Glucocorticoids
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. Drugs listed in order of duration of action. INDICATIONS Glucocorticoids are used to treat numerous disorders, primarily through their antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. In…
Hormone Replacement Therapy
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug ∗Examples, not comprehensive. INDICATIONS Hormone Therapy (HT), Estrogens, Progesterones for Women • Relief of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, postmenopausal • Relief of vulvovaginal atrophy,…
Osteoporosis Treatment
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; Key drug. Alendronate is a key drug because it was the first in its class and is still commonly used. INDICATIONS • Treatment and…
Antianxiety and Antiinsomnia Agents
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. Diazepam is the key drug because it was the first benzodiazepine and still is in common use. See Chapter 15 for discussion…
Antiparkinson Agents
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. Another drug, rivastigmine (Exelon), has an FDA indication for Parkinson’s disease dementia. INDICATIONS • Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD) • Management of symptoms related to parkinsonism—tremor at…
Histamine2-Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. Ranitidine is the most commonly used H2-receptor antagonist. Omeprazole is considered the key PPI because it is was the first to become…
Gout Medications
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. Drugs are listed in approximate order of use. INDICATIONS • Hyperuricemia • Prophylaxis of gouty arthritis • Acute gouty arthritis Pharmacologic management of gout relies on the…
Antiemetics
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. Other corticosteroids and benzodiazepines may be administered for anticipatory nausea/vomiting associated with chemotherapy. See other relevant chapters. INDICATIONS • Nausea and vomiting, particularly that associated…
Tetracyclines
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. INDICATIONS See Table 61-1 for specifics. TABLE 61-1 Tetracycline Indications with Dosage and Administration Recommendations • Lyme disease • Acute exacerbation of COPD • Sinusitis • Pneumonia • Chlamydia…
