Hematopoietic agents-what is this drug replacing-mimicking

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Know the pathology, drug classification, mechanism of action (how the medication works), indication for use, adverse effects, administration notes, major contraindications/precautions, and nursing implications/interventions. Remember to review documents under "pharmacology resources" with the prefixes, suffixes, therapeutic levels, and antidotes.

1. Hematopoietic agents- Epoetin Alpha (Erythropoietin, EPO) Who would receive this medication? What is this drug replacing/mimicking? Where is erythropoietin made in our body?

2. Leukopoietic Growth Factor - Filgastrim (Granulocyte colony stimulating factor)

3. Respiratory illness & treatment-mainly focus on COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, Common Cold, Allergies and the medications to treat

a. Beta2-Adreneric Agonist albuterol (Proventil HFA or Ventolin HFA)
b. Anticholinergics-ipratropium (Atrovent or Atrovent HFA)
c. Methylxantines- theophylline (Theodur or Theolair)
d. Glucocorticoids beclomethasone (QVAR)

4. Cardiovascular (HTN, Angina, MI, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias)

a. Understand the Renin Angiotension Aldosterone System (RAAS)
b. ACE Inhibitors- prils- captopril (capoten)
c. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)- Losartan (Cozaar) (sartan)
d. Aldosterone Antagonist- eplerenone (Inspra) or spironolactone (Aldactone)
e. Calcium Channel Blockers-Nifedipine (Adalat or Procardia) & Verpamil (Calan)
f. Beta Blockers-(olol or lol) Atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor), Propanolol (Inderal)
g. Centrally Acting Alpha2 Agonist-clonidine (Catapres)
h. Direct-Acting Vasodilators- Hydralazine
i. Diuretics- Loop diuretic furosemide (Lasix) Potassium Sparing (spironolactone), hydrochlorothiazide
j. Digoxin (dig toxicity, antidote, therapeutic level, what is considered toxic).
k. Antidysrhythmic drugs- Amiodarone (Afib and Vtach) and Digoxin (Afib)
l. Dyslipidemia or hypercholesterolemia and cholesterol agents- Statin agents.

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