A - I Flashcards
Allopurinol
Zyloprim
Prevents increased levels of uric acid that causes kidney stones and gout. Can be used on cancer patients in chemotherapy.
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
Lowers cholesterol and fats made by liver and raises good cholesterol.
Alprazolam
Xanax
Drug class: benzodiazepine
Treat anxiety and panic disorders
Atenolol
Tenormin
Drug class: beta blocker
Treats hypertension and chest pain (angina). Lowers heart rate and strain.
Ampicillin
Principen
Drug class: antibiotic
Treats bacterial infections
Acyclovir
Zovirax
Drug class: antiviral
Treats viral infections like chickenpox, herpes, cold sores, and shingles. Decreases length and severity of outbreaks.
Advair diskus
Advair
Controls and prevents asthma symptoms or lung disease by reducing swelling and irrigation of airways. Contains fluticasone (corticosteroid) and salmeterol (long acting beta agonists)
Albuterol/salbutamol
Ventolin HFA
ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Drug class: bronchodilators
Treats wheezing and shortness of breath. Quick relief drug.
Amphetamine salts
Adderall
Treats adhd. A narcotic.
Acetominophen-codeine #2
Tylenol-codeine #3, #4
Vopac
Combination medication to relieve mild to moderate pain. Can reduce fever.
Amlodipine bensylate
Norvasc
Drug class: calcium channel blockers
Treat high blood pressure and chest pain by relaxing blood vessels
Amlodipine-benazepril
Lotrel
Treats high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Made of amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and benazepril (ace inhibitor)
Acarbose
Precose
Control high blood sugar for type 2 diabetics by slowing breakdown of starch from food you eat so that blood sugar doesn’t rise as much.
Acetazolamide
Dimox
Prevent and reduce symptoms of altitude sickness and reduce headache and nausea. Can also treat seizures.
Acebutolol
Sectral
Drug class: beta blockers
Treats high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Lowers heart rate and pressure
