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Levothyroxine classification

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Thyroid hormone

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Levothyroxine indications

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Hypothyroidism

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Insulin classification

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Antidiabetic

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Insulin indications

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Diabetes Mellitus and gestational diabetes

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Tolvaptan Classification

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Selective vasopressin receptor antagonist

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Tolvaptan Indications

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SIADH

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Tolvaptan MOA

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Blocks ADH effect on renal tubule

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Insulin MOA

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Causes the uptake of glucose into cells and the production of glycogen in liver and muscle tissue

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Levothyroxine MOA

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Increases the amount of T3 and T4 in the blood

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Desmopressin (DDAVP) classification

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Synthetic ADH

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Desmopression (DDAVP) indications

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SIADH

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Desmopression (DDAVP) MOA

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Promotes reabsorption of water in renal tubules

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Propthylthiouracil classification

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Thyroid hormone antagonist

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Propthylthiouracil Indications

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Hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm,

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Propthylthiouracil MOA

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Blocks peripheral synthesis of T3 and T4, and inhibits organic metabolism of Iodine

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Radioactive Iodine Classification

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Antithyroid

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Radioactive Thyroid Indication

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Hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer

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Biphosphenate classification

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Bone resorption inhibitor

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Biphosphenate Indications

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Osteoporosis

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Biphosphenate MOA

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Absorbs Calcium into the bone, and inhibits normal and abnormal breakdown

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Mitotane Classification

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Antineoplastic

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Mitotane Indications

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma

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Prednisone Classification

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Corticosteroid

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Prednisone Indications

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Antiinflammatory, mineralcorticoid replacement

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Prednisone MOA
Decreases inflammation, synthetic mineralcorticoid
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Metformin Classification
Oral Antidiabetic
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Metformin Indications
DM 2
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Metformin MOA
Inhibits hepatic glucose production and sensitizes peripheral tissues to insulin
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Glyburide Classification
Antidiabetic
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Glyburide Indications
DM 2
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Glyburide MOA
Causes B-cells to release insulin, increases number of insulin receptors, and reduces basal hepatic glucose secretion
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Toradol Classification
NSAID
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Toradol Indications
Mild to moderate pain, and inflammation
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Toradol MOA
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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Fentanyl Classification
Opioid
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Fentanyl Indications
Moderate to severe pain, adjunct to general and regional anesthesia
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Fentanyl MOA
Inhibits ascending pain pathways in CNS by binding to opioid receptors
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Morphine Classification
Opioid analgesic
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Morphine Indications
Moderate to severe pain, sedation induction, rapid-sequence intubation
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Morphine MOA
Depresses pain impulses at spinal cord level by binding to opioid receptors
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Narcan Classification
Opioid antagonist
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Narcan Indications
Opioid overdose, opioid induced respiratory depression
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Narcan MOA
Non-competitive opioid receptor antagonist
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Gravol Classification
Antiemetic
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Gravol Indications
N/V, vertigo
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Gravol MOA
H1 histamine receptor blocker in peripheral tissues, and blocks stimulation of CTZ
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Maxeran Classification
Antiemetic
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Maxeran Indications
N/V
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Maxeran MOA
Blocks dopamine receptors in CTZ, increases GI tissue responsiveness to acetylcholine
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Ondansetron Classification
Antiemetic
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Ondansetron Indications
Post-Op N/V, N/V
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Ondansetron MOA
Blocks serotonin peripherally, centrally, and in SI to prevent N/V
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Ranitidine Classification
H2 histamine receptor blocker
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Ranitidine Indications
GI hypersecretion, aspiration of GI contents
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Ranitidine MOA
Inhibits gastric acid secretion
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Epinephrine Classification
Bronchodilator, nonselective adrenergic agonist, cardiac stimulant, vasopressor
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Epinephrine Indications
Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, shock
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Epinephrine MOA
B1 & B2 agonist causing vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and cardiac stimulation
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Ativan (Lorazepam) Classification
Sedative-Hypnotic, antianxiety
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Ativan (Lorazepam) Indications
Anxiety
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Ativan (Lorazepam) MOA
Depresses the CNS by inhibiting lambic system and reticular formation
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Atropine Classification
Antidysrhythmic, anticholinergics, antimuscarinic
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Atropine Indications
Bradydysrhythmia, pre-surgery secretions, rapid sequence intubation
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Atropine MOA
Blocks acetylcholine, increases CO, increases HR, dries secretions by blocking vagus nerve
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Droperidol Classification
Sedative-Hypnotic
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Droperidol Indications
Premedication for surgery, induction for, and adjunct to general anesthesia, post-op N/V
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Droperidol MOA
Unknown
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Midazolam Classification
Sedative-Hypnotic
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Midazolam Indications
Sedation anesthesia induction and procedures
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Midazolam MOA
Depresses CNS
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Diazepam Classification
Antianxiety, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant
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Diazepam Indications
Anxiety, preoperative skeletal muscle relaxation
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Diazepam MOA
Potentates GABA in reticular formation, lambic system; enhances presympathetic inhibition, and inhibits spinal polysynaptic afferent pathways
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Propafol Classification
Hypnotic
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Propafol Indications
Induction or maintenance of anesthetic
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Propafol MOA
Depresses CNS via activation of GABA receptor
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Ketamine Classification
Anesthetic
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Ketamine Indications
Induction of anesthesia
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Warfarin Classification
Anticoagulant
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Warfarin Indications
Thrombosis prophylaxis
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Warfarin MOA
Decreases hepatic synthesis of vitamin K dependent coagulation factors (II, VII, IX, X)
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Salbutamol Classification
Bronchodilator
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Salbutamol Indications
Asthma, acute bronchospams, COPD
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Salbutamol MOA
Causes bronchodilation
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Ipratropium Classification
Anticholinergic bronchodilator
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Ipratropium Indications
Bronchospams, COPD
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Ipratropium MOA
Inhibits Ach at receptors on bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation
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Isoniazid Classification
Antitubercular
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Isoniazid Indications
Treatment and prevention of TB
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Isoniazid MOA
Bactericidal
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Rifampin Classification
Antitubercular
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Rifampin Indications
TB
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Rifampin MOA
Inhibits DNA-defendant polymerase, which inhibits TB replication
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Oseltamivir Classification
Antiviral
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Oseltamivir Indications
Prevention/Treatment of Influnzae Type A & B
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Oseltamivir MOA
Inhibits influenza virus from replicating
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Levofloxacin Classification
Fluoroquinolone antiinfective
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Levofloxacin Indications
Community acquired pneumonia, acute chronic bronchitis
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Levofloxacin MOA
Interferes with DNA synthesis
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Heparin Classification
Anticoagulant
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Heparin Indications
DVT, thromboembolism prophylaxis
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Heparin MOA
Prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and prothrombin to thrombin by enhancing inhibitory effects of antithrombin III
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Enoxaparin Classification
Pre-surgical anticoagulant
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Enoxaparin Indications
Surgery
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator Classification
Thrombolytic
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator Indications
Stroke
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Isoflurane Classification
General Anesthetic
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Isoflurane Indications
General Anesthesia
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Desflourane Classification
Anesthetic
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Desflourane Indication
Indication and maintenance of general anesthesia
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Sevoflourane Classification
Anesthetic
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Sevoflurane Indication
Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia
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Nitrous Oxide classification
Anesthetic
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Nitrous Oxide Indications
General Anesthesia
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Succinylcholine Classification
Neuromuscular blocker
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Succinylcholine Indications
Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery
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Succinylcholine MOA
Inhibits transmission of nerve impulses to skeletal muscles
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Rocuronium Classification
Neuromuscular blocker
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Rocuronium Indications
Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery and general anesthesia
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Rocuronium MOA
Inhibits nerve impulse transmission by binding to cholinergic receptors
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Xylocaine Classification
Anesthetic
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Xylocaine Indications
Nerve block and topical
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Marcaine Classification
Long Acting Nerve Block
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Marcaine Indications
Epidural, nerve block
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Ropivicaine Classification
Local Anesthetic
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Ropivicaine Indications
Nerve block, epidural, intrathecal anesthesia
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Dantroline Sodium Classification
Direct acting skeletal muscle relaxant
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Dantroline Sodium Indications
Prevention and treatment of malignant hyperthermia
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Dantroline Sodium MOA
Slows catabolism
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What is baclofen?
Skeletal muscle relaxant
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What are the uses of Baclofen?
Muscle spasms associated with spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis

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