Common Medications in the OPD/ER setting Flashcards
For moderate pain &
primary dysmenorrhea
Mefenamic Acid
For mild pain & fever. Is an analgesic and an antipyretic
Paracetamol
For Bronchial Asthma
Salbutamol
For Renal Hypertension
Clonidine
For Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
Celecoxib
For allergies, rhinitis, & pruritus
Cetirizine
Treatment for duodenal and gastric ulcer, heartburn
Ranitidine
For infections, bronchitis, lyme disease, and gonorrhea
Cefuroxime
For hypertension, is also a calcium channel blocker
Amlodopine
For nausea and vomiting
Domperidone
For severe inflammation, endocrine disorders, and for Steroid Responsive Disorder
Prednisone
For hypertension and nephropathy for type 2 diabetes
Losartan
Is an antidiabetic, also used as treatment for type 2 diabetes
Metformin
For constipation (Is a stool softener)
Bisacodyl
An antacid, for GERD and erosive esophagitis
Omeprazole
Is used to lower cholesterol and to treat Primary Hypercholesterolemia
Atorvastatin
Used for treatments for heart-related conditions like angina
Trimetazidine
For abdominal pain and GI spasms
Hyoscine N-Butyl Bromide
For dry coughs, congestions, & emphysema
Guaifenesin
Is an anti-vertigo & anti-tinnitus drug
Betahistine