
Levemir
thioamides
hyperthyroidism
nitrates/nitrites
vasodilator via NO
clozapine
new gen antipsychotic binds to (blocks) D4, 5-HTA2 receptors
phenoxybenzamine
irreversible alpha blocker
Lumefantrine
anti-malaria
sotalol
beta antagonist
Proguanil
anti-malarial
clonazepam
benzodiazepine
verapamil
CCB
miglitil
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
maraviroc
antiretroviral
fusion inhibitor
methimazole
hyperthyroidism
synthesis
calcitonin
antagonizes PTH
thiopental
barbituate
cyclosporine
immunosuppressant
calcineurin inhibitor
T-cell suppressant
sirolimus
immunosuppressant
proliferation signal inhibitor
mirabegron
beta3 agonist
esmolol
beta1 antagonist
disulfiram
aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
suvorexant
antagonist at orexin receptors
lispro
Humalog
goserelin
GnRH agonist
vitamin B3
nacin
lowers VLDL and LDL
lopinavir
antiretroviral
PI
always w/ ritonovir
tolterodine
cholinergic antagonist
danazol
antiprogestin–endometriosis
midazolam
benzodiazepine
buspirone
partial agonist for post synaptic serotonin receptor (inhibitory)
full agonist for for pre synaptic receptor (decrease serotonin release)
pramlintide
amylin-like peptide
onabotuliniumtoxinA
cholinergic antagonist
lorazepam
benzodiazepine
bupivacaine
amide
local anesthetic
enoxaprin
LMW heparin
saxagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
tipranavir
antiretroviral
PI
ivabradine
decreases HR-HF tx
dabigatran
direct thrombin inhibitor
dutasteride
5alpha reductase inhibtor
yohimbine
alpha2 antagonist
metyrapone
selective inhibtor of terminal enzyme in cortisol synthesis
homatropine
cholinergic antagonist
dulaglutide
GLP-1 agonist
tetracaine
ester
local anesthetic
Pyrimethamine+Sulfadiazine
antiprotozoal
labetalol
beta1/2, alpha 1 antagonist
exenatide
GLP-1 agonist
trihexyphenidyl
anticholinergic
Parkinson’s
tadalafil
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor
dinoprostone
prostaglandins– expulsion of uterine contents
mirtazapine
antidepressant
increases release of NE, 5-HT
cevimeline
muscarinic agonist (mostly M1)
carteolol
non selective beta blocker w/ intrinsic sympathetic activity=partial agonist
topical
linagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
fosphenytoin
anticonvulsant via prolonging inactivation of Na+ channel
bupropion
inhibits reuptake of dopamine
depression
tenectepase
thrombolytic
tiagabine
inhibits uptake of GABA
adalimumab
antibody immunosuppressant
L dopa
Parkinson’s
alfentanil
strong opioid
-sartan
angiotensin receptor blockers
mepivacaine
amide
local anesthetic
fenofibrate
fibric acid derivative
imipramine
tertiary TCA
azathioprine
immunosuppressant
cytotoxic
phentolamine
alpha antagonist
naltrexone
opioid receptor antagonist
apomorphine
potent dopamine receptor agonist
haloperidol
selective blockade of D2 receptors
classic antipsychotic
flutamide
androgen receptor antagonist
glipizide
second gen sulfonylurea
Harvoni
antiviral–HepC
nortriptyline
secondary TCA
buprenorphine
mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
mannitol
osmotic diuretic
citalopram
SSRI
bivalirudin
direct thrombin inhibitor
secobarbital
barbituate
zaleplon
less selective benzodiazepine
tramadol
weak-moderate opioid
albuterol
SABA
pirbuterol
SABA
levalbuterol
SABA
terbutaline
SABA
bitolterol
SABA
salmeterol
LABA
formoteral
LABA
ipratroprium
muscarnic antagonist
tiotropium
muscarnic antagonist
fluticasone
inhaled corticosteroid
beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroid
flunisolide
inhaled corticosteroid
theophylline
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
blocks adenosine receptor
asthma/COPD
montelukast
leukotriene inhibitor
zafirlukast
leukotriene inhibitor
zileuton
inhibits 5-lipoxygenase– leukotriene inhibitor
omalizumab
monoclonal antibodyfor IgE– asthma
cromolyn sodium
inhibit release of histamine from mast cells– asthma
aspirin
NSAID
irreversible COX-1/2 inhibitor
-tidine
H2 angtagonists
-prazole
PPI
metoclopramide
D2 antagonist
prokinetic
bethanechol
muscarinic agonist
glycopyrrolate dicyclomine
muscarinic antagonist
antispasmodic
eluxadoline
opioid agonist
antispasmodic
-setron
5HT3 antagonists
antiemetics
prochlorperazine
block DA, M, H receptors
antiemetic
promethazine
block DA, M, H receptors
antiemetic
lubiprostone
PGE1 analogue
linaclotide
increases luminal Cl-
laxative
loperamide
opioid used for diarrhea
diphenoxylate
opioid w/ atropine
simethicone
Gas x
penicillamine
DMARD
chelator
hydroxychloroquine
DMARD
sulfasalazine
DMARD
infliximab
TNF alpha Ab
adalimumab
TNF alpha Ab
certrolizumab
TNF alpha Ab
golirnumab
TNF alpha Ab
etanercept
TNF alpha Ab
rituximab
CD20 Ab
abatacept
CD28 Ab
leflunomide
inhibits inucleic acid synthesis
mycophenolate mofetil
inhibits leukocyte purine synthesis
anakinra
IL-IR antagonist
tocilizumab
IL-6 Ab
tofacitinib
JAK inhibitor
baricitnib
JAK inhibitor
dimenhydrinate
H1 antagonist-motion sickness
theophylline
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
ipratoprium
muscarinic agonist
montelukast
leukotriene inhibitor
cromolyn sodium
inhibit relesase of histamine from mast cells
omalizumab
IgE Ab for allergic asthma
benralizumab
IL-5 Ab for asthma w/ eosinophilia
celecoxib
selective reversivle COX2 inhibitor
peroxicam
meloxicam
non specific reversible COX inhibitors
ketorolac
non specific reversible COX inhibitors
diclofenac
non specific reversible COX inhibitors
probenacid
block reabsorption of uric acid
lesinurad
urate transporter inhibitor w/ xanthadine oxidase inhibtor
allopurinol
xantadine oxidase inhibitor
febuxostat
xantadine oxidase inhibitor
rasburicase
recombinant urate oxidase
pegloticase
recombinant urate oxidase
-triptans
5HT1d agonist
ergotamine
5HT agonist
erenumab
IgG Ab binding CGRP
migraine prophylaxis
galcenezumab
IgG Ab binding CGRP
migraine prophylaxis