NBEO Pharm Flashcards
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Sulfacetamide (Sulamyd)
sulfonamide antibiotic (inhibits folic acid synthesis)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Anti-arryhythmic medication
- blocks K+ channels (some Na and Ca channels)
- ADRS
- NIAION
- whorl keratopathy
- anterior subcapsular deposits
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Anti-viral
oral
Tx: HSV 1 and 2, Shingles, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, HSV keratitis
Systemic DNA polymerase inhibitor
ADRs- HAs, GI effects
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
H1 blocker - second generation
Tx- allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria
ADRs:
- abnormal EOM contractions (oculogyric crisis)
- less CNS/anticholinergic effects vs first generation
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
NSAID- selective COX 2 inhibitor
- protects gastric mucosa and limits GI bleeding
ADRs
- conjunctivitis
- blurry vision
- Stevens Johnson sydrome
Pralidoxime (Protopam)
Reverse effects of irreversible AchE inhibitors
allows breakdown of ACh - reverse effects of pesticide poisoning
Chloroquine (Aralen)
Anti-parasitic drug
build up of heme= toxic to plasmodium parasite (responsible for malaria)
also inhibits phospholipase A - decrease inflammation (Tx of RA/lupus)
ADRs - whorl keratopathy (reversible) - bull’s eye maculopathy (initial stage- RPE mottling)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Anti-convulsant
- reduces glutamatergic excitatory transmissions
- Tx- seizures and sedation
- ADRs
- mydrasis
- increased IOP
- cycloplegia
- sedation, respiratory depression
Pemirolast (Alamast)
Mast cell stabilizer
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Antihyperlipidemic agent
Bile acid binding resin
- binds bile acid- prevents reabsoprtion
- ADRS
- constipation and fatty stools
Lidocaine
Amine local anesthetic
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Antihyperlipidemic agent
- HMG CoA reducases inhibitor (used in synthesis of cholesterol)
- lower LDL and triglycerides
- increases HDL
- first line tx for high cholesterol
- ADRs
- hepatotoxicity
- myopathy
- contraindicated in pregnancy
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
macrolide antibiotic (50S protein inhibitor)
oral - respiratory infections
Edrophonium (Enlon)
*Indirect Cholinergic Agonist* - Dx of MG (Tensilon test)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Anti-depressant - TCA
anti- cholinergic
- inhibits NorE and serotonin uptake
- ADRs
- anticholinergic effects (anti- sluds)
- overdose can be life threatening!!!
Botulina toxin (botox)
blocks release of Ach at NMJ - Tx of blepharospam and strabismus
Augmentin
amoxicillin + clavulonic acid (penicillinase/ beta lactamse inhibitor)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
H2 blocker
Tx- stomach ulcers and acid reflux
ADRs:
- Diarrhea
- drug interactions
- gynecomastia and loss of libido
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Antiparkinsonian med
- potentiates dopamine effects
Glycerine (Osmoglyn)
Hyperosmotic agent
acute angle closure attack
contraindicated in DM pts
Topiramate
anti-convulsant
ADRS
- blurred vision
- diplopia
- nystagmus
- choroidal swelling - acute secondary angle closure
Aggrenox
combo of Aspirin and Dipyridamole
anticoagulant
Tx- pts with h/o of ischemic strokes
Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
Systemic steroid
Opthalmic uses
- DME
- Graves
- intermediate/ non resolving uveitis
- Chalazia
- recalcitrant irvine gass cystoid mac edema
- mac edema 2^CRVO
Systemic uses
- dermatoses, asthma, MS and arthritis
ADR
- elevated IOP
- depigmentation of eyelid skin in dark skinned pt
Neosporin
Bacitracin + polymyxin + neomycin