UNIT 2 Prototypes

What is the therapeutic class for diphenhydramine

drug to treat allergies

What is the pharmacologic class for diphenhydramine

H1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine

What is the therapeutic class for loratadine

Drug to treat allergies

What is the pharmacologic class for loratadine

H1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine

What is the therapeutic class for fluticasone

Drug for allergic rhinitis, asthma and skin inflammation

What is the pharmacologic class for fluticasone

Corticosteroid

What is the therapeutic class for dextromethorphan

Cough suppressant

What is the pharmacologic class for dextromethorphan

Centrally acting antitussive

What is the therapeutic class for oxymetazoline

Nasal decongestant

What is the pharmacologic class for oxymetazoline

Sympathomimetic

What is the therapeutic class for albuterol

Short acting bronchodilator

What is the pharmacologic class for albuterol

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist

What is the therapeutic class for Ipratropium

Bronchodilator

What is the pharmacologic class for ipratropium

Anticholinergic

What is the therapeutic class for beclomethasone

Anti inflammatory drug for asthma and allergic rhinitis

What is the pharmacologic class for beclomethasone

Inhaled corticosteroid

What is the therapeutic class for montelukast

Anti inflammatory for asthma prophylaxis

What is the pharmacologic class for montelukast

Leukotriene modifier

What is the therapeutic class for desmopressin

Drug for diabetes insipidus and nocturia

What is the pharmacologic class for desmopressin

Anti diuretic hormone

What is the therapeutic class for levothyroxine

Thyroid hormone

What is the pharmacologic class for levothyroxine

T4 thyroid hormone replacement

What is the therapeutic class for hydrocortisone

Adrenal hormone

What is the pharmacologic class for hydrocortisone

Corticosteroid

What is the therapeutic class for insulin

Drug for diabetes

What is the pharmacologic class for insulin

Hypoglycemic drug

What is the therapeutic class for glucagon

Increases blood glucose, hypoglycemia antidote

What is the pharmacologic class for glucagon

Glycogenolytic hormone

What is the therapeutic class for metformin

Antidiabetic drug

What is the pharmacologic class for metformin

Biguanide

What is the MOA for diphenhydramine

1st generation H1 antagonist

What is the MOA for loratadine

2nd generation H1 antagonist, long acting

What is the MOA for fluticasone

Decreases local inflammation in nasal passages, some combinations with antihistamines in nasal spray

What is the MOA for dextromethorphan

Acts in medulla without euphoric effects, quick onset 15 - 30 min

What is the MOA for oxymetazoline

Through adrenergic stimulation, causes nasal mucosa arterioles to constrict, lasts 10+ hours

What is the MOA for desmopressin

Acts on kidneys to reabsorb water

What is the MOA for albuterol

Stimulates beta 2 receptor in SM of bronchi and bronchioles to dilate

What is the MOA for ipratropium

Blocks PNS receptors in bronchi causing them to dilate

What is the MOA for beclomethasone

Decreases release of inflammatory mediators, blocks production of cytokines

What is the MOA for montelukast

Reduces bronchoconstriction and inflammation caused by leukotrienes

What is the MOA for hydrocortisone

Structurally identical to hormone cortisol

What is the MOA for insulin

Promotes cellular uptake of glucose, amino acids, potassium

What is the MOA for glucagon

Stimulates glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose

What is the MOA for metformin

Decreases fasting and post meal glucose levels by decreasing hepatic production of glucose