1/3 Home Meds Flashcards
Lisinopril
Purpose: Lower Blood Pressure
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Brand: Zestril and Prinvil
MOA: Inhibits ACE
Levothyroxine
Purpose: Treat underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
Class: Hormones
Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint
MOA: Replaces thyroid hormone normally produced by the body
Atorvastatin
Purpose: Treat high cholesterol and triglycereides
Class: Statin
Brand: Lipitor
MOA: Decreases cholesterol production in the liver
Metformin
Purpose: Treats type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
Class: Biguanides
Brand: Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza
MOA: Alters the energy metabolism of the cell and prevents the liver from creating glucose
Simvastatin
Purpose: Treats high cholestreol and triglyceride levels
Class: Statin
Brand: FloLipid, Zocor
MOA: Slows production of cholesterol in the body
Omeprazole
Purpose: Treats heartburn
Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
Brand: Prilosec
MOA: Suppresses stomach acid creation by the gastric proton pump
Amlodipine
Purpose: Treats high bood pressure and chest pain
Class: Calcium channel blocker
Brand: Norvasc, Katerzia
MOA: Causes vasodilation and a reduction in periheral vascular resistance, thus lowering blood pressure
Metoprolol
Purpose: Treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and a heart attack
Class: Beta Blocker
Brand: Lopressor, Toprol XL
MOA: Relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure
Hydrocodone
Purpose: Pain reliever / cough suppresant
Class: Opiod
Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
MOA: Inhibits pain siganling in the spinal cord and brain
Albuterol
Purpose: Prevent/treat breathing issues associated with lung disease, such as Asthma
Class: Bronchodilator
Brand: ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
MOA: Relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle
Losartan
Purpose: Treats high blood pressure
Class: Angiotension Receptor Blocker
Brand: Cozaar
MOA: Relaxes the blood vessels
Gabapentin
Purpose: Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain / Shingles
Class: Anticonvulsant
Brand: Neurontin, Gabarone, FusePaq, Gralise
MOA: Reduces the excitability of neurons in the brain
Sertraline
Purpose: Treat depression, OCD, PTSD
Class: SSRI
Brand: Zoloft
MOA: Improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin
Furosemide
Purpose: Treat fluid retention and CHF
Class: Diuretics
Brand: Lasix
MOA: Increase excretion of Na+ and water by the kidneys
Acetaminophen
Purpose: Minor aches, pains, and fever reducer
Class: Analgesic
Brand: Tylenol
MOA: Not known. May reduce prostaglandins in the brain.
Atenolol
Purpose: Treat high blood pressure and chest pain
Class: Beta Blocker
Brand: Tenormin
MOA: Blocks the action of certain natural chemicals in your body
Pravastatin
Purpose: Treat high cholesterol and triglycerides
Class: Statin
Brand: Pravachol
MOA: Blocks an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol
Amoxicillin
Purpose: Treat bacterial infections and stomach ulcers
Class: Penicillin-like antibiotics
Brand: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
MOA: Interfere with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
Fluoxetine
Purpose: Treats depression, OCD
Class: SSRI
Brand: Prozac
MOA: Blocking the reuptake of serotonin
Citalopram
Purpose: Treats depression
Class: SSRI
Brand: Celexa
MOA: Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
Trazadone
Purpose: Treats depression
Class: Serotonin modulator
Brand: Oleptro, Desyrel
MOA: Reduces levels of neurotransmitters associated with arousal effects
Alprazolam
Purpose: Treats anxiety and panic disorder
Class: Benzodiazepines
Brand: Xanax
MOA: Unknown. Enhances effects of a certain natural chemical (GABA).
Fluticasone
Purpose: Topical - pain, itching, swelling. Inhaled - prevent asthma attacks
Class: Corticosteroid
Brand: Flovent and Flonase
MOA: Inhibits inflammatory cells; inhibits secretion of histamines
Bupropion
Purpose: Depression and help people quit smoking
Class: Antidepressants
Brand: Wellbutrin
MOA: Dual inhibition of norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake
Carvedilol
Purpose: Treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Class: Beta Blocker
Brand: Coreg
MOA: Widens blood vessels, slows down heart rate
Potassium Chloride
Purpose: Treat and prevent low blood potassium
Class: Electrolytes
Brand: KDur
MOA: Maintains intracellular tonicity
Tramadol
Purpose: Treat moderate to severe pain
Class: Opiate
Brand: Ultram
MOA: Binds to opiod receptors and inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
Pantoprazole
Purpose: Treats GERD
Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
Brand: Protonix
MOA: Inhibits the final step in gastric acid production
Montelukast
Purpose: Treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks
Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRA)
Brand: Singulair
MOA: Both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory
Escitalopram
Purpose: Treat depression and anxiety
Class: SSRI
Brand: Lexapro
MOA: SSRI
Prednisone
Purpose: Treats many diseases especially those with inflammation
Class: Corticosteroid
Brand: Prednisone & Rayos
MOA: Decreases inflammation
Rosuvastatin
Purpose: Can treat high cholesterol and triglycerides
Class: Statin
Brand: Crestor
MOA: Slows production of cholesterol
Ibuprofen
Purpose: Pain reliever
Class: NSAID
Brand: Motrin, Advil
MOA: Stops the bodys production of a substancethat causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Meloxicam
Purpose: Treats osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Class: NSAID
Brand: Mobic
MOA: Prostaglandin inhibition
Insulin Glargine
Purpose: Treats diabetes
Class: Long Acting insulins
Brand: Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo
MOA: Helps move sugar from the bloodinto other body tissues and stops the liver from producing more sugar
Hydrochlorothiazide
Purpose: Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention(edema)
Class: Diuretics
Brand: Aquazide
MOA: Inhibits sodium chloride transport in the distal convoluted tubule
Clonazepam
Purpose: Seizures,Panic Disorder, Anxiety
Class: Benzodiazepines
Brand: Klonopin
MOA: Modulation of GABA function in the brain
Aspirin
Purpose: Pain, fever, headache, inflammation, heart attacks
Class: NSAIDs
Brand: Bayer, excedrin
MOA: Disrupts the production of prostaglandins
Clopidogrel
Purpose: Prevent stroke,heart attack
Class: Antiplatelet medication
Brand: Plavix
MOA: Thins the blood
Glipizide
Purpose: Treat type 2 diabetes
Class: Sulfonylureas
Brand: Glucotrol
MOA: Stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
Warfarin
Purpose: Treat and prevent blood clots
Class: Anticoagulant
Brand: Jantoven
MOA: Thins the blood
Cyclobenzaprine
Purpose: Treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms
Class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
Brand: Flexeril, Amrix
MOA: Reduces skeletal muscle hyperactivity
Insulin Human
Purpose: Treats diabetes
Class: Hormones
Brand: Humulin, Novolin
MOA: Promotes glucose uptake
Tamsulosin
Purpose: Treat an enlarged prostate
Class: Alpha blockers
Brand: Flomax
MOA: Relaxes muscles in prostate and bladder
Zolpidem
Purpose: Treats Insomnia
Class: Sedative-hypnotics
Brand: Ambien
MOA: Slows activity in the brain
Ethinylestradiol
Purpose: Estrogen medication used in birth control pills
Class: Estrogen
Brand: Xulane, Zafemy
MOA: Stops a womans egg from fully developing each month
Duloxetine
Purpose: Depression, anxiety, nerve pain, fibromyalgia
Class: SNRI - selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Brand: Cymbalta
MOA: SNRI
Ranitidine
Purpose: Treat and prevent heartburn, GERD, ulcers
Class: H2 blockers
Brand: Zantac
MOA: Reduces both gastric acid volume and concentration
Venlafaxine
Purpose: Depression, anxiety
Class: SNRI
Brand: Effexor
MOA: Increases SErotonin and norepinephrine
