Chapter 6 - Drugs and Their Uses Flashcards
Relieves the swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain of inflammation, classified as steroidal or nonsteroidal, i.e. prednisone, Bayer aspirin, ibuprofen
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
anti-inflammatory agents
A wide range of medicinal products such as vaccines, blood and blood components, and drugs made from recombinant DNA technology, i.e. Humira Enbrel, Remicade
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
biologics
Acute attacks of gout are treated. Once treated, drug therapy is used to control hyperuricemia, i.e. Zyloprim
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
agents used to treat gout
Antiresorptive agents decrease the removal of calcium from bones. It reduces the activity of the cells that cause bone loss and increase the amount of bone in most patients. i.e. Fosamax, Reclast, Boniva
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
antiresorptive agents
After menopause, EHT has been shown to prevent bone loss, increase bone density, and prevent bone fractures. It is useful in preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. i.e. Premarin, Estraderma
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
estrogen hormone therapy
Agents that relieve pain. They are classified as narcotic or non-narcotic, i.e. Demerol, morphine sulfate, Tylenol, acetaminophen.
anti-inflammatory agents agents used to treat gout antiresorptive agents estrogen hormone therapy analgesics biologics
analgesics
