Drug Classes
Prednisone is a drug that belongs to this pharmacological classification
What is Glucocorticoids or (Corticosteroids)
This drug causes an adverse effect commonly called "Red Man Syndrome"
What is Vancomycin?
This medication goes under the common name Tylenol
What is Acetaminophen?
This classification of anti-inflammatories suppresses immune responses, leading to higher risk of patients contracting TB or HIV.
What are Gluticosteroids?
These drugs have the fastest rate of absorption
What are intravenous medications (IV's)
Heparin and Warfarin are both high alert medications that belong to this drug class
What is Anticoagulants
ACE Inhibitors can cause this adverse effect, often seen as facial swelling
What is angioedema?
This medication helps lower cholesterol levels and is mainly composed with calcium
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This key ingredient, commonly found in beverages, is recommended to avoid when taking GABA receptor agonists, such as diazepam and lorazepam
Levodopa and Carbidopa (Sinemet) are combined so that Levodopa can pass through this barrier
What is the blood-brain barrier
This class of anti-hyperglycemics contain the drugs: Glyburide, Glipizide, and Glimepiride.
What is Sulfonylureas
Enamel hypoplasia in children can be seen as a result from which antibiotic
What is tetracycline?
This medication is rapid-acting, binding to glycoprotein receptors.
What is Insulin Lispro
Patients who are being treated with this class of antibiotics are typically seen to have increased photosensitivity.
What are Tetracyclines?
These drugs need to be metabolized in order to produce therapeutic effects.
What are prodrugs