Lesson 2 Flashcards
Fluticasone/salmeterol
Aclvair diskus
asthma/COPD
-used to control and prevent symptoms of asthma and COPD
Lescol XL
Fluvastatin
high cholesterol
-statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Zocar
Simvastatin
high cholesterol
-used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Mevacor
Lovastatin
high cholesterol
-statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Prarachol
Pravastatin
high cholesterol
-statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Crestor
Rosuvastain
high cholesterol
-statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Benicar
Olmesartan
high blood pressure
-angiotensin # receptor antagonist prescribed to manage hypertension and improve heart health by relaxing blood vessels
Micards
Telmisartin
high blood pressure
-angiotension II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure and heart failures
Naprosyn/Aleve
Naproxen
pain inflammation
Used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness associated with arthritis gout, and other musculoskeletal conditions
Prericid
Lansoprazole
stomach ulcers/GERD
-proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD and stomach ulcers
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol
asthma/COPD
-used to prevent asthma attacks and improve breathing in people with COPD
ProAir HFA
Albuterol
asthma/lung disease
-used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway
Spiriva handihaler
Tiotropium
chronic bronchitis/COPD/Emphysema
-used to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD
Pulmicort Respules
Bedesonide
asthma/COPD
-corticosteroid used to prevent asthma attacks
Actos
Pioglitazone
diabetes
-used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Januvia
Sitagliptin
diabetes
-used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Glucotrol
Glipizide
diabetes
-used for the treatment of high blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
Lantus
Insulin glargine
diabetes
-used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Humalog
Insulin lispro
diabetes
-used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Singulair
Montelukast
asthma/allergies
-used to prevent asthma attacks and relieve symptoms of allergies
Asacol
Mesalamine
stomach pain
-used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative collitus)
Flovent HFA
Fluticason Propianate
asthma
-used to treat asthma in people aged 4 and older
Micronase
Glyburide
diabetes
-used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Effexor
Venlafaxine
SNRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression and anxiety
Lexapro
Escitalopram
SNRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
Zoloft
Sertraline
SNRI antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prozac
Fluoxetine
SNRI antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
and bulimia nervosa
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
SNRI antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain
Lisinopril
Zestril/Privil
high blood pressure
-ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Acetaminophen/Codeine
Tylenol
pain/inflammation
-used for pain relief and anti-inflammation, affecting the nervous system due to its analgesic and antipyretic effects
Levothyroxine
Synthroid
thyroid hormone
-used for the treatment of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone and the management of thyroid cancer
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
high cholesterol
-statin used to reduce bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the blood
Aciphex
Rabeprazole
heartburn/GERD
-used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease
Glucophage
Metformin
diabetes
-used to improve blood sugar control, in adults with type 2 diabetes
Amoxil
Amoxicillin
bacterial infections
-antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
Motrin
Ibuprofen
pain/inflammation
-used for the treatment of pain and inflammation
Cozaar
Losartan
high blood pressure
-angiotension II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure and to protect the kidneys
Diovan
Valsartan
high blood pressure
-angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Vasotec
Enalapril
high blood pressure
-ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Nexium
Esomeprazole
heartburn/GERD
-used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)
Pepcid
Famotidine
heartburn/GERD
-H2 antagonist used to reduce stomach acid and treat ulcers and GERD
Miralax/Glycooiax
Polyethylene Glucol
constipation/GI Procedure prep
-osmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation
Protonix
Pantoprazole
heartburn/GERD
-proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD and stomach ulcers
Prilosec
Omeprazole
heartburn/GERD
-proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD and stomach ulcers