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Abciximab
Abciximab,Monoclonal antibody to fibrin receptor (glycoprotein IIb/IIIa) on platelets. Used to prevent clotting after coronary angioplasty
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Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen,Antipyretic analgesic: very weak cyclooxygenase inhibitor; not anti−inflammatory. Less toxic than aspirin but more dangerous in overdose (causes hepatic necrosis−antidote: acetylcysteine)
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Acetazolamide dorzolamide
Acetazolamide, dorzolamide,Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic: produces a NaHCO3 diuresis, results in bicarbonate depletion, and therefore has self−limited action. Used in glaucoma and mountain sickness. Dorzolamide is a topical analog for glaucoma
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Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine,Cholinomimetic prototype: transmitter in CNS, ENS, all ANS ganglia, parasympathetic postganglionic synapses, sympathetic postganglionic fibers to sweat glands, and some skeletal muscle vasodilator synapses
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Acyclovir
Acyclovir,Antiviral: inhibits DNA synthesis in herpes simplex and varicella zoster. Requires activation by viral thymidine kinase (TK− strains are resistant). Tox: behavioral effects and nephrotoxicity (crystalluria), but not myelosuppression
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Adenosine
Adenosine,Antiarrhythmic: unclassified (“Group V”); parenteral only. Hyperpolarizes AV nodal tissue, blocks conduction for 10−15 sec. Used for nodal reentry arrhythmias
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Allopurinol
Allopurinol,Antigout: inhibitor of xanthine oxidase; reduces production of uric acid
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Albuterol, metaproterenol, terbutaline
Albuterol, metaproterenol, terbutaline,Important β2−agonists; used mainly for asthma.
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Alprazolam
Alprazolam,Benzodiazepine sedative−hypnotic: widely used in anxiety states, selectivity for panic attacks and phobias; possible antidepressant actions. Tox: psychologic and physical dependence, additive effects with other CNS depressants
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Alteplase (rt−PA)
Alteplase (rt−PA),Thrombolytic: human recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Used in acute MI to recanalize the occluded coronary. Occasionally used in pulmonary embolism, stroke. Tox: bleeding
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Amiloride
Amiloride,K+−sparing diuretic: blocks Na+ channels in cortical collecting tubules
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Aminoglutethimide
Aminoglutethimide,Nonsteroid inhibitor of steroid synthesis: reduces conversion of cholesterol to the hormone precursor, pregnenolone. Used in metastatic breast cancer
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Amiodarone
Amiodarone,Group IA and III antiarrhythmic: broad spectrum, blocks sodium, potassium, calcium channels, beta receptors. High efficacy and very long half−life (weeks−months). Tox: deposits in tissues; hypo− or hyperthyroidism; pulmonary fibrosis
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Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline,Tricyclic antidepressant: blocks reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. Tox: atropine− like, postural hypotension, sedation; cardiac arrhythmias in overdose, additive effects with other CNS depressants
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Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin,Penicillin: wider spectrum than pen G with activity similar to ampicillin but greater oral bioavailability; less adverse effects on GI tract than ampicillin. Susceptible to penicillinases unless used with clavulanic acid. Tox: penicillin allergy
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Amphetamine
Amphetamine,Indirectly acting sympathomimetic: displaces stored catecholamines in nerve endings. Marked CNS stimulant actions; high abuse liability. Tox: psychosis, HTN, MI, seizures
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Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B,Antifungal: polyene drug of choice for most systemic mycoses; binds to ergosterol to disrupt fungal cell membrane permeability. Tox: chills and fever, hypokalemia, hypotension, nephrotoxicity (dose−limiting, possibly less with liposomal forms)
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Ampicillin
Ampicillin,Penicillin: wider−spectrum than pen G, susceptible to penicillinases unless used with sulbactam. Activity similar to pen G, plus E coli, H influenzae, P mirabilis, Shigella. Synergy with aminoglycosides versus enterococci and listeria. Tox: penicillin allergy; more adverse effects on GI tract than other penicillins; maculopapular skin rash
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Anistreplase (APSAC)
Anistreplase (APSAC),Thrombolytic: bacterial streptokinase complexed with human plasminogen. Longer acting in body than other thrombolytics (rt−PA, streptokinase, urokinase). Tox: bleeding, allergy to streptococcal protein
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Aspirin
Aspirin,NSAID prototype: inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) I and II irreversibly. Potent antiplatelet agent as well as antipyretic analgesic anti−inflammatory drug
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Atenolol
Atenolol,Beta1−selective blocker: low lipid solubility, less CNS effect; used for HTN. (Note mnemonic for beta1−selective blockers: their names start with A through M. [Exceptions: carteolol & labetalol are not selective])
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Atropine
Atropine,Muscarinic cholinoceptor blocker prototype: lipid soluble, CNS effects. Tox: “red as a beet, dry as a bone, mad as a hatter,” urinary retention, mydriasis
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Azithromycin
Azithromycin,Antibiotic: similar to erythromycin, but greater activity versus chlamydia and streptococci; long half−life due to tissue accumulation. Tox: GI distress, but no inhibition of drug metabolism
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Baclofen
Baclofen,GABA analog, orally active: spasmolytic; activates GABAB receptors in the spinal cord