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| opioid (vicodin contains tylenol/with acetomenaphin too) |
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| Statin - inhibits synthesis of cholesterol in LV |
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| Thyroid Hormone Replacement - bioidentical to TH for hypothyroidism |
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| ACE inhibitor - blocks angiotensin, reduces aldosterone, reduces salt & water retention, reduces thirst (effects multiple pathways) for HTN |
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| Antibiotic - modified penicillin, inhibits bacterial synthesis at cell wall |
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| Proton pump inhibitor (prilosec- powerfully inhibits Stomach acid secretion) |
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| Platelet inhibitor, also Aspirin |
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#9 metoprolol -
OK for Asthmatics! Beta 1 selective! |
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Beta Blocker - *cause heart to relax : decrease ht contractility, pulse, BP
*MIGRANE prevention |
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Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis - inhibits inflammation
leukotriene (inflammation) receptor antagonist (LTRA) |
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SSRI
fewer Rx interactions |
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| Synthetic Thyroid hormone for Hypothyroidism |
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| Statin -(HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in LV |
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Ca channel blocker for vessles : HTN
target smooth muscle, blocks calcium, inhibits contraction |
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| Ca channel blocker - for nerve pain |
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| MACROLIDE Antibiotic- Inhibits protein synthesis of bacteria - for community acquired pneumonia, chlamydia |
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| #21 Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
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| low ceiling diuretic - 1st line for HBP |
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High Ceiling Diuretic - loop of henle- prevents reabsorbtion of NaCl
* HT failure w/ pulmonary edema
* KD failure when low ceiling dose isn't enough |
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| Anticoagulant - inhibits Vit K. and clotting cascade (fibrin formation) |
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ARB Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
- so angiotensin enzyme can't function -
for HTN |
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TZD thiazolidinediones /glitazones
DM II -Targets LV to improve insulin resistance |
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