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Test Two Drugs
Drugs on the 2nd pharmacology test.
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Pharmacology
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10/03/2012

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Term

zolpidem

(Ambien, Ambien CR)

Definition

Classification: Sedative/hypnotic

 

Indications: Insomnia

 

Action: Sedation and induction of sleep

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: NVD, anaphylactic reactions, hallucinations.

 

Routes: PO

Term

amitriptyline

(Elavil)

Definition

Classification: antidepressant

 

Indications: Depression

 

Action: Potentiates the effect of serotonin and norepinephrine in the CNS

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: arrhythmias, hypotension, constipation, sedation

 

Routes: PO, IM

Term

lithium

 

 

Definition

Classification: Mood Stabilizer

 

Indications: Manic episodes of manic depressive illness

 

Action: Prevents/decreases incidence of acute manic episodes

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: Seizures, impaired memory, arrhythmias, muscle weakness, hypothyroidism 

 

Routes: PO

Term

olanzapine

(Zyprexa)

Definition

Classification: Antipsychotic, mood stabilizer

 

Indications: psychotic disorders: including bipolar disorder, treatment of schizophrenia

 

Action: Decreases manifestations of psychoses

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome, seizures, sedation, tachycardia

 

Routes: PO, IM

Term

trazodone

(Desyrel, Trialodine, Trazon)

Definition

Classification: antidepressant

 

Indications: Major depression

 

Action: Alters the effects of serotonin in tht CNS

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: drowsiness, hypotension arrhythmias

 

Routes: PO

Term

phenelzine

(Nardil)

Definition

Classification: Antidepressant, MAO inhibitor

 

Indications: Depression in patients who have failed other drug therapies

 

Action: improved mood in depressed patients

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: seizures, hypertensive crysis,  arrhythmias

 

Routes: PO

Term

venlafaxine

(Effexor, XR)

Definition

Classification: antidepressant, antianxiety agent

 

Indications: Major depressive illness or relapse, in conjunction with psychotherapy, social and general anxiety

 

Action: decreases anxiety

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: seizures, abnormal dreams, anxiety, insomnia

 

Routes: PO

Term

haloperidol

(Haldol)

Definition

Classification: antipsychotic

 

Indications: acute and chronic psychotic desorders including schizophrenia, manic states, drug-induced psychoses

 

Action:  diminishes SSx of psychoses

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal reactions

 

Routes: PO, IM

Term

sertraline

(Zoloft)

Definition

Classification: Anitdepressant, SSRI

 

Indications: Major depressive disorders, panic disorder

 

Action: Antidepressant action

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: tremor, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, diarrhea

 

Routes: PO

Term

rivastigmine

(Exelon)

Definition

Classification: anti-Alzheimer's agent, cholinergic

 

Indications: Mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease

 

Action: Decreases dementia associatede w/ Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: weakness, anorexia, NVD

 

Routes: PO, transdermal

Term

phenytoin

(Dilantin)

Definition

Classification: antiarrythmics, anticonvulsants

 

Indications: Treatment/prevention of tonic-clonic seizures and complex partial seizures

 

Action: Diminished seizure activity

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: Stevens-Johnsons syndrome, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia

 

Routes: PO, IV

Term

nitrous oxide

 

Definition

Classification: Anesthetic

 

Indications: General anesthesia during dental procedures

 

Action: dulls pain during surgical procedures

 

Major Adverse Side Effects:

 

Routes: Aerosol 

Term

lovaststin

(Altoprev, Mevacor)

Definition

Classification: lipid lowering agent, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

 

Indications: Primary prevention of CHD

 

Action: Lowers total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: rhabdomyolysis, abdominal cramps, constipation

 

Routes: PO

Term

ezetimibe

(Ezetrol, Zetia)

Definition

Classification: lipid lowering agent

 

Indications: Managment of dyslipidemias, including hypercholesterolemia

 

Action: lowering of cholesterol, a risk factor for atherosclerosis

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: angioedema, pancreatitis

 

Routes: PO

Term

cholestyramine

(Prevalite, Questran/light)

Definition

Classification: lipid lowering agent

 

Indications: Managment of primary hypercholsterolemia

 

Action:decreases plasma cholesterol and LDLs

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: abdominal discomfort, constipation, vitamin A, D, K deficiency

 

Routes: PO

Term

ethosuximide

(Zarontin)

Definition

Classification: anticonvulsant

 

Indications: absent seizures

 

Action: reduces the frequency of absent seizures

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, depression, seizures

 

Routes: PO

Term

propofol

(Diprivan, Disoprofol)

Definition

Classification: General anesthetic

 

Indications: general anesthesia, maintenance of balanced anesthesia

 

Action: induction and maintenance of anesthesia

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: apnea, bradycardia, hypotension

 

Routes: IV

Term

fenofibrate

(Tricor, Antara)

Definition

Classification: lipid lowering agent

 

Indications: used w/ dietary therapy to decrease LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides in adults hypercholesterolemia or dyslipidemia

 

Action: lowers cholsterol and triglycerides w subsequent decrease risk of pancreatitis

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: fatique weakness, pancreatitis

 

Routes: PO

Term
niacin
Definition

Classification: water soluble vitamins, lipid lowering agents

 

Indications: treatment anf prevention of niacin deficiency

 

Action: decreases blood lipids

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: hepatotoxicity, GI upset pruritus

 

Routes: PO

Term

amiodarone

(Cordarone, Pacerone) 

Definition

Classification: antiarrythmias

 

Indications: life threatening ventricular arrhythmias unresponsive to less toxic agents

 

Action: suppression of arrythmias

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: Adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary toxicity, CHF, liver function abnormalities, toxic epidermal necrolysis

 

Routes: PO, IV

Term
lidocaine
Definition

Classification: Anesthetics-local/topical

 

Indications: ventricular arrythmias and pain

 

Action: cotrol of ventricular arrythmias and local anesthetic

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: seizures, cardiac arrest, anaphylazis 

 

Routes: IM, IV, topical/local

Term
vecuronium
Definition

Classification: neuromuscular blocker

 

Indications: anesthesia adjunct, used for intubation and mechanical ventilation

 

Action: neuromuscular blockade

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: anaphylaxis, prolonged uscular block, bronchospasms

 

Routes: IV

Term

Carbidopa-levodopa

(Parcopa, Sinemet)

Definition

Classification: antiparkinson agent

 

Indications: used for Parkinson's Disease

 

Action: Relief of tremors and rigidity in Parkinson's Syndrome

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: involuntary movements, NV

 

Routes: PO

Term

glatiramer

 (Copaxone)

Definition

Classification: immune supressant, CNS agent

 

Indications: relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

 

Action: modifies immune processes or functions which are thought to be liable for MS pathogenesis

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: eosinophilia, anaphaylaxis, dyspnea, diplopia

 

Routes: SQ

Term

riluzole

(Rilutek)

Definition

Classification: CNS agent, Glutamine antagonist

 

Indications: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

 

Action: inhibits glutamine release

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: cardiac arrest, neutropenia

 

Routes: PO

Term
Caffeine
Definition

Classification: stimulant

 

Indications: headache, somnolence

 

Action: 

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: cardiac dysrythmia, tachyarryhtmia CNS stuimulation

 

Routes: PO

Term

dextroamphetamine

(Dexedrine, Dextrostat)

Definition

Classification: CNS Stimulant, amphetamine

 

Indications: Narcolepsy

 

Action: Increase motor activity and mental alertness and decreases fatigue in narcolepsy patients

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, tachycardia, palpitiations, anorexia

 

Routes: PO

Term

methylphenidate

(Ritalin)

Definition

Classification: CNS stimulant

 

Indications: treatment of ADHD, treatment of narcolepsy

 

Action: Increased attention span in ADHD, increase motor activity, mental alertness

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: hyperactivity, insomnia, tachycardia, tremors, anorexia, palpitations

 

Routes: PO

Term

naloxone

(Narcan)

Definition

Classification: Antidote (opioid)

 

Indications: reversal of CNS depression and respiratory depression because od opioid overdose

 

Action: reversal of signs of opioid excess

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: hypertension, hypotension, ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation

 

Routes: IV, IM

Term

morphine sulfate

(Duramorph)

Definition

Classification:opioid analgesic

 

Indications: severe pain, pulmonary edema

 

Action: decreases in severity of pain

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: respiratory depression, sedation, hypotension, constipation

 

Routes: PO, IM, IV, Epidural, SQ,  

Term
aspirin
Definition

Classification: antipyretics, NSAID

 

Indications: inflammatory disorders, mild to moderate pain

 

Action: analgesia. reduction of inflammation, reduction of fever

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis

 

Routes: PO

Term
ibuprofen
Definition

Classification: antipyretics, NSAID

 

Indications: mild to moderate pain, inflammatory disorders,  lowering of fever

 

Action: decreased pain and inflammation, reduction of fever

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: GI bleeding, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis

 

Routes: PO

Term
acetaminophen
Definition

Classification: antipyretics, NSAID

 

Indications: mild to moderate pain, inflammatory disorders,  lowering of fever

 

Action: decreased pain and inflammation, reduction of fever

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: GI bleeding, hepatitis, anaphylaxis

 

Routes: PO

Term

sumatriptan

(Imitrex)

Definition

Classification: Vascular headache suppressant

 

Indications: Acute treatment of migraine attacks

 

Action: Relief of acute attacks of migraine

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: vertigo, injection site reaction, MI

 

Routes: PO, SQ, Nasal

Term

methotrexate

(Folex, Trexall, Rheumatrex)

Definition

Classification: Antineoplastic, antirheumatoics, immunosuppressant

 

Indications: treatment of severe psoriasis anf rheumatoid arthritis unresponsive to convential therapy

 

Action: death of rapidly replicating cells, particulary malignant ones and immunosuppression

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: arachnoiditisaplastic enemia, pulmonary fibrosis

 

Routes: PO, IV, IM

Term
colchicine
Definition

Classification: antigout agent

 

Indications: acute attacks of gouty arthritis, prevention of the recurrance of gout

 

Action: decreased pain and inflammation in acute attacks of gout

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, NVD

 

Routes: PO, IV

Term

allopurinol

(alloprim)

Definition

Classification: antigout agent

 

Indications: prevention of attack of gouty arthritis and nephropathy

 

Action: lowering of serum uric acid levels

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: rash, hepatitis, renal failure, hematuria, bone marrow depression

 

Routes: PO, IV

Term

etanercept

(Enbrel)

Definition

Classification: antirheumatics

 

Indications: decrease the progression and SSx of rheumatoid arthritis

 

Action: decreased inflammation and slowed progression of arthritis

 

Major Adverse Side Effects: infections, upper respiratory tract infection

 

Routes: SQ

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