Guess the drug class pharm exam 2

Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

Amphetamine, CNS stimulant

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

Amphetamine, CNS stimulant

Atomoxetine (Strattera/ANRI)

Non-Amphetamines CNS Stimulant

Armodafinil (Nuvigil)

Anti-narcoleptic CNS Stimulants

Phentermine

Anorexiant, CNS Stimulant

Xenical (fat blocker)

Anorexiant, CNS Stimulant

Caffeine

Anorexiant, CNS Stimulant

Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

SSRA, triptan, HA abortive therapy, CNS stimulant

What is contraindicated with NSAIDs

Caffeine

Barbiturates antidote

No antidote, maintain airway

What should be avoided with Phenobarbital

Alcohol

Barbiturates are CNS

Depressants

Temazepam (Restoril)

Benzo, CNS depressant

Diazepam (Valium)

Benzo, CNS depressant

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Benzo, CNS depressant

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Benzo, CNS depressant

Buspirone (Buspar)

CNS depressant, miscellaneous drug

Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

Non-benzo, CNS depressant

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Non-benzo, CNS depressant

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Non-benzo, CNS depressant

What drug should St. Johns Wort not be taken with?

SSRI’s. serotonin syndrome risk

Diazepam (Valium) benzo

Muscle relaxer, CNS depressant

Cyclobenzaprine

Muscle relaxer, CNS depressant

Baclofen

Muscle relaxer, CNS depressant

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

SSRI, Antidepressant, Psychotherapeutic drug

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI, Antidepressant, Psychotherapeutic drug

Citalopram (Celexa)

SSRI, Antidepressant, Psychotherapeutic drug

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

SSRI, Antidepressant, Psychotherapeutic drug

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

SNRI, Antidepressant, psychotherapeutic drug

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Tricyclic antidepressant, psychotherapeutic drug

What class of drugs cannot be combined with Tyramine?

MAOI’s

Phenelzine Sulfate (Nardil)

MAOI, psychotherapeutic drug

Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

Psychotherapeutic drug

Anxiolytic drug classes

Benzos, non benzos, herbs and dietary supplements

Lithium

Drug of choice for mania

Anticonvulsants are used as:

Mood stabilizers

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Mood stabilizer

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Mood stabilizer

Haldol

Typical antipsychotic

Thorazine

Typical antipsychotic

Colzapine (Clozaril)

Atypical antipsychotic, wbc lab will be lowered

Morphine Sulfate

Analgesic drug, opioid agonist

Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Analgesic drug, opioid agonist

Fentanyl (Duragesic)

Analgesic drug, opioid agonist

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin)

Analgesic drug, opioid agonist

Codeine

Analgesic drug, opioid agonist

Tramadol (Ultram)

Analgesic, mixed opioid agonist/antagonist

Nalbuphine (Nubain)

Analgesic, mixed opioid agonist/antagonist

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Analgesic, nonopioid

Gabapentin (Nuerotin)

Analgesic, nonopioid

Opioid antagonist

Naloxone (Narcan)

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil); Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)  

NSAID, anti- inflammatory

Salicylates – specifically ASA

NSAID, anti- inflammatory

Cox II inhibitors- specifically Celecoxib (Celebrex)

NSAID, anti- inflammatory

Indomethacin (Indocin) , Ketorolac (Toradol)

NSAID, anti- inflammatory

Allopurinol

Mainly used to treat gout, also has anti-inflammatory

Prednisone, Prednisolone

Corticosteroids