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Aspirin - ASA
Definition
1st gen NSAID - Mild pain, fever, inflammation
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Ibuprofen - Advil
Definition
1st gen NSAID - Mild pain, fever, inflammation
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Naproxen - Aleve
Definition
1st gen NSAID - Mild pain, fever, inflammation
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ketorolac - Toradol
Definition
1st gen NSAID - pain < 5 days
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acetaminophen - APAP
Definition
Prostaglandin inhibitor in CNS - Mild pain, fever
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celecoxib - Celebrex
Definition
selective COX 1 inhibitor - s/s OA, RA, dysmenorrhea
Term
morphine
Definition
Opioid agonist - Severe pain
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codeine - Paveral
Definition
Opioid agonist - Mild to moderate pain
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meperidine - Demerol
Definition
Opioid agonist - Moderate or severe pain; labor pain; anesthesia adjunct
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methadone - Methadose
Definition
Opioid agonist - Severe pain; withdrawal symptoms in opioid detoxification
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oxycodone - Oxycontin, Percocet
Definition
Opioid agonist - Moderate to severe pain
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fentanyl - Sublimaze, Actiq
Definition
Opioid agonist - Anesthesia supplement
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hydromorphone - Dilaudid
Definition
Opioid agonist - Moderate to severe pain, antitussive
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pentazocine - Talwin
Definition
Opioid agonist-antagonist - Moderate to severe pain; labor pain; pre-surgery sedation
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naloxone - Narcan
Definition
Opioid antagonist - Reversal of opioid overdose
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fexofenadine - Allegra
Definition
Antihistamine: H1 antagonist - Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Term
albuterol - Proventil
Definition
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist: inhaled rapid onset - Asthma, COPD
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salmeterol - Serevent
Definition
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist: inhaled slow onset, long-lasting - Asthma, exercise-induced asthma, COPD
Term
prednisone
Definition
Glucocorticoid - Asthma, COPD
Term
terbutaline - Brethaire
Definition
Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist: oral - Asthma, COPD, pre-term labor
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theophylline - Pulmophylline
Definition
Methylxanthine bronchodilator - Asthma, COPD
Term
ipratropium - Atrovent
Definition
Anticholinergic bronchodilator - Asthma (off-label), COPD
Term
montelukast - Singulair
Definition
Leukotriene stabilizer - Asthma, exercise-induced asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis
Term
cromolyn
Definition
Mast cell stabilizer - Asthma, exercise-induced asthma
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prazosin - Minipress
Definition
alpha1 adrenergic blockers - HTN, mild to mod
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clonidine - Catapres
Definition
centrally acting alph 2 agonists - HTN, mild to mod
Term
propranolol - Inderal
Definition
beta-adrenergic blockers - nonselective - HTN, angina, arrhythmia
Term
metoprolol - Lopresor
Definition
beta-adrenergic blockers - cardioselective - HTN, angina
Term
carvedilol - Coreg
Definition
alpha and beta blockers - HTN, L vent dysf, CHF
Term
enalapril - Vasotec
Definition
ACE inhibitors - angiotensin II blocker - HTN, L vent dys
Term
losartan - Cozaar
Definition
ARB - angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Term
eplerenone - Inspra
Definition
selective aldosterone antagonists - HTN
Term
nifedipine - Procardia
Definition
Calcium chan blockers –dihydropyridines
Term
diltiazem - Cardiazem
Definition
Calcium chan blockers –non-dihydropyridines - HTN, angina, Prinzmetal angina
Term
hydralazine - Apresoline
Definition
Direct-acting vasodilators - Mod to severe HTN, CHF
Term
heparin
Definition
Anticoagulants - Tx/Prophylaxis for thromboembolism
Term
enoxaparin - Lovenox
Definition
Anticoagulants LMW heparin - Tx/Prophylaxis for DVT, PE, VTE
Term
warfarin - Coumadin
Definition
Anticoagulants, inhibit vit k clotting factor - Tx/Prophylaxis for DVT, PE, MI, Afib
Term
ASA
Definition
Antiplatelet - Prophylaxis for TIA, MI
Term
clopidrogrel - Plavix
Definition
Antiplatelet - Prophylaxis for TIA, stroke,MI, PVD
Term
atorvastatin - Lipitor
Definition
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors atorvastatin (statins) - hyperlipidemia
Term
niacin - nicotinic acid
Definition
Inhibits lipoproteins and triglycerides - Hyperlipidemia - Vit B sup
Term
colesevelum - Welchol
Definition
bile-acid sequestrants - hyperlipidemia
Term
gemfibrozil - Lopid
Definition
fibric acid derivatives (fibrates) - Hyperlipidemia - type IIb
Term
ezetimibe - Zetia
Definition
Inhibits chol absorb in brush border - hyperlipidemia
Term
digoxin - Digitek, Lanoxin
Definition
Antiarrhythmic, inotropics - Tx CHF, afib, a-tachycardia
Term
baclofen - Lioresal
Definition
Centrally acting muscle relaxant - MS, spinal cord lesions
Term
alendronate - Fosamax
Definition
biphosphates - Osteoporosis
Term
Calcitonin-Salmon - Miacalcin
Definition
Inhibits osetoclastic resorption, ? excretion - Hypercalcemia
Term
Allopurinol - Lopurin
Definition
antihyperuricemics - gouty arthritis and nephropathy
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Methotrexate
Definition
DMARD - rheumatoid arthritis
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etanercept - Enbrel
Definition
Tumor necrosis factor blockers - rheumatoid arthritis
Term
leflunomide - Arava
Definition
Small-molecule DMARD - rheumatoid arthritis
Term
gold salts
Definition
Older DMARD - rheumatoid arthritis
Term
levodopa
Definition
Dopamine replacement drug - Parkinson’s Disease
Term
pramipexole
Definition
Dopamine agonists -Parkinson’s Disease
Term
donepezil
Definition
Cholinesterase inhibitors - Alzheimer’s Disease
Term
memantine
Definition
NMDA receptor antagonists - Alzheimer’s Disease
Term
insulin lispro - Humalog
Definition
Rapid-acting insulin - Type 1-2 diabetes mellitus
Term
inhaled insulin - Exubera
Definition
Rapid-acting insulin - Type 1-2 diabetes mellitus
Term
regular insulin - Regular
Definition
Short-acting insulin - Type 1-2 diabetes mellitus
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NPH insulin
Definition
Intermediate-acting insulin Type 1-2 diabetes mellitus
Term
insulin glargine
Definition
Lantus
Term
glipizide - Glucotrol
Definition
Oral hypoglycemic agent - Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Term
metformin - Glucophage
Definition
Oral hypoglycemic agent - Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Term
pramlintide - Symlin
Definition
Injectible antidiabetic agent
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exenatide - Byetta
Definition
Injectible antidiabetic agent - Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Term
chlorpromazine - Thorazine
Definition
Antipsychotic agent, phenothiazine - schizophrenia
Term
haloperidol - Haldol
Definition
Antipsychotic agent, - Schizophrenia, psychosis, Tourette’s
Term
clozapine - Clozaril
Definition
antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
fluoxetine - Prozac
Definition
Selective serotonin reuptake - Depression, OCD, bulimia
Term
venlafaxine - Effexor
Definition
Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor - Major depression, GAD, social phobia
Term
amitriptyline - Levate, Elavil
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressant - depression
Term
phenelzine - Nardil
Definition
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor - Depression resistant to other drugs
Term
bupropion - Wellbutrin
Definition
aminoketones - Depression, sexual dysfunction
Term
lithium
Definition
“mood stabilizer” - Bipolar disorder (manic/depressive)
Term
lorazepam - Ativan
Definition
Sedative-hypnotic: benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
zolpidem - Ambien
Definition
Sedative-hypnotic benzodiazepine-like - insomnia
Term
phenobarbital - Luminal
Definition
Sedative-hypnotic: long-acting barbiturates - antiseizure
Term
phenobarbital
Definition
Sedative-hypnotic: long-acting barbiturates
Term
chloral hydrate - Somnote
Definition
Sedative-hypnotic - insomnia, anxiety
Term
methylphenidate - Ritalin
Definition
CNS stimulant - ADHD, narcolepsy
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