Genitourinary and Reproductive - Drugs Flashcards
Name and class of anti-hypertensives for Nephritic Syndrome and Nephrotic syndrome?
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor (Nephroprotective)
Valsartan - ARB - rx if ACE inihibitor causes cough
Which anti-hypertensives can be used in Renal Failure?
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor
NOT Valsartan - It is CI
Atenolol/Propanolol - BB
Amlodipine - CCB
Name and class of drugs if Nephritic / Nephrotic syndrome is caused by SLE Lupus?
Prednisone, Methylprednisone, Triamcinoline -
Immunosuppressants / Corticosteroids
Name and class of drug used to treat a symptom of Nephritic syndrome not shared with Nephrotic syndrome?
Atorvastatin - Statin anti-hyperlipidemic
Antibiotic indicated in Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, and Prostatitis?
Ciprofloxacin - all 3
Cephalexin - Prostatitis
Antibiotic best indicated for cystitis? Substitute choice?
Nitrofurantoin
Amoxicilin
Urinary antiseptic and analgesic in cystitis and prostatitis?
Phenazopyridine
Name and class of drug to treat ED symptoms?
Sildenafil - Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Name and class of drug to treat ED underlying metabolic cause?
Metformin - biguanide hypoglycemic
Name and class of two drugs to treat BPH?
Finasteride - 5 alpha reductase inhibitor - works by inhibiting enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT which then binds to androgen receptors on prostate tissue in transition zone, leading to mitosis and hyperplasia -> fibroadenomatous nodules on transition zone that impinge on urethral canal and result in obstruction to flow
Tamsulosin - Alpha Andrenergic Receptor Antagonist -> Blocks DHT from binding to stromal and epithelial cell androgen receptors
Name of drug used to treat Hyperprolactinemia caused amenorrhea or infertility?
Bromocriptine
Name two drugs used in treatment of PCOS?
Metformin -> lowers blood glucose
Sprionolactone -> helps lower androgens
Painkillers indicated for Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, PMS?
Naproxen
Celecoxib
Ibuprofen
What conditions is the Estrogen-Progestin OCP indicated for?
PMS
Dysmenorrhea
PCOS
Two antibiotics used for treatment of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhea?
Azithromycin
Doxycycline