Pharmacology Flashcards
(31 cards)
Class: Ace inhibitor
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Generic Name: Lisinopril “pril”
Brand Name: Prinivil, Zestril
Effect: Lowers BP
Side Effects: Dry cough, hyperkalemia
Class: Diuretic
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Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: HCTZ, Esidrix, many others
Effect: Lowers BP
Side Effects: Urination, dehydration, hypokalemia
Class: Beta-blocker
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Generic Name: Metoprolol “lol”
Brand Name: Lopressor, Toprol-XL
Effect: Lowers BP
Side Effects: Orthostatic BP, fatigue, SOB, wheezing, bradycardia
Class: Calcium channel blocker
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Generic Name: Diltiazem
Brand Name: Cardizem, Cartia, Diltia, Tiazac
Effect: Lowers BP
Side Effects: Heart block, peripheral edema
Class: HMG-Co A Reductase inhibitors “Statins”
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Generic Name: Simvastatin “statin”
Brand Name: Zocor
Effect: Lowers cholesterol
Side Effects: increase LFTs, rhabdomyolysis, decreased insulin sensitivity
Class: Other lipid lowering medication
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Generic Name: Gemfibrozil
Brand Name: Lopid
Effect: Lowers triglycerides
Side Effects: increased LFTs, rhabdomyolysis
Class: Acetaminophen
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Generic Name: Acetaminophen
Brand Name: Tylenol, Percocet, Vicodin
Effect: Analgesic
Side Effects: Increased LFTs
Class: NSAID
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Generic Name: Ibuprofen
Brand Name: Motrin, Advil
Effect: Anti-inflammatory
Side Effects: GI upset, bleeding
Class: Narcotics
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Generic Name: Oxycodone
Brand Name: Oxycontin, Roxicodone, Percocet, Percodan
Effect: Analgesic, opioid-related to opium
Side Effects: Sedation, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, risk of addiction
Class: Beta Agonist
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Generic Name: Albuterol
Brand Name: Proventil, ProAir, Ventolin
Effect: Rescue asthma/COPD inhaler
Side Effects: Insomnia, nervousness, tachycardia
Class: Beta agonist and Cortisone
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Generic Name: Solmeterol and Fluticasone
Brand Name: Advair
Effect: Prophylaxis for asthma/COPD
Side Effects: Insomnia, nervousness, tachycardia, adrenal insufficiency
Class: Anti-cholinergic
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Generic Name: Ipratropium
Brand Name: Atrovent, Combivent, DuoNeb
Effect: Rescue asthma/COPD inhaler
Side Effects: No with peanut allergy, dry mouth, sedation
Class: Cortisone
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Generic Name: Predisone
Brand Name: Deltasone, Pred-Pak, Meticorten
Effect: potent anti-inflammatory
Side Effects: Increased infections, decreased wound healing, increased appetite, adrenal insufficiency
Class: Xanthine (caffeine like)
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Generic Name: Theophylline
Brand Name: Theo-24, Theo-Dur, T-phyl, Uniphyl
Effect: Rescue asthma/COPD inhaler
Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, irritability, requires blood monitoring
Class: Gas
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Generic Name: Oxygen
Brand Name: NA
Effect: Increased percentage of inhaled oxygen
Side Effects: carbon dioxide retention
Class: Insulin
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Generic Name: Insulin glargine
Brand Name: Lantus
Effect: Lowers blood sugar
Side Effects: Hypoglycemia: fatigue, headache, hunger, nausea, confusion, drowsiness, tachycardia, seizures
Class: Insulin
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Generic Name: Insulin regular
Brand Name: N/A
Effect: Lowers blood sugar
Side Effects: Hypoglycemia: fatigue, headache, hunger, nausea, confusion, drowsiness, tachycardia, seizures
Class: Sulfonylureas
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Generic Name: Glyburide
Brand Name: Micronase, DiaBeta, Glynase
Effect: Lowers blood sugar
Side Effects: Hypoglycemia, jaundice, easy bruising
Class: “Glitazones”
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Generic Name: Pioglitazone
Brand Name: Actos
Effect: Lowers blood sugar
Side Effects: Increased LFTs, swelling, SOB
Class: Biguanides
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Generic Name: Metformin
Brand Name: Glucophage
Effect: Lowers blood sugar
Side Effects: Lactic acidosis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypoglycemia is unusual
Class: Anti-epileptic/Anti-convulsant
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Generic Name: Phenytoin
Brand Name: Dilantin, Dilantin ER
Effect: Controls (prevents and treats) seizures
Side Effects: rash, slurred speech, confusion, LOB and coordination
Class: Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs)
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Generic Name: Fluoxetine
Brand Name: Prozac, sarafem, Prozac weekly
Effect: Decrease depression and anxiety
Side Effects: Insomnia, agitation, decreased/increased appetite impotence, emotional changes
Class: Dopamine agonist
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Generic Name: Carbidopa-levodopa
Brand Name: Atamet, Sinemet, Parcopa
Effect: Treats Parkinson’s
Side Effects: Dyskinesias (choreoform, dystonic, involuntary movements, nausea
Class: Anti-histamine/Anti-cholinergic
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Generic Name: meclizine
Brand Name: Dramimine, Antivert, Bonine, Medivert
Effect: Motion Sickness
Side Effects: Sedation, dry mouth, dizziness
