click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Top 30-60 Drugs 2007
Pharmacy
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Drug Category | MOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diovan | Valsartan | CV Angiotensin II Antagonist | Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotension II by selectively blocking the binding of AngII to the AT1 receptor |
| Diovan-HCT | Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide | CV Angiotensin II Antagonist | Valsartan: Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotension II by selectively blocking the binding of AngII to the AT1 receptor HCTZ: inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at distal tubule |
| Zestril | Lisinopril | CV ACE inhibitior | suppression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Competitively inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme= decreased secretion of AngII, causing a reduction in release of aldosterone, which decreases sodium and water reabsorption and lowers plasma vol |
| Glucophage | Metformin | Antidiabetic Biguanide | decrease glucose absorption, suppress gluconeogenesis, improve insuling sensitivity |
| Tenormin | Atenolol | CV Beta 1 Blocker | Decrease hr, decrease systolic n diastolic bp, decrease reflex tachy, |
| Deltasone | Prednisone | Anti inflammatory steroid | steroid receptor complex enters nucleus reacts with DNA |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin | Antiobiotic Fluoroquinolone | inhibt DNA gyrase, blocking bacteria DNA synthesis |
| Lotrel | Amlodipine Besylate n Benazepril HCl | CV CCB n ACEI | decrease TPR, dialte coronary arteries, inhibit coronary spasm, inhibit ACE |