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    This document provides a quick review of common cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and other drugs. It lists many brand and generic drug names grouped by drug class, including calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, anticholinergics, antituberular agents, proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, anticoagulants, seizure medications, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, bone drugs, gout drugs, and drugs for myasthenia gravis and digoxin. For many drugs, it provides brief notes on indications, dosing, monitoring parameters, and adverse effects.

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    This document provides a quick review of common cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and other drugs. It lists many brand and generic drug names grouped by drug class, including calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, anticholinergics, antituberular agents, proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, anticoagulants, seizure medications, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, bone drugs, gout drugs, and drugs for myasthenia gravis and digoxin. For many drugs, it provides brief notes on indications, dosing, monitoring parameters, and adverse effects.

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    This document provides a quick review of common cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and other drugs. It lists many brand and generic drug names grouped by drug class, including calcium channel blockers, diuretics, beta-adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, anticholinergics, antituberular agents, proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, anticoagulants, seizure medications, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, bone drugs, gout drugs, and drugs for myasthenia gravis and digoxin. For many drugs, it provides brief notes on indications, dosing, monitoring parameters, and adverse effects.

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    Pharmacology: Quick Review

    ABCD of Cardiac Drugs


    ACEI
    BB
    CCB
    DIURETICS
    Calcium Channel Blockers
    Diltiazem
    [Cardizem]
    Nifedipine
    [Procardia]
    Verapamil [Calan]
    nicardipine
    hydrochloride
    [Cardene SR]
    Nimodipine
    [Nimotop]
    Diuretics
    Loops:furosemide [Lasix]
    bumetanide (Bumex), and
    torsemide (Demadex)
    Thiazides: HCTZ; thiazide-like:
    metolazone (Zaroxolyn
    K-sparing: spironolactone
    [Aldactone]; triamterene
    (Dyrenium), amiloride
    (Midamor).
    Osmotics: mannitol [Osmitrol]
    Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor:
    acetazolamide [Diamox]
    Beta-Adrenergics Agonists
    Albuterol [Proventil]
    SABA
    Levalbuterol[Xoponex]
    SABA
    Pirbuterol [Maxair]
    SABA
    Salmeterol [Serevent]
    LABA
    Formoterol (Foradil] LABA
    Metaprotenerol [Alupent}
    Epinephrine [Adrenalin]-
    used for anaphylaxis
    Methylxanthines
    Theophylline [Theo-dur]
    Bronchodilation & relaxes respiratory smooth muscles.
    Used for asthma and COPD [maintenance].
    Drug has a narrow therapeutic index, so serum levels must be
    monitored.
    Therapeutic levels: 10-20 mcg/dL. Levels between 5 and 15
    mcg/mL are considered appropriate for most patients. All levels
    above 20 mcg/mL, the risk of significant adverse effects is high.
    Toxicity is related to levels. Treatment: at first sign of toxicity,
    STOP drug. Give activated charcoal together with a cathartic.
    Methylxanthines
    Adverse effects: Cardiac & CNS most
    dangerous=toxicity [above 20 mcg/dL].
    GI: n/v,Gerd, anorexia

    Cardiac overstimulation:
    INCREASED force of contraction [positive
    inotropy] increases CO & blood flow to kidneys
    [DIURESIS]
    INCREASED HR [positive chronotropy]
    CNS overstimulation:Vasoconstriction
    Anticholinergics
    Ipratropium [Atrovent]
    Atropine
    Methanthaline
    [Banthine]
    Propantheline [Pro-
    Banthine]
    Dicyclomine hcl
    [Bentyl]
    Antituberular Agents
    Isoniazid [INH]
    Rifampin [RIF]
    Pyrazinamide [PZA]
    Ethambutol [ETH]
    GI Drugs
    PPI PPI: Prazole Family
    Esomeprazole (Nexium]-
    PO/IV
    lansopraxole (Prevacid)-PO
    omeprazole (Prilosec)- 1st
    PPI; PO
    rabeprazole (Aciphex)-PO
    pantoprazole (Protonix)-
    PO/IV
    Omeprazole/sodium
    bicarbonate [Zegerid]-OTC
    capsules-PO
    GI: Antacids
    Aluminum salts
    Al carbonate: BASALJEL
    Hydroxide: AlternaGEL
    Combo AL & Mg:
    Gavsicon, Maalox,
    Mylanta, Di-Gel
    Magnesium salts: Hydroxide
    salt: Milk of magnesia
    Calcium salts-Tums (calcium
    carbonate)
    Sodium bicarbonate-Alka-
    seltzer
    GI H2RA
    Histamine 2 receptor Antagonist
    Competitively BLOCK H2 receptor of
    parietal cells
    Parietal cells < responsive to HISTAMINE & to
    stimulation of ACh and gastrin
    Agents:
    Cimetidine [Tagamet]-PO/IV/IM
    Ranitidine [Zantac]-PO/IV
    Famotidine [Pepcid]-PO/IV
    Nizatidine [Axid]-PO
    End in TIDINE or DINE
    All available OTC
    Anticoagulants

    Warfarin [Coumadin]
    Heparin
    Enoxaparin-
    Lovenox-Parin
    Family
    Seizure Meds
    Phenytoin [Dilantin]
    Normal 10-20 mg/dL
    Gingival hyperplasia
    Ataxia
    GOOD ORAL CARE
    Watch for toxicity
    Carbamezapine {Tegretol]-
    monitor drug levels
    Pregabalin [Lyrica]
    divalproex sodium [Depakote]-
    also used for bipolar
    Valproic acid [Depakane]
    Also used for migraines & bipolar
    NSAIDS
    Ibuprofen {Motrin]
    Naprosyn
    {Naproxen]
    ASA
    Ketorolac {Toradol]
    Indomethacin
    {Indocin]
    diclofenac
    potassium [Zipsor]
    Bisphonates
    Osteoporosis
    Dronate Family
    etidronate [Didronel],
    alendronate [Fosamax]),
    pamidronate [Aredia],
    risedronate [Actonel],
    clodronate [Bonefos],
    tiludronate [Skelid] &
    ibandronate [Boniva]
    Proper administration
    Take with full glass of
    water.
    Take 30 minutes before
    food or other meds.
    Remain upright for at least
    30 minutes.
    Drug Therapy
    Selective estrogen Denosumab (Prolia)
    receptor modulators Monoclonal antibody
    Raloxifene (Evista) for postmenopausal
    Reduces bone women
    resorption Subcutaneous
    injection every 6
    Teriparatide (Forteo) months
    Portion of parathyroid
    hormone
    First drug to stimulate
    new bone formation
    Bone Therapy Drugs
    Calcitonin [Salmon Calcitonin-Calcimar]
    Inhibits bone resorption
    Give IM form at night to minimize side
    effects
    Alternate nostrils when using nasal form
    Must use calcium supplementation
    Prevent secondary hyperparathyroidism
    Gout Drugs
    Zyloprim
    [Allopurinol]
    Febuxosta [Uloric]
    Colchicine [Older,
    not commonly used]
    MG
    Edrophonium
    [Tensilon]
    Digoxin [Lanoxin]

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