Pharmacology Flashcards

Classify the following drugs and the generic/brands names, including what each are used for:

1
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Antihypertensive/Microde- Lowers blood pressure

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2
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Lasix (furosemide)

A

Diuretic - Increases urinary output - reduces edema (swelling)

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3
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Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

A

Antihistamine allergic reaction

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4
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Epinephrine

A

Antihistamine (severe allergic reaction) Adrenaline

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5
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Zofran (ondansetron)

A

Antiemetic - Nausea and Vomiting

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6
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Comparing (proclorperazine)

A

Antiemetic - Nausea and Vomiting

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7
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Theo-24 (Theophylline Anhydrous)

A

Bronchodilator used for respiratory disorders/asthma

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8
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Robaxin

A

Muscle Relaxant - Methocarbamol - Relaxes skeletal muscles

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9
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Coumadin (warfarin)

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Blood thinner, Anticoagulant - INR - Thin Blood - Clots - Anemia

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10
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Nitroglycerin

A

Vasodilator - Used to treat angina - heart attack - coronary artery disease

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11
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Tylenol (acetaminophen)

A

Analgesic - Reduces fever

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12
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Acyclovir

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Antiviral - Reduces herpes breakouts viral infections

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