Unit 8 Flashcards
Acetaminophen(Tylenol)
Non-opioid Analgesic. (analgesia, antipyresis)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
NSAID; Decreased pain and inflammation, reduction of fever
carbidopa-levodopa(Sinemet)
Anti-Parkinson Agent; Relief of tremor and rigidity in Parkinson’s Syndrome
alendronate(Fosamax)
Pharmacologic- biphosphonates; reversal of the progression of osteoporosis with decreased fractures
ibandronate(Boniva)
Biphosphinate; treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Risedronate(Actonel)
Biphosphonates; Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal and corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
Zoledronic Acid(Reclast)
Biphosphonates; Inhibits increased osteoclast activity and skeletal calcium release induced by tumors
Calcitonin(Miacalcin)
Hormones; Hypocalcemics; Inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and promotes renal excretion of calcium
Teriparatide(Forteo)
Hormones; Treatment of osteoporosis in men and women who are taking corticosteroids
Calcium carbonate(Caltrate)
Nutritional Supplement; replacement of calcium in deficiency states
Calcium Citrate(Citracal)
Nutritional Supplement; Replacement of calcium in deficiency states
Vitamin D supplement
Nutritional Supplement; treatment and prevention of deficiency states
Ascorbic Acid(Sunkist)
Nutritional Supplements; treatment and prevention of scurvy/ lack of vitamin C
Raloxifene(Evista)
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators; Prevention of osteoporosis in patients at risk; Decreased risk of breast cancer
Meperidine(Demerol)
Opioid Analgesic; Decrease in severity of pain