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Adult Health Final Drugs

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What are preoperative drugs?
Anxiolytics
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Anticholinergics
H2 Histamine blockers
Opioids
What are meds for Venous Thrombus Embolism (VTE)?
Lovenox
Heparin
What are meds for Anesthesia?
Opioids
Benzodiazepines
Anticholinergics
Antiemetics
Sedatives
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBs)
What are Opioids for Anesthesia?
Fentanyl
Sufentanil
What are Benzodiazepines for Anesthesia?
Diazepam
Midazolam
What are Anticholinergics for Anesthesia?
Atropine
Glycopyrrolate
What are Antiemetics for Anesthesia?
Promethazine
What are Sedatives for Anesthesia?
Pentobarbital
Secobarbital
What are NMBs Anesthesia?
Succinylcholine*
Vecuronium
*May cause temporary muscle twitching.
What is med for Malignant hyperthermia?
Dantrolene
What are meds for N/V?
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Meclizine (Antivert, Dramamine)
Scopolamine patch
What are meds for pain?
Morphine sulfate
Meperidine hydrochloride
Hydromorphone hydrochloride
Codeine sulfate
Ketorolac
What are meds for Atherosclerosis?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
What are meds for angina?
Nitrates Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)
What are meds for Acute Myocardial Infarction (Necrosis)?
Morphine (for pain and vasodilation)
Oxygen
Nitrates (for vasodilation)
Aspirin (for platelet inhibition)
What is tx for Coronary Artery Disease?
Coagulation Therapy
Adjunct Therapy
What is coagulation therapy for CAD?
Aspirin
Clopedegril
LMWH (e.g., enoxaparin)
Heparin
Coumadin

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blockers and receptor inhibitors
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban
Abciximab

Fibrinolytic (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) t-PA
What is adjuvant therapy for CAD?
Beta blockers
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)
What are beta-blockers for CAD?
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
What are ACE inhibitors for CAD?
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisiniopril (Prinivil)
What are ARBs for CAD?
Losartin (Cozier)
Valsartan (Diovan)
What are meds for preload in HF?
Diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix)
Aldactone (Spironolactone)
Thiazide (HCTZ)

Nitrates

Monitor Labs (Potassium)
Assess BP, Monitor 24 hr urine output.
Assess Blood Pressure
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patient Education
What are meds for afterload in HF?
ACE Inhibitors
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Cozier
Altace
Diovan
Avapro

Human B-type natriuretic peptides Nesiritide (Natrecor)

Assess Labs (Potassium
Monitor 24 hr urine output
Assess for Angioedema
What are meds for contractility in HF?
Cardiac Glycoside (Digoxin)
Beta Blockers
Beta-adrenergic agonist

Monitor Labs (Digoxin level, Potassium)
Asses Heart Rate
Assess Heart Rate
Assess BP
Assess Respiratory Status
Monitor Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
What are meds for Peripheral Artery Disease?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Zetia

Pentoxifylline (Trental) decreases blood viscosity

Antiplatelet
Aspirin
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
What are Biological Response Modifiers (BRMs)?
Filgrastim (Neupogen): Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit): Chemotherapy-induced anemia/fatigue and anemia induced by renal failure
Oprelvekin (Neumega): Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia
What are meds for HD?
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Antianxiolytic
Tetrabenazine (Xenazine)
What are meds for Herniated Disc?
Muscle relaxants
Flexeril
Zanaflex

NSAIDs
Naprosyn
Ibuprofen

Local steroid injection

Neurontin
Trileptal
What are meds for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
Dopamine agonists
Mirapex
Ropinirole

Antiepileptics
Gabapentin
Carbamazepine

Sinemet

Benzodiazepines

Opiates
What are meds for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?
Antiepileptics Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Baclofen

Fosphenytoin
Alcohol/phenol injection
What are meds for stroke?
Thrombolytic Therapy
Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (Retavase)

Anticoagulant Therapy
ASA
Heparin
Lovenox
Warfarin
What are meds for asthma?
Short-acting beta2 agonists
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Long-acting beta2 agonists
Salmeterol (Serevent)

Anticholinergics
Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Anti-inflammatories

Glucocorticoids
Fluticasone (Flovent)
Prednisone (Deltasone)

Leukotriene modifiers Montelukast (Singulair)

Theophylline (Theo-dur)

Aminophylline

Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair)
What are meds for COPD?
Short-acting beta2-agonists
Albuterol

Long-acting beta2-agonists
Salmeterol (Serevent)

Cholinergic antagonists
Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Mucolytics
Dextromethorphan (Mucinex DM)
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Guaifenesin (Organidin)

Methylxanthines
Theophylline

Anti-inflammatories
Corticosteroids
Leukotriene modifiers: Montelukast (Singulair)

Ipratropium + albuterol (Combivent)
What are meds for the flu?
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Ribavirin (Virazole)
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
What are meds for Tuberculosis (TB)?
Isoniazid (INH)
Rifampin (Rifacin)
Pyrazinamide (PZA)
Ethambutol (EMB)
What is med for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis?
Corticosteroids
What are meds for Polycythemia Vera (PV)?
Hydration
Anticoagulants
Aspirin
Hydroxyurea
What are meds for Multiple Myeloma?
Bisphosphonates
What are meds for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?
Corticosteroids
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
IV Immunoglobulin and IV anti-Rho
What are meds for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)?
Aspirin
Alprostadil (Prostin)
Plicamycin
Immunosuppressive Therapy
What are meds for Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
Thrombin Inhibitor
Argatroban (Argatroban)
Lepirudin (Refludan)
Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
What are meds for Hypopituitarism?
Androgen therapy
Estrogens and progesterone
Growth hormone
What are meds for Hyperpituitarism?
Dopamine agonists
Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)
Cabergoline (Dostinex)

Somatostatin analogs
Octreotide (Sandostatin)
Lanreotide (Somatuline)

Growth hormone receptor blocker
Pegvisomant (Somavert)
What are meds for Addison's Disease?
Cortisone
Hydrocortisone (Cortef)
Prednisone
Fludrocortisone (Florinef)
What are meds for Cushing's Disease?
Aminoglutethimide (Elipten, Cytadren)
Metyrapone (Metopirone)
Mifepristone (Korlym)
Pasireotide (Signifor)
What are meds for Hyperaldosteronism?
Thionamides
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Beta-adrenergic blocker
Propranolol (Inderal)

Radioactive iodine (RAI) Therapy
What are meds for Hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
What are meds for Hyperparathyroidism?
NS (to dilute Ca)
Furosemide (Lasix) (remove Ca)
Cinacalcet (Sensipar) (for renal pts→ increases bone Ca)
Phosphates (renal medicine)
Calcitonin (lowers Ca)
What are meds for Hypoparathyroidism?
IV Calcium
Calcium gluconate
Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
50% Magnesium sulfate IV
What are meds for Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
Sulfonylurea Agents
Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Meglitinides
Repaglinide (Prandin)
Nateglinide (Starlix)

Biguanides
Metformin (Glucophage)

Insulin Sensitizers
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia)
Pioglitazone (Actos)

Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors
Acarbose (Precose)
Miglitol (Glyset)

Rapid-acting Insulin
Insulin aspart
Human lispro

Short-acting Insulin
Regular human insulin

Intermediate-acting Insulin
Isophane Insulin NPH injection
70% human insulin isophane suspension/30% human insulin
75% insulin lispro protamine suspension/25% insulin lispro

Long-acting Insulin
Insulin glargine
Insulin detemir
What are meds for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)?
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
What are meds for Candidiasis?
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Nystatin
What are meds for Cryptosporidiosis?
Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
loperamide (Imodium)
What are meds for Herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
What are meds for Bruton's disease or Bruton's agammaglobulinemia?
Immune serum globulin
Antibiotics
What are meds for Common variable immune deficiency or hypogammaglobulinemia?
Immune serum globulin
Antibiotics
What are meds for GERD?
Antacids
Rolaids
Tums
Mylanta
Gaviscon
Maalox

Histamine blockers
Zantac
Pepcid

PPI (proton pump inhibitors) Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Rabeprazole
Esomeprazole

Prokinetics
Reglan
What are meds for Hiatal Hernia?
Mylanta
Maalox
Gaviscon
Pepcid
Zantac
Esomeprazole
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
What are meds for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?
PPI
What are meds for Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Rabeprazole
Esomeprazole

H2-receptor antagonist
Zantac
Pepcid
Tagamet
Axid

Antacids
Mylanta
Gaviscon
Maalox

Mucosal Barrier Fortifier
Sucralfate (Carafate)

Bismuth Subsalicylate
Pepto-Bismol
What are meds for Diverticulitis?
Ciprofloxacin + Flagyl
What are meds for Osteoarthritis?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) drug of choice
Topical analgesics
NSAIDS
Muscle relaxants
Opioids
Glucosamine
Chondroitin
What are meds for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

Biologic Response Modifiers (BRMs)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Adalimumab (Humira)

Glucocorticoids
Deltasone (Prednisone)

Immunosuppressive Agents
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

NSAIDs
What are meds for Gout?
Acute
Colchicine (Colcrys)
NSAIDs

Chronic
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
What are meds for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
Topical cortisone for butterfly rash
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil)
Chronic steroid therapy
Immunosuppressives
Belimumab (Benlysta)
What are meds for Raynaud's Phenomenon/Disease?
Vasodilators
What are meds for Osteoporosis?
Supplements
Calcium
Os-Cal
Citracal
Calcium citrate

Bisphosphonates
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Ibandronate (Boniva)

Estrogen/Agonist/Antagonists
What are the meds for fractures?
Opioid and non-opioid analgesics
Anti-inflammatory
Muscle relaxants
What are meds for Phantom Limb Pain?
IV calcitonin
Beta blockers
Antiepileptics
Antispasmodics
What are meds for Cystitis?
Antibiotics
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)

Urinary antiseptics
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin)

Analgesics
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

Antispasmodics
Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz)
What are meds for Urethritis?
Ketorolac (Toradol)
Opioids
What are meds for Pyelonephritis?
Antibiotics
HTN drugs
What are meds for Kidney failure?
Loop diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumetanide (Bumex)

Phosphorus-lowering medications
Calcium acetate (PhosLo)
Calcium carbonate (Caltrate)
Lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol)
Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)

Vitamins and supplements
Multivitamin and Folic acid
Iron: Ferrous sulfate (Feosol); iron sucrose (Venofer)
Vitamin D: Calcitriol (Rocaltrol); paricalcitol (Zemplar); doxercalciferol (Hectorol)

Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs)
Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
Cinacalcet (Sensipar)
What are meds for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Finasteride (Proscar)
Dutasteride (Avodart)

Alpha-1 selective blocking agents
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
Doxazosin (Cadura)
What are meds for Prostate Cancer?
Luteinizing hormone-releasing agonist
Leuprolide (Lupron)
Goserelin (Zoladex)
Triptorelin (Trelstar)

Anti-androgens
Flutamide (Eulexin)
Bicalutamide (Casodex)
Nilutamide (Nilandron)
What are meds for Prostatitis?
Antimicrobials
NSAIDS
Muscle relaxants
What are meds for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5)
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Vardenafil (Levitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)

Intracavernosal injection
Alprostadil (Caverjet)
Paverine
Phentolamine (Regitadine)
What are meds for Fibrocystic Breast Condition (FBC)?
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
Tamoxifen (Soltamox)
Evista (Raloxifene)
Fareston (Toremifene)

Oral contraceptives
What are meds for Breast Cancer?
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
Tamoxifen (Soltamox)
Fareston (Toremifene)

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs)
Anastrozole
Letrozole
Exemestane

Targeted therapy (for HER2-positive breast cancer)
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
What are meds for Endometriosis?
Progestational agents
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, DepoProvera)
Norethindrone acetate (Aygestin, Norlutate)

Combination oral contraceptive pills (COCPs)
What are meds for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)?
Estrogen
Progestins
Oral Contraceptives
What are meds for Amenorrhea?
Estrogen
Progestins
What are meds for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Contraceptives
What are meds for Uterine Leiomyoma (Fibroids)?
GnRH agonists - Leuprolide, Goserelin
What are meds for Endometrial Cancer?
Progestins
Tamoxifen
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists
Aromatase inhibitors
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