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Pharmacology- Medication names Flashcards

1
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Anti fungals(zoles)

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kills fungi

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antihistamines

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relieve allergies

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antihypertensives

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lowers blood pressure
metoprolol, lisinopril, valsatan

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4
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anti-inflammatories

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reduce inflammation
celecoxib

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5
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antilipemics

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lower cholesterol
Atorvastatin, fenofibrate

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antimigraine agents

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relieve migraine headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

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improve bone density

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antipsychotics

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control psychotic symptoms
quetiapine, haloperidol(haldol)

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antipyretics

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reduce fever
actaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin

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antispamodics

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reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives/expectorants

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control cough, promote elimination of mucus
guaifenesin

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antivirals (vir)

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kill viruses
acyclovir

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anxiolytics (antianxiety) (pam)

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reduce anxiety
clonazepam

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bronchodilators

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relax airway muscles
albuterol

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15
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central nervous system stimulants

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reduce hyperactivity
methylphenidate

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contraceptives

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prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

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relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

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eliminate excess fluid
flurosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

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hormone replacement

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stabilize hormone deficiencies
levothyroxine, insulin

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laxatives

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promote bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

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reduce blood glucose
metformin

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sedative-hynotics

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induce sleep/relaxation
zolpidem

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analgesics

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relieve pain
acetaminophen

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antacids/anti-ulcer

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neutralize stomach acid
esomeprazole

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antibiotics

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kill bacteria
amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin

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anticholinergis

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reduce bronchospasm

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anticoagulants

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delay blood clotting
warfarin, heparin

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anticonvulsants

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prevent or control seizures
gabapentin

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antidepressants

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relieve depression
duloxetine

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antidiarrheals

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reduce diarrhea

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antimetics

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reduce nausea, vomiting

32
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Montelukast

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Bronchodilator

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Olanzapine

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Antipsychotic

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Omeprazole

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Anti-ulcer agent

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Oxycodone

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Opioid analgesic

36
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Pioglitazone

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hypoglycemic

37
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Pravastatin

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Antilipemic statin

38
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Amlodipine besylate

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Antihypertensive calcium channel blocker

39
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Aripiprazole

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Antipsychotic

40
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Azithromycin

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Antibiotic

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Cephalexin

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Antibiotic

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Clopidogrel

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Antiplatelet agent

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Donepezil

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

44
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Enoxaparin

A

Anticoagulant

45
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Escitalopram

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Antidepressant

46
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Memantine

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Anti-Alzheimer’s

47
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Losartan

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Antihypertensive

48
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Levofloxacin

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Antibiotic

49
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Hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

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Opioid analgesic

50
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Fluticasone

A

Anti asthma

51
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Tramadol

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Analgesic

52
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Sulfamethoxazole

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Antibiotic

53
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Simvastatin

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Antilipemic statin

54
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Sildenafil

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Erectile dysfunction agent

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Rosuvastatin

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Antilipemic, statin

56
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Pregabalin

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Anticonvulsant

57
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Prednisone

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Glucocorticoid

58
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NSAIDS

A

ibuprofen= Motrin
naproxen=aleve
Tylenol

59
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ASA

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aspirin

60
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“lol”

A

beta blockers

61
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“statin”

A

lowers cholesterol

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