Term
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Definition
musculoskeletal
muscle relaxant |
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Term
|
Definition
ACE inhibitor
cardiovascular (CV)
SE: retains K+ |
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Term
| Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) |
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Definition
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Term
| Isosorbide mononitrate (Ismo |
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Definition
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Term
| Mestranol/norethindrone (norinyl) |
|
Definition
contraceptive, systemic
SE: blood clots |
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Term
| Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera, Dep-Provera) |
|
Definition
progestin
women's health
contraceptive
SE: weight gain |
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Term
|
Definition
nonsalicylate NSAIDS,
antirheumatic
musculoskeletal |
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Term
|
Definition
nonsalcyilate NSAIDS
antirheumatics |
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Term
|
Definition
estrogen
hormone replacement |
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Term
| norethrindrone (Micronor) |
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Definition
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Term
| cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) |
|
Definition
skeletal muscle relaxant
SE: drowsiness |
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Term
|
Definition
neurological medication
treatment of Parkinsons
SE: tardive, dyskinesia |
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Term
| caffeine / ergotamine (Cafergot) |
|
Definition
neurological medications
treatment of vascular headache |
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|
Term
| propranolol HCL (Inderal) |
|
Definition
beta blocker
CV
used for stable angina
hypertension
dysrhythmias
migraine
prophylaxis MI
essential tremor
alcohol withdrawal
atrial fib |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
| valsartan hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan) |
|
Definition
angiotensin receptor blocker
CV |
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Term
|
Definition
dermatological, anti-inflammatory |
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|
Term
carbidopa / levodopa (Sinemet) |
|
Definition
neurological medications replacement dopaminergic agent |
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Term
|
Definition
neurological medication Alzheimers |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
| methylphenidate (concerta, Ritalin) |
|
Definition
neurological
management of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, narcolepsy, depression in elderly |
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Term
|
Definition
neurological meds
used in management of Parkinson’s |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
| dorzolamide HCL (trusopt) |
|
Definition
antiglaucoma medications
ophthalmic |
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Term
|
Definition
ophthalmic
beta blocker (topical)
treatment of glaucoma |
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|
Term
| brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P) |
|
Definition
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Term
|
Definition
ophthalmic
used in treatment of conjunctivitis |
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Term
| albuterol / ipratropium inhaler (combivent) |
|
Definition
anti-asthma
treatment of COPD |
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Term
| cromolyn sodium inhaler (Intal) |
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Definition
| antiasthma / prophylactic |
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Term
|
Definition
leukotriene inhibitor
prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma and allergic rhitinitis |
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Term
|
Definition
antiasthma
for bronchospasm of copd, chronic bronchitis, emphysema |
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Term
| Cromolyn sodium (nasalcrom) |
|
Definition
nasal, topical
prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis |
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Term
|
Definition
bronchodilator
sympathomimetic
long term control of asthma, prevention of exercise-induced asthma, prevention of bronchospasm in COPD |
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Term
|
Definition
| treatment of nonproductive cough |
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Term
|
Definition
| treatment of chronic alcoholism by causing severe hypersensitivity (SE EXPECTED in presence of etoh: chest pain, flushing, heart arrhythmias, hypotension, seizure, throbbing in head and neck, sweating) |
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Term
|
Definition
replacement iron
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation, can’t take with antacids |
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Term
| Ferric gluconate (Ferriecit) |
|
Definition
iron replacement
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation, can’t take with antacids |
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Term
| Iron polysaccharide (Niferex) |
|
Definition
iron replacement
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation, can’t take with antacids |
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Term
|
Definition
prevention and treatment of hypokalemia (with diuretics and with chronic diarrhea)
monitor K+ |
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Term
|
Definition
treatment / replacement / narcotic antagonists
used to reverse narcotic depression, including respiratory symptoms SE: withdrawal symptoms in narcotic-dependent patients: restlessness, muscle spasms, tearing |
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Term
| Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D) |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) |
|
Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) |
|
Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
vitamin replacement
prophylaxis of high cholesterol |
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Term
| Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol (cyclessa, desogen, mircette) |
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Definition
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|
Term
| Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol (Yaz) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Ethinyl estradiol / ethnodiol (Demulen) |
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Definition
|
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Term
| Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone (ortho Novum 1/35) |
|
Definition
| contraceptive (monophasic) |
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Term
| Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone (ortho-Novum 7-7-7) |
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Definition
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|
Term
| Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel (ovral, ogestril) |
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Definition
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Term
| Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) |
|
Definition
antihistamine, allergy and asthma med – treatment of pruritis, pre-op anxiety, post-op nausea and vomiting, to potentiate opioid analgesics, sedation
SE: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness |
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Term
|
Definition
| systemic contraceptive / prevention of pregnancy for 5 years as a contraceptive implant; emergency contraceptive in oral form |
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Term
| Loratadine (alavert, Claritin) |
|
Definition
allergy and asthma med
management of seasonal rhinitis |
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Term
|
Definition
antihistamine
management of rhinitis, allergy symptoms, chronic idiopathic urticaria |
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Term
|
Definition
antianxiety agent
benzodiazepine
for management of anxiety, irritability preoperatively, insomnia, adjunct in endoscopic procedures |
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Term
|
Definition
– antidepressants, SSRIs / treatment of major depression, taken in am to avoid insomnia
SE: palpitations, bradycardia, nervousness, drowsiness |
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Term
| Escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro) |
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Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
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Term
|
Definition
| antidepressant, tricyclic |
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Term
|
Definition
| antidepressant, tricyclic |
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Term
|
Definition
corticosteroid
allergy and asthma med |
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Term
|
Definition
| antidepressant, tricyclic |
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Term
| Guaifenesin (Robitussin, mucinex, mytussin) |
|
Definition
expectorant
take with full glass of water (dilute the sputum) |
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Term
| Spironolactone (aldactone) |
|
Definition
potassium-sparing
combination diuretic |
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|
Term
| Hydrocholorothiazide (microzide) |
|
Definition
thiazide
related diuretic
SE - K+ loss |
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|
Term
| Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog) |
|
Definition
anti-inflammatory
dermatological topical |
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|
Term
|
Definition
hypoglycemic agent
diabetic medication
sulfonylurea |
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|
Term
| Fluticasone propionate salmetrol (Advair Diskus) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Metoclopramide HCL (reglan) |
|
Definition
| antiemetic – increases GI motility – prevention of nausea, vomiting induced by chemo, radiation, delayed gastric emptying (commonly occurring after surgery), GERD |
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Term
|
Definition
allergy and asthma med
corticosteroid
used in chronic asthma treatment seasonal or perennial rhinitis |
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Term
| Acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol) |
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Definition
| SIGNS of chronic poisoning / overdose: rapid, weak pulse, dyspnea, cold, clammy extremities, bleeding, bruising, malaise, fever, sore throat, anorexia, jaundice |
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Term
|
Definition
| analgesic, nonopioid – SIGNS of long term use: Check for liver damage (dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of skin and sclera, itching, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea) |
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Term
|
Definition
| nonopioid analgesic, COX-2 inhibitor |
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|
Term
| Dorzolamide / timolol (Cosopt) |
|
Definition
antiglaucoma med
opthalmics |
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|
Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Naproxen (Aleve OTC, anaprox, Naprosyn) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
opioid analgesic
moderate to severe pain, nonproductive cough |
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Term
|
Definition
ophthalmic
inhibition of intraoperative miosis |
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Term
| Estradiol cypionate, estradiol valerate (depogen) |
|
Definition
estrogen
treatment of menopause symptoms, prostatic cancer, atrophic vaginitis, prevention of osteoporosis |
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Term
| Estradiol patch (Climara, Fempatch, Estraderm) |
|
Definition
estrogen
treatment of menopause, prostatic cancer, atrophic vaginitis, prevention of osteoporosis |
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|
Term
| Flunisolide (Nasolide, Aerobid) |
|
Definition
| corticosteroid for allergy and asthma |
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Term
|
Definition
| corticosteroid for allergy and asthma |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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Term
|
Definition
anti-infective
fluorquinolone |
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Term
|
Definition
| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
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Term
|
Definition
C/V, ACE inhibitor: treatment of hypertension, adjunct in treating HF when not responding to usual meds
adjunct in preventing diabetic nephropathy |
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Term
|
Definition
| bipolar agent, used in treatment of seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy |
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Term
|
Definition
| hypnotic, used for short term (7-10 days) of insomnia |
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Term
|
Definition
| hypnotic- used in short term treatment of insomnia |
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|
Term
| Zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) |
|
Definition
| used in short term treatment of insomnia |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| treatment and prevention of acute gout attacks |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Hydrocodone bitartrate (Lortab) |
|
Definition
| opiod analgesic – moderate to moderately severe pain |
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Term
|
Definition
| opioid analgesic, for treatment of moderate to severe pain |
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Term
|
Definition
| opioid analgesic – management of moderate to severe pain, preop sedation, post-op and OB analgesia |
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Term
|
Definition
| opioid analgesic – relief of pain, detoxification / maintenance of narcotic addiction |
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|
Term
| Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin, Kadian) |
|
Definition
| opioid analgesic- severe pain |
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|
Term
| Oxycodone (Oxycontin / with aspirin, Percodan/ with acetaminophen-percocet) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| anticoagulant / monitor PTT (@ 1.5-2.5 control without signs of hemorrhage) |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anticoagulant / used in pulmonary emboli DVT, MI, Atrial dysrhythmias, postcardiac valve replacement (PT @ 1.5-2.5 control, INR @ 2-3) |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Divalproex sodium (Depakote) |
|
Definition
| anticonvulant – management of seizures, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis |
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Term
|
Definition
| anticonvulsant – used for management of seizures and postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy |
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Term
|
Definition
| management of seizures, abnormal mood disorders |
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Term
|
Definition
| anticonvulsant, management of epilepsy, febrile seizures in children, sedation, insomnia |
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|
Term
| Ferrous fumarate (Femiron, Feostat) |
|
Definition
| mineral treatment / replacement, treatment of iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy |
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Term
|
Definition
| anticonvulsant, - management of seizures, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy / avoid abrupt withdrawal / Dilantin levels needed periodically |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anticonvulsant, used for neuropathic pain, diabetic pain, pain after shingles, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| for management of seizures, prophylaxis of migraine headaches, cluster headaches, bulimia |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anticonvulsant, used in management of seizures, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorders, prevent migraines |
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Term
|
Definition
| antifungal- DO NOT MIX with other drugs, treatment of histoplasmosis, skin infections, septicemia, meningitis in HIV pts. |
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Term
| Amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin (Amikin, Garamycin, Tobrax) |
|
Definition
| aminoglycosides / anti-infectives – treatment of severe systemic infections of CNS, respiratory, GI, urinary tract, bone, skin, soft tissues, acute PID / careful monitoring of blood levels / peaks and troughs / monitor for signs of superinfection (diarrhea, URI, coated tongue), IMMEDIATELY report hearing or balance problems / take with lots of fluids |
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|
Term
|
Definition
anticonvulsant / used for management of seizures,
mania, prevent migraine headaches |
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Term
|
Definition
| used to treat vaginal, esophageal, or systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis |
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|
Term
| Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) |
|
Definition
| management of malaria, lupus erythmatosus, rheumatoid arthritis |
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|
Term
| Antipyrine/benzocaine (auralgan) / glycerin otic solution |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Hydrocortisone/neomycin / polymixin otic (Cortisporin) |
|
Definition
| analgesic and antibiotic for treatment of bacterial infections of external auditory canal |
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|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| treatment of a wide variety of infections, including trichomoniasis and giardiasis |
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|
Term
| Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) |
|
Definition
| prophylaxis for influenza, including Avian Bird Flu |
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Term
|
Definition
| antiviral – treatment of herpes, varicella |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
|
Definition
| antiviral- treatment of genital herpes, Herpes Zoster (shingles), herpes labialis (cold sores) – need to drink plenty of fluids |
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|
Term
| Zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir) |
|
Definition
| antiviral / management of HIV and prevention of HIV following needlestick |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| bronchodilator, sympathomimetic |
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Term
|
Definition
| antiphsycotic, used in treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, autistic disorder |
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Term
|
Definition
| bone resorption inhibitor / hormones, synthetic substitutes / modifiers – for osteoporosis in post menopausal women, and in men, Paget’s disease |
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|
Term
| Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| GI med, antacid – also used as a calcium supplement |
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Term
| Chlorthalidone (Thalitone; tenoretic is combination with atenolol) |
|
Definition
| thiazide / related diuretic |
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Term
|
Definition
| thiazide / related diuretic, used in treatment of edema of CHF, and hypertension, edema of renal diseases |
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Term
|
Definition
| platelet aggregation inhibitor / used to reduce risk of stroke, MI, peripheral artery disease in hi risk patients, ACS |
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|
Term
| Clonidine patch (catapres) |
|
Definition
| anti-hypertensive, treatment of HTN, severe cancer pain (in combination with opiates) |
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|
Term
| Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) |
|
Definition
| used to lower cholesterol, digitalis toxicity, biliary obstruction pruritis and diarrhea; decrease risk of MT, stroke in pt with type 2 diabetes |
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Term
|
Definition
| platelet aggregation inhibitor – CV – prevention of stroke in high risk patients |
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|
Term
| Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Beconase) |
|
Definition
| corticosteroid used in allergy and asthma |
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|
Term
| Ibuprofen (Advil, motrin) |
|
Definition
| nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| musculoskeletal / nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic / for treatment of gout, RA/OA, acute painful shoulder |
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|
Term
| Naproxen (aleve, anaprox, Naprosyn) |
|
Definition
| nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic/ for mild to moderate pain, treatment of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic/ for mild to moderate pain, OA, RA |
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Term
|
Definition
| for mild to moderate pain, RA, OA |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| musculoskeletal muscle relaxant / used to reduce spasticity in multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, flexor spasms, and muscular rigidity |
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|
Term
| Estrogens conjugated (premarin) |
|
Definition
| treatment of menopause symptoms, inoperable breast cancer, prostatic cancer, abnormal uterine bleeding, prevention of osteoporosis |
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|
Term
| Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) |
|
Definition
| hormone, ovulation stimulant |
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|
Term
| Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef) |
|
Definition
| anti-infective, cephalosporin |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| musculoskeletal muscle relaxant |
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Term
|
Definition
| cephalosporin, anti-infective |
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Term
|
Definition
| fluoroquinolone, anti-infective |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, glycopeptide / treatment of resistant staph infections, colitis, staph enterocolitis, endocarditis prophylaxis for dental procedures (used for c difficile) |
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|
Term
| Clindamycin HCL phosphate (Cleocin) |
|
Definition
| anti-infective lincosamide/ treatment of infections caused by staph, strep, and other organisms |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, macrolide / treatment of mild to moderate infections of the respiratory tract, skin, nongonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, acute pharyngitis / tonsillitis, community acquired pneumonia (given for five days, stays in body for 10 days) |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, macrolide / used for respiratory infections, pharyngitis / tonsillitis, sinusitis – and part of the triple regimen for H pylori |
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|
Term
| Erythromycin (EES, Ery-Tab, erythrocin) |
|
Definition
| anti-infective, macrolide |
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|
Term
| Ferrous gluconate (Fergon) |
|
Definition
| iron replacement for iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy / stools will become black or dark green / SE: constipation |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| iron replacement for iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy / stools will become black or dark green / SE: constipation |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, penicillins / treatment of respiratory infections, scarlet fever, otitis media, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, gonorrhea/ SE: allergic reactions (fever, difficulty breathing, skin rash). |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, sulfonamides |
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|
Term
| Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) |
|
Definition
| anti-infective, sulfonamide / for urinary tract infections, chancroid, acute otitis media, acute and chronic prostatitis, shigellosis, pneumonitis, chronic bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea. THIS IS A SULFA DRUG - SE include: hypersensitivity reaction (skin rash), photosensitivity, n/v, anorexia, blood dyscrasia, abdominal pain – STOP AT FIRST SIGN OF SKIN RASH |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, tetracycline / treatment of syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, malaria prophylaxis, chronic periodontitis, acne, anthrax |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-infective, tetracycline / treatment of chlamydia, periodontitis, acne, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, respiratory tract infections, meningitis |
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|
Term
| Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Solu-Cortef) |
|
Definition
| corticosteroid / anti-inflammatory / treatment of severe inflammation, septic shock, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, collagen disorders |
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|
Term
| Methylprednisolone (Medrol) |
|
Definition
| anti-inflammatory med, corticosteroid / treatment of severe inflammation, shock, adrenal insufficiency, management of acute spinal cord injury, collagen disorders / SE: Peptic ulcer, possible perforation, hypertension and circulatory problems, poor wound healing, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| – anti-inflammatory med, corticosteroid, treatment of severe inflammation, immunosuppresion, neoplasms |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-inflammatory / corticosteroid, treatment of severe inflammation, immunosuppression, neoplasms, multiple sclerosis, collagen disorders, dermatologic disorders, myasthenia gravis / SE: Peptic ulcer, possible perforation, hypertension and circulatory problems, poor wound healing, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements |
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|
Term
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) |
|
Definition
| anti-inflammatory, NONsteroidal |
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|
Term
| Naproxen (aleve, anaprox, Naprosyn) |
|
Definition
| NONsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| antineoplastic, management of advanced breast cancer not responsive to other therapy in estrogen-receptor-positive patients / also prophylactic in high risk breast cancer patients |
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|
Term
| Benazepril Hcl (Lotensin) |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| ACE inhibitor / CV – anti-hypertensive |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| ACE inhibitor / CV – anti-hypertensive |
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|
Term
| Lisinopril ( Prinivil, Zestril) |
|
Definition
| to treat hypertension and prevent kidney and heart remodeling (as are all ACEs) – SE: may cause cough or SIADH |
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|
Term
| Doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) |
|
Definition
| alpha blocker / CV – treatment of hypertension, BPH |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| beta blocker (topical, ophthalmic) |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| alpha blocker / CV – often used in men with BPH AND HTN (kills two birds with one stone) |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) – CV, treatment of hypertension; heart failure for patients who cannot take an ACE inhibitor, reduction of cardiovascular mortality in patients with left ventricular failure, or left ventricular dysfunction after MI |
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|
Term
| Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) |
|
Definition
| anti-anginal, CV, treatment / prophylaxis of angina pectoris, CHF / SE: dizziness, postural hypotension |
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|
Term
| Nitroglycerin (nitro-dur, nitrostat) |
|
Definition
| anti-anginal, CV, treatment / prophylaxis of angina pectoris, IV used for control of BP during surgery and CHF associated with acute MI / SE: transient headache, postural hypotension, flushing |
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|
Term
| Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) |
|
Definition
| CV / anti-arrhythmic – management of ventricular arrhythmias unresponsive to less toxic agents / SE: bradycardia, hypotension, muscle weakness, cardiac arrest |
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|
Term
|
Definition
| anti-arrhythmic/ CV/ used for premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) / SE: hypotension, tremors, double vision, tinnitus, respiratory depression, bradycardia / arrest; Nursing: check BUN, creatinine, rales in lungs |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| CV, anti-arrhythmic – used for atrial or ventricular arrhythmias and to treat malaria |
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Term
|
Definition
| anti-arrhythmic, CV – management of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias |
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Term
|
Definition
| beta blocker, anti-hypertensive |
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Term
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| CV, anti-hypertensive, direct acting vasodilator |
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| Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril (Prinizide, zestoretic) |
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Definition
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| anti-hypertensive, CV/ topical application approved to promote hair growth in men and women / TEACH patient to take radial pulse SE: increase in body hair |
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| Albuterol sulfate (Proventil-HFA) |
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Definition
| bronchodilator, sympathomimetic / TREATMENT of bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm, prevention of exercise-induced asthma |
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Definition
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| Fenofibrate (TriCor, Lipofen) |
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Definition
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Definition
| antilipemic / CV, used to lower cholesterol levels; type IV and V hyperlipidemia |
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Definition
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| Rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor |
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Definition
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| antilipemic agent / CV, treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipoproteinemias, coronary artery disease |
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Definition
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| Niacin-(Niaspan – sustained release) |
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Definition
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| Atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic as combination with chlorthalidone) |
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| Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) |
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Definition
| calcium channel blocker, CV |
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Term
| Diltiazem Hcl (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac) |
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Definition
calcium channel blocker, CV
anticholinergic |
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Term
| Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) |
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Definition
| respiratory bronchodilator, anticholinergic |
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Definition
| calcium channel blocker, CV |
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Term
| Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) |
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Definition
| calcium channel blocker, CV |
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Term
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Definition
| calcium channel blocker, CV |
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Definition
| digitalis glycoside, CV, used in treatment of CHF, atrial fib, flutter, or tachycardia / check pulse; hold if less than 60 / adult / or less than 90 / infant / MAY need dig level – if loss of appetite, lower stomach pain, diarrhea, weakness, drowsiness, headache, blurred or yellow vision, rash, depression |
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Definition
| loop diuretic, CV / treatment of edema, adult nocturnia / watch K+ |
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Term
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Definition
| loop diuretic, CV / watch K+ |
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Term
| Hydrocodone (Hycodan, with acetaminophen – Vicodin or Lortab) |
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Definition
| antitussive, respiratory medication (except when combined with acetaminophen – mild to moderate pain |
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Term
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Definition
| antihistamine, allergy and asthma – seasonal alleries or allergic rhinitis |
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Term
| Dipyridamole (persantine) |
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Definition
| platelet aggregation inhibitor / CV |
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Term
| Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene (Dyazide, maxzide |
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Definition
| potassium sparing / combination diuretic / CV |
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Term
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Definition
| acne agent, dermatological |
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Term
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Definition
| antifungal, topical, dermatological |
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Term
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Definition
| NOTICE THIS IS NOT THE STATIN for HLD / antifungal, topical, dermatological - treatment of candida infections |
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Definition
| drug used to slow down absorption of sugar from gut – used with people with type 2 diabetes |
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Term
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Definition
| hypoglycemic sulfonylurea – type 2 DM, SE: low blood sugar |
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Term
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Definition
| hypoglycemic sulfonylurea – type 2 DM, SE: low blood sugar |
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Term
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Definition
| drug used to decrease liver’s release of sugar – associated with weight loss :) - first line type 2 DM |
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Term
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Definition
| management of DM, rapid acting (5-15 minutes), used in pumps, SE: low blood sugar |
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Term
| Insulin glargine (Lantus) |
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Definition
| management of DM, long acting, may be dosed once to twice daily / SE: low blood sugar |
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Term
| Insulin, isophane suspension (NPH) |
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Definition
| Humulin N, Novolin N – intermediate acting insulin for DM, usually dosed twice daily |
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Term
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Definition
| insulin rapid acting (5-15”) SE: low blood sugar |
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Term
| Pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos) |
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Definition
| MAY cause heart problems (under scrutiny) / treatment for type 2 diabetes |
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Term
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Definition
| diabetes medication Type 2, dose skipped if meal skipped / do not use with NPH insulin |
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Term
| Rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia) |
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Definition
| Pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos) – MAY cause heart problems (under scrutiny) / treatment for type 2 diabetes |
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Term
| Insulin, regular (Humulin R) |
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Definition
| short acting insulin (within 30 minutes) – for DM |
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Definition
| reversal of hypoglycemia (providing there is stored sugar somewhere – there may not be if the person is cachexic from cancer, starvation) |
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Term
| Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel) |
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Definition
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Term
| Hydroxymagnesium aluminate (Riopan) |
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Definition
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Definition
| anticholinergic – used in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome - IBS) |
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Definition
| anticholinergic / for IBS |
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Definition
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Definition
| antiemetic / used in management of vertigo, motion sickness |
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Term
| Prochlorperazine (Compazine) |
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Definition
| antiemetic, management of nausea, vomiting (can be given bid prophylactically in dying persons), psychotic disorders |
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Definition
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Term
| Simethicone (Gas X, Mylicon) |
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Definition
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Term
| Esomeprazole magnesium (Nexium) |
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Definition
| antisecretory – proton pump inhibitor (PPI) – short term treatment of erosive esophagitis, also GERD |
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Term
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Definition
| antisecretory, PPI, treatment of active duodenal ulcers, GERD |
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Term
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Definition
| anti-ulcer medications, H2blocker / treatment of GERD (reducing gastric acid secretions by 50-80%) – also used in treatment of chronic warts in children |
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Definition
| anti-ulcer med, H2 blocker, treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, GERD, heartburn |
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| anti-ulcer med, prevention of gastric ulcers during NSAID therapy, synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog – used to prevent NSAID induced ulcers / ALSO used to terminate a pregnancy by starting labor |
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Definition
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Definition
| antiulcer med, H2 blocker |
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Definition
| anti-ulcer, short term treatment (less than 8 weeks) of duodenal ulcers |
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Term
| Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) |
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Definition
| cer med, used for treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis |
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| Lactulose syrup (Enulose) |
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Definition
| laxative, used for chronic constipation; prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephaloptic including hepatic precoma and coma |
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| pancreatic enzyme- used to replace or supplement naturally occurring enzymes, contains lipase, amylase, and protease due to cystic fibrosis |
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Term
| Tamsulosin hydrochloride (flomax) - |
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Definition
| (the SINS ) –alpha adrenoceptor antagonist – used in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
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Term
| Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan) |
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Definition
| anticholinergic – antispasmodic treatment of neurogenic bladder (hyperactive or overactive bladder) |
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Term
| Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) |
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Definition
| anticholinergic (hyper or overactive bladder) |
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Term
| Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) |
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Definition
| the ‘fils’ – treatment of erectile dysfunction |
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Term
| Levothyroxine (T4) (Synthroid) |
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Definition
| management of hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, thyroid hormone replacement |
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Definition
| anti-anxiety agent, benzodiazepine |
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Term
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Definition
| anti-anxiety drug – management of anxiety disorders (only one Hager knows of that is not a controlled substance) |
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Term
| Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) |
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| Bupropion HCl (Wellbutrin, Zyban) |
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Definition
| antidepressant ‘other’ – treatment of depression and smoking cessation |
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Term
| Duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta) |
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Definition
| antidepressant, ‘other’ / treatment of depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and fibromyalgia |
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Definition
| antidepressant, ‘other’ / treatment of major depression |
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Term
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Definition
| – antidepressant ‘other’ / treatment of major depression or relapse, generalized anxiety disorder |
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Definition
| antipsychotic – treatment of Tourette syndrome, schizophrenia |
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Definition
| antipsychotic / useful in schizophrenia and Bipolar I disorder |
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Definition
| antipsychotic / used in treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I disorder |
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Definition
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Term
| Methylphenidate Hcl (Concerta, Ritalin) – |
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Definition
| attention deficit disorder agent – for attention deficit disorder (ADHD) in children over 6 and depression in elderly, narcolepsy |
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Definition
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| Divalproex sodium (Depakote) |
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Definition
| bipolar agent, management of seizures, manic episodes assoc with bipolar disorder (migraine prophylaxis), For Bipolar and migraine, the delayed and extended release must be ordered) |
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Definition
| bone resorption inhibitor |
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Term
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Definition
| parathyroid agent (Calcium regulator) |
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Term
| Phenazopyridine HCL (pyridium) |
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Definition
| urinary analgesic (NOT an antibiotic – only takes away the pain) – colors urine orange |
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Term
| Finasteride (Proscar, propecia) |
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Definition
| testosterone inhibitor – treatment of BPH by Proscar, male hair loss by Propecia |
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Definition
| erectile dysfunction agent |
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