Prescribed Drugs Flashcards
Accupril
ACE Inhibitor –> treats HTN and CHF
Acetominophen/Codeine
Opiate Agonist –> pain reliever and fever reducer
Aciphex
GI Drug –> treats/prevents stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and excess stomach acid
Actos
Antidiabetic Agent –> treats Type II Adult Onset diabetes
Adalat
Calcium Channel Blocker –> treats HTN and Angina
Adderall
Respiratory/Cerebral Stimulant –> treats narcolepsy and ADHD
Alesse
Oral Contraceptive –> prevents pregnancy
Allegra-D
Antihistamine/Decongestant –> sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and other allergic symptoms
Allopurinol
Unclassified Therapeutic Agent –> treats Gout, increased Uric Acid production resulting from cancer Rx, and kidney stones
Alphagan
EENT Agents (Glaucoma) –> treats open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Alprazolam
Benzodiazapine –> treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, and panic disorders
Altace
Hypotensive Agent –> treats HTN, prevents heart failure after a heart attack, and reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
Amaryl
Antidiabetic Agent –> treats Type II Adult Onset diabetes
Ambien
Sedative/Hypnotic –> induces sleep and relaxation
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant –> relieves symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder
Amoxicillin
Antibiotic: Penicillins –> treats infections like pneumonia, ear, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and some skin infections
Amoxil
Antibiotic: Penicillins –> treats infections like pneumonia, ear, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and some skin infections
Aricept
Alzheimers Drug –> to improve thinking and memory in Alzheimer’s patients
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Beta Blocker –> to lower BP and heart rate, reduce chest pain, and reduce heart attack risk
Augmentin
Antibiotic: Penicillins –> treats different types of bacterial infections
Avandia
Antidiabetic Agent –> treats Type II diabeties
Avapro
Hypotensive Agent (Ang II) –> treats HTN and diabetic neuropathy
Azmacort
Anti-Inflammatory Agent (Steroid) –> treats endocrine disorders from deficient steroid production, & treats immune, allergic, and autoimmune disorders
Bactroban
Antibiotic –> treats skin infections like impedigo
Baycol
Antilipemic Agents –> Lowers cholesterol
Biaxin
Antibiotic: EMAs –> treats different types of bacterial infections
Buspar
Anxiolytics (Sedatives/Hypnotics) –> reduces symptoms of anxiety disorders
Cardura
Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers –> treats HTN and prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
Carisoprodol (Soma)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants –> treats skeletal muscle injuries and painful muscle conditions
Cartia XT
Calcium Channel Blocker –> treats HTN, tachycardias, and angina
Ceftin
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins –> treats various bacterial infections
Cefzil
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins –> treats various bacterial infections
Celebrex
NSAID –> rheumatoid arthritis, adenomatous colorectal polyps, and menstrual cramps
Celexa
Antidepressant –> treats symptoms of depression
Cephalexin
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins –> treats various bacterial infections
Cipro
Quinolone Antibiotic –> treats various bacterial infections
Claritan-D
Antihistamine –> treats allergies, hives, and other inflammatory conditions and allergic symptoms
Claritin
Antihistamine –> treats allergies, hives, and other inflammatory conditions