Pharmacy Tech Starred and Trade Generic Drug Names – Flashcards

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Rectal packing is made of
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petroleum-treated gauze
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antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist -caution: dryout easily, drowsiness. Contraindication: taking MAOIs
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ChlorTrimeton
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antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist -also used as an anti-emetic
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Phenergan
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antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -2nd generation
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Claritin, Alavert, Tarvist ND, Dimetapp ND, in Claritin-D
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Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines
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QVAR -Inhaler; Beconase AQ -Intranasal
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Steroid, (1)Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines; (2) Also, Tx of arthritis
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(1)Dexacort Respihaler -Inhaler; Dexacort Turbinaire -Intranasal); (2) Decadron, Hexadron)
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Steroid, (1)Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines; (2) Also, Tx of arthritis
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(2) Aristocort, Kenalog
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Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines
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Flovent with salmeterol in Advair -Inhaler; Flonase, Veramyst -Intranasal
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Nasal deco-vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with coughngestants -vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with cough (side effects: stimulate alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2, CNS)
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Sudafed; in Claritin-D; Clarinex-D; Allegra-D; Zyrtec-D) Note: D stands for decongestion and is a combined form
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Nasal decongestants -vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with cough (Side effect: pure alpha-1 stimulant) -Risks: Rebound Congestion, tachyphylaxis, addiction
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NeoSynephrine -Spray; Sudafed PE -PO; in Actifed; 10% ophthalmic exams: mydriasis
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expectorant
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Robitussin; Mucinex -Tablet; Humibid E; "GG"
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alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH and HTN, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect.
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Hytrin
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alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH and HTN, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect.
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Cardura
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bronchodilater-strong sympathomimetic (alpha -1, beta-1 and beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysia, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions, DOC for anaphylaxis, status asthmaticus
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Adrenalin, Epi-Pen -autoinjector for anaphylaxis
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bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions
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Alupent
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bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions
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Brethine -PO dose = 10x SQ dose
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bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions
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Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Volmax (with ipratropium in Combivent, DuoNeb)
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bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions -long active for noturnal sx, not for rescue situations.
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Serevent (with fluticasone in Advair)
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bronchodilator -anticholinergic -prevent bronchoconstriction; Tx: emphysema, chronic bronchitis
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Atrovent (with albuterol in Combivent, DuoNeb)
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Mast Cell stabilizers -Prevention of asthma
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*Nasalcrom, Intal, Gastrocrom, Opticrom
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Antitussive
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DM, Delsym -OTC
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Motrin, NeoProfen IV -OTC brands: Advil, Motrin IB
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Naprosyn -OTC brand: *Aleve
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Feldene
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Clinoril
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Voltaren, Voltaren gel* -diclofenac sodium + misoprostol = Arthrotec
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NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis (more ulcergenic than other NSAIDs use max 5 days)
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Toradol -IM form available
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NSAIDs (COX 2 inhibitor) -1st line Tx of Arthritis
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Celebrex
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CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis
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HC -(Cortef, Solu-Cortef)
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CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis
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Medrol, Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol
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urinary antibacterials -tx UTI, might form crystals in urine, so drink plenty of water
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Bactrim, Septra
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urinary antibacterials -tx UTI, broad spectrum (causes resistance)
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Cipro -fluoroquinolones
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hematopoietics -Tx anemia of renal failure
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Epo (Epogen, Procrit)
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anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder"
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Ditropan
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cholinergics -Tx urine retention
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Urecholine
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enuretics -tx "bed wet"; for kids/not for adults
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Tofranil
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urinary analgesics -Tx the pain of urinary infection; DISCOLOR URINE TO ORANGE RED/DOES NOT CURE INFECTION
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Pyridium
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narcotic analgesics -Tx the pain of nephrolithiasis
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Dilaudid
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diuretics (thiazide) -Tx: HTN -prefer & edema by causing diuresis; MOA: blocks Na+ (with K+ & Cl- through cotransporter) in the renal tubules; Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia
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HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Oretic -PO
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loop diurectic (most potent) -Tx: severe edema and CHF; s. effects: severe hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxity (c.n VIII damage) -anacusis (hearing loss)/vertigo (vestibular damage); MOA: blocks electrolyte reabsorption in Loop of Henle
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Lasix -PO/IV
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K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+) -Aldosterone antagonist
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Aldactone, in Aldactazide
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K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+)
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Dyrenium, in *Dyazide
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Combined diuretics
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Dyazide
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ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines, off label: SL for HTN crisis); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -take empty stomach -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug
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Capoten
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ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug
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Vasotec, in Vaseretic, Teczem, Lexxel (enalaprilat -Vasotec IV)
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ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug
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Zestril, Prinivil; in Zestoretic, Prinzide
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ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug
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Lotensin; in Lotrel with amlodipine
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ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough
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Avapro
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vasodilators of cardio (nitrate)-Tx: pectoralis angina -SL: acute; PO-SR: prophylaxis -ContraI: ED drugs -wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop
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Isordil, Dilatrate-SR, Bidil (with hydralazine)
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?vasodilators of cardio? -Tx: prophylaxis pectoralis angina and more of antiplatelet -reduces strokes
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Persantine
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ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV -Class IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop
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Isoptin, Calan, Verelan PM, Covera HS
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ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop
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Procardia, Adalat
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ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV -Class IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop
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Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Tiazac, Teczem (with enalapril)
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ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop
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Norvasc, Lotrel w/ benazepril, CADuet w/ atoravastatin, Exforge w/ valsartan, Azor w/ olmesartan
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beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, Class II arrhythmia -PO/inj, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP)-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe
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Inderal, Inderide w/ HCTZ -PO/Inj, Non-selective
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beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe
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Tenormin, Tenoretic w/ chlorthalidone, Cardio-selective
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beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe
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Lopressor, Toprol XL, Lopressor HCT w/ HCTZ, Cardio-selective
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beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe
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Coreg, Coreg CR
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cardiotonics digitalis glycoside -Tx: CHF -stengthens heart beat (+ inotropic) by inhibiting Na/K pump -need apical pulse, digitalis loading -if HR<60, hold a dose -hypokalemia incr. digitalis toxicity (arrhythmogenic, halos/rings of lite arnd obj.)
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"dig" (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek)
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anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing -SLE (lupus-like Sx of black furry tongue)
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Pronestyl
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anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing -indication: ectopics/vent. arrhythmia -Inj. has local anesthetic effect e.g DDS, ER; gargle lidocain vicous for mouth/lip pain -don't use with epinephrine/preservatives for IV admin.
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Xylocaine
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hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls
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Pravachol, w/ ASA in Pravigard PAC
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hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls
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Zocor, w/ ezetimibe in Vytorin
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hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls
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Lipitor, w/ amlodipin in CADuet
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anti-hypertensive vasodilator -Tx: HTN -use w/ (-) chronotropic drug b/c reflex tachycardia may occur -use w/ diuretic b/c reflex incr. renin level ->H20 retetion
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Apresoline, w/isosorbide dinitrate in Bidil
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alpha-1 blocker -Tx: resistant HTN -no relex tachycardia but has 1st dose effects of orthostatic hypotension (take HS, don't drive for 12-24hrs after dose)
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1.Minipress, w/ polythiazide in Minizide, 2.Hytrin, 3.Cardura
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alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimul. alpha-2 receptors of presynap inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning. -Acts as False NT -reound HTN
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Aldomet, w/ HCTZ in Aldoril
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alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimulate alpha-2 receptors of presynaptic inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning -rebound HTN
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Catapres, Catapres TTS-transdermal route, w/chlorthalidone in Combipes
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hematopoietic/cytokin-erythrocyte production -Tx: anemia 2ndary to cancer chemotherapy, CRF
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EPO (Epogen, Procrit)
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anticoagulant/anti-platelet -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation
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Persantine
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anticoagulant/low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors
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Lovenox
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antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -used as OTC sleep aid
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Benadryl
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