CLASS
Activase
thrombolytic
Tylenol
reduce fever by directly acting on the hypothalamus
Interferon alfa-2b
non-hodgkins lymphoma
Prednisone
Long term use can cause Cushing's
Warfarin
Tamoxifen
estrogen receptor blocker
Attaches to DNA, distorts double helix
Tetracycline
MRSA, lyme disease, rocky mountain fever
Flagyl
metallic taste
Gentamicin
neurotoxicity, tinnitus
Ciproflaxacin
Fluoroquinolone
Diflucan
interferes with synthesis of ergosterol
Isonazid
TB
Enalapril
angioedema
Filgrastrim (Neupogen)
Do not give with 24 hrs of chemo
Doxazosin
Alpha 1 Adrenergic blocker
Nifedipine
block calcium ion channels, cause vasodilation
absence seizures
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
always headache
Digoxin
Take apical pulse for 1 full minute
Famotidine (Pepcid)
H2 receptor blocker
Activan
Bind to GABA receptors which increase GABA effect
Benztropine (Cogentin)
parkinsons disease
Atorvastatin
Rhabdo
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