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nitroglycerine
vasodilation in coronaay and peripheral circulation
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verapamil
prevents calcium ion from penetrating membranes
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propranolol
beta 1 and 2 antagonist
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digoxin
- inhibits Na pump
- reduces energy consumption
- increases force of contraction
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atenolol
beta 1 and 2 antagonist
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lisinopril
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
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simvastatin
HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor (prevents formation of precursors of cholesterol= lower cholesterol)
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Warfarin
vitamin K antagonist
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heparin
inhibits action of certain clotting factors
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clopidogrel
reduces platelet aggregation
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furosemide
inhibits reabsorption of Na, Cl, and K in the loop of Henle
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Triamterene
secretes Na from proximal tubule in exchange for K
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hydrochloro-thiazide
reduces reabsorption of Na, Cl, and K from the distal convoluted tubule
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potassium
exchanges with Na and other electrolytes to maintain membrane electrical potential
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codeine
opiate receptor agonist especially in medulla
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dextromethorphan
opiate agonist exclusively in medulla
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phenylephrine
alpha agonist
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cetrizine
Ha (histamine) receptor antagonist
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montelukast
leukotrine antagonist (leukotrienes are compounds produced by the body as mediators of inflammation)
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albuterol
selectribe beta 2 agonist
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epinephrine
alpha and beta agonist
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ipratropium
- muscarinic antagonist (like atropine but more selective to bronchus)
- not in CNS
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corticosteroids
inhibit steps in inflammatory response
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levodopa
replace dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is absent in Parkinson's disease
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sertraline
selective serotonin reuptake inhibition (SSRI)
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venalfaxine
non-selectrive neurotransmitter reuptake inhibitor
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phenytoin
inhibits Na channels
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gabapentin
increased release of GABA
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hydrocodone
opiate receptor agonist (especially in the thalamus, brainstem, gut and eye)
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acetominophen
inhibit formation of mediators of pain (prostaglandins)
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alprazolam
GABA receptor agonist (gamaaminobutyric acid is inhibitory neurotransmitter)
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