2ND SEMESTER~ drug quiz IDFUs, ADRs, class schedules, etc.

Mirapex/pramipexole + Requip/ropinirole

parkinson’s disease, a medication used to treat symptoms by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain.

Provigil/modafinil

Narcolepsy, C-IV, is a stimulant

Narrow therapeutic index

blood levels that are too low may lead to therapeutic failure while blood levels too high can lead to life threatening ADRs

Dilantin/phenytoin

For seizures, narrow therapeutic index, toxicities for phenytoin can include nystagmus, to ataxia, slurred speech, lethargy, coma, death.

Topamax/topiramate

Antiepileptic, for seizures, useful in migraine propylaxis

Lyrica/pregabalin

Neurologic, for neuropathic pain may cause dizziness/drowsiness, C-V

Neurontin/gabapentin

Neurologic, for neuropathic pain/seizure, may cause fatigue/peripheral edema, this was initially designed for seizures, but ended up being more effective for neuropathic pain

-olol

beta blockers (sympathetic nervous system; adrenergic)

ADRs of beta blockers

Bradycardia, shortness of breath, hypoglycemia (use with caution in diabetics), heart block, Raynaud's phenomenon, not recommended for asthmatics if avoidable due to possible bronchospasms.

What is Raynaud's Phenomenon?

A condition where there is vasoconstriction, causing cold or stress causes some body parts, usually fingers and toes, to feel numb and turn white or blue due.

-mide/nide

Diuretics, specifically loop diuretics, used to treat hypertension and edema by promoting sodium and water excretion.

K Sparing Diuretics

helps the body retain potassium while promoting sodium and water excretion, often used in conjunction with other diuretics to prevent hypokalemia. (Ex. spironolactone/Aldactone, triamterene/Dyazide).

Avoid these with all diuretics

Drinking alcohol due to increased risk of dehydration, taking diuretics at night

These diuretics may cause photosensitivity

furosemide/Lasix, triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide-Dyazide/Maxzide and can lead to skin reactions when exposed to sunlight.

furosemide/Lasix

watch potassium levels, as potassium supplements are usually needed due to increased risk of hypercalcemia when taking loop diuretics.