Meds To Know Well Flashcards
Ativan
aka lorazepam
Benzo for anxiety
Benadryl
aka diphenhydramine
Antihistamine for allergies
Cardizem
aka diltiazem
Calcium channel block for atrial fibrillation
Coreg
aka carvedilol
Alpha/Beta blocker for heart failure
Coumadin
aka warfarin
Anticoagulant
Elavil
aka amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant for depression
Lanoxin
aka digoxin
Cardiac glycoside/intrope for heart failure
Lasix
aka furosemide
Loop diuretic for CHF
Levophed
aka norepinephrine
Alpha/Beta agonist for hypotension (vasoconstrictive)
Lopressor
aka metoprolol tartrate
Beta blocker for agina (hypertension)
Narcan
aka naloxone
Opioid antagonist for opioid overdose
Plavix
aka clopidogrel
Anticoagulant for strokes (angina also)
Solu-medrol
aka methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Corticosteroid for inflammatory
Tegretol
aka carbamazepine
Anticonvulsant for epilepsy (seizures)
Toradol
aka ketorolac
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for pain