2004-2005Pharmacology Review
Drugs 1-100
April 18, 202308:35 PM
Abacavir
Antiretroviral
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Abciximab
Antiplatelet
Anti-GPIIb/IIIa receptor antibody
Acarbose
Oral hypoglycemic
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitorInhibitor of intestinal glucose
absorption
Acebutolol
Sympatholytic1 adrenergic antagonistClass II antiarrhythmic
AntihypertensiveAntianginal
Bronchoconstrictor
Acetaminophen
Analgesic, Antipyretic
Acetazolamide
Diuretic
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Acetylcholine
Cholinomimetic
AntigluacomaMuscle contraction (nicotinic
receptor)
Activated charcoal
Antidote
Acyclovir
Antiherpes
Purine analogPhosphorylated to inhibitor of
viral DNA polymerase
Adalimumab
TNF inhibitor
Anti-TNF antibodyUsed in rheumatoid arthritis
Adenosine
Antiarrhythmic
Miscellaneous(does not fit class I-IV organization)
Adrenocorticotropin(ACTH)
Anterior pituitary hormoneAnticonvulsant
Stimulates synthesisand release of cortisol
Albendazole
Antihelminthic
Treatment of intestinal roundworms
Albuterol
Sympathomimetic2 adrenergic agonist
Short acting bronchodilatorUsed in asthma
Aldosterone
AdrenocorticosteroidMineralocorticoid
Alemtuzumab
Antineoplastic
Anti-CD52 antibody
Alendronate
Anti-osteoporesis
BisphosphonateInhibitor of osteoclast-mediated
bone resorption
Alfentanil
OpioidGeneral anaesthetic
Intravenous anaesthetic
Allopurinol
AntigoutAntineoplastic (supporting
agent)
Folic acid analogueXanthine oxidase inhibitor
Alosetron
IBS treatment
5HT3 receptor antagonist
Alteplase
Thrombolytic
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Aluminum hydroxide
Antiulcer
Antacid
Amantadine
AntiviralAntiparkinson
Treatment of Influenza A Inhibits replication
at the stage of uncoatingInhibits dopamine release
Amikacin
Aminoglycoside antibioticBactericidal protein synthesis
inhibitor
30S ribosomeFreezes initiation
Amiloride
Potassium sparing diuretic
Sodium channel inhibitorAntihypertensive
Aminocaproic acid (EACA)
Procoagulant
Inhibitor of plasminogen activation
(decreases fibrinolysis)
Aminoglutethimide
AntineoplasticImmunosuppressive
Glucocorticoid antagonistAromatase inhibitor
(decreases steroid synthesis)
Aminoglycosides
AntibioticsBactericidal protein synthesis
inhibitors
30S ribosomeFreeze initiation
Aminophylline
Bronchodilator
MethylxanthinePhosphodiesterase inhibitor
Used in asthma
Amiodarone
Class I/III antiarrhythmic
Na+ and K+ channel blocker(inactivated channels)
Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Amlodipine
Antihypertensive
Calcium channel blocker
Amoxicillin
Penicillin antibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor
Antiulcer
Amino penicillinInhibits peptidoglycan cross-
linking
Amphetamine
Indirect sympathomimeticDrug of abuse
ADD treatmentStimulant
Ampicillin
Penicillin antibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor
Amino penicillinInhibits peptidoglycan cross-
linking
Amphotericin B
AntifungalPolyene antibiotic
Binds to ergosterol and alters permeability
Systemic
Amsacrine
Antineoplastic
Miscellaneous
Amyl nitrite
Vasodilator
Antianginal Aerosol
Anastrozole
AntineoplasticAntiestrogen
Aromatase inhibitor
Angiotensin II
Autacoid
Vasoconstrictor
Anistreplase
Thrombolytic
Streptokinase + plasminogen
Anthraquinonescascara segrada, danthron, senna
Contact cathartics
Anti-thymocyte globulin
Immunosuppressive
Anti-T cell antibody
Aprepitant dimenhydrinate
Antiemetic
Neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist
Aprotinin
Procoagulant
Fibrinolytic inhibitorSerine protease inhibitor
(“serpin”)Streptokinase inhibitor
Arsenicals
Tropical antiparasitic
Treatment of African Trypanosomiasis in CNS
Melarsoprol
L-asparaginase
Antineoplastic
Protein synthesis inhibitor
Aspirin(Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)
NSAID (acetylsalicylate)Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
Antipyretic, Antiplatelet
Irreversible cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Aspart insulin
HormoneInsulin analogue
Ultra short acting
Atenolol
Sympatholytic1 adrenergic antagonist
AntihypertensiveAntiarrhythmic
AntianginalBronchoconstrictor
Atorvastatin
Antihyperlipidemic
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Atovaquone
Antimalarial
Depolarizes parasitic mitochondria and inhibits
electron transport
Atracurium
Paralytic
Paralyzes skeletal muscles
Atropine
Anticholinergic
AntimuscarinicTreatment for bradycardia,
diarrhea, cholinesterase poisoning
Auranofin
Disease modifyinganti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)
Gold saltOral
Aurothioglucose
Disease modifyinganti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)
Gold saltParenteral
Azathioprine
ImmunosuppressiveAntineoplastic
Antimetabolite(“pseudofeedback inhibition” of
HGPRT and PRP)
Azithromycin
Macrolide antibioticBacteriostatic protein synthesis
inhibitor
50S ribosome Inhibits translocation
Aztreonam
New lactam antibiotic
Monobactam
Bacitracin
AntibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor
Topical, not a lactam, Inhibits dephosphorylation of
bactoprenol
Baclofen
Skeletal muscle relaxantAnxiolytic
GABAB agonist
Balsalazide
NSAID (salicylate)
Treatment of IBD
Basiliximab
Immunosuppressive
Anti-CD25 (interleukin 2 receptor)
Organ transplant (antirejection)
Beclomethasone
AdrenocorticosteroidGlucocorticoid
Anti-inflammatory steroidInhaled
Benazopril
Antihypertensive
Converting enzyme inhibitor
Benzathine penicillin G
Penicillin antibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor
Inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking Repository preparation
Benztropine
AnticholinergicAntiparkinson
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Betamethasone
AdrenocorticosteroidGlucocorticoid
Anti-inflammatory steroidNot by inhalation
Betaxolol
Sympatholytic1 adrenergic antagonist
AntihypertensiveGlaucoma medicationBronchoconstrictor
Bethanecol
Cholinomimetic
Muscarinic agonistInduces defecation and
urinationBronchoconstrictor
Bicalutamide
Antiandrogen
Androgen receptor antagonist
Biltolterol
Sympathomimetic2 adrenergic agonist
Bronchodilator
Bisacodyl
Contact cathartic
Bismuth subsalicylate
AntiulcerAntidiarrheal
Bispropolol
Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist
AntihypertensiveBronchoconstrictor
Bivalirudin
Anticoagulant
Direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI)
Black cohosh
Dietary supplement
Relief of “hot flashes” and other menopausal symptoms
Bleomycin
Antineoplastic
Natural productAntibiotic
Botulinum toxin(Botox)
Paralytic
Paralyzes skeletal muscles
Bradykinin
Inflammatory mediator
Plasma, hypotension, pain
Bretylium
SympatholyticClass III antiarrhythmic
K+ channel blocker
Bromocriptine
Antiparkinson
Dopamine (D2) agonistInhibits prolactin release
Brupropion
Second generation antidepressant
Budesonide
AdrenocorticosteroidGlucocorticoid
Anti-inflammatory steroidInhaled OR treatment of IBD
Bumetanide
Loop diuretic
Na+-K+-2Cl- transporter inhibitor
Buprenorphine
Opioid
Partial agonist
Buspirone
Sedative/hypnoticAnxiolytic
Busulfan
Antineoplastic
Alkylating agent
Butorphanol
OpioidAnalgesic
receptor partial agonistor antagonist
C3a, C5a
Inflammatory mediators
Anaphylatoxins Low molecular weight
complement cleavage products
Calcium carbonate
Antiulcer
Antacid
Candesartan
Antihypertensive
Angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB)
Captopril
Antihypertensive
Converting enzyme inhibitor Heart failure treatmentAngioedema producer
Carbamazepine
Anticonvulsant
Carbenicillin
Penicillin antibioticCell wall synthesis inhibitor
Anti-pseudomonal penicillinInhibits peptidoglycan cross-
linking
Carbidopa
Antiparkinson
Peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor
Carboprost
Oxytocic prostaglandin
Uterine stimulant
Carmustine (BCNU)
Antineoplastic
Alkylating agentNitrosourea
Carteolol
Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist
AntihypertensiveBronchoconstrictor
Carvedilol
Sympatholytic adrenergic antagonist
Treatment for heart failure