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Drug,class, act
Pharmacology: drug names, classification, and action
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) | pulmonary antihypertensive; vasodilation and increased inflow of blood into the corpus cavernosum, with ensuing penile erection upon sexual stimulation;Treatment of erectile dysfunction |
| Sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex) | serotonin receptor agonists;selective agonist for a serotonin receptor that case vasoconstriction of cranial carotid arteries;treats acute migraine, headache |
| Amantadine (Symmetrel) | antiviral, antiparkinson;release of dopamine and other catecholamines from neuronal storage sites;treats parkinsons |
| Atenolol (Tenormin) | beta blocker, antihypertensive; reduces rate and force of cardiac contractions, cardiac output is reduced, bp is reduced;treats: management of hypertension |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Cerebral stimulants;acts mainly on cerebral cortex exerting a stimulant effect. Results in mild CNS and respiratory stimulation with potency intermediate between amphetamine and caffeine;treats: ADHD, narcolepsy |
| Metoprolol | beta blocker, antihypertensive, antianginal; reduces heart rate and cardiac output,lowers bp;treats: manages hypertension |
| Syrup of ipecac | emetic;induces vomiting; treats: emergency emetic to remove unabsorbed ingested poisons |
| Allopurinol (Zyloprim) | antigout; reduces uric acid; treats: control hyperuricemia and prevent gout flair ups |
| Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin) | antibiotic; broad-spectrum, inhibits the final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis,active against both aerobic gram positive and aerobic gram negative bacteria;treats: infections of ear, nose, throat, GI tract, skin, and soft tissue. Also gonorrhea. |
| Amphotericin B (Fungizone) | antifungal; used IV for wide spectrum of potentially fatal systemic fungal infections. Used topically for cutaneous and cucutaneous infections caused by Candida |
| Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide) | antacid; nonsystemic antacid with moderate neutralizing action. Reduces acid concentration and pepsin activity by raising pH of gastric secretions; treats: symptomatic relief of gastric hyperacidity associated with gastritis, esophageal reflux |
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