NURS 601 Pharmacology Medication Cards- University of San Francisco
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Pharmacology
,•Name of Drug: Xanax - Alprazolam
•Names Classification(s): antianxiety agents
•Indications: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Panic disorde
Anxiety associated with depression
•Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Well absorbed (90%) from the
absorption is slower with extended-release tablets. Distributio
Widely distributed, crosses blood-brain barrier. Probably cross
placenta and enters breast milk. Accumulation is minimal.
•Half life: 12-15 hrs
•Excretion: metabolized by liver
•Primary Pharmacodynamics: Acts at many levels in the CNS to
produce anxiolytic effect. May produce CNS depression. Effec
,•Name of Drug: spironolactone, Aldactone
•Names Classification(s): diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics
•Indications: Management of primary hyperaldosteronism. Managem
edema associated with HF, cirrhosis and nephrotic syndrome.
Management of essential hypertension. Treatment of hypokalemia
(counteracts potassium loss caused by other diuretics).
•Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: more than 90%
absorbed.Distribution: Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.
Metabolism: Converted by the liver to its active diuretic compound
(canrenone).
•Half life: 78– 84 min
•Excretion: N/A
•Primary Pharmacodynamics: Causes loss of sodium bicarbonate a
calcium while saving potassium and hydrogen ions by antagonizin
, •Name of Drug: celecoxib (CeleBREX)
•Names Classification(s): antirheumatics, nonsteroidal anti-inflam
agents
•Indications: Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheu
arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Management of acute pain including primary dysmenorrhea.
•Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Bioavailability unknown,
Distribution: 97% bound to plasma proteins; extensive tissue
distribution
•Half life: unknown
•Excretion: urine and feces
•Primary Pharmacodynamics: Inhibits the enzyme COX-2. This e
is required for the synthesis of prostaglandins. Has analgesic, a
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