MEDICINE CABINET Flashcards
Analgesics
Pain Pills: ‘Feeling no pain’ - Greek Headaches, muscle aches, pain
IE: Aleve (Naproxen)
Celebrex (Celecoxib)
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Antacids
Indigestion pills: heartburn
IE: Prevacid (Lansoprazole) - prevents acid - proton-pump inhibitor
Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Zantac (Ranitidine) - blocks histamine - hist stipulates acid production
Tums - neutralizes acid
Antiarthritic
Rheumatism pills - rheumatoid arthritis -inflammation, autoimmune
IE: Aspirin
Aleve (Naproxin)
Celebrex (Celexocib)
Humira (Adalimumab)
Remicade (Infliximab)
Antibiotics
Bug killers - microbial infections
Broad spectrum & Narrow spectrum
IE: Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Erythromycin
Keflex (Cephalexin)
Pen-Vee (Penicillin)
Septra (Sulphamethoxazole)
Vibramycin (Doxycycline)
Anticoagulants
Blood thinners - prevent blood clots
IE: Coumadin (Warfarin)
Heparin
Plavix (Clopidogrel)
Anticonvulsants
Epilepsy drugs - prevent seizures
IE: Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Phenobarbital
Neurontin (Gabapentin)
*Dilantin + Valium (tranq) - first line drugs for ‘status epilepticus’ - continuous seizures activity - must be stopped quickly
Antidepressants
Uppers
IE: Elavil (Amitriptyline)
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Zoloft (Sertraline)
TCA (Tricyclic Antis)
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors)
Antihistamine
IE: Allegra (Fexofenadine)
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
Claritin (Loratadine)
Antihypertensives
BP pills - lowers bp
IE: Norvasc (Amlodipine Besylate)
Captopen (Captopril)
Inderal (Propanolol)
Lotensin (Benazepril)
Tenormin (Atenolol)
Zestril (Iisinopril)
Cardiac drugs
Treat abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, angina pain
IE: Cardizem (Diltiazem)
Cordarone (Amiidarone)
Inderal (Propanolol)
Lanoxin (Digoxin)
Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)
Diuretics
Water pills - lowers high bp, treats congestive heart failure
‘Promoting urine’ in Greek
Rids heart of excess fluid, l - helps lower bp and work Denman on
heart
IE: Hydrodiuril (Hyrdochlorothiazide)
Lasix (Furosemide)
Erectile dysfunction
IE: Cialis (Tadalafil)
Levitra (Vardenafil)
Viagra (Sildenafil)
Hypnotics
Sleeping pills - insomnia
IE: Ambien (Zolpidemtartrate)
Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
Sonata (Zaleplon)
Hypoglycemic Agents
Diabetic drugs - lowers blood sugar
IE: Diabeta (Glyburide)
Glucophage (Metformin)
Glucotrol (Glipizide)
Insulin
Osteoporosis Therapy
Strengthens bones
IE: Actonel (Risendronate)
Boniva (Ibandronate)
Fosamax (Alendronate)
