Lesson 4 Flashcards
Coreg
Carvedilol
High blood pressure/ Irregular heartbeat
-a beta blocker that works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure
Tenormin
Atenolol
High blood pressure/ Irregular Heartbeat
-a medication that treats high blood pressure. It can also prevent chest pain and further damage after a heart attack
Troprol XL
Metoprolol
High blood pressure/ Irregular heartbeat
-used to treat angina and a number of conditions involving an abnormally fast heartbeat
Bystolic
Nebivolol
High blood pressure/ Irregular heartbeat
- beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure
Lopressor
Metoprolol Tartrate
High blood pressure/ Irregular heartbeat
- beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina
Norvasc
Amlodipine
Hypertension
-used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and variant angina
Sular
Nisoldipine
Hypertension
-used for the treatment of chronic angina pectoris and hypertension
Caduet
Amlodipine/ Atorvastatin
Hypertension
-a fized-dose combination medication for the treatment of high cholesterol and high blood pressure
Zestoretic
Lisinopril/ HCTZ
Hypertension
-used to lower blood pressure, prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
Micardis HCT
HCTZ/Telmisartan
Hypertension
-used to treat high blood pressure in adults who’ve already taken blood pressure medication before
Coumadin
Warfarin
Vitamin K/ Blood thinner
-anticoagulant used to prevent or treat blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke
Plavix
Clopidogrel
Blood thinner
-it keeps platelets in your blood from coming together and making clots
Lovenox
Enoxaparin
Blood thinner
-used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) including during pregnancy and following certain types of surgery
Aggrenox
Aspirin/ Dipyridamole
Blood thinner
-inhibits platelet activation when given chronically and causes vasodilation when given at high doses over short time
Tricor
Fenofibrate
Vitamin K antagonist
-used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL-C) and increase good cholesterol(HDL-C)in people with high cholesterol or mixed dyslipidemia
K-Dur
Potassium Chloride
Hypokalemia
-used to prevent or treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia)
Lanoxin
Digoxin
Heart failure
-helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm
Zetia
Ezetimibe
High cholesterol
-used to treat people with high cholesterol by lowering total cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood
Niaspan
Niacin
High cholesterol
-used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats and raise “good” cholesterol in the blood
Lovaza
Omega-3 fatty acids
High cholesterol
-used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglycerides levels in the blood
Diovan HCT
Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
High blood pressure
-combination drug used to treat high blood pressure
Maxzide
Hydrochlorothiazide/ Triamerene
Diuretic
-a treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema
Esidrix/Microzide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic
-used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention
Dyazide
HCTZ/ Triamterene
High blood pressure/ Swelling
-combination diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and edema
Lasix
Furosemide
Diuretic
-used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure
TriNessa
Norgestimate/ Ethinyl estradiol
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-prevents ovulation and pregnancy, it may also be used to treat acne
Tri-Sprintec
Norgestimate/ Ethinyl estradiol
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation and changing cervical mucus to block sperm movement
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Norgestimate/ Ethinyl estradiol
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy
Loestrin Fe24
Ethinyl estradiol/ Norethindrone
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy
Gianvi
Drospirnone/ Ethinyl Estradiol
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive
Flonase
Fluticasone
Allergy relief
-used to relieve nasal systems such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies
Nasonex
Mometasone
Allergy relief
-treats the symptoms of allergies like sneezing and a runny nose
Beconase AQ
Beclomethasone
Allergy relief
-treats and prevents allergy symptoms by reducing swelling in the nasal passages
Asmanex twisthaler
Mometasone inhalation
Allergy relief
-decreases the inflammation of the airways in your lungs, which helps improve airflow and make breathing easier
Tussionex
Chlorpheniramine/ Hydrocodone
Allergy relief
-used to treat cough and respiratory symptoms associated with a cold or allergy
Topamax
Topiramate
Antiepileptic
-used to treat epilepsy, migraine headaches, and weight loss
Depakote ER
Divalproex
Anticonvulsant
-used to treat several conditions, including seizure disorders, acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
Seizures/ Bipolar Disorder
-used for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Keppra
Levetiraetam
Epilepsy
-used for partial-onset, myoclonic, or tonic—
Lidoderm
Lidocaine
Pain relief
-a local anesthetic and is used to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation
Avapro
Irbestartan
Hypertension
-keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow
Atacand
Candesartan
Hypertension
-used mainly for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure
Avalide
Irbesartan
Hypertension
-used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension)
Hyzaar
Losartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Heart disease
-used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease
Benicar HCT
Olmesartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Hypertension
-indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure
Catapres
Clonidine
High blood pressure/ADHD
-used for the treatment of high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Concerta
Methylphenidate
ADHD (DEA schedule II)
-used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine
ADHD
-used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge-eating disorders
Focalin
Dexmethylphenidate
ADHD
-increase attention and decreases restlessness in patients who are hyperactive
Strattera
Atomoxetine
ADHD
-helps improve attention and reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness
Cosopt
Dorzolamide/ Timolol
Glaucoma
-used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension
Patanol
Olopatadine
Allergic conjunctivitis
-used to treat eye allergy conditions, such as inflammation, itching, and watering
Triesence/ Trivaris
Triamcinolone ophthalmic
Macular edema
-a steroid injection that prevents the release of substances in the body that causes inflammation
Restasis
Cyclosporine ophthalmic
Dry eye
-nonsteroidal treatment for dry eye and related issues
Besifloxacin ophthalmic
Besivance
Bacterial conjunctivitis
-a prescription antibacterial eye drop used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis in people 1 year of age and older
Androgel
Testosterone topical
Hypogonadism
-used for the treatment of males whose bodies do not make enough natural testosterone
NuvaRing
Ethinyl estradiol/ Etonogestrel
Birth control
-vaginal ring contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy
Vagifem
Estradiol
Postmenopausal syndrome
-used to reduce postmenopausal vaginal symptoms, such as vaginal dryness,itching, or pain during sex
Keriva
Ethinyl estradiol/ Desogestrel
Birth control (oral contraceptive)
-oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy
Levitra
Vardenafil
Erectile dysfunction (ED agent)
-medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men
