Medicines Flashcards
Levothyroxine (GN)
Thyroid Hormone
Hormona tiroidea
Pronunc: livothairóxin
Pain Relief
Hydrocodone/APA
Amoxicilin
Antibiotic
ACE Inhibitor
Inhibidores de la ECA
Medicines used for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure.
Esomeprazole
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition wherein the stomach produces too much acid.
Atorvastatin (GN)
Lipidor (Brand Name)
For the Cholesterol
Simvastatin
Zocor(Brand Name)
For the cholesterol
Clopidogrel
Anti-platelet (group of medicines that stop blood cells (called platelets) from sticking together and forming a blood clot)
Antiolaquetario
Montelukast
Asthma treatment
Electrolyte (electrolitos)
Rosuvastatin
Cholesterol
Metoprolol
Betablocker (betabloqueante)
Se usa para tratar la presión arterial alta y prevenir la angina(dolor en el pecho) Tamb tratar la insuficiencia cardíaca
Escitalopram
Anti-depressant
Albuterol o Salbutamol
Brand Name: Proair HFA, Ventolin…
Pronunc: Albiúrerol
Asthma Inhaler
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hidroclorotiazida
Diuretic
Se usa para tratar el edema(retención de líq, exceso de líquido en tejidos corporales)
Pronunc: jaidrocloroziásaid
Metformin
Merformina
Anti-diabetic
En tabletas trata los niveles altos de azucar en la sangre en la diabetes tipo 2
Sertraline
Brand name: Zoloft, Prozac
Anti-depressant