Pharmacology Flashcards
Classify the following drugs and the generic/brands names, including what each are used for:
Hydrochlorothiazide
Antihypertensive/Microde- Lowers blood pressure
Lasix (furosemide)
Diuretic - Increases urinary output - reduces edema (swelling)
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
Antihistamine allergic reaction
Epinephrine
Antihistamine (severe allergic reaction) Adrenaline
Zofran (ondansetron)
Antiemetic - Nausea and Vomiting
Comparing (proclorperazine)
Antiemetic - Nausea and Vomiting
Theo-24 (Theophylline Anhydrous)
Bronchodilator used for respiratory disorders/asthma
Robaxin
Muscle Relaxant - Methocarbamol - Relaxes skeletal muscles
Coumadin (warfarin)
Blood thinner, Anticoagulant - INR - Thin Blood - Clots - Anemia
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilator - Used to treat angina - heart attack - coronary artery disease
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Analgesic - Reduces fever
Acyclovir
Antiviral - Reduces herpes breakouts viral infections