Term
Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) - antihypertensive
calcium channel blocker |
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Definition
inhibits transport of calcium into myocardial muscle decreasing BP decreases angina
side effects: dizziness, peripheral edema |
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Term
Ampicillin and Sulbactam (Unasym)
anti-infective, aminopenicillins broad spectrum |
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Definition
treats infection
bactericidal action - broad spectrum
sides: C. diff, diarrhea, rash
cautions: if renal insufficiency |
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Term
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
antipsycotics - serotonin-dopamine modulator |
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Definition
mood stabilizer
sides: drowsiness, constipation, suicidal thoughts
extrapyramidal reactions: akathisia, dystonia, psuedoparkinsonism, and dyskinesia, |
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Term
Atenolol (Tenormin)
antihypertensive - beta blocker |
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Definition
antianginals
blocks stimulation of beta (myocardial) receptors
decreases BP, and HR
sides: fatigue, wekaness, pulmonary edema |
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Term
Carvedilol (Coreg)
antihypertensive
beta blocker - blocks stimulation of beta (myocardial) |
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Definition
decreased BP, HR
sides: dizzy, fatigue, pulmonary edema, bradycardia
stevens johnson syndrome (RASH) |
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