Drugs Flashcards
Baclofen
Muscle relaxant
Stimulates natural inhibitory receptors
Metaprolol tarate
Antihypertensive
Beta blocker
Irbesartan
Antihypertensive
Antagonism angiotension 2
Glyburide and Metformin
Uncontrolled diabetes
Increase insulin sensitivity and release
Decrease glucogenisis in liver
Trimethoprim
Bacteriostatic agent
Binds to proteins in blood and mostly excreted increasing concentration of urine
Morphine sulphate
Opioid analgesic
Agonist at natural receptor
Codeine phosphate
Opioid analgesic
Agonist at natural receptor
Ibuprofen
NSAID
COX inhibitor
Diclofenac
NSAID’s
COX inhibitors
Amoxicillin
Antibiotic
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
Ceftriaxone
Antibiotic
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
Metronidazole
Antibiotic
Frusemide
Diuretic
Spironolactone
Diuretic
Coloxyl with senna
Bowel elimination
Ondanzetron
Antiemetic
Metoclopramide
Antiemetic
Midazolam
Benzodiazepine
Muscle relaxant, sedative, anticonvulsant, relief anxiety and aggression
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
Paracetamol
Analgesic, antipyretic
Acetylsalicylic acid
Analgesic, antipyretic
Valerian
Complementary, for poor sleep
St. John’s wort
Complementary
Depression