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metformin

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  • used to prevent DM 2
  • inhibits glucose production in the liver and reduces absorption in the gut
  • can lead to lactic acid build up
  • does NOT stimulate insulin release
  • contraindication within 48 hrs of IV contrast
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glipizide

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  • sulfonylureas
  • used to prevent DM 2
  • stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic islets (if pancreas doesnt work–this drug wont)
  • AE: hypoglycemia
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repaglinitde

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  • used to prevent DM 2
  • stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic islets (if pancreas doesnt work–this drug wont)
  • AE: hypoglycemia (absorbed rapidly in the gut)
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sitagliptin

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-used to prevent DM 2
-blocks DDP-4 and stimulates glucose dependent release of insulin and suppresses postprandial release of glucagon
AE: hypoglycemia, pancreatitis, Stevens-johnson syndrome

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liraglutide

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  • used prevent DM 2
  • slows gastric emptying, stimulates glucose dependent insulin release
  • SQ injection
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pioglitazone

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  • used to prevent to DM 2
  • reduces insulin resistance and decrease glucose production
  • AE: fluid retention, hypoglycemia
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insulin: Lispro

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  • used to prevent DM 1
  • rapid acting (meal time fixes)
  • AE: hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, allergic reactions
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insulin: regular

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  • prevent DM 1

- short duration

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insulin: NPH

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  • prevent DM 1

- intermediate duration

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insulin: glargine

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  • prevent DM 1
  • long duration (helps mimics the pancreas)
  • cant mix
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phenytoin

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-anti-epileptic drug
-used for seizures except absence
-selective inhibition of Na+ channels
AE: gengivial hyperplasia, swelling, SJS, teratogenic in pregnancy (cleft palate, hydrocephalus, renal), purple glove syndrome
-narrow therapeutic index

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fosphenytoin

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  • pro-drug of phenytoin

- less side effects (no purple glove syndrome)

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carbamazepine

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  • anti-epileptic drug
  • used for partial seizures and tonic-clonic seizures
  • suppresses high frequency neuronal dischange in and around seizure foci
  • AE: CNS, hematologic, increased risk of spina bifida, hyponatremia, and rashes
  • autoinduction (metabolized in the liver)
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divalproex

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  • antiepileptic drug
  • sodium channel blockage, inhibitory of GABA, suppression of calcium influx
  • AE: hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, hyperammonia, tetrogenic in 1st trimester (neural tube and congnitive)
  • comes in extended release, delayed release, sprinkles
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levetiracetam

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  • antiepileptic drug
  • mechanism is unknown
  • AE: drownsiness and asthenia
  • minimal drug interactions
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mannitol

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  • antiepileptic drugs
  • osmotic diurectic that crosses the BBB and pulls water
  • AE: electrolyte imbalance, hypotension, dehydration
  • will crystalize so make sure you have a filter
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albuterol

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  • short acting beta 2 agonist
  • used to treat asthma and COPD
  • bronchodilation
  • AE: tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia
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ipratropium

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  • anticholinergic
  • treatment of COPD
  • blocks muscarinic receptors in the bronchi and causes bronchodilation
  • AE: dry mouth, phargyneal irritation
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montelukast

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  • leukotriene modifier

- suppresses effects of leukotrienes (inflammation)

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beclomethasone

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  • inhaled corticosteroid
  • knocks out inflammation side effects and decrease mucus production
  • AE: thrush (tell pts to rinse mouth out), dysphonia, bone loss
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ranitidine

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  • histamine 2 receptor antagonist
  • suppresses the secretion of gastric acid by selectively blocking H2 receptors in parietal cells
  • AE: avoid with warfarin and phenytoin
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omeprazole

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  • proton pump inhibitors
  • blocks gastric production
  • AE: long term can increase risk of osteoporosis, pneumonia, C. diff, dementia, kidney
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sucralfate

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  • mucosal protectant
  • acidic environment changes into thick substance that adheres to the ulcer in the stomach
  • AE: constipation, may interfere with other med absorption
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mag hydroxide and calcium carbonate

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  • antacids

- neutralize stomach acid by inactivating pepsin

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sulfasalazine

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  • 5 ASA
  • used for IBD
  • decreases inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
  • AE: blood disorders, anemia
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digoxin

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  • used for heart failure
  • inhibits the Na-K ATPase (increase contractility, CO, and limits HF symptoms)
  • AE: dysrhy, N/V, visual disturbances
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furosemide

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  • loop diuretic
  • significant diuresis even with low GFR
  • AE: hypokalemia, hypotension, dehydration
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hydrocholorothiazide

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  • mild diuretic (ineff with low GFR)

- AE: hypokalemia

29
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spironolactone

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-K sparing diuretics
-minimal diuresis
-blocks aldosterone which makes Na leave but not K+
AE: hyperkalemia

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nitroglycerin

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  • organic nitrate, must be converted
  • dilates veins and decreases venous return
  • AE: chest pain and drug interaction with viagra (drop in BP)
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lisinopril

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  • pril = ACE inhibitor
  • prevention angiotensin 1 to 2
  • AE: persistent cough
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metoprolol

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  • lol = beta block
  • beta adrenergic blocker
  • protecting heart from excessive sympathetic stimulation and protecting against dysrhythmia
  • AE: reduces HR but blocks sympathetic response
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losartan

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  • ARB
  • prevents angio 2 from binding with receptors
  • AE: angioedema, hyperkalemia
  • less cardiac remodeling than ACE
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hydralazine

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  • vasodilator
  • selective dilation of arterioles
  • AE: hypotension, tachycardia, lupus like
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paroxetine

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  • SSRI
  • mood disorders
  • allows serotonin to stay in synaptic gap longer
  • AE: sexual dysfunction, wt gain, serotonin syndrome (muscle rigidity, fever, altered mental status)
  • interactions with antiplatelet drugs
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venlafaxine

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  • SNRI
  • mood disorders
  • allows serotonin and NE to stay in synaptic gap longer
  • AE: sexual dysfunction, wt gain, serotonin syndrome (muscle rigidity, fever, altered mental status)
  • interactions with antiplatelet drugs
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amitriptyline

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  • TCA
  • mood disorders, neuropathic pain, sleep
  • blocks neuronal reuptake of NE and serotonin
  • AE: orthostatic hypotension, sedation, seizures
  • overdose is lethal
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bupropion

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  • atypical antidepressant
  • mood disoder
  • unclear (DA blockage and NE reuptake)
  • AE: agitation, HA, dry mount, wt loss, seizure
  • helps with smoking cessation
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alprazolam

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  • benzodiazepine
  • anxiety
  • AE: CNS depressant, resp depressant
  • can have life threatening withdrawal syndrome

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