Medication name and drug group Flashcards by Rachel Goodall | Brainscape

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What is Irbesartan used for?

What is Irbesartan drug group?

A

Lowers blood pressure

Sartan group

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What is Perindopril for and what drug group?

A

Lowers Blood pressure

ACE inhibitors

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What does ACE stand for?

A

angiotensin converting enzyme

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What is Lipitor for?

What drug group is Lipitor

A

Lowers cholesterol

Statin group

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What is Crestor used for?

What drug group is Crestor

A

Lowers cholesterol

Statin group

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What is Metformin used for?

What drug group is Metformin?

A

Reduces blood glucose levels

Biguanide

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What antibiotic is Penicillin group?

A

Amoxycillin

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What are the two antibiotics called that do not have penicillin?

A

Cephalexin and Cephalosporin

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What drug group is Cephalexin and Cephalosporin from?

A

Beta-lactam

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What is Nexium used for

What is the drug group of Nexium

A

GERD (reflux)

Proton pump inhibitors

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What is somac used for?

What is the drug group of Somac?

A

GERD (reflux)

Proton pump inhibitors

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What is Seroquel used for

What is Seroquel drug class?

A

Antipsychotic

Atypical antipsychotic

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What is Risperdal used for?

What drug class is Risperdal?

A

Antipsychotic

Atypical antipsychotic

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What is Topamax used for?

What drug group is Topamax?

A

Anti-epileptic

Second generation anti-epileptic

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What is Epilim used for?

What drug group is Epilim?

A

Anti-epileptic

Second generation anti-epileptic

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What is Melatonin used for?

What drug class is Melatonin?

A

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)

Acetamides

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What is Ritalin used for?

What drug class is Ritalin

A

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)

Acetamides

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What is Ventolin used for?

What is Ventolin drug class?

A

Asthma

Corticosteroid

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What is Flixotide used for?

What is Flixotide drug class?

A

Asthma

Corticosteroid

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What is Claritin used for?

What drug class is Claritin?

A

Antihistamine

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What is Phenergan used for?

What drug class is Phenergan?

A

Antihistamine

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What is Champix used for?

A

Smoking cessation

Q

what drug class is oral contraception normally

A

Estrogen base with progesterone

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What is Fluoxetine used for?

What drug class is Fluoxetine?

A

Antidepressant

SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake)

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What is Sertraline used for?

What drug class is Sertraline?

A

Antidepressant

SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake)

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What is Escitalopram used for?

What drug class is Escitalopram ?

A

Antidepressant

SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake)