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Module 3: Common Medications Flashcards

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albuterol

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  • bronchodilator
  • Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb
  • nervousness, throat/nasal irritation, muscle aches, tachycardia
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amlodipine besylate

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  • antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker
  • Norvasc
  • dizziness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing
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amoxicillin

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  • antibiotic
  • Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
  • nausea, stomach pain, rash, swollen tongue, vaginal itching
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aripiprazole

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  • antipsychotic
  • Abilify, Aristada
  • nervousness, heartburn, weight gain, appetite change, joint pain, rash/itching/swelling
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atorvastatin

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  • antilipemic, statin
  • Lipitor
  • nausea, runny nose, joint pain
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azithromycin

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  • antibiotic
  • Zithromax
  • stomach pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, diarrhea
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celecoxib

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  • anti-inflammatory
  • Celebrex
  • bloating, sore throat, cold symptoms, dizziness, dysgeusia
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cephalexin

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  • antibiotic
  • Daxbia, Keflex
  • nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, rectal/genital itching
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ciprofloxacin

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  • antibiotic
  • Cetraxal, Cipro XR, Otiprio, ProQuin XR
  • nausea, heartburn, pale skin, tiredness, joint problems
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clopidogrel

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  • antiplatelet agent
  • Plavix
  • nausea, tiredness, dizziness, nosebleed
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donepezil

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  • anti-alzheimer’s
  • Aricept
  • loss of appetite, weight loss, frequent urination, confusion, hallucinations
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duloxetine

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  • antidepressant
  • Irenka, Cymbalta
  • dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, weight loss, difficultly sleeping
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enoxaparin

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  • anticoagulant
  • Lovenox
  • bleeding gums, difficulty breathing, red stool/urine, paralysis, bruising
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escitalopram

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  • antidepressant
  • Lexapro
  • headache, dry mouth, sweating, restlessness, fatigue, insomnia
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metformin

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  • hypoglycemic
  • Glucophage, Riomet, Glumetza
  • heartburn, bloating, weight loss, metallic taste in mouth
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methylphenidate

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  • central nervous system stimulant
  • Quillivant XR, Daytrana
  • nervousness, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, weight loss, back pain
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metoprolol succinate

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  • antihypertensive, beta blocker
  • Lopressor, Toprol XL
  • drowsiness, cold hands/feet
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montelukast

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  • bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor
  • Singulair
  • upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, runny nose
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olanzapine

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  • antipsychotic
  • Zyprexa
  • dizziness, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, difficulty walking
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omeprazole

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  • anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor
  • Prilosec OTC, Zegerid
  • headache, rash, nausea, lightheadedness, facial swelling, difficulty breathing
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oxycodone

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  • opioid (narcotic) analgesic
  • Xtampza ER, Oxaydo, Roxicodone
  • dry mouth, mood changes, agitation, hallucinations, constipation
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pioglitazone

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  • hypoglycemic
  • Actos
  • chest pain, fatigue, irregular breathing/heartbeat, swelling, changes in vision
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pravastatin

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  • antilipemic, statin
  • Pravachol
  • dizziness, nausea, heartburn, joint pain
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prednisone

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  • glucocorticoid
  • Rayos, Deltasone
  • changes in mood/personality, acne, weak muscles
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pregabalin

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  • anticonvulsant
  • Lyrica
  • chest pain, cold sweats, cough, chills, numbness in extremities, back pain, blurred vision
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quetiapine

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  • antipsychotic
  • Seroquel
  • dizziness, joint pain, nausea, weight gain, difficulty concentrating
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rosuvastatin

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  • antilipemic, statin
  • Crestor
  • muscle pain, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, pancreatitis
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sildenafil

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  • erectile dysfunction agent
  • Viagra, Revatio
  • dyspepsia, headache, insomnia, nasal congestion
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simvastatin

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  • antilipemic, statin
  • FloLipid, Zocor
  • stomach pain, headache, memory loss, itchy red skin, tiredness
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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  • antibiotic
  • Bactrim, Sulfatrim
  • black stool, skin blistering, chest pain, chills, tiredness, painful urination, trouble breathing, jaundice
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tramadol

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  • analgesic
  • Ultram, ConZip
  • sleepiness, nervousness, mood changes, heartburn
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valsartan

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  • antihypertensive
  • Diovan
  • bloody urine, cold sweats, dizziness, fainting, numbness/tingling in hands/feet, weight gain
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warfarin

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  • anticoagulant
  • Jantoven, Coumadin
  • joint pain, bloating, severe bleeding, blurred vision, difficulty breathing
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zolpidem

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  • sedative-hypnotic (for sleep)
  • Edluar, Zolpimist, Intermezzo
  • headache, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, trouble breathing, amnesia, hallucinations
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esomeprazole

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  • anti ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor
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fenofibrate

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  • antilipemic
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fluticasone/salmeterol

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  • antiasthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator
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furosemide

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  • diuretic
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gabapentin

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  • anticonvulsant
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hydrochlorothiazide

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  • diuretic
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hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

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  • opioid (narcotic) analgesic
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insulin

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  • hypoglycemic
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levofloxacin

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  • antibiotic
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levothyroxine

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  • thyroid hormone
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lisinopril

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  • antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor
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losartan

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  • antihypertensive
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memantine

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  • anti-Alzheimer’s
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metoprolol tartrate

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  • antihypertensive, beta blocker

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