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12/07/2011

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Furosemide, Torsemide
Definition
Loop Diuretics
Term
Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Thiazide Diuretics
Term
Mannitol
Definition
Osmotic Diuretic
- more common than urea & glycerine
Term
Eplerenone
Definition
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Term
Triamteren
Definition
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Term
Amiloride
Definition
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Term
Prazosin, Doxazosin
Definition
Alpha-adrenergic blockers
- tx for hypertonic urethra
Term
Bethanechol
Definition
Cholinergic Agonist
- Tx of hypocontractile bladder
Term
Neostigmine
Definition
Cholinesterase inhibitor
- Tx of hypocontractile bladder
Term
Oxybutynin, solifenacin, tolterodine
Definition
Muscarinic antagonists
- for tx of hypercontractile bladder
Term
Levothyroxine
Definition
T4
- tx of choice for hypothyroidism
Term
Liothyronine
Definition
T3
- for treatment of hypothyroidism
Term
Liotrix
Definition
T4/T3
- for treatment of hypothyroidism
Term
Methimazol
Definition
Thioamide
- for treatment of hyperthyroidism
Term
Propylthiouracil
Definition
Thioamide
- for treatment of hyperthyroidism
Term
Iodinated Contrast Media
Definition
- inhibits T4 -> T3 conversion
- for treatment of hyperthyroidism
Term
Propanolol, Diltiazem
Definition
Adjunct drugs in the treatment of hyperthyroidism
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
- Synthesized by hypothalamus, released by posterior pituitary
- stimulates contractions during childbirth
- stimulates milk production in nursing mothers
Term
Atosiban
Definition
Oxytocin antagonist
Term
Vasopressin (ADH)
Definition
- Produce by hypothalamus, released by posterior pituitary
- promotes water retention and vasoconstriction in response to dehydration and low b.p.
Term
Teriparatide
Definition
parathyroid hormone
- increases serum calcium
- decreases serum phosphate
Term
Calcitonin
Definition
- lowers serum calcium
- lowers serum phosphate
Term
Calcitriol
Definition
- form of vitamin D
- increases serum calcium
- increases serum phosphate
Term
Raloxifene
Definition
SERM
- for tx of osteoporosis
- doesn't prevent hot flashes
Term
Risedronate
Definition
Bisphosphate
- for treatment of osteoporosis
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lispro
Definition
short acting insulin preparation
Term
insulin
Definition
short acting insulin preparation
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aspart
Definition
short acting insulin preparation
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NPH
Definition
intermediate acting insulin preparation
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Lente
Definition
intermediate acting insulin preparation
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Glargine
Definition
long acting insulin preparation
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Ultralente
Definition
long acting insulin preparation
Term
Repaglinide
Definition
Meglitinide
- oral hypoglycemic agent
- insulin secretagogue
- short acting
Term
Glyburide, Glipizide
Definition
Sulfonylureas
- oral hypoglycemic agent
- insulin secretagogue
- long acting
Term
Metformin
Definition
Biguanide
- oral hypoglycemic agent
- insulin sensitizer
Term
Pioglitazone
Definition
Thiazolidinedione
- oral hypoglycemic agent
- insulin sensitizer
Term
Acarbose
Definition
Alpha glucosidase inhibitor
- oral hypoglycemic agent
- prevents absorption of sugars in the GI tract
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
Anti-histamine
- used as an anti-emetic
- for motion sickness, vertigo
Term
Meclizine
Definition
Anti-histamine
- used as an anti-emetic
- for motion sickness, vertigo
Term
Prochlorperazine
Definition
Dopamine antagonist
- used as an anti-emetic
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
Dopamine antagonist
- used as an anti-emetic
- also used as a prokinetic
Term
Ondansetron, granisetron
Definition
Serotonin antagonists
- used as anti-emetics
- for refractory vomiting
Term
Aprepitant
Definition
Neurokinin antagonist
- used as an anti-emetic
Term
Hyoscine
Definition
Anticholinergic
- used as an anti-emetic
Term
Cimetidine
Definition
H2 Blocker
- used for acid-peptic disease
- least potent
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
H2 Blocker
- used for acid-peptic disease
Term
Nizatidine
Definition
H2 Blocker
- used for acid-peptic disease
Term
Famotidine
Definition
H2 Blocker
- used for acid-peptic disease
- most potent
Term
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
Definition
Proton Pump inhibitors
- used for acid-peptic disease
- very potent
Term
Antacids
Definition
Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate
Term
Misoprostol
Definition
Prostaglandin analog
- used for acid-peptic diseasse
- mucosal protectant
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Cytoprotectant
- used for acid-peptic disease
- produces protective viscous gel
Term
Domperidone
Definition
Dopamine Antagonist
- prokinetic
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
Motilin Agonist
- prokinetic
Term
Mineral oil
Definition
Emollient Laxative
Term
Docusate
Definition
Emollient Laxative
Term
Glycerine
Definition
Emollient Laxative
Term
Methycellulose, Psyllium seed
Definition
Simple bulk laxatives
Term
Magnesium oxide, sorbitol, lactulose
Definition
Osmotic laxatives
Term
Aloe, senna, castor oil
Definition
Irritant laxatives
Term
Bismuth subsalicylate
Definition
Adsorbent
- antidiarrheal
- acute diarrhea
Term
Kaolin / Pectin
Definition
Adsorbent
- acute diarrhea
Term
Diphenoxylate
Definition
Opioid
- used as an antidiarrheal
Term
Loperamide
Definition
Opioid
- used as an antidiarrheal
- safer than diphenoxylate b/c doesn't cross the blood brain barrier
Term
Pancrelipase
Definition
Replacement for pancreatic mealtime enzymes
Term
Sulfasalazine
Definition
- reduces inflammation in large intestine
- used to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Term
Ursodiol
Definition
- bile acid to reduce bile backup / dissolve gallstones etc
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