Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
Category of Escitalopram
Antidepressants, SSRIs
Available doses of Escitalopram
Tab:
- 5mg
- 10mg
- 20mg
oral solution:
- 5mg/5mL
MOA of Escitalopram
inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, with little or no effect on norepinephrine or dopamine reuptake.
ADR Of Escitalopram
Headache
Nausea
Insomnia
Diarrhea
Somnolence
Use of Escitalopram
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Category of acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Non Opioid - Analgesic and AntiPyretic Drug.
Available doses of acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
325-1000 mg every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 4 g/day
MOA of acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
It works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain and fever
ADR of acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
nausea, vomiting, rash, and liver injury.
hypersensitivity reactions - angioedema, and
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Use of acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Treat headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache,
toothaches, sore throat, colds, flu, and fevers.
Category of Lisinopril
Antihypertensive, ACE-inhibitor
(ACE - angiotensin-converting enzyme)
Available doses of Lisinopril
Oral tablet:
2.5 mg 5 mg
10 mg 20 mg
30 mg 40 mg
Oral solution:
1 mg/mL
MOA of Lisinopril
It competitively inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor) and by inhibiting bradykinin metabolism; these actions result in preload and afterload reductions on the heart.
ADR of Lisinopril
Dizziness
Hypotension
Cough
Increased Creatinine
Uses of Lisinopril
HTN
HF
acute MI
