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Pharmacology
Graduate
02/18/2012

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Term
Nolvadex
Definition

 

Tamoxifen

 

trt of brst cancer  estrogen blocker

 

 

Term

 

Arimidex

Definition

 

Anastrozole

 

trt of brst cancer, 1st line trt postmenapasal

 

selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor = dec estrogen

 

postmenapausal like SE

 

 

Term

 

 Aldactone

Definition

 

Spironolactone

 

diuretic K sparing, trt of hypokalemia, trt of hyperaldosteronism untreatable w surgery

 

moa blocks aldosterone at N/k pumps

 

adv hyperkalemia, WEAKNESS, PARESTHESIA, MENTAL CONFUSION, DRY MOUTH, MUSCLE CRAMPS, hirsutism, gynecomastia, impotence, amenorrhea,

Term

 

Dyazide, Maxzide

Definition

 

triamterene w/ hydrochlororthiazide

 

diuretic,

 

moa triamterene inhib reabsorbtion of Na triamterene is K sparing,

 

do not take w/ other K sparing diuretics

 

adv MUSCLE CRAMPS, WEAKNESS, RASH, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension,

Term

 

zaroxolyn

Definition

 

Metolazone

 

diuretic

 

used for edema, HTN

 

ADV MUSCLE CRAMPS, WEAKNESS, gout

Term

 

Lasix

Definition

 

Furosemide

 

diuretic    K wasting

 

ADV HEARING LOSS, WEAKNESS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, ANEMIA,

 

contraindicated w sulfa allergy, gout, hypokalemia

Term

 

hydroDiuril, Microzide

Definition

 

HCTZ

 

diuretic

 

contraindicated in sulfa allergy

 

adv MUSCLE CRAMPS, WEAKNESS, anemia, orthostatic hypotension, transient blurred vision with all diuretics

 

 

Term

 

Bumex

Definition

 

Bumetanide

 

Diuretic, K wasting

 

auditory toxicity inc w/ aminoglycosides and cisplatin

 

ADV MUSCLE CRAMPS, WEAKNESS, IMPAIRED HEARING, HYPOKALEMIA, azotemia

 

 

Term

 

demadex

Definition

 

Torsemide

 

diuretic,

 

contraindicated in sulfa allergy

Term

 

Seroquel

Definition

 

Quetiapine

 

antipsychotic

 

contra-pts w demetiarelated psychosis,

 

ADV sedation, somnolence, dizzy, constipation, postural hypotension, dry mouth, dyspepsia

Term

 

Geodon

Definition

 

Ziprasidone

 

Antipsychotic

 

contra-in pts with demetia related psychosis, QT prolongation, MI,

 

ADV NMS (neurleptic malg syndrome)  EPS,

Term

 

Risperdal

Definition

 

Risperidone

 

antipsychotic

 

contr-in pt w dementia

 

ADV hyperprolactinemia, priapism, EPS, TACHYCARDIA, RASH,

Term

 

Zyprexa

Definition

 

Olanzapine

 

contra-in pts with dementia

 

ADV weight gain, TD,

Term

 

Abilify

Definition

 

Aripiprazole

 

antipsychotic

 

contr-pts w dementia

 

ADV NMS, TD,

Term

 

lithonate, Lithotabs, Lithobid

Definition

 

Lithium

 

DDI use w carbamazepine may cause neurotoxicity

NSAIDs, ACEI, & HCTZ = inc [] 

 

toxicity s/s DIARRHEA, VOMITING, DROWSINESS, BLURRED VISION, TINNITUS AND LOTS OF PEE

 

narrow therapeutic index drug, monitor  lithium dec Na reabsorption which may lead to Na depletion and lithium toxicity, adequate Na and water intake needed

Term

 

Benztropine

 

gen only

Definition

 

benztropine

 

antiparkinsons

moa blocks hist recpt in parasymp nervous syst

 

anticholinergic like affects

 

ADV dry mouth, blurred vision, constip, N, paralytic ileus w phenothiazines, dont use w BPH = no pee

Term

 

Sinemet

Definition

 

carbidopa w/ Levodopa

 

antiparkinsons  levoddopa =inc DA in brain carbidopa = decreased SE and more DA in brain by inhibiting enzyme that makes more DA outside of brain

 

DDI MAOI = hypertensive crisis

 

contr-w narrow angle glaucoma, melanomas, MAOI w/in 14 D.

 

ADV DYSTONIC or involuntaary movements

Term

 

Mirapex

 

Definition

 

Pramipexole

 

antiparkinsons/ RLS

 

dopamine rec agonist

 

ADV hallucinations, orthost hypo, dizzy, dyskinesia,

Term

 

Requip

Definition

 

ropinirole

 

antiparkinsons

 

dopaine agonist

 

ADV inhibits lactation, caution operating vehicls as pt may suddenly fall asleep,

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