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EssentlsofPharmcolgy
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |