meds Flashcards

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Amantadine

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anti-viral agent used in the management of influenza.

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2
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pyridostigmine

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cholinesterase inhibitor
MG tx

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3
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bromocriptine

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for neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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4
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baclofen

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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

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5
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indapamide

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Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic drug used in the treatment of hypertension,

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6
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Imipramine

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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

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7
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Quetiapine

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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic

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8
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gliclazide

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sulphonylurea

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9
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sitagliptin, colasse and mechansim

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DPP4 inhibitor, increases levels of incretins

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10
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fluoxetine

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SSRI - SSRI of choice in children and adolescents

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11
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carbimazole (+levothryoxine block and replace)

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used for hyperthyroidism

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12
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cetirizine

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type of antihistamine
medication for treating allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and allergic conjunctivitis

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13
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rifaximin

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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

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14
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acamprosate

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helps maintain alcohol abstinence

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15
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Chlorphenamine

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Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies.

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16
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zolpidem

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medication for insomnia

17
Q

exanatide

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GLP1 agonist

18
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aledronate

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bisphopshonate medication used to treat osteoporosis

19
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effect of steroids on bone

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avascular necrosis of femoral head