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04/30/2010

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Term
amitrtriptyline
Elavil
Definition
antidepressant
tricyclic (TCA)
Term
atorvastatin
Lipitor
Definition
antilipemic
HMG-Co A Reductase inhibitor
Term
bisacodyl
Dulcolax
Definition
laxative
stimulant
Term
bupropion
Wellbutrin (Zyban)
Definition
antidepressant
atypical antidepressant
Term
carbamazapine
Tegretol
Definition
antiseizure/antiepileptic miscellanceous - phenytoin-like
Term
cefotaxime
Claforan
Definition
antibacterial
cephalosporin
Term
celecoxib
Celebrex
Definition
analgesic
NSAIDs
Term
cholestyramine
Questran
Definition
antilipidemic
bile acid resin
Term
clopidogrel
Plavix
Definition
coagulation modifier
antiplatelet
Term
digoxin
Lanoxin
Definition
antidysrhythmic
cardiotonic
Term
epoetin alfa
Epogen, Procrit
Definition
hematopoietic
hematopoietic growth factors
Term
ergotamine
Ergostat
Definition
analgesic
antimigraine
Term
ethosuximide
Zarontin
Definition
antiseizure/antiepileptic
succinimide
Term
etidronate disodium
Didronel
Definition
calcium regulator
bisphosphonate
Term
ezetimibe
Zetia
Definition
antilipidemic
cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Term
filgrastim
Neupogen
Definition
hematopoietic
hematopoietic growth factors
Term
fluconazole
Diflucan
Definition
antifungal
Term
gentamicin
Garamycin
Definition
antibacterial
aminoglycoside
Term
hydrochlorothiazide
HydroDIURIL
Definition
diuretic
thiazide
Term
interferon alfa-2A
Roferon-A
Definition
immunostimulant
interferons
Term
isosorbide dinitrate
Isordil
Definition
antianginal
nitrate
Term
isotretinoin
Accutane
Definition
antiacne
retinoid
Term
lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril
Definition
antihypertensive/antianginal
ACE inhibitor
Term
lorazepam
Ativan
Definition
antianxiety / anxiolytic benzodiazepine
Term
metoclopramide
Reglan
Definition
(pay attention to subclass)
antiemetic
prokinetic / cholinergic
Term
metoprolol
Lopressor
Definition
antihypertensive/antidysrhythmic beta adrenergic-blocker
Term
nevirapine
Viramune
Definition
antiviral
antiretrovirals
Term
nifedipine
Procardia
Definition
antihypertensive/antianginal/antidysrhythmic
Ca++-channel blocker
Term
omeprazole
Prilosec
Definition
antiulcer
proton pump inhibitor
Term
ondansetron
Zofran
Definition
antiemetic
seratonin antagonist
Term
pentazocine
Talwin
Definition
analgesic
opioid agonist - antagonist
Term
sertraline
Zoloft
Definition
antidepressant
SSRI
Term
timolol
Betimol, Timoptic, Timoptic XE
Definition
antiglaucoma
beta-adrenergic blocker
Term
tubocurarine
Tubarine
Definition
muscle relaxant / antispasmotic
neuromuscular-blocker
Term
vincristine Sulfate
Oncovin
Definition
antineoplastic
natural products/mitotic inhibitors
Term
metformin HCL
Glucophage
Definition
hypoglycrmic
oral hypoglycemic
Term
rosiglitazone
Avandia
Definition
hypoglycemic
oral hypoclycemic
Term
terbutaline sulfate
Brethine
Definition
tocolytic
beta adrenergic agonist
Term
oxytocin
Pitocin, Syntocinon
Describe its most common use
Definition
oxytocic
-produces uterine contractions leading to birth-
Term
glucagon
Primary concern with administration?
Definition
hyperglycemic
administered for patients in hypoglycemic crisis (probably after too much insulin)--Lay patient on side to prevent aspiration of vomit (emesis)
Term
somatropin
Genotropin, Humatrope
Definition
anterior pituitary agent
(human growth hormone)
Term
prednisone
Deltasone
Definition
Corticosteroid
glucocorticoid
Term
medroxyprogesterone acetate
Provera
Definition
female hormone
progestin
Term
propylthiouracil
PTU
Definition
antithyroid agent
Term
finasteride
Proscar
Definition
antiprostatic agent
alpha-reductase inhibitor
Term
conjugated estrogens
Premarin
Definition
female sex hormones
estrogen
Term
bethanechol
Urecholine
Definition
cholinergic
parasympathomimetic
Term
atropine
Atropair, Atropisol
Definition
cholinergic blocker/anticholinergic
parasympatholytic
Term
pramipexole
Mirapex
Definition
antiparkinson
dopaminergic
Term
benztropine
Cogentin
Definition
antiparkinson
anticholinergic
Term
neostigmine
Prostigmin
Definition
cholinergic
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor/anticholinesterase
Term
donepezil
Aricept
Definition
anti-alzheimer
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor/anticholinesterase
Term
teratogen
Definition
an agent which may produce deformities in the developing fetus
Term
blood dyscrasias
Definition
condition of abnormal blood constituents (leukemia, thrombocytopenia, hemophilia)
Term
mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors
Definition
inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme, thereby preventing angiotensin 1 from converting to angiotensin 2 (a vasoconstrictor). The end result is vasodilation.
Term
first-pass effect
Definition
a large portion of the initial dose of a highly protein-bound drug is prevented from entering circulation by the liver.
may require a "loading dose" or parenteral delivery
Term
primary absorption site for PO meds
Definition
small intestine
Term
adverse effects of phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Definition
adrenergic
sympathomimetic
ADV FX: increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma), rebound congestion/mucosal burning (w/extended use), HTN, dysrhythmias, blurred vision, photophobia
Term
administration alert for prazosin (Minipress)
Definition
first dose syncope: sudden, rapid drop in blood pressure resulting in unconsciousness (syncope=fainting), especially likely with pts using other antihypertensives
Term
zafirlukast
Accolate
Definition
Anti-asthmatic
Term
montelukast
Singulair
Definition
antiasthmatic
Term
cromolyn sodium
Intal
Definition
antiasthmatic
Term
baclomethasone
Beclovent, Beconase
Definition
corticosteroids
Term
fluticasone
Flonase, Flovent
Definition
corticosteroids
Term
prednisone
Meticorten, Deltasone
Definition
corticosteroid
Term
albuterol
Proventil, Ventolin
Definition
bronchodilator
Term
ipratropium
Atrovent
Definition
bronchodilator
Term
salmeterol
Serevent
Definition
bronchodilator
Term
theophylline
TheoDur, Sol-Bid
Definition
bronchodilator
Term
diphenhydramine
Benadryl
Definition
antihistamine
Term
fexofenadine
Allegra
Definition
antihistamine
Term
oxymetazoline
Afrin
Definition
decongestant
Term
phenylephrine
Definition
decongestant
Term
codeine
Definition
antitussives
Term
dextromethorphan
Benylin
Definition
antitussive
Term
acetylcysteine
Mucomyst, Acetadote
Definition
mucolytic
Term
acetaminophen
Tylenol
Definition
antipyretic
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