pharma Flashcards
(21 cards)
Fomatidine
H2 receptor antagonist used to decrease acid secretion and prevent stress or peptic ulcers
What are the fast acting insulins?
Lispro peak at 30-120mins
Aspart 1-3hrs
Glulisine 1-2hrs
methylnaltrexone (RELISTOR)
a medication that acts as a peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation
NCLEX 2010 - it can treat opioid induced constipation
Differentiate PPI and H2 blockers
PPI - it stops the HCL production
—— “prazole”
H2blockers - decreases HCL production
——– “tadine”
Propantheline bromide
management for pancreatitis; anticholinergic, antipasmodic
contraindicated in paralytic ileus
Interferon Alfa-2b ( Intron A)
Interferon alfa-2b is a synthetic protein that helps your immune system fight viral infections and certain cancer growths.
EX. given on hepatitis patients
Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) most commonly causes flulike adverse effects,
such as myalgia, arthralgia, headache, nausea, fever, and fatigue, diarrhea
best taken at night
spironolactone
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic; therefore, clients
should be monitored closely for hyperkalemia.
Sulfonylureas
Sulfonylureas are oral hypoglycemic agents used in the treatment of
diabetes mellitus
1st line antidepressants?
SSR!
“xetine” “lopram” + “raline”
fluoxetine (prozac)
Paroxetine (paxil)
Sertraline (zoloft)
Citalopram (celexa)
Escitalopram (cipralex)
note: 4-6wks therapeutic log
AE : serotonin syndrom (everything is up)
2nd line antidepressants?
TCA
“triptyline” “promine” + “sinequan”
amitriptyline (elavil)
notriptyline (pamelor)
protriptyline (viractil)
desipramine (norpramin)
Imipramine (tofranil)
sinequan (Doxepin)
note: therapeutic log is 2-3 wks
SE: anticholinergic effect (cant see cant pee can spit and cant poop)
AE: serotonin syndrome, TCA overdose
Antidote for TCA overdose : Sodium bicarbonate
nitrofurantoin
brand name ; Aratoin, Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections. This medicine is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
noted: when taking the drug teh urine may turn brown
terazosin
Terazosin is an antihypertensive drug that is also used in the treatment of
BPH.
Zidovudine
Zidovudine (AZT) interferes with replication of HIV and thereby slows
progression of HIV infection to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is
no known cure for HIV infection. Today, clients are not treated with monotherapy but
are usually on triple therapy due to a much-improved clinical response
goserelin
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists.
Goserelin is used to decrease testosterone production in men to slow or stop
the production of cancer cells. A common side effect is flushing or hot flashes.
vassopressin
VASOPRESSIN (vas oh PRES in) is a hormone that is normally made in the body. This medicine acts to lower the amount of urine that is made and to constrict small blood vessels. antidiuretic used in DI
bumetanide
Bumetanide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or “water pills.” Bumetanide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions.
indomethacin
Indomethacin is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
methylergonovine (methergine)
used to stimulate uterine contraction, but contraindicated in patient with hypertension (it causes vasoconstriction)
docusate sodium
stool softener
SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE
(kionex, kayexalate) a medication used to tret hyperkalemia
pulses parado
