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Chapter 16 Drugs to Know Flashcards

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Ortho tri-cyclin

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triphasic pill that is also approved for treating acne; monophasic, biphasic, and triphasic preparations; oral contraceptive

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Enovoid

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the first oral contraceptive marketed in the U.S. in 1960 was a progestin-only drug

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“mini pills”

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OC’s that are progestin-only

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Lybrel

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OC approved for eliminating periods

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OC

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oral contraceptive

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Yaz

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OC approved for treating PMDD; formulated with a newer type of estrogen; recent studies, the new estrogens have 7x the risk of stroke as the older COCP’s

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Plan B

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high dose, progestin-only drug used for E.C.

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E.C.

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emergency contraceptive

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levonorgestrel

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2nd generation progestin

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Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

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monthly injections of the progestin only drug; non oral contraceptive

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Ortho Evra

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transdermal patch; non oral contraceptive

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NuvaRing

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vaginal ring; non oral contraceptive

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IUD

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intra uterine device; non oral contraceptive

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Norplant system

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composed of silicone impregnated implants: one or two cylindrical shaped devices placed under the skin. They emit a progestin drug that is good for 3 years; implantable device

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mifepristone (Mifeprex)

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drug that causes a medical abortion (vs. surgical); a potent antiprogesterone drug that causes powerful uterine contractions; abortifacients

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RU-486

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Drug that causes a medical abortion (vs. surgical); a potent antiprogesterone drug that causes powerful uterine contractions; abortifacients

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Prozac/Xanax (alprazolam)

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the newer SSRI/SNRI antidepressants (like Prozac/SSRI) & antianxiety medications (Xanax) can be helpful in the treatment of PMDD

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Premarin

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mixture of conjugated estrogens isolated from equine sources; postmenopausal estrogen therapy

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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ethinyl estradiol (E2)

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main (natural) female estrogen; postmenopausal estrogen replacement

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progesterone

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main female progestogen; HRT

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Progestogens

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natural; HRT

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Progestins

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synthetic progesterone-like drugs; HRT

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Provera (medroxyprogesterone)

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synthetic progestin; HRT

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megestrol (Megace)
introduced for the treatment of wasting syndrome; HRT
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levonorgestrel
2nd generation progestin used for emergency contraception birth control pills; HRT
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drospirenone
4th generation progestin like the one used in Yaz
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calcium
supplement used to prevent osteoporosis (with or without vitamin D)
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conjugated estrogen (Premarin)
MHT to prevent osteoporosis
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Fosamax (alendronate)
bisphosphonates which inhibit bone resorption by suppressing osteoclastic activity in the bone to prevent osteoporosis
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Evista (raloxifene)
SERM used to prevent osteoporosis
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SERM's
selective estrogen rc modulators
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clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin)
vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)
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miconazole (Monistat)
vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)
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nystatin
vaginal yeast infection treatment (vaginal flora)
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metronidazole (Flagyl)
oral medication for treatment of bacterial (anaerobic) vaginosis
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metronidazole vaginal gel (MetroGel)
used for treatment of bacterial (anaerobic) vaginosis
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clindamycin (Cleocin)
oral or vaginal ovules used to treat bacterial vaginosis (anaerobic)
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sulfanilmide
sulfa antibacterial agent; treatment of UTI/STI; one of the first drugs used to treat syphilis and other UTI/STI
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Bactrim DS, Septra DS
3 day regimen of the combination sulfa drug trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is standard for uncomplicated, non-recurrent UTI's
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Penicillins
ampicillin, amoxicillin, Penicillin G, procaine penicillin (Bicillin/long acting injectable) - all used for the treatment of UTI/STI
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cephalexin (Keflex)
cephalosporin, antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI
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ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
cephalosporin, antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
fluoroquinolones; antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI
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levofloxacin (Levaquin)
fluoroquinolones; antibacterial agent used for the treatment of UTI/STI
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erythromycin (EES)
antibacterial agent used for UTI/STI
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azithromycin (Zithromax)
macrolide antibiotic used for UTI/STI
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minocycline (Minocin)
tetracycline antibiotic used for UTI/STI
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nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
drug used for prophylaxis of UTI
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gentamicin
aminoglycoside used for severe kidney infections
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tannins (proanthrocyanidins)
cranberry juice that has proven benefits for UTI
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acyclovir (Zovirax)
comes in topical preparation for cold sores and oral preparations for genital herpes
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Famvir (famciclovir)
once a day therapy for treatment of STI/HSV
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Gardasil vaccine
used for prevention of HPV genital warts in both men and women, and prevention of cervical cancer in women
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Pyridium (phenazopyridine)
OTC remedy that will relieve symptoms but not treat the infection of urinary tract; urinary analgesic
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Ditropan (oxybutynin) & Vesicare
anticholinergic drug to treat "leaking pipes" (a condition called urge incontinence or overactive bladder); urinary antispasmodic for overactive bladder
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Viagra (sildenafil)
PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
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Cialis (tadalafil)
PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
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Levitra (vardenafil)
PDE5 inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

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