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MWU 2010-2011
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Pharmacology
Graduate
05/18/2011

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Term
niacin
Definition
Niaspan (vitamin B3)
unknown
increase HDL, decrease TG, TC and LDL
Term
folic acid
Definition
( )
megaloblastic anemia tx
Term
potassium chloride
Definition
Klor-Con 10 or Klor-Con M20
electrolyte supplement
Term
digoxin
Definition
Digitalis, Lanoxin
inhibits Na/K ATPase to decrease intracellular Ca for + inotropic action
Afib and CHF sx
Term
losartan*~
Definition
Cozaar
ARB
HTN, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention
*approved for diabetic neuropathy
~teratogen
Term
irbesartan*~
Definition
Avapro
ARB
HTN, diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention
*FDA approved for diabetic nephropathy
~teratogen
Term
olmesartan~
Definition
Benicar
ARB
HTN, stroke prevention
~teratogen
Term
valsartan*~
Definition
Diovan
ARB
HTN, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention
*non-FDA indication for diabetic neuropathy
~teratogen
Term
clonidine~
Definition
Catapres
alpha2 agonist
HTN and many non-FDA
~no epidural clonidine of obstetric pain management b/c of risk of hypotension and bradycardia
Term
carvedilol
Definition
Coreg
beta and alpha1 blocker
CHF, HTN, MI
Term
ramipril*~
Definition
Altace
ACE-I
HTN, MI, stroke prevention, CHF
*cough mechanism
~teratogen
Term
lisinopril*~
Definition
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE-I
HTN, MI, stroke prevention, CHF
*cough mechanism
~teratogen
Term
enalapril*~
Definition
Vasotec
ACE-I
HTN, MI, CHF, stroke prevention
*cough
~teratogen
Term
quinapril*~
Definition
Accupril
ACE-I
HTN, MI, CHF, stroke prevention
*cough
~teratogen
Term
lisinopril/HCT
Definition
Zestoretic
Term
losartan/HCT
Definition
Hyzaar
Term
irbesartan/HCT
Definition
Avalide
Term
olmesartan/HCT
Definition
Benicar HCT
Term
valsartan/HCT
Definition
Diovan HCT
Term
amlodipine/benazepril
Definition
Lotrel
Term
amlodipine
Definition
Norvasc
DHP CCB vasculature
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease
Term
verapamil SR
Definition
Calan SR
NDHP CCB
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease
Term
diltiazem
Definition
Cartia XT
NDHP CCB
HTN, stable angina, vascular disease
Term
atenolol~
Definition
Tenormin
beta1 blocker
HTN, MI, angina
~sudden d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia
Term
metoprolol tartrate~
Definition
Lopressor
beta1 blocker
HTN, MI, angina
~abrupt d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia
Term
metoprolol succinate~
Definition
Toprol XL
beta1 blocker - long acting
HTN, MI, angina
~abrupt d/c may cause MI or arrhythmia
Term
hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
( )
HTN, edema symptoms
Term
triamterence/HCT
Definition
Dyazide, Maxide
Term
furosemide~
Definition
Lasix
Na/Cl symporter inhibition
edema from CHF or renal failure, HTN
~excessive use leads to profound hypokalemia & hypovolemia
Term
clopidogrel
Definition
Plavix
ADP inhibitor on platelets
TE prophylaxis
Term
warfarin~
Definition
Coumadin
inhibits Vit K (epoxide) reductase
TE prevention, Afib, MI, embolism
~major/fatal bleeding possible
Term
fenofibrate
Definition
Tricor
increases lipolysis and lowers TG
high TG
Term
ezetimibe
Definition
Zetia
inhibits cholesterol absorption at brush border
hyperlipidemia
Term
rosuvastatin
Definition
Crestor
HMGCoARI
Term
atorvastatin
Definition
Lipitor
HMGCoARI
Term
lovastatin*
Definition
Mevacor
*take with evening meal
Term
pravastatin
Definition
Pravachol
Term
simvastatin
Definition
Zocor
Term
ezetimibe/simvastatin
Definition
Vytorin
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