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Drugs

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Drug name
Class
Action
Side effects
tacrine   AchE inhibitor   treats alzheimers   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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echothiophate   AchE inhibitor. organophosphate - irreversible   treats glaucoma   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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isoflurophate   AchE inhibitor. organophosphate - irreversible   treats glaucoma   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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malathion   AchE inhibitor. organophosphate - irreversible   insecticide   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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parathion   AchE inhibitor. organophosphate - irreversible   insecticide   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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sarin   AchE inhibitor. organophosphate - irreversible   nerve gas in war   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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physostigmine   AchE inhibitor. carbamate - reversible   treats glaucoma and bowel atony. Antidote for OD on atropine, phenothiazine, & TCAs.   cataracts & too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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neostigmine   AchE inhibitor. carbamate - reversible   treats ileus, pee retention, & myasthenia gravis. Reverses nondepolarizing Nm blockers (ex: tubocurarine)   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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pyridostigmine   AchE inhibitor. carbamate - reversible   treats ileus, pee retention, & myasthenia gravis. Reverses nondepolarizing Nm blockers (ex: tubocurarine)   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give pralidoxime (2-PAM) to cure & atropine to help  
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acetylcholine   Muscarinic agonist   M & N receptors. No clinical use since broken down in blood.   leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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carbachol   Muscarinic agonist   treats glaucoma. Used to cause miosis during eye surgery.   leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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bethanechol   Muscarinic agonist   treats ileus & pee retention   leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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methacholine   Muscarinic agonist   asthma challenge test. Will cause bronchoconstriction   leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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pilocarpine   Muscarinic agonist   treats glaucoma topically or xerostomia (dry mouth)   can cross BBB -> hallucinate & seizure. leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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atropine   Muscarinic blocker - reversible nonselective   belladona plant. treats brady, GI spasms/diarrhea, excessive secretion, cystitis, and toxic levels of Ach/mushroom poisoning   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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scopolamine   Muscarinic blocker - nonselective   belladona plant. Treats motion sickness.   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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tropicamide   Muscarinic blocker   topical used in ophthalmology to dilate eye   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma.  
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ipratropium   Muscarinic blocker   inhale to treat asthma/COPD   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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benztropine   Muscarinic blocker   treats parkinsons and symptoms from antipsychotics   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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trihexyphenidyl   Muscarinic blocker   treats parkinsons and symptoms of antipsychotics   dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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meperidine   Muscarinic blocker     dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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amantadine   Muscarinic blocker     dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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quinidine   Muscarinic blocker     dry as a bone, blind as a bat (mydriasis+cycloplegia), red as a beet (tachy+hypertherm+vasodil), mad as a hatter, sedation, pee+poo retention. Will cause acute crisis in narrow angle glaucoma. If OD give physostigmine  
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succinylcholine   Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)   opens Na channels depolarizing the membrane - fasciculations then flaccid paralysis. Used with anesthesia IV.   bronchoconstriction, dec bp, resp paralysis, all reversible w/ AchE inhibitors. Beware mutations in Ryr or pseudocholinesterase leading to hyperkalemia & malignant hyperthermia. (Treat with dantrolene to block Ca from leaving SR).  
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tubocurarine   Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)   competes w/ Ach but does not depolarize the M. Used with anesthesia IV - 1st eyes & face, last resp Ms.   bronchoconstriction, dec bp, reversed by AchE inhibitors. Beware mutations in Ryr or pseudocholinesterase leading to hyperkalemia & malignant hyperthermia. (Treat with dantrolene to block Ca from leaving SR).  
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pancuronium   Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)   competes w/ Ach but does not depolarize the M. Used with anesthesia IV - 1st eyes & face, last resp Ms. Longer than tubocurarine.   bronchoconstriction, dec bp, reversed by AchE inhibitors. Beware mutations in Ryr or pseudocholinesterase leading to hyperkalemia & malignant hyperthermia. (Treat with dantrolene to block Ca from leaving SR).  
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atracurium   Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)   competes w/ Ach but does not depolarize the M. Used with anesthesia IV - 1st eyes & face, last resp Ms.   converted to laudanosine which can cause seizures. Bronchoconstriction, dec bp  
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mivacurium   Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)   competes w/ Ach but does not depolarize the M. Used with anesthesia IV - 1st eyes & face, last resp Ms.   Bronchoconstriction, dec bp  
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nicotine   Nicotinic blocker   competes with Ach. 1st stimulates then blocks by persistent depolarization. Treats HTN emergency   block dominant ANS = tachy, vasodil, mydriasis+cycloplegia, pee+poo retention, xerostomia, anhydrosis  
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hexamethonium   Nicotinic blocker   competes with Ach. Treats HTN emergency   block dominant ANS = tachy, vasodil, mydriasis+cycloplegia, pee+poo retention, xerostomia, anhydrosis  
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mecamylamine   Nicotinic blocker   competes with Ach. Treats HTN emergency   block dominant ANS = tachy, vasodil, mydriasis+cycloplegia, pee+poo retention, xerostomia, anhydrosis  
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trimethaphan   Nicotinic blocker   competes with Ach. Treats HTN emergency   block dominant ANS = tachy, vasodil, mydriasis+cycloplegia, pee+poo retention, xerostomia, anhydrosis  
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phenylephriene   α 1 agonist   vasoconstricts so inc bp & reflex brady. Treats nasal congestion, hypotension, paroxysmal atrial tachy (via vagal reflex), & used in eye exam to cause mydriasis w/out cycloplegia   rebound mucosal swelling & HTN headache  
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methoxamine   α 1 agonist   vasoconstricts so inc bp & reflex brady. Treats hypotension & paroxysmal atrial tachy (via vagal reflex)   HTN headache  
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clonidine   α 2 agonist   dec symp. Treats mild/mod HTN (wont affect kidney) & can help w/ w/drawal from benzos & opiates   sedation, orthostatic hypotension, sex dysfunc  
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methyldopa   α 2 agonist   dec symp. Treats mild/mod HTN (wont affect kidney) & can help w/ w/drawal from benzos & opiates   sedation, orthostatic hypotension, sex dysfunc  
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dobutamine   β agonist (β 1 >>> β 2)   inc HR. IV Treats CHF (forces heart to pump enough)   arrhythmias, angina, headache, HTN  
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isoproterenol   β agonist (β 1 = β 2)   IV Treats AV node block, brady, & bronchospasm   arrhythmias, angina, headache, flush  
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albuterol   β 2 agonist   inhaled - rapidly treats asthma/COPD   skel M tremors, hyperglycemia, arrhythmias, headache  
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salmeterol   β 2 agonist   inhaled - treats asthma/COPD but takes longer than albuterol   skel M tremors, hyperglycemia, arrhythmias, headache  
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terbutaline   β 2 agonist   IV/oral - treats asthma/COPD but takes longer than albuterol. Also treats preterm labor   skel M tremors, hyperglycemia, arrhythmias, headache  
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ritodrine   β 2 agonist   treats preterm labor   skel M tremors, hyperglycemia, arrhythmias, headache  
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epinephrine   agonist for: α 1 = α 2, β 1 = β 2, but β 2 > α 1 so low dose epi is β 2 only but high dose epi is β 2 & α 1   Treats anaphylaxis by vasoconstricting & bronchodilating (could also help asthma attack). Helps local anesthetics/counters hemorrhage. Can't do orally due to rapid breakdown by COMT. Doesn't cross BBB   arrhythmias, HTN, headache, skel M tremor, pulmonary edema  
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norepinephrine   agonist for: α 1 = α 2, β 1 >>>>> β 2   vasoconstriction, reflex brady, & inc heart contraction. Helps local anesthetics/counters hemorrhage. Last resort in shock. Can't do orally due to rapid breakdown by COMT. Doesn't cross BBB   arrhythmias, dec perfusion of kidneys & tissues  
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dopamine   D1 & D2 agonist at low dose (in renal bv), β1 & β2 at mid dose, α 1 at high dose   Treats acute renal failure by inc blood flow, treats shock & CHF by inc HR. Can't do orally due to rapid breakdown by COMT. Doesn't cross BBB   arrhythmias, tachy, HTN & dec renal perfusion at high dose  
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tyramine   indirect adrenergic receptor agonist   in red wine, beer, cheese, & chocolate. Incs norepi. Broken down by MAO.   If on MAO inhibitor beware HTN emergency  
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methylphenidate   amphetamine - indirect adrenergic receptor agonist   can cross BBB, releases stores of norepi & dopamine, & inc 5HT. Treats ADHD, narcolepsy, also vasoconstricts so inc bp.   psych and physical dependance, psychosis, confusion, insomnia, restless, tachy, arrhythmias, headache. Don't use w/ MAO inhibitor -> HTN emergency. If OD use chlorpromazine to block α helping HTN & CNS.  
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methamphetamine   amphetamine - indirect adrenergic receptor agonist   can cross BBB, releases stores of norepi & dopamine, & inc 5HT. Treats ADHD, narcolepsy, also vasoconstricts so inc bp.   psych and physical dependance, psychosis, confusion, insomnia, restless, tachy, arrhythmias, headache. Don't use w/ MAO inhibitor -> HTN emergency. If OD use chlorpromazine to block α helping HTN & CNS.  
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dextroamphetamine   amphetamine - indirect adrenergic receptor agonist   can cross BBB, releases stores of norepi & dopamine, & inc 5HT. Treats ADHD, narcolepsy, also vasoconstricts so inc bp.   psych and physical dependance, psychosis, confusion, insomnia, restless, tachy, arrhythmias, headache. Don't use w/ MAO inhibitor -> HTN emergency. If OD use chlorpromazine to block α helping HTN & CNS.  
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ephedrine   indirect adrenergic receptor agonist   releases stores of norepi, also direct agonist for α and β, vasoconstricts, treats nasal congestion, bronchospasm, hypotension   tachy, HTN, arrhythmias, insomnia, anxiety (β1 in CNS)  
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cocaine   indirect adrenergic receptor agonist      
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tricyclic antidepressants   indirect adrenergic receptor agonist      
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prazosin   α 1 blocker   dec bp by dec peripheral resistance. Treats HTN & BPH   reflex tachy, Na/H2O retention, dizzy, orthostatic hypotension, weak, headache, ejaculation probs, GI hypermotility  
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doxazosin   α 1 blocker   dec bp by dec peripheral resistance. Treats HTN & BPH   reflex tachy, Na/H2O retention, dizzy, orthostatic hypotension, weak, headache, ejaculation probs, GI hypermotility  
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terazosin   α 1 blocker   dec bp by dec peripheral resistance. Treats HTN & BPH   reflex tachy, Na/H2O retention, dizzy, orthostatic hypotension, weak, headache, ejaculation probs, GI hypermotility  
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tamsulosin   α 1 blocker   BPH only (specific for its subset of α 1 receptors)   orthostatic hypotension, ejaculation probs  
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mirtazapine   α 2 blocker (also inc 5HT & norepi release)   treats depression & anorexia   sedation, weight gain, inc blood cholesterol levels  
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yohimbine   α 2 blocker   treats orthostatic hypotension & erectile dysfunc    
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phentolamine   nonselective α blocker   treats HTN due to pheochromocytoma short-term   reflex tachy, orthostatic hypotension, GI hypermotility  
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phenoxybenzamine   nonselective α blocker (IRREVERSIBLE)   treats HTN due to pheochromocytoma or spinal cord injury, BPH, & Raynaud's   reflex tachy, orthostatic hypotension, ejaculation probs  
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acebutolol   β 1 blocker   Treats HTN, MI, CHF, arrhythmias, ischemia, migraine, esophageal variceal bleeding (because dec HR, CO, stroke vol, renin release), open angle glaucoma (dec tear production), essential tremor, & helps w/ thyroid storms & pheochromocytoma (w/ an α blocker)   AV node block, brady, HF, hypotension, exercise intolerance, vasoconstrict, rebound HTN/tachy/angina (due to up regulation), bronchoconstrict, hypoglycemia in diabetics, insomnia, nightmares, depression  
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atenolol   β 1 blocker   Treats HTN, MI, CHF, arrhythmias, ischemia, migraine, esophageal variceal bleeding (because dec HR, CO, stroke vol, renin release), open angle glaucoma (dec tear production), essential tremor, & helps w/ thyroid storms & pheochromocytoma (w/ an α blocker)   AV node block, brady, HF, hypotension, exercise intolerance, vasoconstrict, rebound HTN/tachy/angina (due to up regulation), bronchoconstrict, hypoglycemia in diabetics, insomnia, nightmares, depression  
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metoprolol   β 1 blocker   Treats HTN, MI, CHF, arrhythmias, ischemia, migraine, esophageal variceal bleeding (because dec HR, CO, stroke vol, renin release), open angle glaucoma (dec tear production), essential tremor, & helps w/ thyroid storms & pheochromocytoma (w/ an α blocker)   AV node block, brady, HF, hypotension, exercise intolerance, vasoconstrict, rebound HTN/tachy/angina (due to up regulation), bronchoconstrict, hypoglycemia in diabetics, insomnia, nightmares, depression  
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esmolol   β 1 blocker - IV short acting   Treats HTN, MI, CHF, arrhythmias, ischemia, migraine, esophageal variceal bleeding (because dec HR, CO, stroke vol, renin release), open angle glaucoma (dec tear production), essential tremor, & helps w/ thyroid storms & pheochromocytoma (w/ an α blocker)   AV node block, brady, HF, hypotension, exercise intolerance, vasoconstrict, rebound HTN/tachy/angina (due to up regulation), bronchoconstrict, hypoglycemia in diabetics, insomnia, nightmares, depression  
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propranolol   nonselective β blocker   treats migraine, HTN, arrhythmia, tachy, performance anxiety, essential tremor, & thyroid storm because it causes bronchoconstrict, vasoconstrict, dec bp, CO, HR, blocks glycogenolysis/gluconeogenesis, & inc LDL/TG (dec HDL)   think it out  
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timolol   nonselective β blocker   treats glaucoma by dec aqueous humor, migraine, HTN, arrhythmia, tachy, performance anxiety, essential tremor, & thyroid storm because it causes bronchoconstrict, vasoconstrict, dec bp, CO, HR, blocks glycogenolysis/gluconeogenesis, & inc LDL/TG (dec HDL)   think it out  
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pindolol   nonselective β blocker      
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nadolol   nonselective β blocker      
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note for all β blockers   names: β 1 selective = levobet B.E.A.M.   treats angina, HTN, post-MI, & arrhythmias   if OD use glucagon to inc HR via receptors G-protein linked to adenylyl cyclase. Beware rebound if stop drug due to up-regulation & beware lack of warning signs in hypoglycemia  
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sotalol   K channel + β blocker   treats arrhythmias   look up later  
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labetolol   α 1 + β blocker   treats CHF, HTN, A. fib   orthostatic hypotension, dizzy, don't use in acute CHF or when not hemodynamically stable  
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carvedilol   α 1 + β blocker   treats CHF, HTN   orthostatic hypotension, dizzy, don't use in acute CHF or when not hemodynamically stable  
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haloperidol   #1 typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   Most potent - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis. Also treats Tourette's & Huntington's. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA) but less anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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thiothixene   typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   More potent - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA) but less anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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fluphenazine   typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   More potent - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis & mania. Injection so dec freq of dosing or noncompliant. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA) but less anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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thioridazine   typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   Less potent - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter) but less extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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chlorpromazine   typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   Less potent - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter) but less extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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loxapine   typical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   Last resort - blocks dopamine receptors so deal w/ + symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis. If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms   inc risk extrapyramidal SE (akinesia, tremors, akathisia, TARDIVE DYSKINESIA) but less anticholinergic SE (dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter). Also causes inc prolactin (so sex dysfunc), inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs  
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olanzapine   #1 atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis.   may develop diabetes but less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs)  
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clozapine   atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis.   seizures and agranulocytosis (so do weekly blood tests or could die) - so reserved for folks the other drugs don't help. less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs)  
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risperidone   atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis.   maybe stroke in elderly but less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs). If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms  
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aripiprazole   atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors (partial agonist for some 5HT) so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis & mania & depression.   less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs). If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms  
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quetiapine   atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis & mania.   less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs). If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms  
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ziprasidone   atypical antipsychotic/neuroleptic   blocks dopamine & serotonin receptors so deal w/ + & - symptoms in schizophrenia & psychosis & mania. IM for acute cases.   could die if elderly but less SE than typicals (extrapyramidal, anticholinergic, sex dysfunc, inc weight, sedation, dizzy & temp probs). If OD use benztropine/trihexyphenidyl or diphenhydramine or dantrolene depending on symptoms  
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phenelzine   MAO inhibitor   inc norepi, epi, & serotonin. Treats resistant/atypical depression & anxiety, hypochondriasis   beware tyramine in food, TCAs, levodopa, α and β agonists causing too much stimulation. HTN crisis: HTN, arrhythmia, hypertherm. TCAs, SSRIs, meperidine can cause serotonin syndrome. If OD use phentolamine to block αs or chlorpromazine (antipsychotic)  
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tranylcypromine   MAO inhibitor   inc norepi, epi, & serotonin. Treats resistant/atypical depression & anxiety, hypochondriasis   beware tyramine in food, TCAs, levodopa, α and β agonists causing too much stimulation. HTN crisis: HTN, arrhythmia, hypertherm. TCAs, SSRIs, meperidine can cause serotonin syndrome. If OD use phentolamine to block αs or chlorpromazine (antipsychotic)  
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serotonin syndrome -- neuroleptic malignant syndrome   because of MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, tyramine -- because of haloperidol, fluphenazine, thiothixene or other anitpsychotics   overstimulation   myoclonus/rigid, hypertherm, tremor/seizures, ANS instability/CV collapse. If emergency give cyproheptadine & will clear sys of the drug  
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amitriptyline   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety & neuropathic pain   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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imipramine   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety, panic attacks, & enuresis (bed wetting)   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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clomipramine   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety & OCD   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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doxepin   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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nortriptyline   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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amoxapine   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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desipramine   TCA   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression, PTSD, phobia/anxiety   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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fluoxetine   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, ANXIETY, weight loss, bruxism, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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paroxetine   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, anxiety, weight loss, bruxism, SEDATION, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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sertraline   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, anxiety, weight loss, bruxism, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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fluvoxamine   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, anxiety, weight loss, bruxism, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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citalopram   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, anxiety, weight loss, bruxism, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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escitalopram   SSRI   blocks serotonin reuptake. #1 for depression, PTSD, & OCD. Also used for bulimia, anxiety, & PMS.   anorgasmia, anxiety, weight loss, bruxism, inhibits P450. OD = serotonin syndrome.  
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buproprion   dopamine & norepi reuptake inhibitor   used for depression & smoking cessation   seizure  
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trazodone   blocks serotonin reuptake   used for depression & insomnia   arrhythmias & priapism (painful long erection)  
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venlafaxine   SNRI   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression & anxiety   inc bp  
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duloxetine   SNRI   blocks serotonin & norepi reuptake. Treats depression & diabetic peripheral neuropathy   inc bp  
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atomoxetine   selective norepi reuptake inhibitor   treats ADHD   M & α blocked. fat soluble. Avoid MAO inhibitors. OD = coma, convulsions, arrhythmias.  
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lithium   dec inositol phosphate (PIP2/IP3)   treats bipolar disorder. Also migraines & chronic aggression   very low TI & teratogen (malform of tricuspid valve). Edema (so beware in HF), acne, hypothyroid, tremor, "flu", deadly seizures, coma, hard on kidneys (thiazides & loops will inc tox) nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (dec ADH receptors. fix w/ amiloride)  
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valproic acid   anticonvulsant   treats mania, rapid cycling bipolar, & impulse ctrl issues by inc GABA   regular blood work to monitor liver tox & agranulocytosis. Teratogen (neural tube defects), coma, & cardiac arrest  
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carbamazepine   anticonvulsant   treats mania, rapid cycling bipolar, & impulse ctrl issues by inc GABA   regular blood work to monitor liver tox & agranulocytosis. Rash is first warning sign of tox. Teratogen (cleft lip/palate), coma, & cardiac arrest.  
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gabapentin   anticonvulsant   GABA analog. treats mania/bipolar if preg   later  
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phenytoin   anticonvulsant     l  
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ethosuximide   anticonvulsant     l  
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lamotrigine   anticonvulsant     l  
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felbamate   anticonvulsant     l  
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topiramate   anticonvulsant     l  
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vigabatrin   anticonvulsant     l  
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phenobarbital   sedative/hypnotic - barbiturate & anticonvulsant   inc Cl influx DURATION through GABA to hyperpolarize cell. Treats preg woman w/ seizures   induce P450 so inc metabolism of fat soluble drugs ex:OCP. Porphyrias, sedation, anesthesia, resp depression, coma, die. Long term=tolerance, psych+phys dependance. Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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thiopental   sedative/hypnotic - barbiturate   inc Cl influx DURATION through GABA to hyperpolarize cell. Used to induce anesthesia   induce P450 so inc metabolism of fat soluble drugs ex:OCP. Porphyrias, sedation, anesthesia, resp depression, coma, die. Long term=tolerance, psych+phys dependance. Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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clonazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine   inc Cl influx FREQUENCY through GABA to hyperpolarize cell. Treats mania/bipolar if preg & panic attacks/anxiety. Metabolized by liver to an active compound.   sedation & anesthesia then plateaus. Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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diazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine & anticonvulsant     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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lorazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine & anticonvulsant     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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alprazolam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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midazolam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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oxazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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temazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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flurazepam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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triazolam   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine     Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.  
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zaleplon   sedative/hypnotic   bzd agonist. Treats sleep disorders.   Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs. But less abuse & tolerance.  
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zolpidem   sedative/hypnotic   bzd agonist. Treats sleep disorders.   Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs. But less abuse & tolerance.  
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buspirone   sedative/hypnotic   no effect on GABA. serotonin partial agonist. Used for general anxiety (not sedating)   no w/drawl or cross reactivity or abuse potential  
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ethanol   sedative/hypnotic - Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.   aka alcohol. activates GABA complex. sedation, anesthesia, resp depression, coma & dec HR (>300mg/dL), (400mg/dL)death. inc risk GI cancer/bleed, boobs/small balls (liver not breaking estrogen), HTN, fetal al synd. Treats OD of methanol or ethylene glycol   alcohol dehydrogenase (zero order. needs NAD) ->acetaldehyde (NV headache) ->acetaldehyde dehydrogenase ->acetic acid (metabolic acidosis). Thiamine def=WernickeKorsakoff: ataxia, confused, ophthalmoplegia (EOM no move). Hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis  
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ethylene glycol   sedative/hypnotic - Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.   auto antifreeze. activates GABA complex. sedation, anesthesia, resp depression, coma & dec HR, death.   alcohol dehydrogenase (zero order. needs NAD) ->glycoaldehyde ->acetaldehyde dehydrogenase ->oxalic acid crystals damage kidneys & metabolic acidosis  
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methanol   sedative/hypnotic - Cross tolerant w/ alcohols, bzds, barbs & other sedative/hypnotic drugs.   antifreeze/fuel. activates GABA complex. sedation, anesthesia, resp depression, coma & dec HR, death.   alcohol dehydrogenase (zero order. needs NAD) ->formaldehyde ->acetaldehyde dehydrogenase ->formic acid (metabolic acidosis) & blindness  
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cyproheptadine   cure   treats OD on antidepressant that caused serotonin syndrome   wipes sys clean of the antidepressant you took the time to build up to have an effect. Start from scratch  
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dantrolene   cure   treats malignant hyperthermia caused by Neuromuscular blocker/skel M relaxer (nicotinic Nm receptor)    
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flumazenil   BZD blocker   treats OD of benzodiazepines    
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fomepizole   inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase   so acetaldehyde/formaldehyde don't form so don't get tox. Use in methanol & ethylene glycol poisoning    
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disulfram   inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase   so acetaldehyde builds up when ingest ethanol so you get sick. Helps in quitting alcohol.   other drugs that act like this: metronidazole, cephalosporins, procarbazine (anticancer)  
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chlordiazepoxide   sedative/hypnotic - benzodiazepine   used for alcohol detox    
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edrophonium   AchE inhibitor. reversible   treats myasthenia gravis. Use to differentiate btw MG & cholinergic crisis (wont get better).   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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donepezil   AchE inhibitor   treats alzheimers   too much Ach = leaking from everywhere, miosis, brady, dec bp, skel M excitation then paralysis, broncho constriction. If OD give atropine  
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