-azosin vin-

-dopa -ine

-pam -lol

-mycin(micin) ceph (cef)

antihypertensive alpha1-adrenergic blockers in

peripheral vasculature use: HTN,BPH adfx: orthostatic hypo tn,

reflex tachycardia, NasalCongestion, periph edema first

dose at HS-causes faintinginitially

Vinca-alkyloid antineoplastic. derivedfrom periwinkle. interferes with cell

division ex: vinblastine use: CA- affectsevery rapid producing cell in body adfx:CNA Depression, stomatitis, alopecia,

bone marrow suppression check reflexes,give with Zyloprim to reduce uric acid and

adfx risk of extravasation. check IV

antiparkinson. essentiallyreplace dopamine (alsoparlodel) adfx: ataxia,

anticholinergic, dizziness B6can reverse effects, avoid

CNS depressants

beta-adrenergic agonists(bronchodilator, increase vasc

resist) ex: norepinephrine(Levophed ), dopamine

(Inotropin) used cardiac arrest,COPD adfx: anticholinergic,

dysrhythmias

benzodiazepine adfx:depression, CNS depression,addictive. d/c slowly caffeine

and nicotine decreaseseffectiveness

beta blockeradfx:

bronchospasm

aminoglycosides-inhibitprotein synthesis gram

neg adfx:oto andnephrotoxic check cranial

nerve 8 (ear)

cephalosporin-tonsillitis,prophylaxis, meningitis-bacterialwall inhibitor adfx: bone marrow

depression, GI upset, crossallergy w/pcn, protein/glucose in

urine do not drink etoh, takewith food

-floaxcin -thromycin

-cillin sulf, zulf,bactrim

-cycline -azine

-cyclovir -dronate

fluoroquinalones- dna inhibitoranthrax tx, e. coli adfx:decreased WBC, hct.

elevated liver enzymes don'ttake with food

macrolide-cell membranebinder used in pcn allergy. usedfor dental prophylaxis in valve

disorders adfx: confusion,increases effects of coumadin,theophylline take without food

penicillin-inhibits synthesisof cell wall severe

infx-syphillis, lyme disease...adfx: stomatitis, allergy take

without food

sulfonamide-antagonizes folicacid synth UC, crohn's, uri adfx:

peripheral neuropathy,photosensitive, crystalluria,stomatitis take with food,

encourage fluids, mouth care

tetracycline-prevents proteinsynthesis baby eye drops, acne

adfx: discoloration of primaryteeth in utero or in early

childhood, phototoxic, toxicwhen expired take without food

antipsychotic-block dopaminereceptors adfx: akathisia,

dyskinesia, dystonia,parkinsonian, tardive

dyskinesia, leukopenia, canstunt growth in kids avoid etoh

and caffeine

antiviral, inhibits DNA andRNA (includes non

-cyclovirs too) use in herpes,HIV adfx: HA, dizziness, GI

doesn't cure.

biophosphenates-antiosteoporosis inhibitbone resorption adfx:esophagitis, arthralgia

-tropium, -ol,-phylline -zolamide

-oxin -fate

-sone -arin

-etine, -aline-ase

bronchodilators uses:COPD,asthma (terbutaline for

preterm labor) adfx:tachycardia, dysrhythmias,palpitations, anticholinergic

take bronchodilator first

anti-glaucoma, decreasesproduction of aqueous humoradfx: blurred vision, lethargy,

depression, anorexia,decrease potassium

cardiac glycoside-increase force of myocardialcontraction, slow HR Left heart failure adfx:bradycardias, N/V, visual disturbance hold ifpulse

-ylate anti-gout

-statin -pril

-lol -ipine

-artan

antidiarrheals (alsoimodium) adfx:anticholinergic,

constipation cxn inunknown abd pain

cholsalide (Colchicine), benemid(Probenecid), Zyloprim (Allopurinol)

decreases uric acid Probenecid increasesaction of Cipro Colchicine used only inacute gout syndrome Probenecid forchronic adfx: agranulocytosis, renal

calculi-flush kidneys at treatment maytake with food/milk/antacids

antihyperlipidemia- statins blocksynthesis of cholesterol and

triglycerides(sequestrans-Questran-blocksabsorption) adfx: constipation,

fat-soluble vitamin deficiency takehs or at least 30 minutes before

meals. assess diet cannot take withother meds

antihypertensives ACEInhibitors-affect

arteries-vasodilation in wholebody use for HTN and CHF

adfx: lethargy initially,orthostatic hypotension take

without food

antihypertensives beta adrenergicblockers- decreases excitability of

heart, decreases oxygenconsumption use: angina, SVT,HTN adfx: bronchospasm, HR

changes take with food, taper off toavoid rebound HTN

antihypertensives also diltiazem,verapamil calcium channel

blocker-inhibit calcium influx acrosscell membrane to slow conduction anddilate coronary vessels and decrease

HR uses: angina, HTN, interstitialcystitis adfx: hypo tn, GI upset SR-do

not chew, crush, open

antihypertensives angiotensinII-receptors uses: HTN, heartfailure, MI, neuropathy, strokeprophylaxis adfx: dizziness,GI distress SR-do not chew,

crush, open