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Pharm Cards #2
Brand Name/Generic Name/Action
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| azithromycin Zithromax, Z-pack | suppresses protein synthesis in bacterial cells |
| warfarin Coumadin | interferes with synthesis of vitamin K which slows the process of blood clotting |
| sildenafil Viagra | enhances the effect of nitric oxide by inhibiting the enzyme PDE5 |
| salmeterol + fluticasone Advair diskus | relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and decreases inflammation producing bronchodilation |
| paroxetine Paxil | inhibits CNS reuptake of serotonin |
| lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril | inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) to produce vasodilation and decrease BP |
| hydrochlorothiazide Microzide | increases renal excretion of sodium, water, chloride and potassium |
| esomeprazole Nexium | block the final step of acid production in the stomach |
| adalimumab Humira | decreases inflammation by binding to the TNF protein and blocking it from interacting with cell surfaces |
| oseltamivir Tamiflu | interferes with a virus enzyme called neuraminidase which limits the spread of virus particles in the respiratory system |