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Various Drugs

EO 003.01 Part 31

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Overview of Lesson(Insert Dari)

Insert DariAntidotes

General Nutrients

Contrast Media

Other Therapeutic Products

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What I need to know as a pharmacy technician(Insert Dari)

In this lecture we will cover the drugs listed in the ANA Formulary which are classified according to the ATC system under

(V) Various Drugs

For each of these medications/classes students must obtain an understanding of:

(1) Mechanism of Action

(2) Indications (Uses)

(3) Efficacy (when applicable)

(4) Side Effects (when applicable)

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Antidotes(Insert Dari)

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All Other Therapeutic Products - Antidotes

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

•Flumazenil: prevents activity at the benzodiazepine receptor site•Naloxone: competes and displaces opioids at opioid receptor sites.

Indication (Uses)استعمال •مورد Overdose

• Reverse side effect of benzodiazepenes (Flumazenil)

• Reverse side effect of narcotics (Naloxone)

• Used to wake a person up from surgery (flumazenil).

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Side Effects عوارضجانبی

Naloxone:

• Dizziness• Upset stomach

Flumazenil:

• Dizziness• Upset stomach• Flushing• Blurred eyesight• Dry mouth

*Both are administered but subcutaneous injection or intravenously*

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General Nutrients(Insert Dari)

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

• Provides nutrition• Increases caloric intake

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

• Post surgery – unable to chew food to acquire nutrients

• Patients who are malnourished.

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Contrast Media(Insert Dari)

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

Used to visualize anatomical structures during diagnostic imaging.

Opacification of vessels and anatomical structures in the path of flow of the contrast media which allows for radiographic visualization.

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Side Effects عوارضجانبی

• Possible allergy symptoms including: rash hives, itching, red swollen blistered skin

• Dizziness• Flushing• Upset Stomach

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Other Therapeutic Agents(Insert Dari)

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

Stops nerve conduction preventing feeling or sensation in the area applied.

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

• Oral and topical anesthetic (numbing agent).

• Used in minor procedures and dental work.

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Side Effects عوارضجانبی

May cause irritation at the site of application.

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

Oral Herbal Supplement that is proposed to relax smooth muscle allowing easier passage of kidney stones. Also thought to help disintegrate kidney stones.

Kidney stones.

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

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Side Effects عوارضجانبی

Mild gastrointestinal upset.

There have been some studies showing a benefit to taking this medication, still more research needs to completed to fully understand the benefit of this product.

Efficacy(Insert Dari)

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

• Draws water into the bowel stimulating a bowel movement and thus emptying the bowel.

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

• Given to patients to empty the bowel prior to a procedure.

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Side Effects عوارضجانبی

• Causes diarrhea and gastrointestinal upset.

• Works almost immediately.

Efficacy(Insert Dari)

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Mechanism of Action(Insert Dari)

• Kills bacteria and moulds

Indication (Uses)استعمال مورد

• Disinfection of medical instruments

• Not for human use, do not ingest.

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Questions?(Insert Dari)

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In-class Assignment(Insert Dari)

This assignment will consist of 3 questions which are to be completed individually. Once complete the instructor will review the answers with the class.

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1. Which of the following drugs are antidotes?(Insert Dari)

A) Flumazenil

B) Iohexol

C) Microenema

D) Naloxone

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1. Answer: Which of the following drugs are antidotes?(Insert Dari)

A) Flumazenil

B) Iohexol

C) Microenema

D) Naloxone

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2. Match the following drugs with their indication(Insert Dari)

A) Naloxone

B) Iohexol

C) Ensure

D) Oxybupracaine

(1) Contrast media

(2) To provide nutrition

(3) Antidote

(4) Local anesthetic

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2. Match the following drugs with their indication(Insert Dari)

A) Naloxone (3) antidote

B) Iohexol (1) contrast media

C) Ensure (2) to provide nutrients

D) Oxybupracaine (4) local anesthetic

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3. Glutaraldehyde is suitable for human consumption, true or false?

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3. Glutaraldehyde is suitable for human consumption, true or false?

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Answer: False, it is used for disinfecting medical instruments only.

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