Drug Midterm Q3 Flashcards
0
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Detrol
A
Tolterodine Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder Rx Dry mouth urinary retention
1
Q
Ditropan, Oxytrol
A
Oxybutynin Antispasmodic Bladder Spasms Rx + OTC Drowsiness dry mouth
2
Q
Azo Pyridium
A
Phenazopyridine Urinary Analgesic Relief of urinary pain/burning OTC Rx Everything turns orange, gi upset
3
Q
Propecia
A
Finastride Anti-androgen hormone Benign prostatic hypertrophy, hair loss Rx Impotence and hair growth
4
Q
Flomax
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Tamsulosin Smooth muscle relaxer Bph Rx Orthostatic hypotension Generally men
5
Q
Hydrochlorothiazide hctz
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Esidrex Thiazide diuretic Diuretic (distal renal tubes) Rx Low potassium, dry mouth
6
Q
Furosemide
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Lasix Loop diuretic (strongest) Diuretic Rx Dry mouth, low potassium No sulfa allergies
7
Q
Ethacrynic Acid
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Edecrin Loop diuretic Diuretic, pms symptoms Rx Low potassium, postural hypotension
8
Q
Spironolactone
A
aldactone Potassium sparing diuretic Antihypertensive diuretic Rx Metabolic imbalance Headache
9
Q
Triamteren
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Dyrenium Potassium sparing Anti hypertensive diuretic Rx Orthostatic hypotension Electrolyte imbalance
10
Q
Metroprolol
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Lopressor Beta blocker Blood pressure and angina Rx Fatigue bradycardia
11
Q
Atenolol
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Tenormin Beta blocker Blood pressure Rx Hypotension, fatigue, bradycardia
12
Q
Sotalol
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Betapace Beta blocker Anti arrhythmia Rx Fatigue palpitations Torsodes de pointes
13
Q
Timolol
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Blocadren Beta blocker Intraocular pressure (glaucoma) Rx Eye irritation
14
Q
Carvedilol
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Coreg Alpha beta blocker Antihypertensive Chf Rx Dizziness Bradycardia Start low go slow
15
Q
Lotensin
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Benazepril Ace inhibitor Hypertension Rx Annoying cough, headache
16
Q
Prinivil, zestril
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Lisinopril Ace inhibitor Hypertension Rx Annoying cough, headache
17
Q
Cozaar
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Losartan ARB Hypertension Rx Headache leg pain
18
Q
Plavix
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Clopidogrel Anticoagulant Blood thinner Rx Bleeding events Dizziness
19
Q
Coumadin
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Warfarin Anticoagulant Prevent blood clots Rx Prolonged bleeding Frequent blood tests
20
Q
Synthroid
A
Levothyroxine Hormone replacement (t4) Hypothyroidism Rx Insomnia, angina
21
Q
Tapazole
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Methimazole Anti-thyroid agent Hyperthyroidism Rx Dizziness, hypothyroidism
22
Q
Viagra or Revatio
A
Sildenafil Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial Rx Headache, hypotension
23
Q
Premarin
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Conjugated estrogen Female hormone replacement Hormone replacement therapy Rx Nausea breast cancer Made from pregnant mare urine
24
Q
Androgel, axiron
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Testosterone Make hormone replacement Testosterone replacement Rx Cardiac issues and acne
25
Q
Oral contraceptive
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Ethinyl estradiol Oral contraceptive Birth control Rx Headache ACHES
26
Q
Fosamax
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Alendronate Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis prevention Rx Nausea and abdominal pain
27
Q
Glucophage
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Metformin Biguanide Antidiabetic Rx Nausea, hypoglycemia
28
Q
Glucotrol
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Glipizide Sulfonylurea Antidiabetic Rx Hypoglycemia
29
Q
Humalin R
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Regular insulin Short acting Antidiabetic Rx Hypoglycemia
30
Q
Nitro-stat nitro dur
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Nitroglycerin Nitrate vasodilator Angina and prophylaxis Ex Hypotension headache Always dispense tabs in original glass container
31
Q
Imdur dilatrate
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Isosorbide Nitrate vasodilators Angina prophylaxis Rx Hypotension dizziness
32
Q
Norvasc
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Amlodipine Calcium channel blocker Mild to moderate hypertension and angina Rx Edema bradycardia
33
Q
Procardia
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Nifedipine Calcium channel blocker Mild to moderate hypertension Rx dizziness flushing
34
Q
Calan verelan
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Verapamil Calcium channel blocker Angina essential hypertension, arrhythmias Rx Nausea hypotension
