Medications Flashcards
What has the common suffix “PRIL”
ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)
What has the common suffix “sartan”
ARBS - Angiotensin II receptor blockers
What is ondansetron
Antiemetics - Treats nausea and vomiting. Can cause headaches, constipation or diarrhoea, arrhythmias
What has the common suffix “pine”
Calcium channel blockers
What is furosemide
Loop diuretic. Can cause volume depletion and electrolyte imbalance
What is lispro
Ultra short acting insulin
What is isophane
Intermediate acting insulin
How do ACE inhibitors work
Stops the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Because Angiotensin II causes the arteries to constrict (vasoconstriction) which causes high blood pressure
Peridopril
ACE inhibitor
What is Digoxin
Cardiac inotropic agent. Works through increasing the systolic force of contraction to achieve more complete ventricular emptying
Prednisone
Corticosteroid. Used for anti - inflammatory properties
Kefzol
Generic name: cefalexin
Antibiotic
Cephalosporin
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
Naproxen
NSAID
Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug
Pantoprazole
PPI: Proton pump inhibitor
Treatment of GORD, GIT ulcers
