Medicine Cabinet Flashcards
Antacids
Indigestion pills for heartburn
Samples: Prevacid, (lansoprazole), Prilosec, (omeprazole)-OTC, Tums, Zantac (ranitidine)
Analgesics
Pain pills for headaches, muscle aches and pains
Samples: Aleve (naproxen), Aspirin, Celebrex (celecoxib), Codeine, Motrin (ibuprofen), Tylenol, (acetaminophen)
Antiarthritic
Rheumatism pills for rheumatoid arthritis.
Samples: Aspirin, Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), Humira, (adalimumab), Ramicade, (infliximab)
Antibiotics
Bug killers for microbial infections
Samples: Amoxil (amoxicillin), Erythromycin, Keflex (cephalexin), Pen-Vee (Penicillin), Septra, (sulfamethoxazole), Vibramycin, (doxycycline)
Anticoagulants
Blood thinners to prevent blood clots
Samples: Coumadin (warfarin), Heparin, Plavix (clopidogrel)
Anticonvulsants
Epilepsy drugs to prevent seizures
Samples: Dilantin (phenytoin), Phenobarbital, Neurontin, (gabapentin)
Antidepressants
Uppers to relieve depression
Samples: Elavil (amitriotyline), Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline)
Antihistamines
Cold and flu pills to stop runny nose, wheezing and itchiness
Samples: Allegra, (fexofenadine), Benadryl, (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine)
Antihyperlipidemics
Cholesterol pills to lower cholesterol levels
Samples: Lipitor (atorvastatin), Niaspan (Niacin), Pravachol, (pravastatin), Questran, (cholestyramine), Zocor (simvastatin)
Antihypertensives
Blood pressure pills that lowers high blood pressure
Samples: Norvasc (amlodipine besylate), Captopen (captopril), Inderal (propranolol), Lotensin (benazepril), Tenormin (atenolol), Zestril (lisinopril)
Cardiac drugs
Heart medicine that treats abnormal heart rhythms, heart failures, angina pain
Samples: Cardizem (diltiazem), Cordarone, (amiodarone), Inderal (propranolol), Lanoxin (digoxin), Nitrostat, (nitroglycerin)
Diuretics
Water pills that lowers high blood pressure, treat congestive heart failure
Samples: Hydroxiuril, (hydrochlorithiazide), Lasix (furosemide)
Erectile Dysfunction
Man’s best friend to counter impotency
Samples: Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), Viagra (sildenafil)
Hypnotics
Sleeping pills for insomnia
Samples: Ambien, (zolpidemtartrate), Lunesta, (eszopiclone), Sonata (zaleplon)
Hypoglycemic agents
Diabetic drugs that lowers high blood pressure
Samples: Diabeta (Glyburide), Glucophage, (metformin), Glucotrol (glipizide), Insulin
Osteoporosis therapy
Mom’s bone pills to strengthen bones
Samples: Actonel, (risendronate), Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax, (alendronate)
Tranquilizers
Downers for anxiety
Samples: Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam)
