Drugs Flashcards

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Methyldopa

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Hypertension

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Bromacriptine

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Ergot - dopamine receptor agonist

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Metoclopramide

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D2 receptor antagonist
Used for gastroparesis
AS: Parkinsonism, restlessness, drowsiness fatigue, depression, diarrhea, drug interactions with digoxin

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Reserpine

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Limit dopamine vesicle packaging and release

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Risperidone

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Atypical antipsychotic, some unknown dopamine antagonism, maybe increase prolactin

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Hydroxyurea

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Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase leads to decreased DNA synthesis (s phase)
Used for sickle cell (increases HbF), melanoma, and CML

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