General Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
meloxicam (Mobic)
A
NSAID for osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), avoid alcohol
2
Q
meclofenamate (Meclomen)
A
NSAID to treat pain, tenderness swelling and stiffness for OA and RA
3
Q
Advil (ibuprofen)
A
NSAID for fever pain and inflammation
4
Q
allopurinol (Zyloprim)
A
to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones and prevent increased uric acid levels for cancer pt’s.
5
Q
probenecid (Benemid)
A
uric acid reducer, used to treat gout and gouty arthritis, avoid alcohol
6
Q
etodolac
A
NSAID for pain and arthritis, avoid alcohol
7
Q
anacin
A
combo of aspirin and caffeine to relieve pain
8
Q
atropine
A
involuntary nervous system blocker, to treat bradycardia, reduce salivation and bronchial secretions before surgery or antidote for OD of cholinergic drugs
