Pharmacology Flashcards by Jeffrey Dean

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Dopamine

(Dobutamine)

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Class: Vasopressor

Treat Hypotension

Can cause shunting

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Demoral

Meperidine

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Class: Narcotic analgesic

Used for Pain

Used for Sedation

(Not to be used with COPD)

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Nipride

Sodium Nitroprusside

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Class: Vasodilator

Used to treat Hypertension

Used to Decrease ventricular preload

(Be alert for cyanide toxicity)

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Intal

Cromolyn Sodium

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Class: Asthma prophylaxis

Do not give when wheezing

Not a rescue medication

Inhibits Histamine Release

Used to Prevent Bronchoconstriction

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Nedocromil

Tilade

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Class: Asthma prophylaxis

Do not give when wheezing is present

Helps Prevent Bronchoconstriction

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Theophylline

Aminophylline & Theo-Dur

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Class: Bronchodilator Side Door

Used for Long-Term Bronchodilation

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Singulair

Montelukast

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Class: Leulotrine modifier

Alternative to corticosteroids

Used as an Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Accolate

Zafirlukast

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Class: Leukotrine modifier

Alternative to Corticosteroids

Used as and Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Zyflo

Zileuton

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Class: Leukotrine modifier

Alternative to Corticosteroids

Used as and Anti-inflammatory of Airways

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Cabenicillin

Amoxicillin

Ampicillin

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Class: Penicilliin-type antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-positive Bacteria

(Staphyococcus, streptococcus, etc.)

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Methacillin

Oxacillin

Nafcillin

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Class: Penicillin-type antibiotic

Used to treat Penicillin-Resistant Gram-Positive Bacteria

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Caphalothin (Keflin)

Cephaloridine (Loridine)

Caphalexin (Keflex)

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Class: Non-Penicillin Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Positive Bacteria

(for patients allergic to Penicillin)

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Erythromycin

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Class: Non-Penicillin Antibiotic

Used to treat Penicillin Allergic Patients

Used to treat Mycoplasma Pneumonia

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Tetracycline

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Class: Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic

Used to treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Used to treat Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Used to treat Chronic Bronchitis

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Gentamycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebisiella, etc.)

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Tobramycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebsiella, etc.)

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Streptomycin

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Class: Antibiotic

Used to treat Gram-Negative Infections

(Also used with Tuberculosis)

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Isoniazid

INH

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Class: Anti-Tubercle Bacilli Agent

Used to treat Tuberculosis

**Used with Rifampin**

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Rifampin

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Class: Anti-Tubercle Bacilli Agent

Used to treat Tuberculosis

**Used with INH**

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Inderal

Quindine or Propranolol

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Used to treat Atrial Arrhythmias

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Pronestyl

Procainamide

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Class: Cardiac Anti-Arrhytmic Agent

Used to treat Atrial Arrhythmias

Used to treat Ventricular Tachycardia

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Digitalis

Crystodigin

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Purpose is to Increase Contractility

(Left-Heart Failure and CHF)

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Digoxin

Lanoxin

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Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Purpose is to Increase Contractility

(Left-Heart Failure and CHF)

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Nitroglycerin

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Class: Anti-Angina

Used to treat Angina Pectoris

(Chest Pain)

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Lidocaine

Class: Anti-Arrhythmic Agent Used to treat PVCs (Pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib)

Amidodarone Cordarone

Class: Anti-Arrhythmic Agent Used to treat Pulseless V-Tach and V-Fib (non responsive to defibrillation)

Bitolterol Tornalate

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 1.25 mg D Used to treat Wheezing

Pirbuterol Maxair

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 2 Puff MDI Used to treat Wheezing

Alupent Metaproterenol

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 0.3 ml Used to treat Wheezing

Salmeterol Serevent

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 2 Puff MDI, BID Used to treat Wheezing

Terbutaline Brethine

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 0.5 ml Use to treat Wheezing

Atrovent Ipratropium Bromide

Class: Bronchodilator Back Door Used to treat Wheezing \*\*Especially good for Emphysema\*\*

Atropine | (Sch 1000)

Class: Bronchodilator Back Door; Cardiac Stimulant Used to treat Wheezing Used to treat Bradycardia Used to reverse Cholinergic Crisis (From Edrophonium (Tensilon)

Sprivia Tiotropium Bromide

Class: Bronchodilator Dose: DPI Inhaler Q-day Used for Long-Term Bronchodilation

Choledyl Oxytriphylline

Class: Bronchodilator Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation

Robinul Glycopyrrolate

Class: Bronchodilator Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation Used as a Drying Agent

Oxivent Oxitropium

Class: Bronchodilator MDI Only!! Used for Long-Term Bronchodilitation

Pulmozyme Dornase Alpha

Class: Mucolytic Agent Dose 2.5 mg or 2.5ml Used for Cystic Fibrosis Used to Prevent Infection

Racemic Epinephrine S2 or Vaponephrine

Class: Decongestant; Mucosal Vasoconstrictior Used for Epiglottits Used for Stridor Following Extubation

Aerobid Flunisolide

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Prednisone Deltasone

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Solu-Medrol Methylprednisolone

Class: Corticosteroid Used as and Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Decadron Dexamethasone

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Beclamethasone Becolvent or Vanceril

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Pulmicort Budesonide

Class: Corticosteroid Used for Obstructive Diseases Used as and Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Asthmacort Triamcinilone

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Flovent Fluticasone

Class: Corticosteroid Used as an Anti-Inflammatory of Airways

Advair Fluticasone and Salmeterol

Class: Bronchodilator/Corticosteroid Combined Long- and Short-Term Agents Used to treat Bronchoconstriction

Osmitrol Mannitol

Class: Cerebral Diuretic Used for Cerebral Edema Used to treat Drug Overdose

Lasix Furosimide

Class: Diuretic Used to treat CHF Used to treat Pulmonary Edema Used to treat Fluid Overload

Diamox Acetazolamide

Class: Diuretic Used to treat Peripheral Edema Used to treat Cerebral Edema

Levophed Norepinephrine

Class: Vasoconstrictor Used to treat Hypotension Used to treat Cardiogenic Shock

Seconoal Secobarbital

Class: Barbituate Used for Sedation

Dalmane Flurazepam

Class: Sedative; Non-Barbituate Used for Sedation

Phenobarbital Luminal

Class: Barbituate Used for Sedation

Pentabarbital Nembutal

Class: Barbituate Used for Sedation

Halcion Triazolam

Class: Benzodiazepine Used for Pain Used to Reduce Anxiety

Ribavirin Virozole

Class: Antiviral Used to treat RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

Pentamadine Nebupent

Class: Antipneumocystis Agent Used to treat Pneumocystis Carinii (mostly seen in HIV/AIDS)

Medroxyprogesterone Hormone

Class: Respiratory Stimulant Used for Central Sleep Apnea

Dopram Doxapram

Class: Respiratory Stimulant Used for Central Sleep Apnea Used for Neonatal Apnea

Nicorette

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator Helps Curb Addiction to Nicotine

Albuterol

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 0.5 mL Side Effects: Tremors Used to treat Wheezing

Nicotrol NS

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator Used to Curb Addiction to Nicotine

Hypotonic Saline | (0.45% Saline)

Class: Wetting Agent Used to treat Thick Secretions

Ativan Lorazapam

Class: Benzodiazepine Used to Reduce Anxiety

Narcan Naloxone

Class: Narcotic Agonist Used to Reverse Narcotic Influence

Valium Diazepam

Class: Sedative; Minor Tranqilizer Used to Provide Mild Sedation

Xanax Alprazolam

Class: Benzodiazepine Used to Reduce Anxiety

Codeine

Class: Narcotic Analgesic Used for Pain Used for Anxiety Relief

Hypertonic Saline 1.8 - 15% saline

Class: Wetting Agent May cause irritation and bronchospasm Used for Sputum Induction

Aspirin Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)

Class: Pain Relievers Used for Pain Used to Decrease Inflammation

Morphine

Class: Narcotic Analgesic Used for Pain

Mucomyst Acetylcysteine

Class: Mucolytic Agent Dose: 2 - 4 cc of 10 - 20% Strength Used for Thick Secretions

Xopenex Levalbuterol

Class: Bronchodilator Front Door Adult Dose: 0.63 mg TID Used to treat Wheezing

NicoDerm

Class: Smoking Cessation Facilitator Dermal (skin) Patch Used to Curb Addiction to Nicotine

Theophylline Aminophylline

Class: Respiratory Stimulant Used for Neonatal Apnea (during sleep)

Exosurf

Class: Artificial Surfactant Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

Survanta

Class: Artificial Surfactant Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

Infasurf

Class: Artificial Surfactant Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

Versed Midozolam

Class: Artificial Surfactant Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs

Curosurf

Class: Artificial Surfactant Used to treat Immature Neonatal Lungs