Module 3: Common Medications Flashcards
1
Q
albuterol
A
- bronchodilator
- Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb
- nervousness, throat/nasal irritation, muscle aches, tachycardia
2
Q
amlodipine besylate
A
- antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker
- Norvasc
- dizziness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing
3
Q
amoxicillin
A
- antibiotic
- Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
- nausea, stomach pain, rash, swollen tongue, vaginal itching
4
Q
aripiprazole
A
- antipsychotic
- Abilify, Aristada
- nervousness, heartburn, weight gain, appetite change, joint pain, rash/itching/swelling
5
Q
atorvastatin
A
- antilipemic, statin
- Lipitor
- nausea, runny nose, joint pain
6
Q
azithromycin
A
- antibiotic
- Zithromax
- stomach pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, diarrhea
7
Q
celecoxib
A
- anti-inflammatory
- Celebrex
- bloating, sore throat, cold symptoms, dizziness, dysgeusia
8
Q
cephalexin
A
- antibiotic
- Daxbia, Keflex
- nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, rectal/genital itching
9
Q
ciprofloxacin
A
- antibiotic
- Cetraxal, Cipro XR, Otiprio, ProQuin XR
- nausea, heartburn, pale skin, tiredness, joint problems
10
Q
clopidogrel
A
- antiplatelet agent
- Plavix
- nausea, tiredness, dizziness, nosebleed
11
Q
donepezil
A
- anti-alzheimer’s
- Aricept
- loss of appetite, weight loss, frequent urination, confusion, hallucinations
12
Q
duloxetine
A
- antidepressant
- Irenka, Cymbalta
- dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, weight loss, difficultly sleeping
13
Q
enoxaparin
A
- anticoagulant
- Lovenox
- bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, red stool/urine, paralysis, bruising
14
Q
escitalopram
A
- antidepressant
- Lexapro
- headache, dry mouth, sweating, restlessness, fatigue, insomnia
15
Q
metformin
A
- hypoglycemic
- Glucophage, Riomet, Glumetza
- heartburn, bloating, weight loss, metallic taste in mouth
16
Q
methylphenidate
A
- central nervous system stimulant
- Quillivant XR, Daytrana
- nervousness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, weight loss, back pain
17
Q
metoprolol succinate
A
- antihypertensive, beta blocker
- Lopressor, Toprol XL
- drowsiness, cold hands/feet
18
Q
montelukast
A
- bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor
- Singulair
- upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, runny nose
19
Q
olanzapine
A
- antipsychotic
- Zyprexa
- dizziness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, difficulty walking
20
Q
omeprazole
A
- anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor
- Prilosec OTC, Zegerid
- headache, rash, nausea, lightheadedness, facial swelling, difficulty breathing
21
Q
oxycodone
A
- opioid (narcotic) analgesic
- Xtampza ER, Oxaydo, Roxicodone
- dry mouth, mood changes, agitation, hallucinations, constipation
22
Q
pioglitazone
A
- hypoglycemic
- Actos
- chest pain, fatigue, irregular breathing/heartbeat, swelling, changes in vision
23
Q
pravastatin
A
- antilipemic, statin
- Pravachol
- dizziness, nausea, heartburn, joint pain
24
Q
prednisone
A
- glucocorticoid
- Rayos, Deltasone
- changes in mood/personality, acne, weak muscles
25
Q
pregabalin
A
- anticonvulsant
- Lyrica
- chest pain, cold sweats, cough, chills, numbness in extremities, back pain, blurred vision
26
Q
quetiapine
A
- antipsychotic
- Seroquel
- dizziness, joint pain, nausea, weight gain, difficulty concentrating
27
Q
rosuvastatin
A
- antilipemic, statin
- Crestor
- muscle pain, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, pancreatitis
28
Q
sildenafil
A
- erectile dysfunction agent
- Viagra, Revatio
- dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, nasal congestion
29
Q
simvastatin
A
- antilipemic, statin
- FloLipid, Zocor
- stomach pain, headache, memory loss, itchy red skin, tiredness
30
Q
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
A
- antibiotic
- Bactrim, Sulfatrim
- black stool, skin blistering, chest pain, chills, tiredness, painful urination, trouble breathing, jaundice
31
Q
tramadol
A
- analgesic
- Ultram, ConZip
- sleepiness, nervousness, mood changes, heartburn
32
Q
valsartan
A
- antihypertensive
- Diovan
- bloody urine, cold sweats, dizziness, fainting, numbness/tingling in hands/feet, weight gain
33
Q
warfarin
A
- anticoagulant
- Jantoven, Coumadin
- joint pain, bloating, severe bleeding, blurred vision, difficulty breathing
34
Q
zolpidem
A
- sedative-hypnotic (for sleep)
- Edluar, Zolpimist, Intermezzo
- headache, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, trouble breathing, amnesia, hallucinations
35
Q
esomeprazole
A
- anti ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor
36
Q
fenofibrate
A
- antilipemic
37
Q
fluticasone/salmeterol
A
- antiasthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator
38
Q
furosemide
A
- diuretic
39
Q
gabapentin
A
- anticonvulsant
40
Q
hydrochlorothiazide
A
- diuretic
41
Q
hydrocodone plus acetaminophen
A
- opioid (narcotic) analgesic
42
Q
insulin
A
- hypoglycemic
43
Q
levofloxacin
A
- antibiotic
44
Q
levothyroxine
A
- thyroid hormone
45
Q
lisinopril
A
- antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor
46
Q
losartan
A
- antihypertensive
47
Q
memantine
A
- anti-Alzheimer’s
48
Q
metoprolol tartrate
A
- antihypertensive, beta blocker
