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Belmont Pharmacology Test 4 drugs

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Drug Name
Actions
Side Effects
Nursing Implications
( -cin )   narrow spectrum abx, for the very sick, not 1st line, inpatient use   ototoxicity (not w/ Lasix & worse w/ renal failure), nephrotoxicity   monitor 3: N O PT, don't give w/ neuromuscular blockers  
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( -xacin )   broad spectrum abx, outpatient use   GI, HA, restlessness, Tendon Rupture is Rare, ( Lome- ) has photosensitivity   don't give w/ milk spinach or Tums, raises theophylline & warfarin levels  
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( -thromycin )   good alt. to PCN   N/V, anorexia, liver failure, QT prolongation   baseline liver fxn, raises warfarin & theophylline, take w/ full glass of water and on empty stomach, teach liver failure signs: n/v, abd pain, jaundice  
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( sulfa- )   abx used mainly for UTI, not used widely b/c of s/e   hypersensitivity (rash, fever), photosensitive, hemolytic anemia, renal problems, kernicterus in newborns   take on empty stomach, hydration, periodic bl. counts, not w/ warfarin, phenotoin, oral hypoglycemics  
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( -cycline )   bacteriostatic abx that treats PUD, acne, rocky mtn fever and others   NVD, discolors teeth, PREG X & young children under 8, AAPMC, hepato & renal toxicity, photosensitivity   not w/ milk, iron, laxatives  
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Vancomycin   treats MRSA   ototoxic, red-man syndrome (from rapid infusion - HoTN, chills, fever, rash on neck and chest), DVT, tissue necrosis w/ extravasation   slow IV over 1 HR  
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Cleocin   like ( -thromycin )   high incidence of AAPMC   (blank)  
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Zyvox   for VRE & MRSA   GI & myelosuppresion   (blank)  
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Flagyl   for amebiasis, AAPMC, bone/joint/skin infection   (blank)   slow over 1 HR  
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Mandelamine. naldixic acid. nitrofurantoin.   2ndchoice for UTI prevention & Tx   Mandela - long term not w/ antacids. Dixic - resistance develops quickly Fura - harmless brown urine   take all pills, eat prunes, protein, cranberry juice, no milk or citrus, should improve in 3 days  
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pyridium   pain relief for UTI   hepatoxic w. long use, hypersensitivity, NVD   urine turns orange/red and stains, take WITH FOOD  
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Rifampin   1st line for Myco- TB/Leprosy/avium   hepatotoxicity, discolored body fluids, flu-like sx   decr birth control, warfarin. monitor liver esp. in alcohoics & elderly. take on empty stomach. Poor compliance.  
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INH   1st line for TB/Leprosy/Avium (mycobacteria)   tingly/unsteady gait from B6 defeciency, hepatotoxicity   monitor B6, liver (alcoholics and elderly), Must be seen once per month  
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Pyrazina   1st line for TB/Leprosy/Avium (mycobacteria - spread by droplets)   hepatotoxicity, gouty arthritis   monitor liver fxn  
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Ethambutol HCL   1st line for TB/Leprosy/Avium (mycobacteria - spread by droplets)   gouty arthritis, dose related blurred vision   monthly eye exams  
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streptomycin   ( -cin ) used 2nd line for resistant mycobacteria (TB/Leprosy)   Renal & ototoxicity   only IM injections  
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ALL Mycobacterial agents   against TB/Leprosy/Avium, froplet precautions, screen w/ skin test, diagnosed only by CXR & culture and sens., tx: ~4 drug therapy, direct observation therapy 2-3x/week, avg tx length 12 mo., target testing for nurses and those exposed   (blank)   teach to promote compliance, give B6 w/ INH, oral contraceptives ineffective, high risk: alcohlics, liver dz, diabetics, elderly  
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flucytosine   for systemic fungal infection   anemia, hepatotoxicity, GI distress   (blank)  
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Ampho B   systemic fungal fxn (always IV)   infusion rxn (fever/chills/HA 1-3 hr after infusion starts - pretreat w Tylenol/benadryl), nephrotoxicity, hypokalemia (need runs of K), anemia   refrigerate, only dilute w/ d5w  
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nystatin   mouth wash for candidiasis   (blank)   half on 1 side, half on the other  
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griseofulvin   skin/nails/hair fungal infxn   HA, allergies   take w/ fatty food  
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( -AZOLE )   broad spectrum antifungals   NV, hepatotoxicity, cardiac suppresion, HA, (skin rash w/ itraconazole)   drug intrxns  
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acyclovir   1st line antiviral for HSV-1&2, vericella zoster   well tolerated; phlebitis w/ IV, nephrotoxicity w/ IV   drug interactions - PPI, antacids, rifampin, hepatic interacctions incr other drug levels  
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ganciclovir   antiviral to treat & prevent CMB retinitis   bone marrow suppression, sterility & preg x   (blank)  
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interferon   antiviral, boosts immune, cancer kill   flu-like sx, depression   (blank)  
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zanamivir   inhaler to decr. flu sx, durations & complications   caution w/ asthma pts   caution w/ asthma, can trigger bronchospasm, take w/in 2 days of onset of flu  
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oseltamivir   oral take w/ food   (blank)   take w/in 2 days of onset of flu  
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DKA   get IV for insulin and NS, give bicarb b/c acidosis, check & replace K   (blank)   (blank)  
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dilantin   for seizures, also antidysrhythmic   sedation, gingival hyperplasia, dysrhythmias & decr. BP (IV), rash, hirsutism   100mg 2-3/d, many drug intrxn, no alcohol, narrow therapeutic (monitor levels), DO NOT mix w/ other IV drugs  
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phenobarbital   for febrile and alc/drug withdrawal seizures   (blank)   (blank)  
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tegretol   neuralgias, bipolar, and seizures   visual disturbances, ataxia, vertigo, HA, Rash (possible Steven-Johnson Syndr.), blood dyscrasias, PREG X   oral contraceptives and warfarin decreased, not with grapefruit juice  
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( -AM )   bezodiazepine for status epilepticus   cns depression, amnesia, abuse   (blank)  
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Depakene   for absence seizures, bipolar, prophelactic for migraines   n/d, indegestion, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, PREG X   freq. drug level check  
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ethosuximide   for absence seizures   well tolerated, drowsiness & N/V subsides after a few weeks   (blank)  
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trileptal   for partial seizures   dizziness, drowsiness, HA, visual disturbances, n/v, hyponatremia, rash (Steven Johnson Syndrome)   (blank)  
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baclofen/Soma/Flexeril/Robaxin/Skelaxin   muscle relaxant   sleepiness, n/v, constipation, urinary retention, dependence   w/draw gradually, avoid alcohol  
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( -AM )   valium - benzodiazepine - muscle relaxant   cns depression, amnesia, abuse   (blank)  
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Dantrium   acts directly on skeletal muscles, also for alignant hyperthermia   heptotoxicity, muscle weakness, diarrhea   (blank)  
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( -TAMINE )   for migraine, promotes vasoconstriction by stimulating seratonin   N/V, weakness in legs, numbness & tingling in fingers and toes   do not take w/ ( -TRIPTAN )  
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( -TRIPTAN )   1st line migraine med, promotes vasoconstriction and decr. inflammation by stimulating seratonin   chest heaviness, angina, PREG X, vertigo, malaise, tingling   take w/ onset of sx, risk of dependence and toxicity, teach triggers, non-pharm approaches  
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Rheumatrex   1st choice for mod-sev RA   hepatic fibrosis, bone marrow suppresin, GI ulceration, pneumonitis   check liver/kidney/CBC/platelets, 3-6 wks for onset  
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Paquenil   for mild RA   retinal damage   3-6 wks for onset, eye exam q6 mo  
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sulfasalazine   for RA, sulfa drug   common: GI/rash & itching, Serious: hepatitis & bone marrow suppression   Sulfa alleries  
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Etanercept/infliximab/adalimumab($)   TNF blocker to reduces RA symptoms and slow progression   injection site rxn (itching swelling), risk for infection, risk for heart failure, risk for infection from live virus vaccine   mumab is expensive  
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imuran   2nd line organ transplant rejection   anorexia, nv, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, infection, alopecia, PREG X   prevent infection, CBC, effectiveness, w/meals, 5 days prior to transplant  
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sandimmune   prevent organ rejection often w Prednisone   Kidney damage (30%), infection, HTN, hirsutism, tremors, gingival hyperplasia   it does not der. WBC/platelets/rbc, watch BUN/Creat closely  
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muromonab-CD3   treat acute rejection   mainly for 1st dose: lightheadedness, fever/chills (common), dyspnea, chest pain, tremors   have crash cart available for 1st dose  
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