terms
they are unpredicted or idiosyncratic reactions
allergic
suppresses cough
antitussive
signs of digoxin toxicity
anorexia , nausea.vomiting,blurred vision
glyburide
hypoglcemic agent for type 2 diabetes
given to treat Angina
nitroglycerine
term used when someone takes numerous presciption medications
polypharmacology
relieve symptoms of edema and pulmonary congestion
diuretics
signs of Niacin toxicity
flushing , itchy, headache
SSIRS are given for
depression
Amtriptyline
a drug given to treat depression
they are undesired effects
side effects
Ace inhibitors are given to do what
reduce BP and increase the pumping stregth of the heart
serotonin syndrome or toxicity
agitation, confusion, rapid HR , muscle rigidity and twitching dilated pupils, high blood pressure
drug given to prevent thromboebolisims
warfarin /coumadin
Ramipril
To treat high blood pressure
two drugs combined have a greater action than when given seperately
synergistic
they help prevent or relieve angina attacks by expanding blood vessels and reducing workload on the heart
nitrates
side effets of anti cholergenic drugs
constipation dry mouth ,urinary retention
QUINIDINE
an anti arrythmic drug
Flagyl
used for treatment of parasitic infections
increased dose of a diferent drug to get the desired effect is known as
drug tolerance
they help to get rid of extra fluid that may accumulate after surgery or due to heart disease. Help reduce blood pressure
calcium channel blockers
symptoms of respiratory depression that may be due to Fentanyl or opiods
confusion, anxiety, shallow respirations, lethargy
Atenolol
beta blocker
Salbutamol /ventolin
a bronchodilator given for asthma .