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Pharmacology
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05/04/2010

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Term
Diazepam
Definition
Benzo for Sedation
Term
Estazolam
Definition
Benzo for Sedation
Term
Flurazepam
Definition
Benzo for Sedation
Term
Quazepam
Definition
Benoz for Sedation
Term
Triazolam
Definition
Benzo for Sedation
Term
Diazepam Specifics
Definition
For anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, pre-op sedation, muscle spasm
Term
Quazepam Specifics
Definition
For anxiety and insomnia, no residual sedation next day
Term
Triazolam Specifics
Definition
Anxiety and insomnia, (5 hr half life)
Term
Thiopental
Definition
Barb, for anesthesia, ultra short acting
Term
Amobarbitol or Pentobarbitol
Definition
Barb for short to intermediate action for hypnosis/acute sedation
Term
Phenobarbitol
Definition
Barb for anti-convulsant, chronic sedation , long acting
Term
Alprazolam
Definition
For panic disorder and agoraphobia
Term
Buspirone
Definition
Stimulates Serotonin, less sedation, less dependence, no interaction with alcohol, no impaired cognition, safe and well tolerated for anxiety
Term
Beta Blockers
Definition
block central adrenergic receptors to reduce sympathetic outflow, for situational anxiety
Term
Anti-histamines
Definition
Benadryl, for sporadic anxiety
Term
Lithium
Definition
bipolar med
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Imipramine
Definition
a tricylic for anti-depression
Term
Despiramine
Definition
tricylic for depression
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Amitriptyline
Definition
tricyclic for depression
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Amitriptyline
Definition
Tricyclic for depression
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Nortriptyline
Definition
tricyclic for depression
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Bupropion
Definition
a heterocyclic, blocks DA uptake for anti-depression
Term
Maprotiline
Definition
a heterocylic for anti-depression, can cause seizures
Term
Amoxapine
Definition
a heterocyclic used for anti-depression, useful for psychotic patients
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
an SSRi for depression, less sedation, can cause insomnia and anxiety
Term
Sertraline
Definition
an SSRI, for anti-depression
Term
Trazodone
Definition
an SSRI for anti-depression, useful for agitation, may lead to arrythmias
Term
Paroxetine
Definition
an SSRI for depression
Term
Phenelzine
Definition
an MAO inhibitor for depression
Term
Tranycypromine
Definition
an MAO inhibitor for depression
Term
Chlorpromazine
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Prochlorperazine
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Thiordazine
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Chlorprothixene
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Thiothixene
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Haloperidol
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Molidone
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Loxapine
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Clozapine
Definition
neuroleptic
Term
Carboxilic Acid (ex. Valproic acid)
Definition
Anti-seizure, GI effects and liver toxicity
Term
Barbs for seizures
Definition
work well but sedating, Phenobarbitol
Term
Hydantoin (ex Phenytoin)
Definition
Anti-epileptic, ataxia, double vision, seizures, osteomalacia
Term
Iminostibenes (ex Carbamazepine)
Definition
for anti-epileptic, dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, anemia, arrythmias
Term
Oxazolidinediones (ex Trimethadione)
Definition
for anti-epileptic, block type t Ca channels
Term
Succinimides (ex Ethosuximide)
Definition
anti-epileptic, drug of choice for absence of seizures
Term
Levadopa
Definition
for parkinsons, crosses BBB then converted to DA by dopa decarboxylase
Term
Bromocryptine
Definition
dopamine agonist, used with L-dopa for synergistic effect or for early treatment in pts who don't tolerate L-dopa well
Term
Pergolide
Definition
Dopamine agonist, used with L-dopa for synergistic effect or for early treatment in pts who don't tolerate L-dopa well
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
anti=cholinergic
Term
Benztropine
Definition
ant-cholinergic
Term
Ethopropazine
Definition
, balance Ach effects that are strong in parkinsons, used with l-dopa
Term
Amantidine
Definition
used with L-dopa or anti-cholinergics, helps reduce symptoms
Term
Selegiline
Definition
MAO-B inhibitor, used with L-dopa
Term
Mirapex
Definition
new parkinson's treatment, non-ergo DA agonist
Term
Requip
Definition
for parkinsons, non-ergot DA agonist
Term
Tasmar
Definition
COMT inhibitor for parkinson's, new treatment
Term
Thiopental/methohexital/thiamylal
Definition
anesthetic, IV agent use, depresses RAS, ultra short acting Barb, lasts 5-10 minutes, side effects: CV depression, resp depression
Term
Propofol
Definition
anesthetic, quick induction, very rapid recovery, no hangover
Term
Ketamine
Definition
anesthetic, binds NMDA receptor, inhibits glutamate, dissociates thalamus from limbic system
Term
Etomidate
Definition
anesthetic, depresses RAS, minimal CV effects, reduces respiration, disinhibits extrapyradmial motor centers
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