List 7 Flashcards
Metronidazole
Flagyl- AB to fight infection of skin, vagina, stomach, joints, respiratory tract
Miconazole
Micatin- treats skin infections such as ringworm, athletes foot, jock itch, candiadiasis
Mirtazapine
Remeron- antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder
Misoprostol
Cytotec- to reduce risk of stomach ulcers when on NSAIDS
Mometasone nasal
Nasonex- prevent seasonal allergies- adults and kids over 12 and nasal polyps
Mometasone Cr/Ung
Elocom- reduce inflammation, itching and skin irritation in psoriasis and allergic eczema
Moxifloxacin
Avelox tabs/ Vigamox opth- bacterial infections
Mupirocin Cr/Ung
Bactroban- AB prevents bacterial growth on skin, impetigo, and staph infections
Naproxen
Naprosyn- treats pain/ inflammation of arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout, menstrual cramps, spondylitis
Naratriptan
Amerge- headache, pain ,sound/light sensitivity, nausea/vom in migraine
Nebivolol
Bystolic- treats hypertension
Nifedipine
Adalat- prevent certain types of chest pain
Nimodipine
Nimotop- reduces problems associated with certain bleeding of brain
Nitroglycerin patch
Nitro-dur- treat chest pain and lower blood pressure during surgery
Nitroglycerin (tab and spray)
Nitrostat, Nitrolingual pump spray- under tongue for acute chest pain
Nizatidine
Axid- treat and prevent stomach and intestine ulcers from coming back once healed, GERD
Norelgestromin + ethinyl estradiol
Evra- contraceptive patch to prevent pregnancy
Norfloxacin
Noroxin- treats certain bacterial infections such as UTI
Nystatin
Ratio-nystatin- treats fungal infections (yeast) of mouth and stomach
Ofloxacin
Ocuflox- treat and prevent eye infections such as conjuctivitis and corneal ulcers
Olanzapine
Zyprexa- treats symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia/ bipolarism
Olmesartan
Olmetec- mild to moderate high blood pressure
Omeprazole
Losec- stomach ulcers, heartburn, GERD, Zollinger-Ellis syndrome
Ondansetron
Zofran- nausea and vomiting caused by surgery or meds to treat cancer
Oseltamivir
Tamiflu- influenza A and B in those 2 weeks and older, may prevent if given after exposure before symptoms
Oxybutynin
Ditropan/Ditropan XL- treats spasms of overactive bladder, frequent urination and incontinence
Paliperidone
Invega- treats schizophrenia in patients over 12
Pancrealipase
Cotazym- digestive enzyme that breaks down and digests fat, starch, and protein
Pantoprazole sodium
Pantoloc- stomach and intestinal ulcers, GERD
Pantoprazole Magnesium
Tecta- stomach and intestinal ulcers, GERD
Paroxetine
Paxil- OCD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and pre-mentrual dysphoric
Penicillin V (potassium)
Pen VK- antibiotics effective against staph and strep
Perindopril
Coversyl- high blood pressure
Phenytoin
Dilantin- prevent and control seizures and also helps in certain irregular heartbeat cases
Pimecrolimus
Elidel- treats severe atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Posaconazole
Posanol- yeast infections and prevents serious fungal infections in weakened immune systems of those over 13
Pravastatin Sodium
Pravachol- lower cholesterol and triglycerides
Prednisone
Generics- allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders
