RNSG 1301 Pharmacology
-amil/-dipine
Calcium channel blocker (verapamil,
nifedipine, amlodipine)
Antipsychotics- risperidone and -done/-pine
quetiapine
-pams/-ams
Benzodiazepines
(alprazolam, lorazepam, diazepam)
Diuretics (furosemide, -mide/-zide
hydrochlorothiazide)
-olol
Beta Blocker (propranolol,
metoprolol)
Therapeutic Use: HTN, Angina,
Tachydysrhythmia, HF, MI
-one
opioid analgesic
hydrocodone, hydromorphone
-pril
ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme)
lisinopril
glucocorticoids -lone
prednisolone
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; -statin
lower cholesterol (atorvastatin)
antivirals -vir
acyclovir, valcyclovir
Antibiotics (erythromycin, -mycin/-micin/-cillin
gentamycin, penicillin)
-oxacin
fluoroquinolone antibacterics (eg,
moxifloxacin, levofloxacin,
ciprofloxacin)
-may treat pneumonia, sinusitis
-think of an "ox" that has pneumonia
-dazole
anthelmintic (parasites), bacterial
infections
metronidazole, tinidazole
-tine/-pram/-line
SSRI except (duloxetine SNRI)
ex: paroxetine, citalopram, sertraline
1
, RNSG 1301 Pharmacology
-pezil/-mine
Central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
(donepezil, rivastigmine)
-zole
Proton pump inhibitors: suppress
gastric acid secretion, used to treat
ulcer disease and erosive esophagitis
-pantoprazole
-tropine
Antimuscarinic (Anticholinergic)
(Ex: Atropine, benztropine ) -
dry up secretions
SNRI (venlafaxine) -xine
Albuterol
-beta 2 adrenergic agonist
-short acting
-causes bronchodilation
-administered by inhalers or nebs
What to monitor for when giving Albuterol?
tachycardia
-tremor is common
What does Albuterol treat?
Asthma, COPD
wheezing, difficulty breathing,
bronchospasm
benzodiazepine; treats anxiety and Alprazolam (Xanax)
panic attacks
What are adverse effects of Alprazolam?
CNS depression, anterograde
amnesia, sleep driving, paradoxical
effects, respiratory depression
ABUSE POTENTIAL- taper off,
short term use if possible
Flumazenil How to treat Alprazolam toxicity?
What is a benzodiazepine used to treat?
Parkinson's
- can reduce tremors and rigidity, but
not bradykinesia
How is Benztropine started/discontinued?
low doses then increased until
desired response is achieved, or side
effects become intolerable
DO NOT DISCONTINUE
ABRUPTLY- tapper!
2
-amil/-dipine
Calcium channel blocker (verapamil,
nifedipine, amlodipine)
Antipsychotics- risperidone and -done/-pine
quetiapine
-pams/-ams
Benzodiazepines
(alprazolam, lorazepam, diazepam)
Diuretics (furosemide, -mide/-zide
hydrochlorothiazide)
-olol
Beta Blocker (propranolol,
metoprolol)
Therapeutic Use: HTN, Angina,
Tachydysrhythmia, HF, MI
-one
opioid analgesic
hydrocodone, hydromorphone
-pril
ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme)
lisinopril
glucocorticoids -lone
prednisolone
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; -statin
lower cholesterol (atorvastatin)
antivirals -vir
acyclovir, valcyclovir
Antibiotics (erythromycin, -mycin/-micin/-cillin
gentamycin, penicillin)
-oxacin
fluoroquinolone antibacterics (eg,
moxifloxacin, levofloxacin,
ciprofloxacin)
-may treat pneumonia, sinusitis
-think of an "ox" that has pneumonia
-dazole
anthelmintic (parasites), bacterial
infections
metronidazole, tinidazole
-tine/-pram/-line
SSRI except (duloxetine SNRI)
ex: paroxetine, citalopram, sertraline
1
, RNSG 1301 Pharmacology
-pezil/-mine
Central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
(donepezil, rivastigmine)
-zole
Proton pump inhibitors: suppress
gastric acid secretion, used to treat
ulcer disease and erosive esophagitis
-pantoprazole
-tropine
Antimuscarinic (Anticholinergic)
(Ex: Atropine, benztropine ) -
dry up secretions
SNRI (venlafaxine) -xine
Albuterol
-beta 2 adrenergic agonist
-short acting
-causes bronchodilation
-administered by inhalers or nebs
What to monitor for when giving Albuterol?
tachycardia
-tremor is common
What does Albuterol treat?
Asthma, COPD
wheezing, difficulty breathing,
bronchospasm
benzodiazepine; treats anxiety and Alprazolam (Xanax)
panic attacks
What are adverse effects of Alprazolam?
CNS depression, anterograde
amnesia, sleep driving, paradoxical
effects, respiratory depression
ABUSE POTENTIAL- taper off,
short term use if possible
Flumazenil How to treat Alprazolam toxicity?
What is a benzodiazepine used to treat?
Parkinson's
- can reduce tremors and rigidity, but
not bradykinesia
How is Benztropine started/discontinued?
low doses then increased until
desired response is achieved, or side
effects become intolerable
DO NOT DISCONTINUE
ABRUPTLY- tapper!
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