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Pharmacology II Exam 5
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04/24/2012

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Albuterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Short-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists (Also Oral)
Term
Levalbuterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Short-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Term
Metaproterenol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Short-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists (Also Oral)
Term
Terbutaline
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Short-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists (Also Oral)
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Pirbuterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Short-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Long-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Term
Formoterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Long-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Term
Indacterol
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Long-Acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists
Term
Beclomethasone Diproprionate
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
Term
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
Term
Flunisolide
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
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Budesonide
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
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Fluticasone Proprionate
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
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Ciclesonide
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Glucocorticoid
Term
Zafirlukast
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Leukotriene Receptor (Cys-LT1) Blocker; Competitive
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Montelukast
Definition
Asthma/COPD and Allergic Rhinitis; Leukotriene Receptor (Cys-LT1) Blocker; Competitive
Term
Zileuton
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Leukotriene Synthesis Inhibitor (Blocks 5-Lipoxygenase)
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Cromolyn Sodium
Definition
Mild/Moderate Asthma; Allergic Rhinitis
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Theophylline
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Methylxantine
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Caffeine
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Methylxantine
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Theobromine
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Methylxantine
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Aminophylline
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Methylxantine (theophylline preparation)
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Oxtriphylline
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Methylxantine (theophylline preparation)
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Roflumilast
Definition
Asthma/COPD; PDE4 inhibitor (oral); increases cAMP levels reducing activities of immune cells; contraindicated in hepatic impairment
Term
Atropine
Definition
Asthma/COPD; IV Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist (competitve)
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Ipratropium
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Inhaled Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist (competitve)
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Omalizumab
Definition
Asthma/COPD; Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody that blocks portion of IgE that binds to mast and other inflammatory cells; also reduces receptor numbers
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Epinephrine
Definition
Not used in asthma; bronchodilator
Term
Ephedrine
Definition
rarely used in asthma; longer-acting broncodilator
Term
Primatene (Mist)
Definition
rarely used in asthma; bronchodilator and expectorant
Term
Oxymetazoline, Xylometazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, Naphazoline
Definition
OTC Decongestants
Term
Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine
Definition
OTC Decongestants
Term
Codeine/Hydocodone
Definition
Cough suppressant
Term
Dextromethorphan
Definition
OTC cough suppressant
Term
Guaifenesin
Definition
OTC expectorant
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Acetylcysteine
Definition
OTC mucolytic
Term
Dornase alfa
Definition
OTC mucolytic
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Dinoprostone
Definition
Eicosanoid; PGE2 analog; cervical ripeining and abortion (vaginal suppository)
Term
Carboprost Tromethamine
Definition
Eicosanoid; PGF2α analog; Abortion
Term
Misoprostol
Definition
Eicosanoid; PGE1 analog; Mucosal protective agent for NSAID induced gastric ulcers
Term
Alprostadil
Definition
Eicosanoid; PGE1 analog; Erectile dysfunction and to maintain ductus arteriosus in newborns until surgical closure
Term
Epoprostenol
Definition
Eicosanoid; IV PGI2 analog; Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Term
Iloprost
Definition
Eicosanoid; Inhaled PGI2 analog; Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
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Treprostenil
Definition
Eicosanoid; IV/SC/Inhaled PGI2 analog; Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Term
Latanoprost, Travoprost
Definition
PGF2α analog; Open-angle glaucoma eye drop
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Bimatoprost
Definition
PGF2α analog; Open-angle glaucoma eye drop and enhances eyelash growth as a topical
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Aspirin
Definition
NSAID (Oral and Suppository); antiplatelet
Term
Diclofenac
Definition
NSAID (Oral and Eye Drop)
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Etodolac
Definition
NSAID
Term
Indomethacin
Definition
NSAID (Oral, IV, Suppository)
Term
Nabumetone
Definition
NSAID
Term
Tolmetin
Definition
NSAID
Term
Sulindac
Definition
NSAID
Term
Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketaprofen
Definition
NSAID
Term
Meclofenamate
Definition
NSAID
Term
Piroxicam, Meloxicam
Definition
NSAID
Term
Celecoxib
Definition
NSAID
Term
Naproxen
Definition
NSAID
Term
Oxaprozin
Definition
NSAID
Term
Ketorolac
Definition
NSAID (Oral, IV, Eye Drop)
Term
Acetaminophen
Definition
NSAID-Like Drug
Term
Colchicine
Definition
Anti-inflammatory; Acute and prophylactic gout treatment
Term
Probencid
Definition
Uricosuric; prophylactic gout therapy; also sometimes given with chosen beta-lactam antibiotics because it increases their plasma levels by competitively inhibiting their renal tubular secretion
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Sulfinpyrazone
Definition
Uricosuric; prophylactic gout therapy
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Allopurinol
Definition
Xanthanine Oxidase Inhibitor; prophylactic gout therapy
Term
Febuxostat
Definition
Xanthanine Oxidase Inhibitor; prophylactic gout therapy
Term
Aluminum Hydroxide (also a combo drug with Magnesium Hydroxide)
Definition
Antacid
Term
Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate
Definition
Antacid
Term
Magaldrate
Definition
Antacid
Term
Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Blocker; GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease (Oral/IV)
Term
Nizatidine
Definition
H2-Receptor Blocker; GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease (Oral Only)
Term
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI); Gerd and Peptic Ulcer Disease (Oral Only)
Term
Pantoprazole, Esomeprazole
Definition
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI); Gerd and Peptic Ulcer Disease (Oral/IV)
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Mucosal Protective Agent; Duodenal Ulcers
Term
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Definition
Mucosal Protective Agent; Indigestion, ulcer caused by H.Pylori, and nonspecific diarrhea
Term
Metoclopramide (ORAL)
Definition
D2 Receptor Antagonist; Gastric paresis, delayed gastric emptying
Term
Neostigmine
Definition
Acetylcholinesterae (ACh) Inhibitor (IV); Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction in hospitalized patients
Term
Psyllium Seed
Definition
Bulk forming laxative (oral); safest most natural, usually for chronic constipation
Term
Methylcellulose
Definition
Bulk forming laxative (oral); safest most natural, usually for chronic constipation
Term
Calcium polycarbophil
Definition
Bulk forming laxative (oral); safest most natural, usually for chronic constipation
Term
Malt Soup Extract
Definition
Bulk forming laxative (oral); safest most natural, usually for chronic constipation
Term
Docusate Na, Docusate Ca
Definition
Stool Surfactants (Softeners); oral and rectal; for patients who should avoid straining during defecation
Term
Mineral Oil
Definition
Lubricant Laxative; Oral and Rectal; temporary relief of occasional constipation
Term
Magnesium Hydroxide
Definition
Antacid and Saline Osmotic Laxative; acute constipation
Term
Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Sulfate
Definition
Saline Osmotic Laxative; acute constipation
Term
Sodium Phosphate
Definition
Saline Osmotic Laxative; acute constipation
Term
Glycerin
Definition
Non-saline Osmotic Laxative; Rectal; acute constipation
Term
Lactulose
Definition
Non-saline Osmotic Laxative; Oral and Rectal; acute constipation
Term
PEG 3350
Definition
Non-saline Osmotic Laxative; acute constipation
Term
Senna
Definition
Stimulant Laxative; short-term treatment of constipation and for evacuation of the colon for bowel or rectal exams
Term
Bisacodyl
Definition
Stimulant Laxative; Oral and Rectal; short-term treatment of constipation and for evacuation of the colon for bowel or rectal exams
Term
Lubiprostone
Definition
Laxative; Chloride Channel Activator; chronic idiopathic constipation and constipation-predominant IBS in women
Term
Methylnaltrexone
Definition
Laxative; Opioid Receptor Antagonist (SubQ); Opioid-induced constipation
Term
Alvimopan
Definition
Laxative; Opioid Receptor Antagonist; Postoperative ileus to accelerate upper and lower GI recovery following partial large or small bowel resection surgery
Term
Loperamide
Definition
Antidiarrheal; Opioid agonist; Mild to moderate acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea due to IBS of IBD; Does not cross BBB
Term
Diphenoxylate (w/ atropine)
Definition
Antidiarrheal; Opioid agonist; Mild to moderate acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea due to IBS of IBD; Crosses BBB
Term
Octreotide
Definition
Antidiarrheal agent (SubQ/IV); GI neuroendocrine tumor-associated diarrhea
Term
Dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine
Definition
Antispasmodic; Anticholinergic antispasmodic; acute spasmodic attacks due to IBS
Term
Alosetron
Definition
Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist; severe diarrhea-predominant IBS in women non-responsive to conventional therapy
Term
Mesalamine (5-ASA), Sulfasalazine, Balsalazide, Olsalazine
Definition
Aminosalicylates; Mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (IBD)
Term
Ondansetron, Granisetron, Dolasetron, Palonosetron
Definition
Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists (Oral/IV); antiemetic agents for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and for postoperative/postradiation N/V
Term
Aprepitant
Definition
Neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist; Oral Antiemtic agents for prevention of N/V in patients receiving chemotherapy; given with 5-HT3 antagonists
Term
Fosaprepitant
Definition
Neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist; IV Antiemtic agents for prevention of N/V in patients receiving chemotherapy; given with 5-HT3 antagonists
Term
Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone
Definition
Corticosteroids (Oral/IV); Antiemtic agents for prevention of N/V in patients receiving chemotherapy; given with 5-HT3 antagonists
Term
Prochloperazine
Definition
D2 Receptor Antagonists (Oral/IV); Antiemtic agents for postoperative N/V
Term
Droperidol
Definition
D2 Receptor Antagonists (IV/IM); Antiemtic agents for postoperative N/V
Term
Metoclopramide (ORAL/IV)
Definition
D2 Receptor Antagonists (Oral/IV); Antiemtic agents for postoperative N/V
Term
Trimethobenzamide
Definition
D2 Receptor Antagonists (Oral/IV); Antiemtic agents for postoperative N/V
Term
Cyclizine, Meclizine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; H1 Receptor Antagonist; Antiemetic agent for prevention and treatment of N/V, vertigo associated with motion sickness; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Promethazine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; H1 Receptor Antagonist (Oral/IV); Antiemetic agent for prevention and treatment of N/V, vertigo associated with motion sickness; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Scopolamine
Definition
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist (Oral/Transdermal Patch); Antiemetic agent for prevention and treatment of N/V, vertigo associated with motion sickness
Term
Dronabinol, Nabilone
Definition
Cannabinoids; Antiemetic agents for chemotherapy induced N/V
Term
Pancrelipase
Definition
Pancreatic Enzyme Supplement; pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic resection
Term
Ursodiol
Definition
Bile Acid Therapy; gallstones in patients with symptomatic gallbladder disease
Term
Carbinoxamine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Dimenhydrinate
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria; OTC cough suppressant
Term
Hydroxyzine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Brompheniramine, Chlorpheniramine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Cyproheptadine
Definition
1st Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Loratadine
Definition
2nd Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Cetirizine
Definition
2nd Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Fexofenadine
Definition
"3rd" Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Desloratadine
Definition
"3rd" Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Levocetirizine
Definition
"3rd" Generation Antihistamine; Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis and urticaria
Term
Sumatriptan
Definition
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (Oral/Nasal/SubQ); Severe migraines, cluster headaches **not for prophylaxis b/c of ADRs
Term
Zolmitriptan
Definition
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (Oral/Nasal); Severe migraines, cluster headaches **not for prophylaxis b/c of ADRs
Term
Almotriptan, Eletriptan, Frovatriptan, Rizatriptan, Naratriptan
Definition
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (ORAL); Severe migraines, cluster headaches **not for prophylaxis b/c of ADRs
Term
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Definition
Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymixin B; topical antibacterial agent
Term
Bacitracin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram +/- bacteria
Term
Gramicidin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram +/- bacteria
Term
Mupirocin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against MRSA, gram + bacteria, and some anaerobic gram - bacteria
Term
Polymixin B Sulfate
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram - bacteria
Term
Neomycin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram - bacteria; usually in combination ointments and the most frequent cause of skin reactions
Term
Gentamicin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram - bacteria
Term
Clindamycin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; acne vulgaris
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; acne vulgaris
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; acne vulgaris
Term
Sodium Sulfacetamide
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; acne vulgaris
Term
Retapamulin
Definition
Topical antibacterial agent; works against gram + cocci; safe for pediatric use
Term
Clotrimazole
Definition
Topical antifungal agent; often combined with a corticosteroid
Term
Ketoconazloe
Definition
Topical antifungal agent; also available as a shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis
Term
Pralidoxime
Definition
Agent used to treat malathion poisoning
Term
Malathion
Definition
Ectoparasiticide; Organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor; head and pubic lice
Term
Lindane
Definition
Ectoparasiticides; last resort agent for head and pubic lice
Term
N-acetylcysteine
Definition
Given to replenish the body's GSH stores and prevent hepatotoxicity in the event of an APAP overdose
Term
Activated Charcoal
Definition
Absorbs APAP in the GI in the event of an overdose
Term
Castor Oil
Definition
Laxative for preparation of bowel for examination or surgery
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