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Prescribed Drugs Flashcards

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What is atorvastatin used for?

A

Reduce risk of stroke, heart attack.

Hypercholesterol

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What is Metformin used for?

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Diabetes.

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What is loperamide used for

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Anti diarrhoea.

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What is rifaximin used for?

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IBS
Anti diarrhoea
Hepatic encephalopathy

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What is ondansetron used for?

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Anti-emetic

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What is ranitidine used for?

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Gastric reflux

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What is bendroflumethiazide used for?

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Hypertension

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What is citalopram used for?

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Antidepressant

Panic disorder

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What is amlodipine used for?

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Angina

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What is propranolol used for?

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Hypertension
Migraine
Angina

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What is rivaroxaban used for?

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DVT

AF

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What is warfarin used for?

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Anticoagulant

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What is verapamil used for?

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Angina

Hypertension

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What is candesartan used for?

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CHF

Hypertension

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What is labetalol used for?

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Hypertension

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What is atenolol used for?

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Hypertension

Angina

17
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What is bisoprolol used for?

A

Hypertension

Heart failure

18
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What is furosemide used for?

A

Oedema

Resistant hypertension

19
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What is simvastatin used for?

A

High cholesterol

20
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What is ramipril used for?

A

Hypertension

Heart failure

21
Q

List common tricyclic antidepressant drugs.

A 
Tricyclic antidepressant drugs include:
imipramine
amitriptyline
doxepin
mianserin
trazodone
lofepramine
22
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What is clopidogrel prescribed for?

A

Prevention of artherothrombotic events

23
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What is prochlorperizine prescribed for?

A

Ear/balance problems.

Anti psychotics

24
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What affect of beta-blockers do we need to be aware of?

A

Prevent pts developing tachycardia in response to injury.

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