Pharmaceuticals

What is an adrenergic drug used for?

Combat anaphylactic reactions by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system through the release of epinephrine (adrenaline) sending the body into fight or flight

Examples of adrenergic drugs?

• Epinephrine

• Albuterol

• Terbutaline

• Clonidine

What is a general anesthetic drug used for?

Used prior to surgery or invasive procedures to create amnesia so the patient will not recall what happens after administration, prior to surgery or invasive procedures

What is a local anesthetic drug used for?

To numb an area of the body prior to a minor procedure

Examples of a general anesthetic?

• Propofol

• Sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane (inhaled)

Examples of a local anesthetic?

• Lidocaine

• Ropivacaine

• Bupivacaine

• Tetracaine

What is an antianxiety drug used for?

Minor tranquilizer used to treat anxiety

Examples of antianxiety drugs?

• Benzodiazepines
  - Valium
  - Tranxene
  - Serax
  - Lectopam

What is an anticoagulant drug used for?

Prevent blood clotting and break down existing clots

Examples of anticoagulant drugs?

• Warfarin (coumadin)

• Heparin

What is an antidepressant drug used for?

Treat anxiety disorder pain and addiction

Examples of antianxiety medications?

• SSRIs
  - Prozac
  - Paxil
  - Zoloft
  - Celexa
  - Lexapro

What are antidiabetic drugs used for?

Treat diabetes by lowering blood sugar or increasing insulin

Examples of antidiabetic drugs?

• Metformin

• Sulfonylureas

What are antihistamine drugs used for?

To treat allergy symptoms

Examples of antihistamine drugs?

• Diphenhydramine (benadryl)

• Chlorphenamine (Priton)

Antihistamine side effects?

• Drowsiness

• Decreased cognitive and motor function

What are anticholinergic drugs used for?

Relaxing smooth muscles

Anticholinergic drug examples?

• Atropine

What are antiperistaltic drugs used for?

Decrease peristalsis in GI tract

antiperistaltic drug examples

• Atropine (lomotil)

• Loperamide (imodium)

What are beta blockers used for?

Slow the heart rate

Beta blocker examples?

• Propanol

• Metoprolol

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What are bronchodilators used for?

Relax and widen airway

Bronchodilator examples

• Beta 2 antagonists

• Anticholinergics

• Methylanilines

WHat are cathartic drugs used for?

Laxities that stimulate emptying of the bowel

Cathartic drug examples

• Sorbitol

• Magnesium citrate or sulfate

What are diuretic drugs used for?

Increase urine production to decrease fluid buildup

Diuretic examples?

• Chlorthalidone

• Hydrochlorothiazide

What are glucocorticoids used for?

Steroids used to combat inflammation

glucocorticoid examples

• Prednisone

• Methylprednisone

• Hydrocortisone

What are narcotic drugs used for?

Treat pain

Narcotic drug examples

• OxyContin

• Vicodin

• Codeine

• Morphine

• Methadone

• Fentanyl

What are sedative drugs used for

Slow brain function

Sedative drug examples

• Benzos

• Propofol

  • Z-drugs

What are tranquilizers used for?

Reduce irritability or excitement to achieve a soothed calm state

Examples of tranquilizers?

• Benzos

• Barbiturates

What is a vasodilator used for?

Dilate blood vessels

Vasodilator examples?

• ACE inhibitors

• ARBs

• CCBs