Pharmacology Test 1

Acetrazolamide

Diuretic; carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

dinoprostone

ripens the cervix; assoc. with PGE2

Carboprostromethamine

Abortifacient; assoc. with PGF2-alpha

Lantaprost

topical treatment for glaucoma; assoc. with PGF2-alpha

Zileuton

Inhibits lipooxygenase, specifically LTD4; used for asthma

Zafirlukast

Inhibits lipooxygenase, specifically LTD4; used for asthma

Misoprostal

abortifacient and protects the lining of the GI; associated with PGE1

Epoprostenol

Used to decrease platelet aggregation; assoc. with prostacyclin.

Dichlorphenamide

diuretic; carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Methazolamide

diuretic; carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Dorzolamide

used for glaucoma; carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Brinzolamide

used for glaucoma; carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Furosemide

Loop diuretic

Bumetanide

loop diuretic

Torsemide

loop diuretic

Ethacrynic acid

loop diuretic

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide diuretic

indapamide

Thiazide diuretic

metolazone

thiazide diuretic

Spironolactone

K sparing diuretic

Eplerenone

K sparing diuretic

Amiloride

K sparing diuretic

Triamterene

K sparing diuretic

Mannitol

Osmotic diuretic

Desmopressin

ADH agonist

vasopressin

ADH agonist

Conivaptan

ADH antagonist

Tolvaptan

ADH antagonist

Demeclocycline

ADH antagonist; used in SIADH