Drug Quiz 3 Flashcards

(28 cards)

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lithium
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Lithonate, Lithotabs, Lithobid
TC: Antimanic agent
MOA: unknown (antagonism of NE/Dopamine from nerve terminals/increasing reuptake and inactivation of catecholamines
AE: diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, blurry vision, tinnitus

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gabapentin
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Neurontin
TC: Anticonvulsant/antineuralgic
MOA: unknown
AE: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia

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pregabalin
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Lyrica
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: unknown (related to high binding affinity to the alpha(2)-delta site in CNS tissue?
AE: dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth

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primidone
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TC?
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Brand: Mysoline
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: unknown (raise electro-chemoshock seizure thresholds)
AE: ataxia, dizziness

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phenobarbital
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Phenobarbital
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: inhibition of conduction in reticular formation
AE: somnolence, light-headedness, residual sedation

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phenytoin
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Dilantin, Kapseals
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: Increase the extrusion of sodium ions
AE: ataxia, slurred speech, mental confusion

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oxcarbazepine
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Trileptal, Oxtellar XR
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: Block Na channels, inhibition of repetitive neuronal firing and propagation impulses
AE: dizziness, somnolence, fatigue

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levetiracetam
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Keppra
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: unknown (inhibits burst firing in hippocampus to prevent propagation of seizure activity)
AE: somnolence, asthenia, dizziness

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topiramate
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Topamax, Trokendi XR
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: exact unknown (action potential depolarization, increase frequency of GABA-A receptor activation, antagonizes ability of Kainate to activate Kainate/AMPA subtype of excitatory amino acid receptor)
AE: fatigue, nervousness, difficulty with concentration

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carbamazepine
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TC?
MOA?
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Brand: Tegretol (XR), Carbatrol ER, Equetro ER
TC: Anticonvulsant
MOA: reducing polysynaptic responses and blocking post-tetanic potentiation
AE: dizziness, unsteadiness, drowsiness

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divalproex
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Depakote (ER)
TC: Anticonvulsant/bipolar agent
MOA: unknown (increased brain levels of GABA)
AE: asthenia, somnolence, dyspepsia

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lamotrigine
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Lamictal, Lamictal XR
TC: Anticonvulsant/bipolar agent
MOA: unknown (inhibition of sodium channels)
AE: rash, dizziness, somnolence

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sertraline
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Zoloft
TC: Antidipressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin (5HT), very weak actions against NE/dopamine (SSRI)
AE: dry mouth, dyspepsia, tremor, sweating

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paroxetine
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TC?
MOA?
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Brand: Paxil (XR), Pexeva
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin (5HT), very weak actions against NE/dopamine (SSRI)
AE: somnolence, asthenia, insomnia, sweating

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buproprion
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Wellbutrin (SR,XL), Zyban
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: weakly inhibits norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake
AE: dizziness, constipation, weight loss, tremor

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fluoxetine
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TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Prozac, Sarafem
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin, but not norepinephrine (SSRI)
AE: nervousness, sweating, fatigue

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trazodone
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Desyrel
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin
AE: hypotension, dizziness, dry mouth, priapism

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duloxetine
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Cymbalta
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (SNRI)
AE: dry mouth, constipation, dizziness

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desvenlafaxine
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Pristiq
TC: antidepressant
MOA: inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (SNRI)
AE: dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness

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venlafaxine
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Effexor (XR)
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (SNRI)
AE: dry mouth, constipation, dizziness

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mirtazapine
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Remeron
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: antagonist of serotonin 5HT2/5HT3 receptors, also inhibitor of H1 and adrenergic alpha 1/muscarinic receptors
AE: drowsiness, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth

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vilazodone
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Viibryd
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin (5HT) (SSRI), partial agonist of serotonergic 5-HT receptors
AE: diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth

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citalopram
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Celexa
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin (5HT), NO actions against NE/dopamine (SSRI)
AE: dry mouth, somnolence, impotence

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escitalopram
Brand?
TC?
MOA?
AE?
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Brand: Lexapro
TC: Antidepressant
MOA: inhibits reuptake of serotonin (5HT), NO actions against NE/dopamine (SSRI)
AE: insomnia, ejaculation disorder, somnolence

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``` nortriptyline Brand? TC? MOA? AE? ```
Brand: Pamelor TC: Antidepressant MOA: inhibit (membrane pump mechanism) reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (TCA) AE: tachycardia, dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness
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``` doxepin hydrochloride Brand TC? MOA? AE? ```
Brand: Sinequan TC: Antidepressant MOA: inhibits (membrane pump mechanism) reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (TCA) AE: tachycardia, dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness
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``` imipramine Brand? TC? MOA? AE? ```
Brand: Tofranil TC: Antidepressant MOA: inhibit (membrane pump mechanism) reuptake of norepinephrine an serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (TCA) AE: tachycardia, dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness
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``` amitriptyline Brand? TC? MOA? AE? ```
Brand: Elavil TC: Antidepressant MOA: inhibit (membrane pump mechanism) reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at presynaptic nerve terminals (TCA) AE: tachycardia, dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness