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Chapter 4 drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| donepezil | Brand name: Aricept Classifications: Cholinergic Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Indicated for: Alzheimer disease |
| pilocarpine | Brand name: Salagen Classifications: Cholinergic Cholinergic Agonist Indicated for: Xerostomia caused by radiation therapy |
| dicyclomine | Brand name: Bentyl Classifications: Anticholinergic Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: IBD |
| atropine | Brand name: AtroPen Classifications: Anticholinergic Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: Reduction of Salivation |
| ipratropium | Brand name: Atrovent Classifications: Anticholinergic Anticholinergic Agent Indicated for: COPD |
| epinephrine | Brand name: Adrenalin Classifications: Adrenergic Agonist Alpha/Beta Agonist Indicated for: Anaphylactic reactions Vasoconstrictor to prolong local anesthesia |
| norepinephrine | Brand name: Levophed Classifications: Adrenergic Agonist Alpha/Beta Agonist Indicated for: Severe hypotension, cariogenic or septic shock |
| albuterol | Brand name: Proventil Classifications: Adrenergic Agonist Beta2 Agonist Indicated for: Bronchospasm |
| methylphenidate | Brand name: Ritalin Classifications: Adrenergic Agonist Central Nervous System Stimulant Indicated for : ADHD |
| pseudoephedrine | Brand name: Sudafed Classifications: Adrenergic Agonist Alpha/Beta Agonist Decongestant Indicated for: Nasal congestion |
| propranolol | Brand name: Inderal Classifications: Adrenergic Antagonist Beta Blocker Indicated for: Angina/Hypertension/ Arrhythmias |
| atenolol | Brand name: Tenormin Classifications: Adrenergic Antagonist Beta Blocker Indicated for: Arrhythmias Angina, Hypertension, MI |