Pharmacology Flashcards

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-pril

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ACE Inhibitors: Decrease blood pressure by blocking conversion of angiotensin I. Example drugs: Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril.

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-sartan

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ARBs: Decrease blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors. Example drugs: Losartan, Valsartan, Irbesartan.

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-olol

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Beta Blockers: Decrease heart rate and blood pressure; treat hypertension, angina, arrhythmias. Example drugs: Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol.

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-dipine

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Calcium Channel Blockers: Vasodilation, decrease blood pressure. Example drugs: Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Felodipine.

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-statin

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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: Decrease cholesterol. Example drugs: Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, Rosuvastatin.

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-tidine

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H2 Receptor Blockers: Decrease gastric acid. Example drugs: Ranitidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine.

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-prazole

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PPIs: Decrease stomach acid production. Example drugs: Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole.

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-cycline

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Tetracycline Antibiotics: Broad-spectrum antibiotic. Example drugs: Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline.

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-floxacin

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Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Broad-spectrum antibiotic. Example drugs: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin.

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-mycin/-micin

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Aminoglycoside/Macrolide Antibiotics: Severe infections, respiratory & skin. Example drugs: Gentamicin, Erythromycin, Azithromycin.