Autonomic/CV Drugs — Flashcards

Metformin causes increased insulin _____, therefore enhancing glucose uptake in peripheral tissues

First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma) _____ is used in allergic asthma with increased IgE levels and resistance to inhaled steroids and long-acting 2 agonists

The most common side effect of statins is _____, which occurs weeks to months after starting therapy

Are zaleplon and zolpidem (nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics) useful for sleep onset or sleep mainteinance? _____

What adverse effect is associated with zileuton?_____

What effect do fibrates have on HDL levels?_____

Which drug increases the water solubility of uric acid?_____

Does raloxifene increase risk for endometrial cancer?_____

Class IB antiarrhythmics have a _____ binding affinity for the Na+ channel

Pharmacology: Which drugs (2) are characterized by binding to an ulcer base and providing physical protection? _____