Molly's Pharm Test 4 Drug Names
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moseigenthaler on April 28, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Alprazolam (Xanax) | Benzodiazepines, used for anxiety and insomnia* |
| Diazepam (Valium) | Benzodiazepines, used for anxiety and insomnia* |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | Benzodiazepines, used for anxiety and insomnia* |
| Zolpidem (Ambien) | Benzodiazepine-like drugs, used for short term management of insomnia |
| Zaleplon (Sonata) | Benzodiazepine-like drugs, used for short term management of insomnia |
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Benzodiazepine-like drug, used for insomnia with no prolonged use and has a bitter after taste |
| Phenobarbital | Barbituates, used for seizure disorder |
| Mephorbarbital | Barbituates, used for seizure disorder |
| Thiopental | Barbituates, used Induction of Anesthesia |
| Secobarbital | Barbituates, used for sedation |
| Drugs that can be used to treat insomnia | Benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine-like drugs, Trazodone, Antihistamines |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) - for GAD | Benzodiazepine - Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
| Disulfram (Valium) - for GAD | Benzodiazepine - Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) - for GAD | Benzodiazepine - Generazlied Anxiety Disorder |
| Buspirone (BuSpar) | Used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and doesn't intensifty CNS depressants (do not take with graprefruit juice!) |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) | Antidepressant - Used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | Antidepressant - SSRI - used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | Antidepressant - SSRI - used for Generalized Anxitey Diosrder |
| What group of drugs do we use to treat panic disorder? | Antidepressants - TCAs, SSRI, MAOI (not common) & Benzodiazepines |
| Citalopram | SSRI - used for OCD |
| Sertraline | SSRI - used for OCD & Panic Disorder & Social Anxiety Disorder |
| Paroxetine | SSRI - used for OCD & Panic Disorder & Social Anxiety Disorder |
| Fluvoxamine | SSRI - used for OCD & Social Anxiety Disorder |
| Fluoxetine | SSRI - used for OCD & Panic Disorder |
| Escitalopram | SSRI - used for OCD |
| Drug of choice to treat Social Anxiety Disorder | SSRIs |
| Drug of choice to treat PTSD | there isn't a group of meds that has been shown to work |
| Amphetamines are used for | ADHD Narcolepsy Obesity (Not Recommended) |
| Dexedrine, Dextrostat | Dextroamphetamine sulfate Short duration - Amphetamines for ADHD & Narcolepsy |
| Dexedrine Spansules | Dextroamphetamine sulfate Long duration - Amphetamines for ADHD and Narcolepsy |
| Aderall | Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine mixture Short Duration - Amphetamines for ADHD and Narcolepsy |
| Aderall XR | Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine mixture Long Duration - Amphetamines for ADHD and Narcolepsy` |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) (Concerta - for Kids) | Like an amphetamine - used for ADHD and Narcolepsy |
| Methylxanthines | Caffeine based med - used in neonatal apnea |
| atomoxetine | used in ADHD for children |
| Bethanechol | Muscarinic agonists (cholinergic drug) |
| Atropine | Muscarinic antagonists (anticholinergic drug) |
| Pilocarpine | Muscarinic agonist - helps with glaucoma |
| Neostigmine (Prostigmin) | "Reversible" Cholinesterase Inhibitors - used in myasthenia gravis |
| Tubocurarine | Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers |
| Succinylcholine | Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blockers |
| procaine (Novocain) | Ester - local anesthetic |
| lidocaine (Xyolcaine) | Amides - local anesthetic |
| Cocaine | Ester type - local anesthetic |
| Halothane | Inhaled anesthetic - general anesthetic |
| Isoflurane | inhaled anesthetic - general anesthetic |
| Nitrous Oxide | general anesthetic |
| Barbituates for Anesthesia | general anesthetics |
| diazepam (Valium) for anesthesia | Benzodiazepines - general anesthetic |
| Propofol | general anesthetic |
| Ketamine | general anesthetic |
| Morphine | strong opioid - for pain |
| Fentanyl | strong opioid - for pain |
| Meperidine (demerol) | strong opioid - for pain |
| heroin, Hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and levorphanol | strong opioid - for pain |
| Codeine | moderate to strong opioid - for pain |
| Oxycodone | moderate to strong opioid for pain |
| Hydrocodone | moderate to strong opioid for pain |
| Propoxyphene | moderate to strong opioid for pain |
| Naloxone | opioid antagonist |
| Tramadol | Nonopioid Centrally Acting Analgesics |
| Ergots & Triptans are used for which kind of headache | migraine |
| non opioid analgesics are used for which kind of headache | tension type |
| Levothyroxine (Synthroid) | used for hypothyroidism |
| Propylthiouracil (PTU) | used for hyperthyroidism |
| Radioactive Iodine-131 (131I) | used for hyperthyroidism (graves disease) |
| H1 Antagonists | used in allergy |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy first gen |
| Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy first gen |
| Promethazine (Phenergan) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy first gen |
| Fexofenadine (Allegra) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy second gen |
| Loratadine (Claritin, Tavist ND, Alavert) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy second gen |
| Cetirizine (Zyrtec) | H1 Antagonist - used for allergy second gen |
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Fenoprofen Flurbiprofen Ketoprofen Naproxen Naproxen plus lansoprazole Oxaprozin | first gen NSAIDS |
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | second gen NSAIDS |
| Montelukast (Singulair) | Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - Leukotriene Modifiers - asthma |
| Zafirlukast (Accolate) | Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - Leukotriene Modifiers - asmtma |
| Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) | Glucocorticoid/LABA Combinations |
| prednisone | Anti-inflammatory agents Glucocorticoids |
| albuterol | Bronchodilators Beta2 agonists |
| Interferon beta-1a [Avonex] Interferon beta-1a [Rebif] Interferon beta-1b [Betaseron] Glatiramer acetate [Copaxone] Natalizumab [Tysabril] | immunomodulator for MS |
| Mitoxantrone | Immunosuppressants for MS |
| Memantine | Neuronal receptor blocker for Alzhimers |
| Donepezil Galantamine Rivastigmine Tacrine - not recommended | Cholinesterase inhibitors |
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