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Anti-cholinergic drugs: such as
Benztropine (Cogentin) Ipratropium (Atrovent) Bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin) - Ganglion blocker |
blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system.The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movement of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, lungs, etc. Anticholinergics are divided into three categories in accordance with their specific targets in the central and/or peripheral nervous system: antimuscarinic agents, ganglionic blockers, and neuromuscular blockers.
Dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, constipation |
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Cholinergic drugs such as:
cethanechol Prostigmine Antilirium Tensilon |
Parasympathetic nervous system drug; produce the same effects as acetylcholine
Increase urination, gi motility, increased salvation, Bradycardia, muscle weakness, increased salivation, |
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Drugs ending (-lol)
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Beta-Blockers
Blocks epinephrine/adrenaline Slow heart rate, contractility, open vessels = reducing BP |
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Drugs ending (-pril)
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ACE inhibitors/angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor
dilation of blood vessels lower volume and BP CHF HTN |
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Drugs ending (-zosin)
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alpha-adrenergic blocker used for HTN and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
relaxes your veins and arteries and relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. |
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Drugs ending (-lam, -pam)
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Benzodiazepines
psychoactive drugffect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA receptors) sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties |
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Drugs ending (-dipine)
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Calcium channel blockers
Blocks voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) in cardiac muscle and blood vessels/ relaxation. Vasodilation Decreased cardiac contractility |
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Drugs ending (-ase)
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Thrombolytic drugs; dissolving blood clots
Activates the enzyme plasminogen, which clears the cross-linked fibrin mesh (the backbone of a clot). |
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Heparin vs Coumadin
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1. Heparin and Coumadin are both anti- coagulants.
2.Heparin is available in injection or vial form only while coumadin is available in vial and oral form. 3.Heparin has lesses serious side effects compared to coumadin. 4.The antidote for heparin is protamine sulfate while the antidote for coumadin is vitamin K. |
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Lovenox (enoxaparin)
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treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack. |
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Drugs ending (-sone)
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CORTICOSTEROIDS
It reduces swelling. It is used for many conditions, among them: allergic reactions, skin diseases (psoriasis, hives), breathing problems; certain cancers, blood disorders, and eye problems; arthritis, digestive problems, and for hormone replacement. |
