gold standard drug list, pharm 1

Epinephrine (EpiPen)

adrenic agonist, for allegic reaction, bronchodilation, increased hr, vasiconstriction, recuccitation

Norepinephrine (Levophed)

adrenic agonist, heart, blood pressure support

Midodrine (Proamatine)

adrenic agonist, prevent bronchospasm

Albuterol (Proventil)

adrenergic agonist, prevent bronchospasm

Prazosin (Minipress)

adrenergic antagonist- alpha blocker

Doxazosin (Cardura)

adrenergic antagonist, alpha blocker

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

adrenergic antagonist, alpha blocker

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

adrenergic antagonist, beta blocker, vasodialate, slow hr, for high bp

Propranolol (Inderal)

adrenergic antagonist, beta blocker, vasodialate slow hr

Bethanechol (Urecholine)

direct acting cholinergic agonist

Pilocarpine (Salagen)

direct acting cholinergic agonist

Donepezil (Aricept)

indirect acting cholinergic agonist

Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)

indirect acting cholinergic agonist

Atropine (Atropen)

cholinergic antagonist (cholinergic antidote)

Scopolamine (Scopace)

cholinergic antagonist

Dicyclomine (Bentyl)

cholinergic antagonist

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

cholinergic antagonists

Ibuprofen (Advil)

NSAID

Naproxen (Aleve)

NSAID

Aspirin

NSAID

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

analgesic, antipyretic

Morphine (MS Contin)

opioid

Oxycodone (OxyContin)

opioid

Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

opioid

Fentanyl (Duragesic)

opoid

Naloxone (Narcan)

Opioid antagonist reversal

Naltrexone (Vivitrol)

Opioid antagonist, stop euphoria

Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

local anesthetic

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Anticonvulsant (neuropathic pain)

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Antidepressant

Dexamethasone (Decadron)

Corticosteroid

Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

Dopamine replacement

Pramipexole (Mirapex)

Dopamine agonist

Ropinirole (Requip)

dopamine agonist

Entacapone (Comtan)

COMT inhibitor inhibits uptake of levodopa in the periphery

Tolcapone (Tasmar)

COMT inhibitor, inhibit uptake of levodopa in periphery

Rasagiline (Azilect)

MAO-B inhibitor, increase dopamine in synaptic celft- careful with tyrleamine

Selegiline (Eldepryl)

MAO-B inhibitor, increase dopamine in synaptic cleft- careful with tyramine

Diazepam (Valium)

Benzodiazapine

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Benzodiazepine

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

anti-epileptic, gingival hyperplasia, bradycardia

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

anti-epileptic medication, visual problems, ataxia vertigo, Stephens johnson’s syndrome

Valproic Acid (Depakote)

anti-epileptic, GI upset, hepatotoxcicity

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

anti-epileptic CNS effects, stephens johnsons syndrome,

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Anti-epileptic, causes depression, agitation, asthenia

Adrenergic Agonist side effects

Tachycardia, Palpitations, Hypertension

Cholinergic Antagonist Side Effects

Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Tachycardia, urinary retention

Cholinergic agonist Side Effects

Hypersalivation, Hyperhidrosis, bradycardia, Hyper-urination

Ace Inhibitor Side effects

Angioedema, cough, Electrolyte imbalance

Alpha Bocker side effects

Dizziness, headache

Beta Blocker side effects

Bradycardia, hypotension

NSAID side effects

GI Bleeding, hepatotoxcicity

Analgesic, antipyretic side effects

hepatotoxicity

Opoid side effects

consipation, bradycardia, addictive, respiratory depression

Opoid antagonist side effects

nausea, vomiting, agitation

Dopamnine repalcement/agonist side effects

dyskinesia, psychosis, orthostatic hypotension, anxiety

COMT inhibitor/MAO-B inhibitor side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, interacts with tryamine rich foods (MAO)

Benzodiazapine side effects

drowsiness, respiratory depressions, addictive