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1st Glance Pharm
Drugs I want to know at 1st glance
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04/06/2013

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Term
Aztreonam
Definition
monobactam resistant to b-lactamases

Synergistic with aminoglycosides

Use for gram-negative rods
Term
Nystatin
Definition
Binds ergosterol (same as Ampho B)

swish and swallow for oral candidiasis
Term
Terbinafine
Definition
Inhibits squalene epoxidase (like azoles)

SE: LFTs
Term
Griseofulvin
Definition
Interferes with microtubule function; disrupts mitosis

Deposits in keratin-containing tissues (e.g. nails)

SEs: p450 induction, teratogenic, confusion
Term
Primaquine
Definition
Goes after p. vivax / ovale hiding in the liver. Prevents relapse (kills merozoites).
Term
Cidofovir
Definition
inhibits viral DNA polymerase - does not require activation.

SE: nephrotoxicity
- administer with probenecid
Term
Didanosine
Definition
NRTI - SE is pancreatitis
Term
Enfuvirtide
Definition
inhibits HIV genome integration by reversibly inhibiting HIV integrase
Term
Tacrolimus
Definition
binds FK protein, inhibiting secretion of IL-2 and other cytokines
Term
Sirolimus
Definition
inhibits mTOR. inhibits T-cell proliferation in re: to IL-2.
Term
Daclizumab
Definition
antibody with high affinity for IL-2 receptor on T-cells
Term
Azathioprine
Definition
precursor of 6-mercaptopurine, interferes with metabolism and synthesis of nucleic acids
Term
Muronomab-CD3
Definition
monoclonal ab to CD3 on surface of T cells
Term
Aldesleukin
Definition
recombinant IL-2 used in RCC and metastatic melanoma
Term
Oprelvekin
Definition
recombinant IL-11 used in thrombocytopenia
Term
Trastuzumab
Definition
Herceptin. Targets erb-B2 in Her-2 breast cancer
Term
Omalizumab
Definition
Antibody to IgE used in severe asthma
Term
Bethanechol
Definition
direct Ach agonist used to activate bladder and bowel
Term
Echothiophate
Definition
(same as stigmines, edrophonium, donepezil) - AChE inhibitor used in glaucoma
Term
Scopolomine
Definition
Muscarinic antagonist (like benztropine)
Term
Oxybutynin, glycopyrrolate
Definition
muscarinic antagonist (GU)
Term
Pirenzepine, propantheline
Definition
muscarinic antagonist (GI)
Term
Phenylephrine
Definition
non-selective alpha agonist

Used for nasal decongestion, pupillary dilation
Term
Metaproterenol
Definition
nonselective beta agonist
Term
Ritodrine
Definition
selective beta-2 agonist used to reduce uterine contractions
Term
Alpha-methyldopa
Definition
centrally acting alpha-2 agonist

Decreased TPR, decreased contractility

Used to tx HTN in pregx
Term
Dopamine (low, medium, high)
Definition
Low dose - renal vasodilation

Med - Beta1 agonist

High - Alpha agonist
Term
Mirtazapine
Definition
selective alpha-2 blocker used in depression
Term
Phenoxybenzamine
Definition
nonselective, irreversible alpha blocker
Term
Phentolamine
Definition
nonselective, reversible alpha blocker
Term
Which are the beta1 selective beta blockers?
Definition
ABEAM
Acebutolol
Betaxolol
Esmolol
Atenolol
Metoprolol
Term
Pindolol, Acebutolol
Definition
partial beta agonists
Term
Reserpine
Definition
inhibits monoamine xport in presynaptic n. terminals

allows MAO to chew up NE, 5HT, DA
Term
Fenoldopam
Definition
Dopamine D1 agonist to relax renal SM in setting of malignant HTN
Term
Isosorbide dinitrate
Definition
same as nitroglycerin - predominantly venous dilation to reduce preload
Term
Ezetimibe
Definition
blocks cholesterol absorption

Decreases LDL, no other effect

Rare LFTs
Term
Nesiritide
Definition
recombinant BNP
Term
Milrinone
Definition
Phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor --> increases cAMP
- increases contractility in heart
- arteriolar and venous dilation!
Term
Tolbutamide, chlorpropamide
Definition
1st generation sulfonylureas
- disulfiram-like effect
Term
Pramlintide
Definition
inhibits glucagon, used in DM2
Term
Exenatide
Definition
GLP-1 analog
- increases insulin, decreases glucagon release
Term
Demeclocycline
Definition
ADH antagonist
- used in SIADH
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
D2 receptor antagonist
- increases resting tone, contractility, LES tone, and motility
Term
Cilostazol, dipyridamole
Definition
PDE3 inhibtor, increases cAMP in platelets
- inhibits aggregation
Term
Raloxifene, tamoxifen
Definition
SERMs
- antagonists in breast/uterus
- agonists in bone
Term
Ìmatinib
Definition
blocks bcr-abl tyrosine kinase
Term
Probenecid
Definition
inhibits reabsorption of uric acid in PCT
Term
Febuxostat
Definition
XO inhibitor
Term
Colchicine
Definition
binds and stabilizes tubulin to inhibit polymerization - impairs PMN response to gout attack
Term
Certolizumab
Definition
pegylated humanized monoclonal Ab against TNF-alpha
Term
Latanoprost
Definition
increases outflow of aqueous humor in glaucoma
Term
Butorphanol
Definition
partial agonist at opioid mu
Agonist at kappa receptors
Term
Tramadol
Definition
inhibits serotonin, NE uptake
Very weak opioid agonist
Term
Seligiline
Definition
selective MAO-B inhibitor
Term
Pyrimethamine
Definition
used with sulfadiazine to tx toxo
Term
Tamsulosin
Definition
selective alpha-1a inhibtor
Used in BPH, no risk of systemic hypoTN
Term
Ritodrine
Definition
Beta-2 agonist
Used to reduce premature uterine contractions
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