Medications and Their Effects
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These flashcards cover key medications, their classifications, and effects related to muscle spasms, calcium regulation, arthritis, gout, and pain management.
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Centrally acting muscle relaxants
Medications that relax muscles by acting on the central nervous system.
Cyclobenzaprine
A centrally acting muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms.
Calcium homeostasis
The regulation of calcium levels in the blood, typically maintained between 9-11 mg/100 ml.
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
A hormone released by the parathyroid glands that raises blood calcium levels by degrading bone.
Calcitonin
A hormone released by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium deposition in bones.
NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
DMARDs
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs that aim to slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
Etanercept (Enbrel)
A biologic DMARD that acts as a tumor necrosis factor antagonist.
Colchicine
A medication used to treat gout attacks by reducing inflammation.
Hydrocodone
A narcotic pain medication often combined with acetaminophen for pain relief.
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