meds Flashcards
What is Vitamin D used for?
Supports bone development and maintenance; nervous, musculoskeletal, and immune systems.
Amoxicillin
Treats bacterial infections.
Levothyroxine
Treats hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland hormone production).
Lisinopril
Treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
What type of drug is Ibuprofen?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate pain.
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
A CNS (central nervous system) combination to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
Amlodipine
Treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
Albuterol HFA
Treats or prevents bronchospasm (tightening of the lungs’ bronchi narrowing the airway reducing oxygen intake).
Prednisone
Treats conditions such as inflammation, allergies/hives, arthritis, asthma, etc.