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RT Pharmacology
Clinical Drug Review List-Judy 08/11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen (Tylenol) | Ananlgesic; anti-pyretic |
| Acetazolamide (Diamox) | Diuretic; Tx of metabolic alkalosis |
| Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) | Mucolytic; must use with broncholdilator |
| Acyclovir (Zovirax) | Anti-viral |
| Adenosine (Adenocard) | Tx for SVT |
| Albuterol (Proventil; Ventolin) | Bronchodilator; sympathomimetic |
| Albuterol & Atrovent (Combivent; DuoNeb) | Combination brochodilator |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | Mild tranquilizer |
| Aminophylline | Xanthine (IV); improves expiratory flows |
| Amiodarone (Cordarone) | Anti-arrhythmic; V-Tach |
| Amitriptyline (Cordarone) | Anti-depressant (tricyclic) |
| Amphotericin B (Fungizone) | Anti-fungal |
| Amrinone (Inocor) | Increases CO; decreases PVR |
| Aprotinin (Trasylol) | Aids in blood clotting for post-op patients |
| Aspirin (ASA) | Analgesic; anti-platelet |
| Atracurium (Tracrium) | NMBA; induces paralysis |
| Atropine | Tx of bradycardia (anti-cholinergic) |
| Azithromycin (Zithromax) | Antibiotic |
| Bactrim (TMP-SMX) | Antibiotic |
| Beclomethasone (Beclovent; Vanceril; QVAR) | Anti-inflammatory (inhaled) |
| Benazril (Lotensin) | Tx for hypertensive (ACE inhibitor) |
| Bitolterol (Tornalate) | Brochodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Budesonide (Pulmicort) | Anti-inflammatroy (inhaled) |
| Bumetanide (Bumex) | Diuretic |
| Calcium | Electrolyte-Needed for maintaining: muscle and nerve function; permeability of cell membranes and capillaries. Also an antidote for magnesium toxicity. |
| Cefazolin (Ancef) | Antibiotic; surgical prophyklaxis |
| Ceftriaxone (Rocephrin) | Antibiotic for respiratory infections |
| Cephalexin (Keflex) | Antibiotic |
| Chloral Hydrate | Hypnotic sedative for neonates and peds |
| Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) | Minor tranquilzer |
| Chlorothiazide (Diuril) | Diuretic; Tx for hypertension |
| Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) | Anti-psychotic; Tx for hiccups |
| Cimetidine (Tagament) | Prophylaxis for stress ulcers |
| Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | Antibiotic |
| Cisatracurium (Nimbex) | NMBA; paralytic |
| Clindamycin | Antibiotic |
| Clopidogrel (Plavix) | Anti-platelet |
| Codeine | Narcotic analgesic |
| Cromolyn Sodium (Intal) | Mediator agoinist; blocks histamine release |
| Dexamethasone (Decadron) | Anti-inflammatory |
| Dexmedetomide (Precedex) | Hypnotic sedative used in mechanical ventilation |
| Diazepam (Valium) | Anti-anxiety; anti-convulsant |
| Digitalis (Digoxin, Lanoxin) | Cardiac inotrope w/neg chronotropic effects |
| Diltiazem (Cardizem) | Decreases B/P-Ca+ channel blocker; anti-anginal |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | Anti-histamine |
| Dobutamine (Dobutrex) | Increases CO |
| Dopamine (Inotropin) | Increases B/P; renal dose increases kidney perfusion |
| Dornase Alfa (Pulmonzyme) | Mucolytic for CF patients |
| Edrophonium (Tensolin) | Dx drug for myasthenia gravis; reverses paralytics |
| Enalapril (Vasotec) | Tx of hypertension |
| Enoxaparin (Lovenox) | Anti-coagulant |
| Epinephrine (Adrenaline) | Alpha & Beta properties |
| Erythromycin | Antibiotic (bacteriostatic) |
| Esmolol (Brevivloc) | Tx of tachycardia and hypertension |
| Ethacrynic Acid (Enercrin) | Diuretic |
| Etomidate | Quick-acting sedative w/o hypotension |
| Famotidine (Pepcid) | Inhibition of gastric acid secretion |
| Fenoldapam (Cloropam) | Rapid vasodilator for severe hypertension; renal dose for kidney perfusion |
| Fentanyl (Sublimaze) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | Anti-fungal |
| Flunisolide (Aerobid) | Anti-inflammatory (inhaled) |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | Anti-depressant (inhaled) |
| Fluticasone (Flovent) | Anti-inflammatory (inhaled) |
| Formoterol (Foradil) | Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Furosemide (Lasix) | Diuretic |
| Gentamicin | Antibiotic |
| Glycopyrulate (Robinul) | Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholenergic) |
| Haloperidol (Haldol) | Anti-psychotic |
| Heparin | Anti-coagulant |
| Hydralazine (Apresoline) | Vasodilator |
| Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) | Opiod analgesic |
| Ibuprofen (Motrin) | Analgesic |
| Indomethacin (Indocin) | Tx for PDA |
| Insulin | Tx of diabetes & diabetic acidosis |
| Ipatropium Bromide (Atrovent) | Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholenergic) |
| Isoetharine (Bronkosol) | Bronchodilator (sympathometic) |
| Isonoazid (INH) | Anti-tuberculin |
| Isoproterenol (Isprel) | Tx for cardiac standstill (adrenergic) |
| Ketamine | Anesthetic/analgesic (non-barbiturate) |
| Laetalol (Normodyne) | Alpha & Beta antagonist; decreases B/P |
| Levalbuterol (Xopenex) | Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Levofloxacin (Levaquin) | Antibiotic for respiratory infections |
| Lidocaine (Xylocaine HCL) | Anti-arrhythmic; PVC & V-Tach |
| Lithium | Anti-psychotic |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | Tranquilizer |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Blocks ACh; prevents contraction; Ca+ channel blocker |
| Mannitol | Osmotic diuretic; decreases ICP |
| Merperidine (Demerol) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Metaproterenol (Alupent) | Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Methohexital (Brevital) | Barbiturate anesthetic |
| Methylprednisolone (Solumedrol) | IV Corticosteroid |
| Metoprolol (Lorpressor) | Tx of hypertension |
| Midazolam (Versed) | Sedative |
| Milrinone (Primacor) | Increases CO |
| Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (Nasonex) | Corticosteroid (intranasal) |
| Montelukast (Singular) | Leukotriene modifier |
| Morphine (MSO4) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Nalbuphine (Nubian) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Naloxone (Narcan) | Narcotic antagonist; respiratory stimulant |
| Nedocromil Sodium (Tilade) | Mediator antagonist |
| Nestride (Natrecor) | Tx of CHF exacerbation |
| Nifedipine (Procardia) | Ca+ channel blocker; decreases B/P |
| Nitroglycerin (NTG) | Vasodilator; increases coronary artery perfusion |
| Nitroprusside (Nipride) | Vasodilator; decreases B/P |
| Norepinephrine (Levophed) | Tx of septic shock; potent vasopressor |
| Oxycodone | Opoid analgesic |
| Pancuronium (Pavulon) | NMBA; induces paralysis |
| Pentamidine (Nebupent) | Tx for pCP |
| Pentothal | Barbituarate anesthetic |
| Phenobarbital | Seizures; status epililepticus |
| Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine) | Vasoconstrictor; increases B/P |
| Phenytoin (Dilantin) | Anti-convulsant |
| Pirbuterol (Maxair) | Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Potassium Chloride | Electrolyte needed for cardiac and other muscle function |
| Prednisone | Corticosteroid (p.o.) |
| Procainamide (Pronestyl) | Anti-arrhythmic; A-Fib & A-Flutter |
| Promethazine (Phenegran) | Anti-nausea |
| Propofol (Diprivan) | hypnotic sedative |
| Propanolol (Inderal) | Beta blocker-inhibits sympathetic responses |
| Prostaglandin E (Alprostadil) | Maintains patentcy of PDA |
| Protamine | Heparin antagonist |
| Pyrazinamide | Anti-tuberculin |
| Racemic Epinephrine | sympathomimetic for upper airways |
| Ramipril (Altace) | Tx for hypertension-ACE inhibitor |
| Ranitidine (Zantac) | Tx for duodenal ulcers |
| Ribavirin (Virazole) | Antil-viral for RSV (aerosolized) |
| Rifampin | Anti-tuberculin |
| Rocuronium (Zenuron) | NMBA |
| Salmeterol (Serevent) | Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic) |
| Salmeterol & Fluticasone (Advair) | Bronchodilator & corticosteroid combo inhaler |
| Spironolactone (Aldactone) | Diuretic-K+ sparing |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Tx for metabolic acidosis; mucolytic |
| Streptokinase (Steptase) | Thrombolytic |
| Streptomycin | Antibiotic use to Tx TB (aminoglycoside) |
| Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Depolarizing NMBA; induces short-term paralysis |
| Terbutaline (Brethine) | Bronchodilator; relaxes uterine muscles |
| Tetracycline | Antibiotic (bacteriostatic) |
| Theophylline (Theo-Dur) | Xanthine (p.o.); increases expiratory flow |
| Tiotropium Bromide (Spirivia) | Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholinergic) |
| Tobramycin (TOBI) | Antibiotic for respiratory infections |
| Tolazoline (priscoline) | Tx for PPHN; vasodilator |
| TPA (Alteplase, Activase, Reteplase) | Tissue Plasminogen Activator; thrombolytic for cardiac patients |
| Triamcinalone (Azmacort) | Anti-inflammatory (inhaled) |
| Turbocurarune (Curare) | NMBA |
| Urokinase | Thrombolytic |
| Valacyclovir (Valtrex) | Anti-viral |
| Vancomycin | Antibiotic for staph. infections |
| Vasopressin (Pitressin) | Pulsless V-Tach, V-Fib |
| Vercuronium (Nurcuron) | NMBA; induces paralysis |
| Verapamil (Calan) | Anti-arrhythmic; SVT |
| Warfarin (Coumadin) | Anti-coagulant |
| Zafirlukast (Accolate) | Leukotrine modifier (p.o.) |
| Zanamivir (Relenza) | Anti-viral Tx for adult influenze |
| Zileuton (Zyflo) | Leukotrine modifier (p.o.) |
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