Medications Trade, Generic and Category Flashcards
Bronchodilators
open up constricted air passages
fluticasone
flovent
Ipratropium bromide
atrovent
salbutamol
ventolin
budesonide
pulmicort
salmeterol
serevent
salmeterol/fluticasone
advair
theophylline
theodur
Antihypertensives
treat high blood pressure by opening up blood vessels; increase blood supply reduces work of the heart
accupril
quinapril
amlodipine
norvasc
captopril
capoten
enalapril
vasotec
nifedipine
adalat
ramipril
altace
Vasodilating Agents
relax blood vessels and help control electrical system of the heart
diltiazem
cardizem/ tiazac
nitroglycerin (NTG) po
nitrostat/ nitrong SR
propranolol
inderal
atenolol
tenormin
metoprolol
metoprolol
nitroglycerin (patches)
transderm-nitro/ nitro dur
Antiarrhythmic Agents
reduces # of extra heart beats promoting a more regular rhythm
amiodarone
cordarone
propafenone
rythmol
quinidine
biquin