Pharmaceuticals deck 2 Flashcards
amiloride (Midamor)
potassium sparing diuretic. Prevents body from absorbing too much salt and treats hypokalemia in people with high BP or congestive heart failure
divalproex sodium (Depakote)
fatty acid derivative anticonvulsant; used to treat various seizure disorders. Also for migraines and treating adults with bipolar dysfxn
oxybutynin (Ditropan XL)
urinary antispasmodic; reduces muscle scpasms of the bladder and urinary tract
ethosuximide (Zarontin)
succinimide anticonvulsant; used to treat absence seizures/petit mal seizures in adults and children
finasteride
5-aplha reductaseinhibitor; treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by blocking bodys produxn of male hormone causing enlargement. Blocks male pattern hair loss.
gemfibrozil (Lopid)
fibric acid derivative; reduces cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Treated with diet for high cholesterol/tris in people with pancreatitis
haloperidol (Haldol)
antipsychotic agent used to treat schizophrenia and for controlling motor speech and tics in Tourette’s patients
irbesartan (Avapro)
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). Relaxes blood vessels and lower BP, increasing supply of blood and O2 to heart
lamotrigine (Lamictal)
triazine anticonvulsant; used to treat seizures and delay mood episodes with bipolar/manic depression.
ethinyl estradiol and norgetrel (Lo/Ovral-28)
prevents ovulation and changes cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and for fertilized eggs to attach to uterus.
procainamide
group I antiarrhythmic; used to treat abnormal heartbeats
glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
anticholinergic; controls conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production. Also reduces drooling in 3-16 with cerebral palsy.
scopolamine (Maldemar)
anticholinergic antiemetic; reduces secretions of organs such as the stomach and intestines. Decreases nerve signals that trigger vomiting. Reduces nausea and vom cause by motion sickness or anesthesia from surgery
albuterol inhaler (ProAir HFA)
bronchodilator used to treat bronchospasm.
pemetrexed (Alimta)
antimetabolite; treats certain type of lung cancer that has returned or spread to other parts of the body
paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI antidepressent or panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, PTSD
ofloxacin ophthalmic (Ocuflox)
antibiotic that fights bacteria in the eyes. Also treats ulcer in the cornea.
Zosyn
combination product piperacillin and tazobactam, for patients with mod-severe infections
oxandrolone / Oxandrin
androgenic hormone used to treat muscle loss from prolonged corticosteroid treatment and bone pain associated with osteoporosis
lo-Ovral 2
combination hormone medicine as an oral contraceptive.
gemfibrozil / Lopid
reduces triglycerides in patients with high triglyceride serum levels. Decreases risk of developing coronary heart disease.
levothyroxine / Levoxyl / Synthroid
thyroid medicine that replaces hormone to regulate body’s energy and metabolism,
verapamil / Verelan
calcium channel blocker; high blood pressure, angina, supraventricular tachycardia.
zoledronic acid / Reclast
IV medication infusion given through veins by healthcare provider. Treats osteoporosis.
propofol
injection sedative to help relax or sleep before and during surgery/other medical procedures.
ranitidine / Zantac
treats peptic ulcers, GERD, etc
alendronate / Fosamax
bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone
buspirone HCL
indicated for management or short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety
atropine / AtroPen
antispasmodic; used to reduce saliva, mucus, and other secretions in airway during surgery.
cladribine / Mavenclad
antimetabolite; treats relapsing multiple sclerosis in adults.
lactulose / Generlac / Constulose
laxative; treats chronic constipation. Can also treat conditions of brain caused by liver failure.