Pharmacology Drug List 2

Example of adrenergic agonist

Epinephrine

Epinephrine

used for anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest

Example of Beta2 adrenergic agonist

Albuteral

Albuteral

used for bronchodilation

Example of Beta1 adrenergic antagonist

Atenolol

Atenolol

lowers HR and BP

Example of cholinergic agonist 

Bethanechol

Bethanechol

used for urinary retention

Example of anticholinergic

Atropine

Atropine

increases HR, decreases secretions

What are some Benzodiazepines

alprazolam, lorazepam, flumazenil

Alprazolam (Xanax)

for anxiety

Lorazepam (ativan)

used for anxiety, sedation, seizures

Example of non-benzodiazepine

Zolpidem (ambien)

Zolpidem (Ambien)

sleep aid

Example of antiseizure drug

Phenytoin

Phenytoin

used for seizures (watch for toxic levels)

Example of centrally acting muscle relaxant

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Cyclobenzaprine (flexeril)

used for muscle spasms

Example of anxiolytics

Lorazepam (same benzo used for anxiety/seizures)

Examples of antidepressants

SSRI, SNRI, TCA, MAOI

Example and use of SSRI

fluoxetine (first line antidepressant)

Example and use of SNRI

Duloxetine (boosts serotonin and norepinephrine)

What does TCA stand for?

Tricyclic Antidepressants

What do you need to avoid when taking MAOIs

food with high tyramine (cheese/wine can create hypertensive crisis)

What does St. John’s Wort interact with?

antidepressants (SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs)

What can be an issue when taking the herb Kava

increases sedation when taken with CNS depressants

What can be an issue when taking the herb Valerian?

makes CNS depressants more potent

What can be an issue when taking the herb Ginkgo biloba?

increases bleeding risk when taken with antidepressants or anticoagulants 

What can be an issue when taking the herb Ginseng?

may cause mania, irritability, or high BP when taken with antidepressants (especially MAOIs)