Antilipemic Drugs
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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….
Bronchodilator Drugs
Bronchodilator Drugs TERMS □ epinephrine (adrenalin, Primatene, Bronkaid) □ albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax) □ theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-bid) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and…
Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Adrenergic Blocking Agents TERMS □ prazosin (Minipress) □ propranolol (Inderal) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The adrenergic blocking agents attach to the adrenergic receptor sites and prevent stimulation of…
Adrenergic Drugs
Adrenergic Drugs TERMS □ epinephrine (Adrenalin) □ phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) □ isoproterenol (Isuprel) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The adrenergic drugs are able to imitate the effects of the sympathetic…
