200 Flashcards
Bupropion
Wellbutrin-Antidepressant-
Cetirizine
Zyrtec-allergies
Topiramate
Topamax-antiepileptic
Valacyclovir
valtrex-herpes managment
Eszopiclone
lunesta-sleep aid
Acyclovir
Zovirax-herpes managment
Cefdinir
Omnicef-antibiotic
Clindamycin
Cleocin-Antibiotic
Colchicine
Colcrys-Gout
Gemfibrozil
Lopid-Cholesterol
Guiafenesin
Robitussin-Expectorant
Glipizide
Glucotrol-Diabetes–do not crush
It must be taken 30 minutes before eating because absorption is delayed by food. Glucotrol XL has a duration of action of 24 hours and is taken once a day.
Irbesartan
Avapro-A2RB-p751
Metoclopramine
Reglan-GERD
Losartan
Cozaar-Hypertension-ARB-751
Meclizine
Dramamine-Antiemetic-
Metronidazole
Flagyl-Antibiotic
Vitamin D
Caltrate-Supplement
Testosterone
AndroGel-Low T
Ropinirole
Requip-Parkinson-
dopamine agonist
A class of drugs that mimic dopamine. Dopamine agonists stimulate dopamine receptors and are typically the most effective during the first 3 to 5 years of use. Prescribed for the patient with Parkinson disease to reduce dyskinesias (problems with movement).
Risperidone
Risperdal-antipsychotic
Olopatadine
Patanol®Antihistamine
Moxifloxacin
Avelox®-antibacterial
Dexmethylphenidate
Focalin®-adhd
Enoxaparin
Lovenox-anticoagulant-Lovenox is a low-molecular weight heparin. This class of drug has fewer side effects, and is less likely to cause thrombocytopenia. Family and/or clients can be taught to give subcutaneous injections at home. dose initially based on wt.
Fentanyl
Duragesic®-narcotic analgesic
Dicyclomine
Bentyl-IBS
Bisoprolol
Zebeta-Beta blocker
Atomoxetine
Strattera-ADHD
Ramipril
Altace-HTN
Temazepam
Restoril-Sleep Aid
Phentermine
Adipex-weight loss
Quinapril
Accupril-ace inhibitor