Beta - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bind to opioid receptors in the CNS and alter perception of pain at the spinal cord and higher levels in the CNS *Opioid Agonist -Hydrocodone acetaminophen -Oxycodone acetaminophen -Oxycodone Opioid Agonist Counseling -May cause drowsiness/dizziness/sedation -May cause constipation (may need stool softener) -Avoid use of Alcohol -Avoid use of other Acetaminophen products if combo opioid/ and do not crush ER formulations 00:08 01:18 Block synthesis of cyclooxygenas...

Abilify Aripiprazole Partial agonist at D2 and 5HT1A receptors Antagonist at 5HT2A receptors Activase alteplase -thrombolytic agent -recombinant form of human tissue pasminogen activator -helps to convert plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin degrades fibrin and fibrinogen 00:03 01:18 Adderall (XR) Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts -promote the release and inhibit the reuptake of DA and NE -Non-catecholamine sympathomimetic agent that stimulate the release of NE...

atrovastatin Brand Name: Lipitor Mechanism of action: inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl-coenzymeA (HMG-CoA) reductase hydrocodone/ apap 10/ 325 Brand Name: Norco Mechanism of action: binds to opiate receptors in the CNS 00:23 01:18 Synthroid Brand Name: levothyroxine amoxicillin Brand Name: Amoxil Mechanism of Action: breaks peptidoglycan linkage on cell wall lisinopril Brand Name: Prinivil/Zestril Mechanism of action: angiotensin converting enzyme...