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Bethanechol & Carbachol
Definition
Direct acting cholinergic receptor agonists
Term
Pilocarpine
Definition
Direct acting cholinergic receptor agonist
- emergency glaucoma treatment
- ciliary m contraction -> drainage angle opening
Term
Edrophonium
Definition
Cholinergic receptor agonist
- indirect acting (anticholinesterase)
- reversible
- quaternary alcohol
Term
neostigmine, physostigmine
Definition
Cholinergic receptor agonists
- indirect acting (anticholinesterases)
- reversible
- carbamate esters
- physostigmine is used in glaucoma treatment
Term
Isofluorophate
Definition
- Indirect acting cholinergic receptor agonist
- irreversible anticholinesterase
- intense prolonged miosis
- glaucoma treatment
Term
atropine, tropicamide
Definition
Cholinergic receptor antagonists
- muscarinic blockers
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
Adrenergic receptor agonist
- direct acting
- non-selective
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
adrenergic receptor agonist
- direct acting
- selective for ALPHA receptors
Term
Dopamine, dobutamine
Definition
adrenergic receptor agonists
- direct acting
- selective for BETA 1 receptors
Term
Albuterol
Definition
adrenergic receptor agonist
- direct acting
- selective for BETA 2 receptors
- Asthma tx (bronchodilation)
Term
Pseudephedrine
Definition
adrenergic receptor agonist
- indirect acting
- targets beta receptors
- nasal decongestant
Term
Phentolamine
Definition
adrenergic receptor antagonist
- alpha receptor blocker
- non-selective
- used for pheochromocytoma
Term
Prazosin
Definition
adrenergic receptor antagonist
- selective blocker for alpha1
- used for hypertension treatment
Term
Propranolol
Definition
adrenergic BETA receptor antagonist - non selective - reduces heart activity (B1), causes bronchiole constriction (B2) - ANTI-ARRYTHMIA treatment
Term
Timolol
Definition
adrenergic BETA receptor antagonist - non-selective - glaucoma treatment
Term
Metroprolol
Definition
adrenergic BETA receptor antagonist - selective for B1 (thus safe for asthma patients) - hypertension, heart failure, arrythmia treatment
Term
Thiazides
Definition
Diuretic
- increases urination / reduces b.p.
- used for heart failure
Term
Captopril
Definition
ACE inhibitor
- reduces b.p.
- used for heart failure
- severe coughing side effect
Term
Losartan
Definition
AT1 Antagonist
- reduces b.p.
- used for heart failure
- doesn't have coughing side effect
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Cardiac glycoside
- increases heart contractility
- used for heart failure
Term
Hydralazine
Definition
Vasodilator
- used for heart failure
Term
Verapamil, diltiazem
Definition
- Calcium channel blockers
- vasodilators and cardiac depressants
- used for the treatment of hypertension, arrythmia, and angina
Term
Clonidine
Definition
- alpha 2 agonist
- activates alpha 2 receptors in the brainstem, resulting in vasodilation
- used to treat hypertension
Term
quinidine, lidocaine
Definition
Na+ channel blockers
- anti-arrhythmia drugs
Term
amiodarone, sotalol
Definition
K+ channel blockers
- Anti-arrhythmia drugs
Term
Verapamil, diltiazem
Definition
Ca+ channel blockers
- Anti-arrhythmia drugs
Term
Nitroglycerine
Definition
Vasodilator
- anti-angina drug
Term
Sildenafil
Definition
Treatment of erectile dysfunction
Term
Ferrous sulfate, folic acid, B12, Erythropoietin
Definition
Drugs for anemia
Term
Cholestyramine
Definition
Resin
- anti-hyperlipidemia drug
- binds bile acids to prevent their reabsorption -> increases cholesterol clearance
Term
lovastatin, simvastatin
Definition
Statins
- anti-hyperlipidemia drugs
- cholesterol synthesis inhibitors (inhibit the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis)
Term
Niacin
Definition
VLDL Secretion Inhibitor
- anti-hyperlipidemia drug
Term
Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate
Definition
Lipoprotein Lipase Stimulants
- anti-hyperlipidemia drugs
Term
Ezetimibe
Definition
- anti-hyperlipidemia drug
- inhibits intestinal sterol absorption
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
- facilitates clotting
- activates prothrombin and clotting factors 7, 9, & 10
Term
Desmopressin acetate
Definition
- facilitates clotting by increasing Factor 8
Term
Factor 9, Factor 7
Definition
- replacement factors to facilitate clotting
Term
Aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid
Definition
Fibrinolytic inhibitors
- facilitate clotting
Term
Heparin
Definition
Anticoagulant
- reduces clotting
- binds activated clotting factors -> immediate effect
Term
Warfarin, dicoumarol
Definition
Coumarins
- anticoagulants (reduce clotting)
- inhibit production of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors (7, 9, 10)
Term
Aspirin
Definition
NSAID; Salicylate
- anticoagulant (reduces clotting)
- anti-inflammatory
Term
Ticlopidine
Definition
- antiplatelet drug
- reduces clotting
- alternative to aspirin
Term
Streptokinase, alteplase, anistreplase
Definition
Thrombolytic agents
- reduce clotting
Term
Donepezil
Definition
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- Alzheimer's treatment
- increases ACh levels
Term
Levodopa
Definition
Dopamine agonist
- Parkinson's treatment
Term
Selegiline
Definition
MAO inhibitor
- Parkinson's treatment
- increases dopamine levels
Term
Benztropin
Definition
Antimuscarinic
- Parkinson's treatment
- reduces Ach activity
Term
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol
Definition
Typical neuroleptics for Schizophrenia treatment
Term
Clozapine
Definition
Atypical neuroleptic for Schizophrenia treatment
Term
Imipramine
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Bupropion
Definition
2nd/3rd generation antidepressant
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
SSRI antidepressant (first line)
Term
Phenelzine
Definition
MOA inhibitor antidepressant
Term
Imapramine
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant
- not first line
Term
Bupropion
Definition
2nd/3rd gen antidepressant
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
SSRI antidepressant
- first line
Term
Phenelzine
Definition
MAO inhibitor antidepressant
Term
Lithium
Definition
For Bipolar disorder
Term
Diazepam
Definition
Benzodiazepine
- anxiety disorder treatment
Term
Pentobarbital
Definition
Barbiturate
- anxiety disorder treatment
- overdose can cause death
Term
Anti-epileptic drugs (name 5)
Definition
- Diazepam
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Carbemazepin
- Valproic acid
Term
Morphine
Definition
Opioid
- for severe pain
Term
Codeine
Definition
Opioid
- for mild-moderate pain
Term
Oxycodone
Definition
- morphine derivative
- oral treatment of moderate - severe pain
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
Synthetic opioid agonist
- severe pain relief
- 100x more potent than morphine
Term
Meperidine
Definition
Synthetic opioid agonist
- less side effects than morphine
Term
Naloxone
Definition
Opioid antagonist
- for opioid overdose
Term
Loperamide, Diphenoxylate
Definition
- opioids to control diarrhea
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Glucocorticoid
- short acting
- suppresses inflammation
Term
Triamcinolone
Definition
Glucocorticoid
- intermediate acting
- suppresses inflammation
Term
Dexamethasone
Definition
Glucocorticoid
- long acting
- suppresses inflammation
Term
Celecoxib
Definition
NSAID
- selective COX-2 inhibitor
Term
Acetaminophen
Definition
- Not actually an anti-inflammatory
- no platelet effect
- analgesic, antipyretic
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
Beta 2 agonist
- bronchodilator
- asthma treatment
Term
Aminophylline
Definition
Methylxanthine
- bronchodilator
- asthma treatment
Term
Ipratropium
Definition
Muscarinic antagonist
- bronchodilator
- asthma treatment
Term
Cromolyn
Definition
Release inhibitor (anti-inflammatory agent) for the treatement of asthma
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