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| Lipitor is what kind of drug? |
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HMG-CoA Inhibitor (Statin)
aka: atorvastatin calcium |
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| Common side effects of Lipitor? |
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| Abdominal Pain, gas, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion, rash, headache |
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| Food Interactions with Lipitor? |
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| What does Lipitor leach out of the heart? |
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| Zocor is what type of drug? |
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HMG-CoA Inhibitor
Statin
AKA: simvastatin |
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| Zocor is cautioned for what? |
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Definition
| Impaired hepatic and renal functions, cataracts |
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| Food/Drug interactions with Zocor? |
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| Lasix is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
Loop Diuretic
AKA-furosemide |
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| What supplement do you have to take with Lasix? |
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Definition
| Potassium, because it leaches potassium out of the bones |
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| Food interactions with Lasix? |
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| Licorice increases risk of electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalemia |
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| Inderal is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Antianginal
Antiarrhythmic
Antihypertensive |
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| What is Inderal used for? |
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Definition
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| Tenormin (Atenolol) is what type of Drug? |
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Definition
Beta Blocker
antianginal
MI |
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| What is Tenormin (atenolol) used for? |
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| Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) is what type of drug? |
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Calcium Channel Blocker
Antianginal drug
antihypertensive |
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| What is Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) used for? |
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ANGINA PECTORIS
High Blood Pressure |
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| What are the life threatening consequences of taking Norvasc? |
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| Food interactions with Norvasc? |
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| Digoxin is what type of drug? |
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Cardiac Glycoside
Cardiotonic
Antiarrhythmic |
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| Herb interactions with Digoxin? |
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| Ginseng, Hawthorn, Licorice, St. John's Wart |
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| Food interactions with Digoxin? |
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| Patients at risk for ischemic events (such as a stroke), patients with acute coronary syndrome. |
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| Drug interactions with Plavix? |
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| Synthroid, levoxyl, levothroid, levoxine, unithroid, levothyroxine sodium is used for what? |
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Definition
| Hypothyroidism (under active gland) |
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| Common side effects of Syhthroid? |
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Definition
hand tremor, headache, sweating, nervousness, menstrual irregularity, intolerance to heat and hair loss
Less common: rash |
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| Vicodin, Lortab is what class of drug? |
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Definition
Class II
With Asprin it becomes Class III Drug |
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| Vicodin/Lortab is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
(Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen)
Narcotic Analgesic
Opioid
Antitussive
Antipyretic |
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| Celebrex is what type of drug? |
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Definition
NSAID
Specific COX-2 enzyme blocker |
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| What is Celebrex used for? |
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Definition
| Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis |
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| Drug Interactions with Celebrex? |
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Definition
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| Nexium (lansoprazole) is what type of drug? |
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Definition
Proton Pump Inhititor
Antisecretory agent |
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Definition
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| Common side effects of Nexium? |
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Definition
Headaches, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, URI symptoms, sinusitis, and dry mouth. Side effects with Nexium are usually minor
Less Common: Allergic Reacions |
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| Prevacid (lasoprazole) is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
Proton Pump Inhititor
Antisecretory agent |
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| What is previcid used for? |
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Definition
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| Prilosec (omeprazole) is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
Proton Pump Inhititor
Antisecretory agent |
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| What is prilosec used for? |
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Definition
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| Ortho Tri-Cyclen is what type of drug? |
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Definition
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| Albuterol, AccuNeb, Proventil. Ventolin HGA, Volmax (albuterol sulfate) is what type of drug? |
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Definition
Brochodilator
Anasthmatic
Beta adrenergic agonist
sympathomimetic drug |
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| What is Albuterol used for? |
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Definition
Asthma (for short term use)
Brochospasm |
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| Common side effects of Albuterol? |
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Definition
Rapid heart rate, headache, nervouseness
Less common: Dizziness, heartburn, inreased blood pressure, coughing, dry mouth |
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| Singulair is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
Antasthmatic
Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
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| Singular is used for what? |
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Definition
Prophylaxisis or chronic treatment of asthma.
It prevents exercise induced bronchio-constriction. Allergic rhinitis |
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| What kind of drug is Claritin, Alavert (loratadine)? |
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Definition
| Antihistamine (nonsedating type) |
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| What is claritin used for? |
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Definition
| Seasonal allergy symptoms |
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| Drug interactions with Claritin? |
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Definition
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| Topamax is what type of drug? |
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Definition
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| What is Topamax used for? |
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Definition
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| Common Side Effects of Lasix (furosemide) |
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Definition
| Dizziness , lightheadedness |
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| What is the alternate name for Lipitor? |
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Definition
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| What is the alternate name for Zocor? |
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| What is the alternate name for Lasix? |
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| Alternate name for Zestril? |
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| Alternate name for Inderal? |
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| Propranolol hydrochloride |
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| Zestril is what type of Drug? |
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| High Blood pressure, CHF, Acute Myocardial infarction |
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| What is Digoxin used for? |
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Definition
| Congestive Heart Failure, Abnormal Heart Rhythems |
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| Another name for Albuterol? |
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| Proventil, Volmax, albuterol sulfate |
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| What is Farestonis used for? |
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| Anti estrogen drug for Breast Cancer |
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| What is the function of Prozac? |
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Definition
| It blocks the re-uptake of seratonin |
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| Prozac is replaced in TCM for what Formula? |
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Definition
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| What type of Drug is Prozac? |
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Definition
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| Sarafem, fluoxetine hydrochloride |
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| Drug interactions for Prozac? |
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Definition
| Must have 5-weeks between stopping Prozac and starting MAOI's |
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| Herb Interactions for Prozac? |
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Definition
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| Zoloft is what type of Drug? |
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Definition
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Definition
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| Drug Interactions for Zoloft? |
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Definition
St. John's Wart
Must have 5-weeks between stopping Zoloft and starting MAOI's |
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| Paxil is what Formula in TCM? |
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Definition
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| Paxil is what type of drug? |
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| Drug interactions with Paxil? |
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| Herb Interaction with Paxil? |
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| Effexor is used for what? |
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| Major depression and anxiety disorders |
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| Ativan is also called what? |
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| Ativan is what type of herb? |
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Definition
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| What do you need to avoid when taking Ativan? |
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Definition
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| Ambien is what type of drug? |
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Definition
| Sedative or hypnotic (nonbarbituate) |
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Definition
| Insomnia, restless legs syndrome |
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| Trimox is what type of drug? |
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Definition
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| Trimox (amoxicillin trihydrate) is used for what? |
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Definition
| Bacterial and other infections |
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| Zithromax is also called? |
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Definition
Azithromycin or Z-Pack
You take the Z-Pack: 2 pill in the first day and 1 for each day after (5-days total) |
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| What type of drug is Zithromax? |
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Definition
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| What is Zithromax used for? |
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Definition
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| Augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) is used for what? |
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Definition
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| Augmentin is what type of drug? |
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Definition
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| Zithromax's Life Threatening Side Effects? |
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| What type of Drug is is Cipro? |
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Definition
Antibacterial
Fluoroquinolone |
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Definition
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| Glucophage is used for what? |
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Definition
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| Food interaction with Cipro? |
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Definition
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| Premarin is what type of Drug? |
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Definition
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| Premarin is used for what? |
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Definition
| Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, osteoporosis, advanced prostate cancer |
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| Tamoxifen is also called what? |
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Definition
Nolvadex
(tamoxifen Citrate) |
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| Tomoxifen is used for what? |
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Definition
| Treatment of breast cancer |
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| Food interaction with Tomoxifen? |
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Definition
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| Angio-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors are used for what? |
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Definition
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| ACE inhibitors end in what? |
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Definition
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| Antiarrhythmics are used for what? |
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Definition
| Tachycardia, Atrial arrhythmias |
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| Dilatin, Inderal and Digoxin are what types of drug? |
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Definition
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| Antibiotics are used for what? |
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Definition
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| Antibiotics interact with which foods? |
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Definition
| Avoid dairy products with Fluroroquinolones and Tetracyclines |
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| Anticoagulants are used for what? |
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Definition
| Blood Clots, treatment and prevention of pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis and its extension, prevention of systemic embolization |
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| What Drugs are Anticoagulants? |
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Definition
Bufferin, Bayer (aspirin)
Coumadin (warfarin)
Heparin (heparin) |
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| Food and Drug Interactions with Anticoagulants? |
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Definition
| Food rich in Vitamin K (green leafy vegetables, kale, parsley, and green teas). Vitamin K antagonizes warfarin's ability to reduce vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors |
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| SSRI's name important ones: |
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Definition
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| Antidepressants are used for what? |
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Definition
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| MAOI's food/drug interactions? |
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Definition
| Interacts with tyramine containing foods (cheddar/aged cheeses, herring, Chianti wine, beer, bananas, yeast, avocado, chicken liver, non-fresh beef liver) |
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| Why are MAOI's not used very much? |
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Definition
| because there are too many side effects such as food and drug interactions |
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| Tavis, Dramamine, Benadryl, Claritin are what? |
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Definition
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Term
| Food Interactions with Benzodiazepines? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the common side effects of Beta-Blockers? |
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Definition
| Bradycardia, CHF, cardiac arrythmias |
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Term
| What are Calcium Channel Blockers used for? |
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Definition
| Angina pectoris, hypertension, arrhythmias, subarachnoid hemorrhage |
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| Calcium Channel blockers common side effects? |
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Definition
Dizziness
Less commonly: Fatigue, sleep disturbances |
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| Diuretics have food interactions with what? |
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Definition
| Licorice increases risk of electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalemia |
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| Statins have common side effects of what? |
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Definition
| Headache, blurred vision, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramps, constipation, nausea/vomiting Less Common: Dizziness |
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Term
| NSAIDS are used for what? |
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Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis |
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