Drug class research and brand name research

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Step-by-step instructions. Here are 62 drug classes.There are example drugs from each drug class Directions (#1) Give the mechanism of action for each drug class, not for each drug, but for each drug class (62 of them).The mechanism of action does not need to be a high-level explanation.Just a basic 1-3 sentence explanation good enough for an intro nursing class.(#2) Examples of drugs in the class are given.Look at each of these examples of drugs within the class.Check to see if there is are some common brand (s) name for each of the generic drugs listed. Put some (you don’t have to put ALL the brand names for a particular drug) brand names next to the generic name given in the example.(#3) common indications for the class of drugs (not for each individual drug)(#4)Typical lab tests associated with the drug class (this is an intro class – does not need to be super involved.ALL OF THIS INFORMATION IS READILY AVAILABLE IN DRUG GUIDES.Cutting and pasting from internet sources is OK.You do NOT need to list your sources.You must do the drug classes in the order listed.Return in MS Word format.

1. Antivirals
   1. Examples: Amantadine, Oseltamivir, Acyclovir
2. Penicillin
   1. Examples: Penicillin G, Penicillin K
3. Cephalosporin
   1. Examples: Cefazolin, Cephalexin, Cefdinir
4. Macrolides
   1. Examples: Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin
5. Glycopeptides
   1. Examples: Vancomycin
6. Tetracyclines
   1. Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline
7. Aminoglycosides
   1. Examples: Gentamycin, Streptomycin, Tobramycin
8. Prostaglandin agonist/analogs
   1. Examples: Latanoprost, Imatoprost, Travaprost
9. Adrenergic agonist
   1. Examples: Betaxolol HCL, Carteolol HCL, Timolol HCL
10. Ocular carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    1. Examples: Acetazolamide, Brinzolamide, Dorzolamide
11. Hydantoins
    1. Examples: Fosphenytoin, Phenytoin
12. Barbiturates
    1. Examples: Phenobarbitol, Primidone
13. Succinimides
    1. Examples: Ethosuximide
14. Benzodiazepines
    1. Examples: Clonazepam, Diazepam, Lorazepam
15. Iminostilbenes
    1. Example: Carbemazepam
16. Valproate
    1. Example: Valproic acid
17. Dopaminergics
    1. Examples: Carbidopa-Levodopa
18. Dopamine Agonists
    1. Examples: Amantadine, Bromocriptine, Ropinirole
19. AChE/Cholinesterase inhibitors
    1. Examples: Donepezil, Rivastagmine, Memantine, Edrophonium
20. Cardiac Glycosides
    1. Examples: Digoxin, Milrinone
21. Nitrates
    1. Examples: Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate
22. Beta Blockers
    1. Examples: Atenolol, Metoprolol, Nadolol, Propanolol
23. Thiazide Diuretics
    1. Examples: Chorothalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metolazone
24. High Ceiling Loop Diuretics
    1. Examples: Bumetadine, Furosemide, Torsemide
25. Potassium Sparing Diuretics
    1. Examples: Spironalactone
26. Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists
    1. Examples: Clonidine
27. Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
    1. Examples: Doxazosin, Prazosin, Terazosin
28. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
    1. Examples: Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril
29. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
    1. Examples: Losartan, Valsartan
30. Calcium Channel Blockers
    1. Verapamil, Diltiazem, Amlodipine, Nifedipine
31. Parenteral Anticoagulants
    1. Examples: Heparin Sodium
32. Oral Anticoagulant
    1. Examples: Warfarin
33. Direct Inhibitor of Factor Xa
    1. Examples: Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban
34. Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
    1. Examples: Argatroban, Bivalrudin
35. Antiplatelets
    1. Examples: Aspirin, Cilostazol, Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor
36. Thrombolytic
    1. Examples: Alteplase
37. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
    1. Examples: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin
38. Cholesterol absorption Inhibitor
    1. Examples: Ezetimibe
39. Bile Acid Sequestrant
    1. Examples: Cholestyramine, Gemfibrozil
40. Fibrates
41. Antihistamines
    1. Examples: Diphenhydramine, Ceterizine, Fexofenadine, Loratadine
42. Nasal glucocorticoids
    1. Examples: Beclomethasone, Budesonide, Fluticasone, Triamcinolone
43. Opioid Antitussives
    1. Examples: Guaifenesin with Codeine
44. Nonopioid Antitussives
    1. Examples: Benzonanate
45. Expectorants
    1. Examples: Dextromethorphan
46. Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists
    1. Examples: Albuterol, Formoterol
47. Inhaled Anticholinergics
    1. Examples: Ipratropium bromide, Tiotropium
48. Leukotriene Modifiers
    1. Example: Montelukast
49. Glucocorticoids
    1. Examples: Beclomethasone, QVar, Budesonide, Fluticasone
50. Mucolytics
    1. Examples: Acetylcysteine, Dornase alpha
51. Anticholinergics
    1. Examples: Scopolamine
52. Dopamine Antagonist- Phenothiazines
    1. Examples: Prochloperazine Maleate, Promethazine
53. 5-HT3 Antagonist
    1. Examples: Ondansetron
54. Osmotic Laxative
    1. Examples: Polyethylene Glycol, Lactulose, Glycerin, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Hydroxide
55. Stimulant Laxative
    1. Examples: Bisacodyl, Castor Oil, Senna
56. Bulk Forming Laxative
    1. Examples: Polycarbophil, Methylcellulose, Psyllium
57. Proton Pump Inhibitor
    1. Examples: Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole
58. Antacid
    1. Examples: Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate
59. H2 Antagonist/blocker
    1. Examples: Cimetidine, Famotidine, Ranitidine
60. Pepsin Inhibitor/Mucosal Protectant
    1. Example: Sucralfate
61. Fluoroquinolones
    1. Ciprofloxacin
    2. Ofloxacin
62. Sulfonamides
    1. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole