Drugs

Adrenergic drugs

—constrict blood vessels and stimulate heart

(cardiovascular, respiratory, allergic emergency)

—Dopamine, Epinephrine

Adrenergic blocking agents

—caused increased peripheral circulation and decreased blood pressure.

— Propranolol

Antimuscarinic Drug

—increased cardiac output, constrict blood vessels, decrease saliva and bronchial secretion.

— Atropine sulfate

Calcium Channel Blockers

—reduce calcium flow, relax smooth muscle and reduce muscle spasm.

— Calan, Cardizem, Diltiazem

Cardiotonics

—increase force of contractions of the heart

—Lanoxin, Digoxin

Antiarrythmics

—correct arrhythmias

—Lidocaine, Cordarone, Xylocaine

Organic Nitrates

—relax smooth muscles of arteries and veins

—Nitroglycerin

Diuretics

—reduce blood volume through urinary excretion of water, treats hypertension.

— Furosemide

Analgesics, Antipyretics, and Anti-inflammatory

—reduce pain, reduce fever and reduce inflammation

—Ibuprofen, NSAID, Aspirin, Tylenol

Opioid Analgesics (Narcotics)

—control intense pain and anxiety

—Morphine

Opioid Analgesics with mild to moderate efficacy

—use for less severe pain

—Codeine

Antianxiety Drugs

—treatment of anxiety and behavior disorder

—Benzodiazepines, Diazepam, Xana

Drugs affecting the blood

—prevent thrombus formation, prevent extension of thrombi after M.I., strokes and pulmonary embolism.

—Heparin

Antihyperlipidemic

—prevent formation of atherosclerotic plaques, preventing M.I and strokes.

—Lipitor, Lovastatin

Drugs affecting the respiratory system

—severe disorder seen by radiographer

—Adrenalin, epinephrine (bronchospasm), theophylline (COPD)

Antihistamines

—anaphylactic shock, upper respiratory disorder, urticarial, edema, hypersensitivity.

—diphenhydramine, Benadryl

Antiemetic Drugs

—treat motion sickness, nausea and vomiting.

—Compazine, Dimenhydrinate

Drugs that act on the GI system

—treat gastric ulcers, esophageal reflux, constipation and diarrhea.

—Zantac, Famotidine

Antacids

—treat heartburn and indigestions by neutralizing acidity

—Sodium Bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide

Drugs used to treat constipation

—cathartics (bowel evacuation by increasing peristalsis)

—Laxatives (less harsh cathartics)

—Milk of magnesia

Drugs used to treat diarrhea

—may result to fecal impaction and abdominal cramping

—Imodium, loperamide

Drugs used to treat endocrine disorders

—treats DM, Diabetes insipidus, thyroid and sexual disfunction and autoimmune disease

Thyroid Gland

—Levoxyl (hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis),

-PTU – Propylthiouracil (hyperthyroidism)

Glucocorticoids

—disease of adrenal glands, inflammatory symptoms for severe allergic reactions.

—Hydrocortisone, Cortisone

Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs

—Metformin, Glucophage, Glucotrol

Drugs used to treat osteoporosis

—prevention or treatment of loss of bone mass

—estrogen replacement therapy

A. Bacterial infections

—Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin) and aminoglycosides (gentamicin) (resistant microorganism)

B. Antiviral Drugs

C. Antiparasitic

—chloroquine

Anti-infective drugs

Parenteral Solutions

—replacement agents or as simple solutions (dextrose)

Electrolytes

—IV, IM or Oral Route (sodium, magnesium, chloride)

Vitamins

—maintenance of good health

Minerals

—inorganic substance to maintain health