Med Sheets Flashcards
What does amlodipine do in the body(action)?
Inhibits calcium ion reflux across cell membrane during cardiac depolarization
Class for amlodipine?
Antiaginal
Why would somebody be taking amlodipine?
For hypertension
What are some side effects of amlodipine?
HA, peripheral edema, nausea, rash, pruritis
What class of drug is Cymbalta?
Antidepressant
What is the action for Cymbalta?
Inhibits neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
Why would somebody be taking Cymbalata?
For a major depressive disorder
What are the side effects of Cymbalta?
Insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, tremor, fatigue, decreased appetite, decreased weight, hallucinations
What drug class is lopid?
Antilipemic
What is the action of Lopid in the body?
Hyperlipidemia
What are the side effects of Lopid?
Fatigue, vertigo, headache, diarrhea, anemia, rash, angioedema
What drug class is Lisinopril?
Anti hypertensive
What is the action of Lisinopril?
Suppressed renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Why would someone be taking Lisinopril?
Mild to moderate hypertension
What are the side effects of Lisinopril?
Stroke,hepatic failure or necrosis, proteinuria, neutropenia, angioedema
What drug class is carbamazepine?
Anticonvulsant
What is the action of carbamazepine?
Decreased poly synaptic responses and blocks post tetanic potentiation
Why would somebody be taking carbamazepine?
For tonic clonic seizures
What are the side effects of carbamazepine?
Hypertension, worsening of seizures, suicidal thoughts/ behaviors, dysrhythmias
What drug class is Aricept?
Anti-Alzheimer’s agent
What does Aricept do in the body?
Elevates cerebral cortex by slowing degradation of acetylcholine
Why would someone be taking Aricept?
Dementia
What are the side effects of Aricept?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain/swelling or stiffness
What drug class is lamictal?
Anticonvulsant
