Lessons Flashcards
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
gout prevention
-used for the treatment of high uric acid levels
Evista
Raloxifene
osteoprosis treatment
-a medication used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and those on glucocorticoids
Boniva
Ibandronate
osteoporosis treatment
-used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Fosamax
Alendronate
osteoporosis treatment
-used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to tray osteoporosis in men
Fosamax Plus D
Alendronate/Cholecalciferol
osteoporosis treatment
-Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and for the treatment of osteoporosis in men
Uroxatral
Alfuzosin
benign prostate hyperplasia
-treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
ActoPlus Met
Metformin/Pioglitazone
diabetes
-used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
Xalatan
Latanoprost
glaucoma
-used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma of occular hypertension
Alphagan P
Brimonidine
glaucoma
-used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or occular hypertension
Traratan
Traropost
glaucoma
-used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or occular hypertension
Lumigan
Glaucoma
-used to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma or occular hypertension
Moxifloxacin
Vigamox
Conjuctivitus
Treats bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) in people of all ages
Xanax
Aprazolam
anxiety(DEA schedule IV)
-used for the treatment of depression and anxiety, and chronic pain
Klonopin
Clonazepam
anxiety(DEA schedule IV)
-used to treat panic disorders and epilepsy
Valium
Diazepam
anxiolytic and sedative
-used for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia
Ativan
Lorazepam
anxiety(DEA schedule IV)
-used for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia
Enablex
Danfenacin
overactive bladder
-used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence
Detrol LA
Tolterodine
overactive bladder
-used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, like incontinence
Flomax
Tamsulosin
overactive bladder
-works to relax the smooth muscles in your prostate and bladder
VESIcare
Solifenacin
overactive bladder
-increase the amount of pee that your bladder can hold by relaxing a muscle in your bladder
Avodart
Dutasteride
bengin prostatic hyperplasia
-treats benign prostate hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Prometrium
Progesterone
menopause symptoms
-treats irregular menstrual cycles and prevents the living of your uterus from becoming too thick
Premarin
Conjugated estrogen
menopause symptoms
-used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal changes. Also used in hormone replacement therapy
Cialis
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction(ED agent)
-medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate)
Viagra
Sildenafil
erectile dysfunction(ED agent)
-medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men
Skelaxin
Metaxalone
muscle spasms
-used to relax muscles and relieve pain caused by strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal
Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasms
-a muscle relaxant used to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury
Soma
Carisoprodol
muscle pain relief
-muscle relaxer used to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury
Celebrex
Celecoxib
pain inflammation
-used for the treatment of pain and inflammation
Mobic
Meloxicam
pain inflammation
-used to treat osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Lyrica
Pregabalin
nerve pain
-used for the treatment of epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and generalized anxiety disorder
Neurontin
Gabapentin
seizures/nerve pain
-used for the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain caused
OxyContin
Oxycodone
DEA schedule II
- used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain
Ultram
Tramadol
DEA schedule II
-used for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain
Vicodin/Nocro
Hydrocrodone/Acetaminophen
moderate to severe pain(DEA schedule II)
-used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain
Ambien
Zolpidem
sleep(DEA schedule IV)
-used for the treatment of insomnia
Diflucan
Fluconazole
fungal infections
-antifungal medication used to treat and prevent fungal infection
Differin
Adapalene
acne
-used in the treatment of mid-moderate acne, and is also used off-label to treat keratosis plans as well as other skin conditions
Benzaclin
Benzoyl peroxide/Clindamycin
acne
-a topical ael used for the treatment of acne
Bactroban
Mupirocin
skin infections
-topical antibiotic used to treat skin infections such as impetigo
Propecia
Finasteride
hair loss
-used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) at the crown and in the middle of the scalp
Augmentin
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
bacterial infections
-combination antibiotic used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria
Zithromax
Azithromycin
bacterial infections
-macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections
Keflex
Cephalexin
bacterial infections
-cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections
Bactrim/Septra
Sulfamethoxazole/thrimethoprim
bacterial infections
-combination antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections and more
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
bacterial infection
-tetracycline antibiotics used for a wide range of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne
