Pharmacology Final

Drugs for pharm

8 cards·by kbehel

Entanercept (Embrel)

decrease progressions of RA ankylosing spondyliysis plaque psoriasis

Ethosuximide (Zarontin)

succinimide - petite mal seizures. could cause CNS depression

Aldesleukin (Proleukin)

Immune stimulant- produces tumor necrosis factor IV. Treats cancer. Can cause cardiac and respiratory arrest. ECG while administering

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

treat/prevent Grand mal seizures. AEs tachycardia, cardiac arrest. Mix only in NS don't exceed 25mg/min

Alepacept (Amevive)

corticosteriod- treat plaque psoriasis. MANY adverse effects

Lactated Ringers

crystalloid- balanced salt solution (NaCl, K, Glucose, buffer). ideal for isotonic dehydration

Fresh Frozen Plasma

colloid (volume expander)- used in clotting disorders, trauma, labor. EXPAND BLOOD SUPPLY

Ibuprofen (Advil)

NSAID- inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. for pain, fever, arthritis. AE: GI bleeding