Anti-Cancer Drugs for the Nonspecialist

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Phase nonspecificPOBone marrow suppressionPlatinum CompoundsCarboplatinGeneric onlyPhase nonspecificIVBone marrow suppressionCisplatinGeneric onlyPhase nonspecificIVNephrotoxicityOxaliplatinEloxatinPhase nonspecificIVPeripheral neuropathyANTIMETABOLITESFolic Acid AnalogsMethotrexateRheumatrex, TrexallS-phase specificIV, IM, PO, ITBone marrow suppression, mucositisPemetrexedAlimtaS-phase specificIVBone marrow suppressionPralatrexateFolotynS-phase specificIVBone marrow suppression, mucositisPyrimidine…

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Antidysrhythmic Drugs

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Figure 41.1 Cardiac conduction pathways.  SA Node Under normal circumstances, the SA node serves as the pacemaker for the heart. Pacemaker activity results from spontaneous phase 4 depolarization (see later). Because…

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Drugs for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Figure 60.1 Allergen-induced inflammation and bronchospasm in asthma.  Pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms of COPD result largely from two pathologic processes: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. In most cases, both…

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Drugs Acting on the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

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Figure 36.1 Regulation of blood pressure by the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. In addition to the mechanisms depicted, angiotensin II can raise blood pressure by (1) acting on the distal nephron to promote reabsorption…

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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Interactions

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Figure 4.1 The four basic pharmacokinetic processes. Dotted lines represent membranes that must be crossed as drugs move throughout the body.  Application of Pharmacokinetics in Pharmacotherapeutics By applying knowledge of pharmacokinetics to…

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Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus

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Insulin Preparations Insulin lispro (short duration, rapid acting) Regular insulin (short duration, slower acting) NPH insulin (intermediate duration) Insulin glargine (long duration) Biguanide Metformin Sulfonylurea Glyburide Meglitinide (Glinide) Repaglinide Thiazolidinedione…

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Drugs for the Eye

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Figure 84.1 Anatomy of the normal eye.  Pathophysiology and Treatment Overview   Patient Education Glaucoma • It is important to take the prescribed medications according to schedule. If days are skipped…

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Antiviral Agents I

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Advise patients to apply the drug with a finger cot or rubber glove to avoid viral transfer to other body sites or other people. Inform patients with herpes simplex genitalis…

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Drugs Affecting Calcium Levels and Bone Mineralization

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Figure 59.1 Bone remodeling cycle. A, Quiescent bone with lining cells covering the surface. B, Resorption of old bone by multinucleated osteoclasts. C, Osteoblasts migrate to the absorption site. D, Osteoblasts deposit…

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Drugs for Epilepsy

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*Drug possesses more than one mechanism of action Suppression of Sodium Influx Before discussing AED actions, we need to review sodium channel physiology. Neuronal action potentials are propagated by influx…

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