meds Flashcards
Amantadine
anti-viral agent used in the management of influenza.
pyridostigmine
cholinesterase inhibitor
MG tx
bromocriptine
for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
baclofen
Baclofen is used to treat pain and certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) from multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or other spinal cord diseases
indapamide
Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic drug used in the treatment of hypertension,
Imipramine
Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Quetiapine
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic
gliclazide
sulphonylurea
sitagliptin, colasse and mechansim
DPP4 inhibitor, increases levels of incretins
fluoxetine
SSRI - SSRI of choice in children and adolescents
carbimazole (+levothryoxine block and replace)
used for hyperthyroidism
cetirizine
type of antihistamine
medication for treating allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and allergic conjunctivitis
rifaximin
Rifaximin is an antibiotic used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, reduce the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy recurrence in adults, and treat travelers’ diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli
acamprosate
helps maintain alcohol abstinence
Chlorphenamine
Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies.