Med Table Actions of Meds Flashcards
Acetaminophen
Treatment of pain, fever
reduce blood clots if prescribed daily
-Analgesic= acting to relieve pain
SE: Hepatotoxicity (increased bleeding)
Tylenol
Aspirin
Treatment of pain, fever, and reduce inflammation
-Analgesic & Antiplatelet (prevent blood cells (platelets) from clumping & forming clots
SE: GI bleeding, Hypersensitivity Reactions (anaphylaxis)
Aspirin
Bupropion
Treatment of depression, decrease craving of cigarettes
-Antidepressant & smoking deterrents
SE: Homicidal/suicidal thoughts, seizures
Wellbutrin
Ciprofloxacin
Treatment of (bacterial) infections
-Antibiotic
SE: Elevated intercranial pressure, seizures, suicidal thoughts, hepatotoxicity, Hypersensitivity reactions
Cipro
Citalopram
Treatment for depression, rebalances serotonin in the CNS
-Antidepressant
SE: Suicidal thoughts, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Celexa
Digoxin
Treatment for tachycardia (fast heart rate), slows HR down and increases CO, helps irregular heartbeat
-Antiarrhythmic
SE: Arrhythmias
(MUST MONITOR BEFORE & AFTER GIVEN)
Lanoxin
Docusate sodium
Treatment of constipation and softening of stool
-Laxative
SE: diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance
Colace
Furosemide
Treatment of BP/hypertension, mobilization of excess fluid (edema, pleural effusion)
-Diuretic (increase passing of urine)
SE: Aplastic anemia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, tinnitus
(MUST MONITOR Potassium levels BEFORE and After) (wastes potassium)
Lasix
Gabapentin
Treatment of seizures, restless leg, and neuropathic pain
-Anticonvulsants
SE: Suicidal thoughts, Rhabdomyolysis, Hypersensitivity
Neurontin
Glipizide
Treatment of diabetes, lowers blood sugar (stimulates insulin release)
-Antidiabetics
SE: Hypoglycemia, aplastic anemia
Glucotrol
Glyburide/Metformin
Treatment of diabetes, lowers blood sugar (stimulates insulin release)
-Antidiabetics
SE: Hypoglycemia, aplastic anemia, N/V
Glucovance
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
Treatment of moderate pain, suppress the cough reflex
-Opioid Analgesics
SE: Respiratory depression, hypotension, constipation, sedation
Lortab
