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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) class

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Antihistamine- 1st generation

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) MOA

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Antihistamines compete with histamine for receptor sites thus preventing a histamine response of itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea

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Laratidine (Claritin) class

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Antihistamine- 2nd generation

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Laratidine (Claritin) MOA

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non-sedating antihistamines cause less drowsiness and sedation; primarily used for seasonal allergies

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin) class

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Decongestant

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin) MOA

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sympathomimetic (mimics the sympathetic nervous system

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Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) class

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intranasal steroid agent

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Fluticasone propionate (Flonase) MOA

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decrease edema in the nasal membranes and sinuses through steroid (anti-inflammatory) use; blocks histamine and allergic response

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Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Humibid LA, Mucinex) class

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Expectorant

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Guaifenesin (Robitussin, Humibid LA, Mucinex) MOA

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thin/loosen bronchial secretions so they can be coughed up more easily

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Mucomyst class

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Mucolytics

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Mucomyst MOA

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Degrades mucus, allowing easier mobilization and expectoration.
Lowers the viscosity of mucus

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Albuterol (Ventolin Rotocaps) class

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beta 2 adrenergic agonist

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Albuterol (Ventolin Rotocaps) MOA

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mimic the sympathetic nervous system, causes bronchodilation

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Aminophylline/theophylline class

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xanthine bronchodilators

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Aminophylline/theophylline MOA

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cause BRONCHODILATION at cellular chemical level

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Triamcinolone (azmacort) class

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inhaled corticosteroid

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Triamcinolone (azmacort) MOA

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Potent, locally acting anti-inflammatory and immune modifier.

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Salmeterol (Serevent) class

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beta 2 adrenergic agonist

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Salmeterol (Serevent) MOA

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mimic the sympathetic nervous system, causes bronchodilation

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Advair diskus class

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respiratory disease combination agents

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Advair diskus MOA

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Decreases frequency and severity of asthma attacks.

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cough syrup with codeine class

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antitussive

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cough syrup with codeine MOA

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act on the cough control center in the medulla to help suppress the cough reflex. with codeine

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Levodopa (Dopar) class
dopaminergic drug | antiparkinsonian
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Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa) class
dopamine agonist | antiparkinsonian
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Donepesil (aricept) class
cholinesterase inhibitors | alzheimer's
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memantine (Namenda) class
NMDA receptor Antagonist
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) class
hydantoins | antiepileptics
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Cerebyx (fosphenytoin) class
hydantoins | antiepileptics
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phenobarbital class
barbiturates | antiepileptics
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol) class
antiepileptics
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Xanax (alprazolam) class
benzodiazepine | anxiolytic/sedative
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Xanax (alprazolam) MOA
increase effects of GABA
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Versed (midazolam) class
benzodiazepine | anxiolytic/sedative
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Versed (midazolam) MOA
increase effects of GABA
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Ativan (lorazepam) class
benzodiazepine | anxiolytic/sedative
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Ativan (lorazepam) MOA
increase effects of GABA
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Restoril (temazepam) class
benzodiazepine | anxiolytic/sedative
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Restoril (temazepam) MOA
increase effects of GABA
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Romazicon (flumazenil) class
antidote for benzodiazepines
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Romazicon (flumazenil) MOA
antagonizes the CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepine compounds reversal of effects of benzodiazepine
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baclofen (Lioresal) class
skeletal muscle relaxant
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baclofen (lioresol) MOA
depression of CNS, may involve blockage of nerve impulses
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Risedronate (Actonel) class
biphosphates | osteoporosis
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Risedronate (Actonel) MOA
Inhibits bone resorption by binding to bone hydroxyapatite, which inhibits osteoclast activity
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Ibandronate (Bonita) class
biphosphates | osteoporosis
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Ibandronate (Bonita) MOA
Inhibits resorption of bone by inhibiting osteoclast activity.
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Adalimumab (Humira) class
antirheumatics | immunosuppressant
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Adalimumab (Humira) MOA
Neutralizes and prevents the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), resulting in anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activity.
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Paxil (Paroxetine) class
SSRI
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Paxil (Paroxetine) MOA
MOA: Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on NE
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Elavil (Amitriptyline) class
tricyclic antidepressant
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Elavil (Amitriptyline) MOA
Block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin (increase their levels)
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Marplan (isocarboxazid) class
MAO inhibitor
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Marplan (isocarboxazid) MOA
MAO in the brain inactivate NE and seratonin. MAO-B inactivates dopamine. In GI tract MAO inactivates tyramine. MAO inhibitors block these effects
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Librium (chlordiazePOXIDE) class
benzodiazepine
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Librium (chlordiazePOXIDE) MOA
increase the effects of GABA
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Thorazine (chlorpromazine) class
Phenothiazine
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Thorazine (chlorpromazine) MOA
Diminished signs/symptoms of psychosis.
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Haldol (haloperidol ) class
non-phenothiazine
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Haldol (haloperidol ) MOA
Diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses.
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) class
SSRI
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Prozac (Fluoxetine) MOA
Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on norepinephrine
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Risperdal (risperidone) class
non-phenothiazine
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Risperdal (risperidone) MOA
Diminished signs and symptoms of psychoses.
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Zoloft (Sertraline) class
SSRI
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Zoloft (Sertraline) MOA
Block reuptake of Serotonin with little to no effects on norepinephrine
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Lithium (lithium salts) class
mood stabilizer- antimanic drug

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