Indication Flashcards by Kelsey Thornton | Brainscape

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ACE Inhibitors

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hypertension, heart failure, MI, diabetic neuropathy

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ARB Inhibitors

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hypertension, heart failure, MI, diabetic neuropathy

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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hypertension, angina, dysrhythmias

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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

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hypertension

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Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists

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hypertension, hypertensive crisis, severe cancer pain

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Beta Adrenergic Blockers

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hypertension, angina, tachydysrhythmias, heart failure, MI

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Vasodilators

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hypertensive emergencies

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Digoxin

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heart failure, atrial fibrillation

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Nitrates/Nitroglycerine

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acute angina, prophylaxic for chronic stable or variant angina

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Adenosine

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convert SVT to sinus rhythm

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Amiodarone

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ventricular fibrillation, unstable ventricular tachycardia

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Atropine

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bradycardia, known exposure to chemical nerve agent, reduce secretions

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Statins

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hypercholesterolemia, prevent coronary events, protects against MI and stroke

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

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hypercholesterolemia, prevent coronary events, protects against MI and stroke

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Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists

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acute bronchospasm, long term control of asthma

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Methylxanthines

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acute bronchospasm, long term control of asthma

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Inhaled Anticholinergics

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prevent bronchospasm; allergen or exercise induced asthma, COPD

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Glucocorticoids

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asthma attack treatment or prophylaxis, symptomatic relief of inflammation and pain

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Leukotriene Modifiers

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long term management of asthma

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Antitussives

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chronic nonproductive cough

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Expectorants

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cough and other respiratory disorders

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Mucolytics

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acute and chronic pulmonary disorders with copious secretions including cystic fibrosis

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Decongestants

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allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, common cold

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Antihistamines

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relieve/prevent hypersensitivity reactions

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Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Biguanides

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Gliptins

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Meglitinides

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Sulfonylureas

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Thiazolidinediones

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glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Rapid Acting Insulin

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Onset: 15-30 min, Peak: 0.5-2.5 hr, Duration: 3-6 hr

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Short Acting Insulin

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Onset: 0.5-1 hr, Peak: 1-5 hr, Duration: 6-10 hr

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Intermediate Acting Insulin

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Onset: 1-2 hr, Peak: 6-14 hr, Duration: 16-24 hr

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Long Acting Insulin

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Onset: 70 min, Peak: None, Duration: 24 hr

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Glucagon

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emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia

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Levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism, emergency treatment of myxedema coma

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Methimaxole

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hyperthydroidism, preoperative thyroidectomy, thyrotoxic crisis, thyroid storm

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Somatropin

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growth hormone deficiencies, Turner’s syndrome

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Desmopressin and Vasopressin

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diabetes insipidus, cardiac arrest, nocturnal enuresis, hemophilia (Desmopressin –> creates clotting factors)

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Epoetin Alpha

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anemia related to chronic kidney disease, retrovir therapy, chemotherapy

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Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim

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neutropenia related to cancer

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Oprelvekin

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thrombocytopenia related to cancer

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Iron Preparations

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iron deficiency

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Anticoagulants

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stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep-vein thrombosis, cardiac catheterization, MI, DIC, prevent thrombus formation in atrial fibrillation or prosthetic heart valves

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Antiplatelets

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prevent acute MI or acute coronary syndromes, prevent stroke, intermitten claudication

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Thrombolytics

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acute MI, DVT, massive PE, ischemic stroke

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Antacids

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pepticu ulcer disease, GERD

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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gastric and duodenal ulcers, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists

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gastric and duodenal ulcers, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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Sucralfate

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gastric and duodenal ulcers, GERD

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Promethazine

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nausea and vomiting

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Metoclopramide

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nausea and vomiting

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Ondansetron

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nausea and vomiting

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Scopolamine

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nausea and vomiting

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Antidiarrheals

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managment of diarrhea

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Stool Softeners

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relieve constipation, preprocedure colon evacuation

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Loop Diuretics

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pulmonary edema, edema, hypertension

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Thiazide Diuretics

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pulmonary edema, edema, hypertension

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Potassium Sparing Diuretics

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pulmonary edema, edema, hypertension

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Osmotic Diuretics

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prevent renal failure related to hypovolemia, decrease intracranial pressure related to cerebral edema, decrease intraocular pressure

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Alpha Adrenergic Blockers for Urinary Hesitancy

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benign prostate hyperplasia, postoperative urinary hesitancy

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Anticholinergic Medications for Overactive Bladder

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urinary incontinence, urinary frequency and urgency

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Erectile Dysfunction Medication

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erectile dysfunction

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Aminoglycosides

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microbial infection

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Cephalosporins

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bacterial infection, prophylaxis

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Fluoroquinolones

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bacterial infection

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Macrolides

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bacterial infection

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Nitrofurantoin

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bacterial infection

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Penicillins

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bacterial infection

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Sulfonamides

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bacterial infection

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Tetracyclines

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bacterial, fungla, protozoal infection

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Glycopeptide

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bacterial infection, MRSA, C-difficile

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Antifungal

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candidiasis infection

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Antimalaria

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malaria infection, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus

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Antiprotozoal

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protozoal infection

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Antitubercular

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prevention and treatment of tuberculosis

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Antiretroviral

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genital herpes, shingles, HIV

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Bisphosphonates

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prevent and treat osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, hypercalcemia related to malignancy

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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

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rheumatoid arthritis

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Antigout

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chronic and acute gouty arthritis

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Antianxiety

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generalized anxiety and panic disorder, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, induction of anesthesia

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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depression

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Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors

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depression

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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depression

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Mono-Amine Oxidase Inhibitors

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depression

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Lithium

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bipolar disorder, alcohol use disorder, bulimia, schizophrenia

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Typical Antipsychotics

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acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, Tourette’s syndrome, delusional and schizoaffective disorders, dementia

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Atypical Antipsychotics

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acute and chronic psychosis, schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, Tourette’s syndrome, delusional and schizoaffective disorders, dementia

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ADHD Stimulants

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attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder

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ADHD Nonstimulants

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attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder

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Benzodiazepines

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sedation and sleep

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Disulfiram

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maintain sobriety in alcohol use disorder

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Methadone

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prevent withdrawal symptoms in clients addicted to drugs

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Cholinesterase Inhibitors

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myasthenia gravis

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Anti-Parkinson’s Medications

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Parkinson’s disease

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Anticonvulsants

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prevent or control seizure activity

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Antiglaucoma

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glaucoma

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<p>Nonsteroidal Anti-inflamatory drugs</p>

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<p>inflammation, pain, fever</p>

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Acetaminophen

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analgesic, antipyretic

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Opioid Analgesics

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moderate to severe pain, sedation

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Cervical Ripening Drugs

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cause cervical dilation and effacement to induce labor or cause an abortion

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Oxytocin

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contraction stress test, induction or augmentation of labor, postpartum use to promote uterine tone

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Methylergonovine

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postpartum hemorrhage

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Terbutaline

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stop preterm labor

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Nifedipine

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stop preterm labor

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Magnesium Sulfate

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stop preterm labor, preeclampsia

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Betamethasone

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promote fetal lung maturity in preterm labor when delivery is likely

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Saw Palmetto

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treats and prevents benign prostatic hypertrophy

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Valerian Root

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insomnia, migraine, menstrual cramps

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St. John’s Wort

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depression, seasonal affective disorder, anxiety

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Echinacea

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prevents and treats common cold, stimulates immune system, promotes wound healing

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Garlic

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lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises HDL cholesterol, suppresses platelet aggregation and disrupts coagulation, vasodilation

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Ginger Root

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vertigo, nausea, morning sickness and motion sickness, increases intestinal motility, antiinflammatory effects, suppresses platelet aggregation

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Ginkgo

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dementia and memory loss, decreases pain with walking in PAD

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Glucosamine

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relieves osteoarthritis, promotes joint health

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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improves hypertriglyceridemia, maintain cardiac health

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Melatonin

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insomnia, jet lag