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Atenolol (tenormin)
Beta Blocker
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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)
Beta Blocker
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Propanolol (inderal)
Beta Blocker
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Beta Blocker Indications
HTN, CHF
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Beta Blocker MOA
Decreased force and demand on heart
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Prazosin (Minipress)
Alpha Blocker
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Doxazosin (Cardura)
Alpha Blocker
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Alpha Blocker Indications
HTN, CHF
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Alpha Blocker MOA
Decrease vasoconstriction, increase vasodilation, decrease afterload, preload and demand on heart
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Diltiazem (cardizem)
Calcium Channel Blocker- Nondihydropiridine
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Verapamil (calan)
Calcium Channel Blocker- Nondihydropiridine
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Calcium Channel Blocker MOA
Blocks constriction of coronary arteries
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Amlodipine (norvasc)
Calcium Channel Blocker- Dihydropiridine
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Nifedipine (procardia)
Calcium Channel Blocker- Dihydropiridine
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Felodipine (plendil)
Calcium Channel Blocker- Dihydropiridine
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Calcium Channel Blocker- Dihydropiridine SE
Increased risk of MI
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Hydralzine (apresoline)
Vasodilator
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Vasodilator Indications
Second-line drug when other HTN agents don’t work; emergency situations for CHF
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Enalapril (Vasotract)
ACE Inhibitor
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Fosinopril (monopril)
ACE Inhibitor
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Lisinopril (Zestril)
ACE Inhibitor
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Quinapril (acupril)
ACE Inhibitor
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ACE Inhibitor Indications
HTN, CHF
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ACE inhibitor SE
cough
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ACE Inhibitor MOA
stops production of angiotensin II
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NSAIDs _____(inhibit/potentiate) ACE Inhibitors
inhibit
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Irebesartan (Avapro)
Angiotensin II Receptor Agonist
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Isosartan (cozaar)
Angiotensin II Receptor Agonist
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Valsartan (diovan)
Angiotensin II Receptor Agonist
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Hydrochlorathiazide
Diuretic
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Furosemide (lasix)
Diuretic
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Bumetanide (bumex)
Diuretic
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Diuretic SE
Depletion of potassium
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Digoxin (lanoxin)
Cardiac Glycoside
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Cardiac Glycoside MOA
increases myocardial contraction
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Cardiac Glycoside Indications
CHF, A-fib
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Quinidine (quinidex)
Antiarrhythmic
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Procainamide (procan)
Antiarrhythmic
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Amiodarone (cordarone)
Antiarrhythmic
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Atorvastatin (lipitor)
Statin/antihyperlipidemia
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Lovastatin (mevacor)
Statin/antihyperlipidemia
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Simvastatin (zocor)
Statin/antihyperlipidemia
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Statin SE
myopathy/rhabdomyalgia risk
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Aspirin, ASA
Antiplatelet/Antithrombotic
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Clopidrogel (plavix)
Antiplatelet/Antithrombotic
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Ticlopicine (ticlid)
Antiplatelet/Antithrombotic
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Antiplatelet/Antithrombotic Indications
Arterial thrombus control; prevention of CVA or MI
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Heparin IV
Anticoagulant
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Enzozaparin SQ (Lovenox)
Anticoagulant
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Warafin PO
Anticoagulant
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Anticoagulant Indications
Venous treatment of clots, used prophylactically after surgery or as treatment for PE/DVT
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Stretokinase
Thrombolytic
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tPa- tissue plasminogen activator
Thrombolytic
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Thrombolytic Indications
emergency use for arterial clot; must be administered within 1-2 hours
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nitrostat
Nitroglycerin SL
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Isosorbide dinitrate SL (nitroquick)
Nitroglycerin SL
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Nitroglycerin SL Indications
PRN use for angina
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Nitroglycerin TRD (nitro-derm, nitro-dur
Nitroglycerin Transdermal Patch
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Anti-HTN Common SE
* dizziness
* lightheadedness
* orthostatic hypotension
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NSAIDs ____ (potentiate/inhibit) anticoagulants/antithrombotics
potentiate
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Big Gun Drugs

1. Digoxin (lanoxin)- Digitalis
2. Warafin (coumadin)
3. Antiarrhythmic Drugs


1. Amiodarone (cordarone)
2. Procainamid (procan)
3. Quinidine (quinidex)
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Why are big gun drugs a concern?
low TI→ patients very likely to receive toxic dose
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Albuterol (proventil)
Beta 2 Agonist-- Rescue
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Salmeterol (serevent)
Beta 2 Agonist-- Long-Acting
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Beta 2 Agonist Indications
Asthma
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Beta 2 Agonist MOA
Bronchodilation
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Beta 2 Agonist. Common SE
tachycardia
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Ipratropium (atrovent)
Anticholinergics
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Anticholinergics SE
SLUD + tachycardia
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Anticholinergic Indications
COPD
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Anticholinergics MOA
blocks vagal parasympathetic tone to decrease resting bronchoconstriction
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Flucticasone (flovent)
Glucocorticoid
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Triamcinolone (amzacort)
Glucocorticoid
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Fluisolide (aerobid)
Glucocorticoid
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Glucocorticoid Inidcations
Decrease inflammation for COPD and asthma
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Zafirlukast (accolate)
Leukotriene Modifier
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Montelukast (singulair)
Leukotriene Modifier
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Leukotriene Modifier Indications
COPD
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Cromolyn (intal)
Cromone “mast cell stabilizer”
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Cromone “mast cell stabilizer” Indications
COPD
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Prednisolone (prelone)
Corticosteroid
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Prednisone (deltasone)
Corticosteroid
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Dexamethasone (decadron)
Corticosteroid
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Hydrocortisone (cortef)
Corticosteroid
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Cortisone (cortone)
Corticosteroid
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Methylprednisone (medrol)
Corticosteroid
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Corticosteroid Treatment Goal
decrease inflammation, inhibit inflammatory cells, suppress immune system
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Corticosteroid Indications
endocrine replacement therapy, anti-inflammaorty agent, immunosuppressant agent
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Corticosteroid SE
Immune System: __Immunosuppression__

Integumentary: __impaired wound healing__, bruising

GI: __peptic ulcer,__ gastritis

Muscular: __myopathy,__ loss of muscle mass, weakness

CV: __CHF,__ cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, cardiac enlargement, circulatory collapse, fat embolism, HTN, bradycardia

Metabolic: __hyperglycemia,__ diabetes

Skeletal: __osteoporosis,__ vertebral compression fx, femoral/humeral necrosis, pathologic fx, tendon rupture

Optic: __glaucoma__

Pediatric: __stunted growth__

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Naproxen (naprosyn)
NSAID
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Piroxicam (feldene)
NSAID
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Difunisol (dolobid)
NSAID
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Ibuprofen (advil, motrin)
NSAID
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Indomethacin (indocin)
NSAID
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NSAID Properties
analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant
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NSAID SE
* gastric irritation
* bleeding
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Methotrexate (rheumatrext)
DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug)
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Cyclophosphamide (cytoxan)
DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug)
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Cyclosporine (neoral)
DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug)
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Azathiprine (imuran)
DMARD (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug)