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Pharm2 #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hydrocodone (c acetaminophen= Vicodin, c aspirin=Azdone;c ibuprofen=Vicofen) | Opiate analgesic; used to decrease modeerate pain and suppress cough reflex; se: dizziness, confusion, constipation, respiratory decrease |
| paroxetine (Paxil) | SSRI Antidepressant; uses depression, ocd gereral anxiety; se ha drymouth, weakness, sexual dysfunction |
| fluoxetine (Prozac) | SSRI antidepressant; uses depression, bulimia, ocd, panic disorder; se anxirty drowsiness, constipation, anorexia |
| phenelzine (Nardil) | Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MOAI) Anti Depresant; uses atypical depression, se orthostatic hypotension, dizziness n&v/d, bluerred vision, HYPERTENSIVE CRISES |
| imipramine (Tofranil) | tricyclic antidepresssant; uses depression, enuresis, eating disorders se sedation, 'anti-cholinergic" urinary retention, constipation |
| lithium | antipsychotic; uses manic episodes of bipolar disorder; se ha drowsiness, tremors, nausea, polyuria |
| risperidone (Risperidol) | Atypical antipsychotic; uses psychotic disorders; se agitation, dizziness, akathisia |
| oxycodone | opioid analgesic; uses moderate to severe pain; se sedation, constipation, respiratory decrease, dizziness |
| meperidol (Demerol) | opioid analgesic; uses acute mederate to severe pain; se constipation n&v, decrease respiratory rate |
| codeine sulfate | opiod analgesic; uses moderate to severe pain; se sedation, diaphoresis, ha, confusion |
| morphine sulfate | opiod analgesic; uses acute/chronic pain; se sedation, hypotension, diaphoresis, respiratory rate decrease |
| doxepin (Sinequan) | non-benzo anxiolytic, usesanxiety and depression; se dizziness, drowsiness 1/2 life 28-52 |
| sertraline (Zoloft) | SSRI antidepressant; uses depression, ocd, panic disordere, se ha drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety |
| bruproprion (Wellbutrin) | miscellaneous antidepressant; uses depression, neuropathic pain, adhd; se agitation, tremors, insomnia, n&v |
| duloxetine (Cymbalta) | miscellaneous antidepressant (SSNRI?); uses depression, periphreal neuropathy, fibromyalgia, stress incontinence; se insomnia, constipation, nausea, dry mouth |
| aripipreazole (Abilify) | atypical antipsychotic; uses psychotic disorders; se agitation, anxiety, drowsiness, akathisia |
| haloperidol (Haldol) | antipsychotic; usespsychotic disorders, tourette's, adha; se eps, akathesia, dystonia |
| lorazepam (Ativan) | anxiolytic benzo; uses anxiety disorders, panic attacks, short term pre-anasthesia, seizures; se drowsiness, ha, constipation or diarrhea; 1/2 life 10-20 |
| alprazolam (Xanax) | anxiolytic benzo; uses short term for anxiety disorders, panic attacks; se drowsiness, ha, constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth; 1/2 life 6-12 |
| buspirone (BuSpar) | non-benzo anxiolytic; uses, short term anxiety disorders; se dizziness, depression; 1/2 life 2-3 |
| Anxiolytics SE's/ AR's | drowsiness/sedation, lightheadedness/dizziness, ha/visual disturbances, lethargy/apathy/fatigue, confusion/restlessness/agitation, gi disturbances/dry mouth |
| Tricyclic Anti-D's SE's | anticholinergic-like (insomnia, dry mouth, lethargy, confusion, blurred vision, urinary retention), constpation, photsensitivity (skin reaction), sedation (best given at pm) |
| TCA's interactions | avoid other cns depressants, increased bleeding time with anticoagulants, increased anticholinergic effects with tagamet, c maoi's increased risk of convulsions/fever, c adrneergics risk of arrythmias and hypertension |
| MAOI SE's | orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic like se's, constipation, HTN Crises |
| MAOI Greatest SE | HTN crises c foods containing the amino acid tyramine or tryptophan: cheeses, red wines, caffeine, soy |
| MOAI Interactions | avoid other cns depressants esp. etoh, hydrochlorothyazide-risk of htn crises, tca's htn, convulsions fever, adrenergics; arrythmias, hypertension |
| SSRI Se's | Somnolence/insomnia/dizziness, ha/tremor/ weakness, constipation/dry mouth/nausea, pharyngitis/rhinitis, loss of libido/ed, serotonin syndrome (increase in serotonin level (fatigue, constipation) |
| Serotonin Syndrome | Increased levels of serotonin; increased metabolism (diarrhea, vomiting, fever); increased tachycardia (tachycardia, htn); increased neuromuscular (agitation, ataxia, muscle spasms) |
| SSRI's Interactions | avoid other cns depressants, esp etoh; other antid's (increased toxic effects); tagamet (increased cholinergic effects); aspirin nsaids (increased risk of gi bleeding); lithium ( increased risk of lithium toxicity) |
| Antipsychotics SE's AR's | drowsiness/ha; dry mouth/constipation, photophobia/photosensitivity; extrapyrmidial symptoms (tremors, ataxia, parkinson-like jerking), tardive dyskinesia (irreversal twitching of mouth/face), neuropathic malignant syndrome (like htn crises: fever, ataxia |