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Ismelin
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sympatholytic:
displaces NT from storage vesicles inside the terminal --> less NT release |
guanethidine |
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tyramine
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sympathomimetic:
displaces catecholamine NT vesicle from cytoplasmic pool --> more NT into cleft can cause adrenergic crisis |
Cheese, beer |
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Amphetamine
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sympathomimetic:
competes for NET displaces NT vesicle from cytoplasmic pool --> more monoamine NT into the cleft |
amphetamine |
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Ephedrine
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sympathomimetic:
direct beta- and alpha-receptor stimulation displaces NT vesicle from cytoplasmic pool --> more NT into cleft |
ephedrine |
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Tensilon
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Parasympathomimetic:
reversible competitive AChE-I diagnostic for myasthenia crisis / cholinergic crisis |
edrophonium |
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Cognex
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Parasympathomimetic:
reversible competitive AChE-I tx for Alzheimer's hepatotoxicity issues |
tacrine |
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Eserine
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for glaucoma |
physostigmine |
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Antilirium
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I antidote to anticholinergic poisoning |
physostigmine |
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Mestinon
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for myasthenia gravis |
pyridostigmine |
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Regonol
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for myasthenia gravis |
pyridostigmine |
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Exelon
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for Alzheimer's |
rivastigmine |
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Razadyne
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for Alzheimer's |
galantamine |
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Reminyl
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parasympathomimetic:
competitive substrate AChE-I tx for Alzheimer's |
galantamine |
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Parnate
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sympathomimetic:
non-selective MAOI (-A and -B) |
trancylpromine |
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Nardil
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sympathomimetic:
non-selective MAOI (-A and -B) |
phenylzine |
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Eldepryl
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sympathomimetic:
selective MAOI (-B) |
selegiline (oral) |
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EMSAM
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sympathomimetic:
selective MAOI (-B) avoids dietary restriction higher bioavailability than oral |
selegiline (transdermal) |
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Miochol-E
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parasympathomimetic:
cholinergic receptor agonist injected into the eye --> rapid miosis |
acetylcholine |
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Urecholine
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parasympathomimetic:
muscarinic receptor agonist tx for post-op/-partum urinary retention; and gastroparesis fewer CV effects than rest of class |
bethanechol |
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Salagen
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parasympathomimetic:
muscarinic receptor agonist --> salivary stimulation tx for Sjogren's syndrome, dry mouth |
pilocarpine (oral) |
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Evoxac
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parasympathomimetic:
muscarinic receptor agonist --> salivary stimulation tx for Sjogren's syndrome |
cevimaline |
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Pilocar
Isopto Carpine Ocusert Pilo-20 |
parasympathomimetic:
muscarinic receptor agonist miotic tx for glaucoma, post eye surgery short duration: dosed ~QID |
pilocarpine (ophth) |
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Atropine
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parasympatholytic:
competitive cholinergic receptor antagonist long-acting dose-related predictable anticholinergic adverse effects |
(no brand) |
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Transderm Scop
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parasympatholytic:
cholinergic receptor antagonist tx for nausea crosses blood-brain barrier --> blocks M3 in vestibular apparatus; drowsiness |
scopalamine (transdermal) |
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Atrovent
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parasympatholytic:
cholinergic receptor antagonist blocks M3 in bronchial smooth muscle --> dilation tx for pulmonary disorders |
ipratropium |
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Spiriva
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parasympatholytic:
cholinergic receptor antagonist blocks M3 in bronchial smooth muscle --> dilation tx for pulmonary disorders |
tiotropium |
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Cogentin
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parasympatholytic:
cholinergic receptor antagonist blocks M3 in striatal pathway --> reduced tremor/movement tx for Parkinson's; EPS |
benztropine |
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Artane
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parasympatholytic:
cholinergic receptor antagonist blocks M3 in striatal pathway --> reduced tremor/movement tx for Parkinson's; EPS |
trihexyphenidyl |
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Mevacor
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
10mg ; 20mg ; 40mg LDL: 34% (lowrange) prodrug crosses BBB CYP3A4 |
lovastatin |
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Zocor
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
20mg ; 40mg LDL: 41% (midrange) prodrug crosses BBB CYP3A4 |
simvastatin |
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Lipitor
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
10mg ; 20mg ; 30mg LDL: 50% (upper-range) lesser crossing of BBB CYP3A4 |
atorvastatin |
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Pravachol
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
20mg ; 40mg LDL: 34% (lowrange) does NOT cross BBB NOT highly protein-bound sulfonation |
pravastatin |
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Lescol
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
80mg LDL: 17% (lowest) lesser crossing of BBB CYP2C9 |
fluvastatin |
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Crestor
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
5mg ; 10mg ; 20mg ; 40mg LDL: 55% (highest) does NOT cross BBB CYP2C9 |
rosuvastatin |
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Livalo
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statin: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
1mg ; 2mg ; 4mg LDL: 55% (8mg) crosses BBB CYP2C9 |
pitavastatin |
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Questran
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bile acid sequestering resin
one quaternary ammonium group on divinylbeneze and polystyrene |
cholestyramine |
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Colestid
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bile acid sequestering resin
several secondary and tertiary amine groups (no quaternary amines): variously charged depending on pH |
colestipol |
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WelChol
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bile acid sequestering resin
most effective in class: two quaternary amines, plus several primary and secondary amines |
colesevelam |
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Zetia
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cholesterol absorption inhibitor
10mg LDL: 14-25% VLDL: 7-9% no effect on HDL produg -- altered in liver, resecreted in bile |
ezetimibe |
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Vytorin
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cholesterol absorption inhibitor / statin
10/10mg ; 10/20mg ; 10/40mg ; 10/80mg possibly not more effective than simvastatin alone |
ezetimibe / simvastatin |
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Niaspan
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nicotinic acid (vitamin B3)
500mg ; 750mg ; 1000mg LDL: 20-30% VLDL: 34-45% HDL: 30-40% (most effective of all antihyperlipidemics) main AEs: flushing, hepatotoxicity, GI upset, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
niacin (ER) |
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Simcor
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nicotinic acid / statin
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niacin / simvastatin |
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Advicor
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nicotinic acid / statin
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niacin / lovastatin |
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Lopid
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fibric acid derivative: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
prodrug metabolite interferes w/ statin metabolism |
gemfibrozil |
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Tricor
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fibric acid derivative: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
less interference w/ statin metabolism than gemfibrozil |
fenofibrate |
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Fenoglide
Triglide Lipofen |
fibric acid derivative: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
less interference w/ statin metabolism than gemfibrozil |
fenofibrate |
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Antara
Lofibra |
fibric acid derivative: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
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fenofibrate (micronized) |
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Trilipix
Fibricor |
fibric acid: activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
less interference w/ statin metabolism than fenofibrate |
fenofibric acid |
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Isoptin
Calan Verelan |
non-dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
DD intrxn w/ β-blocker: bradycardia, AV block |
verapamil |
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Cardizem
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non-dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
DD intrxn w/ β-blocker: bradycardia, AV block |
diltiazem |
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Procardia
Adalat |
dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
1st gen worst in class for reflex tachycardia |
nifedipine |
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Cardene
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
2nd gen |
nicardipine |
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Norvasc
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
3rd gen |
amlodipine |
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DynaCirc
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
2nd gen |
isradipine |
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Plendil
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
3rd gen |
felodipine |
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Sular
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
2nd gen |
nisoldipine |
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Cleviprex
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
2nd gen |
clevidipine |
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Nimotop
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dihydropyridine Ca++ channel blocker
2nd gen |
nimodipine |
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Inderal
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beta-blocker
non-selective MSA (aka local anesthetic effect) - however dose required for MSA is higher than dose for treating arrhythmia |
propranolol |
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Corgard
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beta-blocker
non-selective |
nadolol |
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Blocadren
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beta-blocker
non-selective |
timolol (oral) |
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Visken
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beta-blocker
non-selective ISA |
pindolol |
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Levatol
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beta-blocker
non-selective ISA |
penbutolol |
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Tenormin
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beta-blocker
β1 selective |
atenolol |
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Lopressor
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beta-blocker
β1 selective |
metoprolol tartrate |
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Toprol XL
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beta-blocker
β1 selective |
metoprolol succinate |
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Sectral
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beta-blocker
β1 selective ISA MSA (aka local anesthetic effect) |
acebutolol |
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Kerlone
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beta-blocker
β1 selective |
betaxolol (oral) |
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Zebeta
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beta-blocker
β1 selective |
bisoprolol |
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Brevibloc
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beta-blocker
β1 selective rapid onset, short half-life for use in hospital setting |
esmolol |
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Bystolic
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beta-blocker
β1 preferential "3rd generation" increases NO in periphery --> vasodilation |
nebivolol |
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Trandate
Normodyne |
beta-blocker
β1 β2 α1 ISA 3rd generation periphery, coronary vasodilation reverses peripheral vascular remodeling |
labetolol |
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Coreg
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beta-blocker
β1 β2 α1 3rd generation periphery, coronary vasodilation reverses peripheral vascular remodeling |
carvedilol |
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Betimol
Timoptic |
β-blocker
non-selective |
timolol (ophth) |
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Prialt
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Ca++ N-channel blocker
from a snail 1000x more powerful than morphine |
ziconotide |
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Ocupress
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β-blocker
non-selective ophthalmic ISA |
carteolol |
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Optipranolol
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β-blocker
non-selective ophthalmic |
metipranolol |
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Betagan
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β-blocker
non-selective ophthalmic |
levobunolol |
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Betoptic-S
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β-blocker
β1 selective |
betaxolol (ophth) |
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ivabridine
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Funny-channel (HCN) blocker
reduces chronotropy w/o affecting QT interval |
ivabridine (investigational drug: no brand name yet) |
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Ranexa
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Late sodium-channel blocker
--> reduces sodium overload --> reduces calcium overload --> reduces abnormal contraction Tx for classical angina Thought to be a partial fatty acid metabolism inhibitor, but is not May also inhibit K+ outward current --> prolong QT interval |
ranolazine |
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aspirin
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irreversible COX inhibitor
low-dose selective for COX-1 blocks formation of TxA2 (but not PgI2 so much) reduces platelet aggregation by 20-30% low-doses remain in portal circulation |
aspirin |
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Aggrenox
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anti-platelets
inhibits adenosine deaminase (major) inhibits PDE 5 (minor) + irreversible COX inhibitor low-dose selective for COX-1 |
dipyridamole / aspirin |
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Persantin
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anti-platelet
inhibits adenosine deaminase (major) inhibits PDE 5 (minor) |
dipyridamole |
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Pletal
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anti-platelet
inhibits PDE 3 Tx for intermittent claudication inhibits platelet aggregation 10 to 30x greater than low dose aspirin |
cilostazol |
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Atromid-S
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fibric acid derivative
prodrug No longer marketed - gall bladder and cardiovascular problems |
clofibrate |
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Baypress
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Ca2+channel blocker
2nd gen |
nitrendipine |
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Tridil
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nitrate
Tx for angina |
nitroglycerin IV |
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Isordil
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nitrate
more stable than mononitrate |
isosorbide dinitrate |
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Effient
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antiplatelet
ADP-receptor inhibitor SE: headache, diarrhea, bleeding, increased cholesterol |
prasugrel |