Term
cef / ceph
(cefadroxil, cefazolin) |
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Definition
cephalosporin antibiotic
(cross sensitivity w/ penicillin allergy, GI problems; complete full course; superinfections) |
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Term
cillin
(amoxicillin, ampicillin) |
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Definition
Penicillin antibiotic
(GI problems; rash, sensitivity) |
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Term
mycin
(gentamycin, erythromycin) |
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Definition
aminoglycoside
(macrolide antibiotic)
(renal toxic; apnea; arthralgia) |
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Term
cycline
(doxycycline, tetracycline)
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Definition
tetracycline
(dental problems in pregancy,early childhood, interfer w/oral contraceptives) |
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Term
gliptin
(Saxagliptin,
Sitagliptin) |
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Definition
Diabetes Inhibitor
(dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors)
(GI, Headache, hypoglycemia) |
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Term
oxacin
(ciprofloxacin,
norfloxacin) |
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Definition
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
(GI, photosensitivity reactions) |
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Term
azoles
(miconazole, itraconazole) |
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Definition
antifungal
(very liver toxic; many drug interactions) |
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Term
vir
(retinavir, valaciclovir)
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Definition
antiviral
(flu-like symptoms; bone marrow effects) |
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Term
mab
(daclizumab,
pertuzumab) |
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Definition
monoclonal antibody
(injected; flu-like symptoms, GI) |
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Term
pine
(amlopine, felodipine,
verapamil) |
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Definition
calcium channel blocker
(monitor BP; rhythm; GI; fatigue) |
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Term
pril
(captopril, lisinopril) |
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Definition
ACE inhibitor
(monitor cough, rash, GI) |
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Term
sartan
(valsartan, losartan)
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Definition
angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
(not to be used during pregnancy, difficult breathing, GI, hypotension) |
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Term
olol
(propranolol, acebutolol) |
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Definition
Beta Blocker
(monitor cardiovascular effects; caution w/diabetes) |
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Term
ol
(albuterol, fomoterol) |
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Definition
Beta Agonist
(rapid heart rate; sympathetic reaction) |
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Term
osin
(doxazosin,
prazosin) |
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Definition
Alpha Blocker
(first dose reaction; monitor for CHF, orthostatic hypotension, GI) |
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Term
parin
(heparin, dalteparin) |
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Definition
Anticlotting Agent
(injected; bleeding; Hematuria) |
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Term
thiazide
(polythiazide,
hydrochlorothiazide) |
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Definition
Diuretic
(weight loss; fluid & electrolyte balance) |
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Term
ase
(urokinase,
streptokinase) |
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Definition
enzyme used with Thrombolytics
(bleeding; brochospasm) |
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Term
statin
(lovastatin, pravastatin) |
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Definition
HMG CoA Inhibitor
(pregnancy category X; w/diet & exercies; rhabdomyolysis; chest pain) |
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Term
triptan
(zolmitriptan, sumatriptan) |
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Definition
Antimigraine Drug
(monitor BP; cardiac effects; GI) |
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Term
enafil
(sildenafil, vardenafil,
viagra) |
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Definition
Impotence Drug
(not w/nitrates or alpha blockers; must be used w/ sexual stimulation) |
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Term
barbital
(phenobarbital, mephobarbital) |
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Definition
Barbiturate
(CNS depressant, stimulates liver enzymes to metabolize drugs, GI) |
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Term
pam
(diazepam,
lorazepam) |
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Definition
Benzodiazepine
(liver and renal toxic, GI) |
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Term
lukast
(zafirlukast, montelukast) |
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Definition
Leukotrience Receptor Antagonist
(not for use in acute asthma attack, cardiac complications, GI, dizzy) |
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Term
stim
(filgrastim,
pegfilgrastim) |
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Definition
Colony Stimulating Agent
(injected; check bone marrow, MI, arrhythmias, GI) |
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Term
prazole
(omeprazole,
aripiprazole) |
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Definition
Antisecretory Agent
(not for prolong use, GI, back pain, cough) |
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Term
setron
(ondansetron, granisetron) |
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Definition
Centrally Acting Antiemetic
(injected; CNS depression, GI, hypoxia, urine retention, arrhythmias) |
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Term
azine
(promethazine, chlorpromazine) |
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Definition
Phenothiazine
(CNS depressant, leukopenia, GI) |
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Term
sone
(cortisone, prednisone) |
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Definition
Corticosteroid
(timing of dose; risk of infection, GI) |
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Term
esterone
(progesterone,
medroxyprogesterone) |
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Definition
Progestin
(annual pap smear, GI, Headache) |
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Term
dronate
(etidronate,
pamidronate) |
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Definition
Calcium Regulator
(dosing details; monitor calcium, Diarrhea, Nausea, headache) |
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Term
olone
(androlone, oxymetholone) |
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Definition
Anabolic Steroid
(liver & heart toxicity, pharyngeal fungal infections) |
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Term
asteride
(dutasteride,
finasteride) |
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Definition
Andogen Inhibitor
(urinary output, impotence, GU) |
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Term
profen
(ibuprofen, fenoprofen) |
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Definition
NSAID
(GI, bleeding, arrhythmia, rash, dizzy) |
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