pharm 2

Question 1

methotrexate is not only indicated in ectopic pregnancy but it is also

Answer 1

a disease anti-rhemumatic drug, so for arthritis, psoriasis, inflammation

Question 2

what are medications ending in prazole indicated for?

Answer 2

esomeprazole, pantoprazole, Omeprazole, etc..
they are proton pump inhibitors (they reduce amt of acid in your stomach)

Question 3

methylergonovine

Answer 3

stops uterine bleeding after pregnancy
methylergo-no-vine: no bleeding

Question 4

risperidone

Answer 4

can treat bipolar disorder, schrizophrenia, or irritability.

Question 5

medications for tuberuclosis

Answer 5

gold standard is iosinazid, #2 is rifampin

Question 6

medication for dementia

Answer 6

memantine

deMentia: Memantine

Question 7

duasteride

Answer 7

used w/ tamsulosin to treat enlarged prostate gland

Question 8

sildenafil
indications
contraindications

Answer 8

Viagra (can treat ed), can reduce blood pressure.

contraindiccations: can’t take nitrates w/ sildenafil, wait at least 24hrs.
BP has to be at least 100/60