PHAR 250: Concise Collection of all the Drugs for the Final

Bethanecol

Muscarinic (cholinergic) agonist mainly used for nonobstructive urinary retention

Atropine

Anticholinergic mainly used for the treatment of bradycardia and as an antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning

Phenylephrine

Selective alpha-adrenergic agonist that is mainly used as a nasal decongestant and antihypotensive

Prazosin

Selective alpha1-adrenergic antagonist that is mainly used as an antihypertensive

Levadopa, Carbidopa, and Entacapone

Dopamine-enhancing drug combination that's used as an antiparkinson drug

Benztropine

Centrally acting anticholinergic that's used as an antiparkinson drug

Donepezil

Cholinesterase inhibitor used as an Alzheimer's disease drug

Sertraline

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that's used as an antidepressant

Lorazepam

Benzodiazepine and GABAa receptor agonist used as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anesthetic adjunct

Zolpidem

Nonbenzodiazepine and GABAa receptor agonist used as a sedative-hypnotic

Atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reducatase inhibitor and statin used as an antihyperlipidemic

Cholestyramine

Bile acid sequestrant used as an antihyperlipidemic

Gemfibrozil

Fibric acid drug used as an antihyperlipidemic, specifically for high triglyceride levels

Furosemide

Loop diuretic used for heart failure and hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide diuretic used for hypertension and edema

Spironolactone

Potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist used as an antihypertensive and edema drug

Mannitol

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used to reduce intracranial pressure and maintain urine flow during prolonged surgery

Losartan

Angiotensin II receptor blocker used as an antihypertensive

Nifedipine

Calcium channel blocker used for hypertension and angina

Doxazosin

Alpha1-adrenergic blocker used for hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia

Hydralazine

Direct-acting vasodilator used for hypertension and heart failure

Lisinopril

ACE inhibitor used for heart failure and hypertension

Metroprolol

Beta1-adrenergic blocker used for heart failure

Digoxin

Cardiac glycoside used for heart failure

Milirinone

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for heart failure

Ibuprofen

NSAID used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug, and an antipyretic

Prednisone

Corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory drug

Acetaminophen

Centrally acting COX inhibitor used as an antipyretic and analgesic

Penicillin G

Cell wall inhibitor and natural penicillin used as an antibacterial

Cefazolin

Cell wall inhibitor and first generation cephalosporin used as an antibacterial

Tetracycline

Protein synthesis inhibitor used as antibacterial

Azithromycine

Macrolide and protein synthesis inhibitor used as an antibacterial

Gentamicin

Amino glycoside and protein synthesis inhibitor used as an antibacterial

Ciprofloxacin

Fluroquinolone and bacterial DNA synthesis inhibitor used as an antibacterial

Diphenhydramine

H1 receptor antagonist and antihistamine used asa drug to treat all allergies

Fluticasone

Corticosteroid used asa drug for rhinitis, asthma, and skin inflammation

Oxymetazoline

Symphathomimetic used asa nasal decongestant

Destromethorphan

Centrally-acting antitussive used as a cough suppressant

Albuterol

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator

Ipratropium

Anticholinergic used as a bronchodilator

Theophyline

Mexylanthine and bronchodilator used for long-term prophylaxis of asthma that is unresponsive to other therapies

Beclomethasone

Inhaled corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory drug for asthma and allergic rhinitis

Omeprazole

Proton pump inhibitor used as an antiulcer drug

Famotidine

H2 receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer drug

Aluminum Hydroxide

Antacid used as an antiheartburn drug

Lomotil

A combination of diphenoxylate and atropine used as an antidiarrheal

Desmopressin

ADH analog used as a drug for diabetes insipidus and nocturia

Levothyroxine

Thyroid hormone replacement drug used for patients with low thyroid function

Methimazole

Antithyroid drug used for hyperthyroidism

Hydrocortisone

Corticosteroid primarily used for adrenocortical insufficiency

Human Regular Insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R)

Short-acting hypoglycemic drug used as a parenteral drug for diabetes

Metformin

Biguanide used as an antidiabetic drug

Permethrin

Scabicide and pediculicide used as an antiparisitic drug

Tretinoin

Retinoid used as an antiacne drug

Benozyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid

Keratolytics used as an antiacne drug

Isotretinoin

Retinoid used as an antiacne drug fro severe acne

Minoxidil

Vasodilator used for alopecia

Finasteride

5a reductase inhibitor used for alopecia

Baricitinib

Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used for alopecia areata by modulating immune response