Thrombolytic Drugs TERM □ streptokinase (Streptase, Kabikinase) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Thrombolytic drugs are administered in the hospital as close monitoring is indicated due to their toxic effects….

Antiplatelet Drugs TERM □ aspirin QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Antiplatelets are indicated for treatment of arterial thrombi as the composition of arterial thrombi is mainly platelet aggregates. There…

Antidysrhythmic Drugs TERMS □ bretylium (Bretylol) □ diltiazem (Cardizem) □ flecainide (Tambocor) □ lidocaine (Xylocaine) □ propranolol (Inderal) □ quinidine (Quinaglute) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Antidysrhythmic drugs, also…

Antilipemic Drugs TERMS □ atorvastatin (Lipitor) □ cholestyramine (Questran) □ ezetimibe (Zetia) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The antilipemic drugs are indicated to lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels. The…

Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs TERMS □ digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps) □ inamrinone lactate (Inocor) □ nesiritide (Natrecor) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Cardiotonic-inotropic drugs, digitalis cardiac glycosides, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors, are used…

Antigout Drugs TERM □ allopurinal (Zyloprim) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Gout is an inflammatory disorder that results in acute joint pain and is associated with impaired uric acid…

Antirheumatoid Drugs TERMS □ hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) □ methotrexate (Rheumatrex) □ aurothioglucose (Solganal) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,…

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) TERMS □ acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, ASA, others) □ ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) □ indomethacin (Indocin) □ celecoxib (Celebrex) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…

Antitussive Drugs TERMS □ dextromethorphan (Vicks Formula 44, Robitussin DM) □ diphenhydramine (Benylin, Benadryl) □ codeine (Dimetane-DC, Tussar SF) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Coughing serves a protective purpose…

Expectorant Drugs TERMS □ guaifenesin (Robitussin, others) □ acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Expectorants stimulate the flow of respiratory tract secretions, which makes the cough more effective….