Week 5 Home Med's Flashcards
Adderall
Class/RX’d
Respiratory and Cerebral stimulation
Treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD)
Actos
Class/RX’d
Antidiabetic agent
Treatment of Type 2 adult onset diabetes
Avandia
Class/RX’d
Antidiabetic Agent
Non insulin type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise
Claritin-D
Class/RX’d
Antihistamine
Allergies, hives, and other inflammatory conditions plus watery, itchy eyes, and runny nose
Cozaar
Class/RX’d
Hypotensive agent (Angiontension 2 receptor antagonists
Treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Diovan
Class/RX’d
Hypotension Agent (Angiontension 2 receptor antagonists)
Treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure
Evista
Class/RX’d
Osteoporosis
Treat and prevent osteoporosis in post menopausal women.
Flonase
Class/RX’d
Anti inflammatory Agent (steroid)
Treat the nasal symptoms of allergies and other seasonal reactions.
Ibuprofen
Class /RX’d
Non steroid anti inflammatory agent (NSAID)
A non steroid anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and analgesic properties. It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins
Lotensin
Class/RX’d
Hypotensive Agent (ACE inhibitor)
Used to lower high blood pressure
Risperdal
Class/RX’d
Tranquilizer
Used for the treatment of schizophrenia
Singulair
Class/RX’d
Prophylaxis
Used to prevent asthma attacks
Montelukast is also used in the treatment of seasonal nasal allergies
Ultram
Class/RX’d
Opiate Agonist / Narcotic Analgesic
Used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain
Wellbutrin SR
Class/RX’d
Antidepressant
Used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in everyday activities change of appetite, sleep symptoms, thoughts of suicide and death, generalized anxiety disorder.
