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BG8 SKMR/PROSTATE/URINARY
BRAND GENERIC
12
Pharmacology
Graduate
02/27/2012

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Term

 

Zanaflex

Definition

 

Tizanidine

 

 SKMR (skeletal musc relax) for short term trt of spasticity

 

alpha 2 agonist = inc preynaptic inhibition of motor neurons

 

OC = inc [] 

ADV ABNORMAL LFT's BLURRED VISION, dry mouth, hypotension,

Term

 

Lioresal

Definition

 

Baclofen

 

SKMR for s/s of spasticity from multiple sclerosis

 

Baclofen is an analog of GABA

 

do not DC abruptly = halucinations, & sz

ADV = drowsiness

Term

 

Soma

Definition

 

Carisoprodol

 

SKMR onset ~ 1hr

 

 

Term

 

Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid

Definition

 

Cyclobenzaprine

 

SKMR  don't use longer than 3 weeks, T1/2 ~ 3D

 

dont use w/ HF, hyprethyroidism

Term

 

Imitrex

Definition

 

Sumatriptan

 

for trt of migraine - causes vasoconstriction in brain

 

do not give IV, as it can cause coronary vasospasm, contraindicated in ischemic heart dx

 

 

Term

 

Robaxin

Definition

 

Methocarbamol

 

SKMR works in spinal cord - inhibits reflexes

 

Robaxin is hypertonic so vascular extravasation must be avoided

 

may cause rash

Term

 

Skelaxin

Definition

 

Metaxalone

 

SKMR

Term

 

Fioricet

Definition

 

Bulalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine

 

Analgesic

 

for tension Ha

 

HABIT FORMING,

Term

 

Pyridium

Definition

 

Phenazopyridine

 

Urinary tract analgesic

 

turns urine orange to red

Term

 

Proscar

Definition

Finasteride 

trt of symptomatic BPH

 

inhibits 5alphareductase = testosterone can't change to DHT, DHT is needed in prostat develpment = dec growth of prostate

 

pregnant women should not come in contact with finasteride/ or semen from pt taking it

finasteride will decrease PSA levels even in presence of cancer

Term

 

Flomax

Definition

 

Tamsulosin

 

trt of s/s of BPH

 

alpha blocking agent = relaxation of prostate gland and bladder neck = easier to pee

 

take 1/2 hr after a meal, taking w/ food = dec bioavalable

Term

 

Avodart

Definition

 

Dutasteride

 

for s/s BPH

 

blocks 5alpha reductase = dec DHT = dec growht of prostate

 

women who are pregnant should not come in contact w/ dutasteride capsules = harm to male fetus.  men can't donate blood until >=6months post last dose

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