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Pharm unit 6 section 2
seizures,headaches,Alzheimers,Bells Palsy,and MS
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
02/24/2014

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Benzodiazepines
Definition
treats Tonic Clonic and Grand Mal
Term
diazepam(Valium)
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
lorazepam (Ativan)
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
clonazepam (Klonopin)
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
side-effects of Benzodiazepines?
Definition
sedation,hypotension,drowsiness,lethargy,postural hypotension
Term
adverse effects of Benzodiazepines?
Definition
respiratory depression,hepatotoxicity,blood dyscrasias
Term
pheyntoin (Dilantin)
Definition
Hydantoins
Term
fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Definition
Hydantoins
Term
measured in PE's
Definition
fosphenytoin
Term
given IV slowly 100-150PE/mg over minimum of 1 minute
Definition
fospheyntoin
Term
What is the therapeutic level of fosphenytoin?
Definition
10-20 mg/dl
Term
What can fosphenytoin interact with?
Definition
enteral tubes- must turn off 1/2 to 1hr. before and after given
Term
How to diagnose type of seizure?
Definition
duration,cause,onset
Term
Primary action of drugs used in treatment of migraine headaches is?
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term
Side-effects of Stimulants?
Definition
nervousness,insomnia,anorexia,constipation,dry mouth,restlessness,tremors,hypertension,dysrythmias,tachycardia
Term
Adverse effects of Stimulants?
Definition
sudden death,MI,physical and psychological dependence
Term
Side-effects of Hydantoins?
Definition
nausea,sedation,photosensitivity,anorexia,brownish/red urine,blurred vision,lethargy
Term
Adverse effects of Hydantoins?
Definition
gingival hyperplasia,blood dyscrasias,osteoporosis,Steven's Johnsons,neuro,hyperglycemia,hepatotoxicity
Term
phenobarbital (Luminol)
Definition
Barbiturates
Term
What treats abscence seizures?
Definition
Zarontin
Term
Zarontin
Definition
Succinimides
Term
Side-effects of Succinimides?
Definition
GI,nausea,vomiting,neuro/sedation,drowsiness
Term
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Definition
treats tonic clonic and complex seizures (also treats pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia)
Term
gabapentin (Neurontin)
Definition
treats chronic pain and post herpetic pain
Term
valproic acid (Depakote)
Definition
treats tonic clonic
Term
lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Definition
treats partial onset seizures
Term
levetiracetam (Keppra)
Definition
treats adult partial seizures
Term
oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Definition
treats partial seizures and Trigeminal neuralgia
Term
topiramate (Topamax)
Definition
treats migraines,bipolar, and tonic clonic seizures
Term
zonisamide (Zonegran)
Definition
used in combo, treats partial seizures
Term
pregabalin (Lyrica)
Definition
treats partial seizures,chronic pain,
neuropathy and shingles
Term
Non opioid analgesics
Definition
acetaminophen, NSAID's, Aspirin
Term
caffeine
Definition
stimulant,vasoconstrictant
Term
propanolol
Definition
beta blocker, treats headaches
Term
valprotic acid (Depakote)
Definition
Anti Convulsant Meds.
Term
topiramate (Topamax)
Definition
Anti Convulsant Meds.
Term
amitryptyline
Definition
Antidepressant
Term
ergotamine
Definition
Ergot,treats headaches
Term
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
frovatriptan (Frova)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
zolmitriptan (Zomig)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
almotriptan (Amerge)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
rizatriptan (Maxalt)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
eletripta (Relpax)
Definition
Triptan's
Term
How are Triptan's administered?
Definition
oral, parenteral,inhaled (patient self administered
Term
Side-effects of Triptan's?
Definition
GI,CNS(sleepy),palpitations
Term
Adverse effects of Triptan's?
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
What are the contraindications of Triptan's?
Definition
obesity,tobacco use,diabetes,CVD,past menopause
Term
phentermine
Definition
CNS stimulant- treats weight loss
Term
doxapram (Dopram)
Definition
CNS Stimulant- analeptic (stimulates breathing muscles)
Term
adderall
Definition
treats ADHD
Term
methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Definition
treats ADHD
Term
How are ADHD drugs administered?
Definition
po,patch,parenteral
Term
Side-effects of ADHD drugs?
Definition
hypertension,GI upset,hyper
Term
Adverse effects of ADHD drugs?
Definition
sudden death,dependence
Term
Narcolepsy
Definition
requires CNS stimulant
Term
Caffeine
Definition
is a CNS stimulant
Term
dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Definition
Amphetamine - has cardiovascular complications
Term
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Definition
treats Alzheimers
Term
donepezil (Aricept)
Definition
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Term
rivastigmine (Exelon)
Definition
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Term
may temporarily slow cognitive decline
Definition
rivastigmine
Term
galantamine hydrobromide (Razadyne)
Definition
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Term
memantine (Wamenda)
Definition
N-Methyl D-asparate Antagonist
Term
N-Methyl D-asparate Antagonist
Definition
treats Alzheimers
Term
targeted for memory
Definition
memantine
Term
prednisone
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
methylprednisone
Definition
glucocorticoids,corticosteroid
Term
avonex
Definition
immune response modifiers
Term
betaseron
Definition
immune response modifiers
Term
copaxone
Definition
immune response modifiers
Term
glucocorticoids
Definition
treats Multiple Sclerosis
Term
immune response modifiers
Definition
treats Multiple Sclerosis
Term
urinary anti-retention
Definition
treats Multiple Sclerosis
Term
muscle relaxant
Definition
treats Multiple Sclerosis
Term
anticonvulsant
Definition
treats Multiple Sclerosis
Term
gabapentin
Definition
anticonvulsant - treats MS
Term
Bells Palsy
Definition
acute paralysis of 7th cranial nerve
Term
corticosteroid and analgesics
Definition
treats Bells Palsy
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