Lesson 5 Flashcards
Namenda
Memantine
Dementia
-used for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease
Paxil
Paroxetine
SSRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder
Elavil
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
-is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used to treat depression, anxiety, and pain. It is available as a tablet or capsule
Phenergan
Promethazine
Allergy and motion sickness
-used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes
Adderall XR
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
ADHD (DEA Schedule II)
-used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy
Rhinocort AQ
Budesonide nasal
Allergy symptoms
-used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms
Nasacort AQ
Triamcinolone
Allergy symptoms
-used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny, stuffy, or itchy nose
Astelin
Azelastine
Allergy symptoms
-used to relieve nasal symptoms caused by allergies or other conditions
Cheratussin AC
Guaifenesin/Codeine
Relieve coughs
-used to help loosen mucus and calm coughs in adults and older children
Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate
Relieve coughs
-used to reduce cough that is caused by the common cold or bronchitis
Relpax
Eletriptan
Migraine treatment
-used to relieve migraine pain and symptoms, such as nausea and sensitivity to light and sound
Imitrex
Sumatriptan
Migraine treatment
-used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches
Abilify
Aripiprazole
Antipsychotic
-used to treat schizophrenia and irritability associated with autistic disorder
Requip
Ropinirole
Parkinson’s disease/Restless leg syndrome
-used for the treatment of restless legs syndrome(RLS) and Parkinson’s disease
Mirapex
Pramipexole
Parkinson’s disease/Restless leg syndrome
-used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control
Ciprodex Otic
Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone
Eye infections
-used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce swelling and redness of the eye
Avelox
Moxifloxacin
Bacterial Infections
-fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections
Chantix
Varenicline
Dry eye syndrome
-used for the smoking cessation and for the treatment of dry eye syndrome
Xopenex HFA
Levalbuterol
Asthma/COPD
-used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems
Combivent
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Asthma/COPD
-used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Seroquel
Quetiapine
Antipsychotic
-used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
Antipsychotic
-an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Trileptal
Oxcarbazepine
Antiepileptic
-used alone or in combination with other medications to control certain types of seizures in adults and children
Celexa
Citalopram
SSRI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression and anxiety
Wellbutrin XL
Bupropion
NDRI Antidepressant/Smoking Cessation
-used for the treatment of depression, seasonal affective disorder, and smoking cessation
Armour Thyroid
Thyroid Desiccated
Hypothyroidism
-used to treat hypothyroidism and other various thyroid-related health concerns for children and adults
Arimidex
Anastrozole
Breast cancer
-used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in post menopausal women
Humulin N
Insulin Isophane
Diabetes
-used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus
Vitamin D
Ergocalciferol
Hypoparathyroidism
-indicated for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia
Desyrel
Trazodone
SARI Antidepressant
-used for the treatment of depression and insomnia
Suboxone
Buprenophine/Naloxone
Opioid dependence treatment
-used for the treatment of opioid (narcotic) dependence
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
Sleep Aid
-used to treat insomnia by affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems
Risperdal
Risperidone
Mental/mood disorders
-treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some symptoms of autism
Geodon
Ziprasidone
Mental/mood disorders
-treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain
Altace
Ramipril
Hypertension and Hypertension attack
-used to lower blood pressure and to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and increase survival in heart failure patients after a heart attack
Vytorin
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin
Cholesterol
-reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body
Zantac
Ranitidine
Heartburn/GERD
-H2 antagonist used to reduce stomach acid and treat ulcers and GERD
Provigil
Modafinil
Obstructive sleep apnea
-treats excessive tiredness caused by narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder
Aricept
Donepezil
Alzheimer’s disease treatment
-used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
