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28 Cards in this Set
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Albuterol |
Bronchodilator - Action: Relaxes bronchial, uterine, & vascular smooth muscle by stimulating beta 2 receptors - Side effects: tremor, nervousness, CNS stimulation, dizziness, tachycardia, palpations, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite, hypokalemia, bronchospasm, dyspnea |
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Alprazolam |
Anti-anxiety/Benzodiazepine - Action: Unknown. Probably potentiates the effects of GABA, depresses the CNS, & suppresses seizure activity - Side effects: insomnia, confusion, sedation, impaired coordination, memory impairment, tremor, vertigo, palpations, chest pain, nausea, URI, dyspnea, muscle cramps, weight changes |
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Atorvastatin |
Antilipemic/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - Action: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, an early step in cholesterol biosynthesis - Side effects: headache, insomnia, peripheral edema, sinusitus, rhintus, ab pain, constipation, nausea, UTI, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, bronchitis |
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Bisacodyl |
Laxative - Action: Unknown. Stimulant laxative that increases peristalsis. Drug also promotes fluid accumulation in the colon & small intestines - Side effects: dizziness, faintness, muscle weakness, ab cramps, burning sensation in rectum, nausea, vomiting, alkalosis, fluid & electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia, tetany |
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Calcitrol |
Antihypocalemic/ Vit D analogue - Action: Stimulates Ca+ absorption from the GI tract & promotes movement of Ca+ from bone to blood - Side effects: headache, weakness, hypertension, arrythmias, photophobia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pancreatitis, polyuria, weight loss, bone & muscle pain |
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Carvedilol |
Antihypertensive/Alpha-Beta Blocker - Action: Nonselective beta blocker with alpha-blocking activity -Side effects: dizziness, fatigue, stroke, fever, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, AV block, bradycardia, angina, fluid overload, nausea, vomiting, thromobocytopenia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, lung edema, cough, rales |
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Cephalexin |
Antibiotic/ 1st gen cephalosporin Action: inhibits cell wall synthesis, promoting osmotic instability; usually bactericidal Side effects: dizziness, fatigue, confusion, anorexia, gastritis, ab pain, pseudomembraneous colitis, candidiasis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, arthritis, joint pain |
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Cyanocobalamin |
Vit B supplement Action: replaces vit B12 in the body Side effects: CHF, pulmonary edema, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal gait, dizziness, anxiety, myalgia, dyspnea |
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Epoetin alfa |
Colony stimulating factor Action: Mimics effects of erythropoietin. Functions as a growth factor & as a differentiating factor, enhancing RBC production Side effects: dizziness, fatigue, seizures, pyrexia, edema, hypertension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hyperkalemia, SOB, URI |
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Fluoxetine |
Antidepressant/SSRI Action: thought to be linked to the drug's inhibition of CNS uptake of serotonin Side effects: nervousness, anxiety, fatigue, fever, suicidal behavior, palpations, nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite, weight loss, muscle pain, URI, respiratory distress |
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Folic acid |
Vitamin Action: stimulates normal erythropoiesis & nucleoprotein synthesis Side effects: altered sleep pattern, malaise, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgement, anorexia, nausea, bitter taste, bronchospasm, hyperactivity, irritability |
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Furosemide |
Antihypertensive/loop diuretic Action: inhibits sodium reabsorption at the proximal distal tubules & the ascending Loop of Henle Side effects: vertigo, dizziness, othostatic hypotension, blurred vision, ab discomfort, nausea, constipation, polyuria, leukopenia, aplastic anemia,thrombocytopenia, hepatic dysfunction, hypocalcemia |
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Guaifensin |
Expectorant Action: increases production of resp tract fluids to help liquefy & reduce the viscosity of tenacious secretions Side effects: dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash |
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Heparin |
Anticoagulant Action: accelerates formation of antithrombin III-thrombin complex & deactivates thrombin, preventing conversion of fibriogen to fibrin Side effects: hemorrage, overly prolonged clotting time, thrombocytopenia, white clot syndrome, fever, rhinitis, hyperkalemia, skin irritation |
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Hydralazine |
Antihypertensive/peripheral dilator Action: Unknown. A direct acting periphreal vascodilator that relaxes the arteriolar smooth muscle Side effects: headache, perhipheral neuritis, angina, orthostatic hypotension, palpations, tachycardia, edema, nausea, neutropenia, agranulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombgocytopenia, lupis like syndrome |
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Isosorbide mononitrate |
Antianginal/nitrate Action: thought to reduce cardiac O2 demand by decreasing preload & afterload. May also increase blood flow through the coronary vessels Side effects: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, palpations, ankle edema, sublingual burning, cutaneous vasodilation, nausea, vomiting |
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Levothyoxine |
Thyroid hormone Action: stimulates metabolism of all body tissues by accelerating the rate of cellular oxidation Side effects: nervousness, tremor, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia, angina, cardiac arrest, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, muscle weakness, dyspnea, heat intolerance |
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Theragran |
Multi-vitamin Action: treats or prevents vitamin deficiency Side effects: Constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach |
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Niacin |
Used to replace niacin & treatment for hyperlipidemia |
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Nitroglycerin |
Vasodilator/nitrate Action: reduces cardiac O2 demand by decreasing preload & afterload. Also increases blood flow throught the coronary vessels Side effects: headache, dizziness, sycope, weakness, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, cutaneous vasodilation |
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Ondansetron |
Antiemetic Action: may block 5-HT3 in the CNS Side effects: dizziness, fatigue, sedation, extrpyramidal syndrome, ab pain, urine retention, hypoxia, rash chills |
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Oxycodone hydrochloride-acetaminophen (Perocet) |
Opioid analgesic Action: binds with opioid receptors in the CNS, inhibits progestaglandin Side effects: stupor, lethargy, seizures, euphoria, suicide, hypothermia, hyper/hypotension, arrhythmia, visual disiturbances, constipation, thrombocytopenia, renal failure, dyspnea, hypoventilation, drug dependence |
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Pantoprazole |
Anti-ulcer/proton pump inhibitor Action: inhibits proton pump action by binding to hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphate to surpress gastric secretion Side effects: dizziness, migraine, chest pain, ab pain, constipation, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, GI disorder, rectal disorder, back/neck pain, urinary frequency, UTI, dyspnea, URI |
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Polyethyline glycol |
Laxative Action: PEG 3350 acts as an osmotic. Sodium sulfate greatly reduces sodium absorption. Side effects: rhinororrhea, ab fullness, bloating, cramps, nausea, vomiting, anal irritation, dermatitis |
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Polysaccharide iron complex (Nifex) |
Action: replaces iron Side effects: stomach upset,nausea or vomiting,constipation,diarrhea,black or darker than normal appearing stools, ortemporary staining of the teeth. |
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Pregabalin |
Anticonvulsant Action: may contribute to analgesic & anticonvulsant effects by binding to CNS sites Side effects: dizziness, abnormal gait, abnormal thinking, euphoria, twitching, edema, blurred vision, diplopia, urinary incontinence/frequency, weight gain, neuropathy, hypoglycemia, ecchymoses, accidental injury |
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Raloxifine |
Antiosteoporotic Action: reduces resorption of bone & decreases overall bone turnover Side effects: depression, insomnia, fever, chest pain, sinusitis, nausea, vomiting, ab pain, UTI, weight gain, leg cramps, myalgia, increased cough, pneumonia |
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Zolpidem |
Hypnotic Action: interacts with GABA & exhibits hypnotic activity, minor muscle relaxation, & anticonvulsant properties Side effects: amnesia, change in dreams, daytime drowsiness, hangover, lethargy, sleep disorder, palpitations, ab pain, constipation, angioedema |
