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EssentlsofPharmcolgy

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Vitamin A retinol, beta carotene -dim light vision -maintenance of mucous membranes -growth development of bones -healing of wounds -resistance to infection -beta carotene is an antioxidant
Vitamin D cholecalciferol -healthy bones and teeth -muscle function -enables absorption of calcium
Vitamin K phytonadione -blood clotting
Vitamin B1 thiamine -normal nervous and cardiovascular system
Vitamin B2 riboflavin -aid in energy metabolism of glucose, fats, and amino acids
Vitamin B6 pyridoxine -synthesis of amino acids -antibody protection -maintenance of blood glucose level
Vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin -Synthesis of RBC's -maintenance of nervous system
Niacin nicotinic acid -lipid metabolism -nerve functioning
Folic Acid folate -synthesis of RBC's, leukocytes, DNA and RNA -needed for growth and reproduction
Vitamin C ascorbic acid -normal teeth, gums, and bone -prevention of scurvy -formation of collagen -healing of wounds -absorption of iron -antioxidant
Electrolytes (minerals) Na, Cl, K, Ca, Fe
Calcium Ca -development of bones and teeth -contraction of cardiac, smooth, skeletal muscles -nerve conduction -blood clotting
Potassium K -Contraction of muscles -heartbeat regulation -transmission of nerve impulses -maintaining fluid balance
Sodium Na -maintaining fluid balance in blood -transmission of nerve impulses
Chlorine Cl -gastric acidity -regulation of osmotic pressure -activation of salivary amylase
Magnesium Mg -synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate; ATP transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism)
Iron Fe -hemoglobin formation
Iodine I -major component of thyroid hormones -regulating rate of metabolism -growth, reproduction -nerve and muscle function -skin and hair growth
Zinc Zn -wound healing -mineralization of bones -insulin glucose regulation -normal taste -antioxidant
benzocaine Lanacaine, Americaine, Orajel (Antipruritics with Local Anesthetics){Skin Medications}
dibucaine Nupercainal (Antipruritics with Local Anesthetics){Skin Medications}
diphenhydramine Benadryl (Antihistamine){Skin Medications}
corticosteriods Cortaid, Topicort, Lidex, Kenalog, Synalar {Skin Medications}
topical vitamins A & D A&D, Desitin-(with zinc oxide) (Emollients and Protectants){Skin Medications}
coal tar Balnetar, Polytar, Neurtogena T/Gel (Keratolytics){Skin Medications}
salicylic acid Clearsil, Salex, Compound W (Keratolytics){Skin Medications}
sulfur many combinations with other keratolytics {Skin Medications}
collagenase Santyl (Enzyme Preparations){Skin Medications}
permethrin Acticin, Elimite, Nix, A-200, RID (Scabicides and Pediculicides){Skin Medications}
lindane (Scabicides and Pediculicides){Skin Medications}
pyrethrins RID, A-200 (Scabicides and Pediculicides){Skin Medications}
terbinafine Lamisil AT (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
clotrimazole Mycelex, Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
ketoconazole Nizoral (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
miconazole Monistat, Lotrimin AF (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
nystatin Mycostatin (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
tolnaftate Tinactin (Antifungals){Skin Medications}
acyclovir Zovirax (Antivirals){Skin Medications}
valacyclovir Valtrex (Antivirals){Skin Medications}
mupicrocin Bactroban (Antibacterials){Skin Medications}
chlorhexidine Hibiclens, Peridex(Topical Anti-Infective [Antimicrobial skin cleanser, surgical scrub]){Skin Medications}
povidone-iodine Betadine (Topical Anti-Infective and Antiseptic - [batericidal, antiseptic, surgical scrub]){Skin Medications}
silver sulfadiazine Silvadene (topical burn medication){Skin Medications}
mafenide Sulfamylon (topical burn medication){Skin Medications}
benzoyl peroxide Benazc, Desquam-X, Panoxyl-5 and 10 (Acne medications){Skin Medications}
isotretinoin Sotret (Acne medications [retinoid]){Skin Medications}
salycylic acid Clearasil, Neutrogena (acne medication){Skin Medications}
epinephrine Adrenalin, EpiPen, EpiPen Jr. (Andrenergics) -bronchospasm, asthma, cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis
ephedrine (Adrenergics) -to raise blood pressure
dopamine (Adrenergics) -to raise blood pressure, cariotonic
isoproterenol Isuprel (Adrenergics) -for asthma or bronchospasms -heartblock or ventricular arrythmias
norepinephrine Levophed (Adrenergics) -for sever shock, cardiac arrest
phenylephrine Neo-Synephrine (Adrenergics) -to raise blood pressure, ventricular arrhythmias
propranolol Inderal (Adrenergic Blocker) Dosage: PO 40-60 mg bid begin with smaller dose increase to optimum does for blood pressure control; PO 10-20 mg qid for angina; PO 10-30 mg qid or IV 0.5-3mg slowly for arrythmias; PO 80-240 mg for migraine
bethanechol Urecholine (Cholinergics) for postpartum or postoperative urinary retention
neostigmine Prostigmin (Cholinergics) treatment for myasthenia gravis; neuromuscular blockade reversal
pilocarpine Isopto Carpine (Cholinergics) to lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma (blindness caused by increased pressure due to fluid in eye)
atropine (Cholinergic Blockers) -preoperative -insecticide or mushroom poisoning -bradycardia or atrioventricular block
glycopyrrolate Robinul (Cholinergic Blockers) preoperative
propantheline Pro-Banthine (Cholinergic Blockers) for bladder spasm
scopolamine Transderm Scop (Cholinergic Blockers) prevent motion sickness; reduce salivary flow
homatropine Isopto, Homatropine (Cholinergic Blockers) ophthalmic drops for mydriatic (dilation of the pupil due to disease, trauma or the use of drugs)
Vitamin E tocopherol -antioxidant -decreases platelet clumping -normal metabolism and tissue protection
Created by: johndeere1986
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