Class 4 Flashcards
amitriptyline
Antidepressant
Elavil
fluoxetine
Antidepressant
Prozac
paroxetine
Antidepressant
Paxil
sertraline
Antidepressant
Zoloft
bupropion
Antidepressant
Wellbutrin
citalopram
Antidepressant
Celexa
quentiapine
Antidepressant
Seroquel
donepezil
Anti-alzheimer
Aricept
rivastigmine
Anti-alzheimer
Exelon
gylburide
Anti-Diabetic
DiaBeta
Metformin
Anti-Diabetic
gliclazide
Anti-Diabetic
Diamicron
Insulin
Anti-Diabetic
Humalog
Insulin
Humulin
Insulin
Levemir
Insulin
Lantus
Insulin
diphenhydramine
Antihistamine
Benadryl
loratadine
Antihistamine
Claritin
8 signs of hypoglycemia
- shaky
- sweaty
- dizzy
- confused and difficulty speaking
- hungry
- weak or tired
- headache
- nervous or upset
How does Aricept (donepezil) work?
- Helps nerve cells communicate with each other
2. Stops acetylcholine from breaking down in the brain
What is acetylcholine?
Important substance in the brain that allows nerves to communicate.
How does Exelon (rivastigmine) work?
- Inhibits acetylcholinesterase
2. Increases acetylcholine
What is acetylcholinesterase?
Stops excitation of a nerve after transmission impulse