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Medical
Graduate
04/16/2013

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Term
Vancomycin
Definition
Inhibits Cell Wall Synthesis and RNA Synthesis
Term
Clindamycin
Definition
Binds to the 50s Ribosomal Sub-unit and in interferes with the initiation complex and aminoacyl translocation
Term
Gentamicin
Definition
Binds to the 30s Ribosimal Sub-unit and irreversibly inhibits protein synthesis.
(Non-functional proteins)
Term
Metaprolol
Definition
Selective Beta-1-Adrenergic Antagonist
Term
Valsartan
Definition
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Inhibits Aldostrone secretion and acts as a vasodilator
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Cycloxygenase species inhibitor
Inhibits platelet and prostaglandin synthesis (Anti-inflammatory)
Term
Morphine
Definition
Binds Opiodreceptors in CNS , simulates endorphine function
Term
Phentermine
Definition
Psycho-stimulant that works on the hypothalamus to stimulate norepinephrine to reduce hunger and increase the fat breakdown
Term
Ibuprofen
Definition
NSAID - non-selective cox inhibitor, prevents the production of Prostoglandinsd anti-inflammatory
Term
Acetaminophen
Definition
NSAID: Selectice Cox-2 inhibitor - Anti-pyretic
Term
Amoxicillin
Definition
B-lactam that inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cells walls by interfering with cross linking of peptidogycan
Term
Metformin
Definition
Lowers blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose
Term
Pioglitazone
Definition
Insulin sensitizing and increasing glucose utilization
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Diuretic that inhibits the re-absorption of sodium in the distal tubule
Term
Amlodipine
Definition
Blocks Calcium influx into cardiac smooth muscle; reduces peripheral resistance by vasodialation
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