Medication Study Guide – Flashcards
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Lexapro/escitalopram
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Classification-antidepressant Drug action-indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age
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Singular/montelukast
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Classification-Antasmatic Drug action- indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
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Nexium/esomeprazole
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Classification- Antiulcer Drug action- indicated for the treatment of erosive esophagitis due to acid-medicated GERD
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Zocor/simavastatin
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Classification- "statin" cholesterol lowering Drug action- reduce elevated total cholesterol in patients with primary hyperlipidemia to prevent cardiovascular disease
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Plavix/clopidogrel
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Classification- antiplatelet Drug action- inhibits the formation of platelets
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Toprol/metoprolol
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Classification- Antihypertensive (beta blocker) Drug action- indicated for treatment of hypertension, angina, and heart failure
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Zithromax/azithromycin
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Classification-a subclass of macrodile antibotic Drug action-indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections
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Zyrtec/cetirizine
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Classification-Anti-allergy Drug action- indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
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Vytorin/ezetimibe/simvastatin
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Classification-cholseterol lowering statin Drug action-inhibits cholesterol absorption to aid in preventing cardiovascular disease
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Prinivil/lisinopril
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Classification-antihypertensive Drug action- indicated for treatment of hypertension
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Percocet/oxycodone and acetaminophen
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Classification- opiod analgesic/NSAID Drug action- indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
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coumadin/warfarin
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Classification-anticoagulant Drug action- indicated for the prophylaxis and or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, and pulmonary embolism
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Microzide/hydrochlorothiazide
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Classification- A diuretic/antihypertensive Drug action- indicated in the mangement of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antihypertensive
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Lasix/furosemide
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Classification- A diuretic/antihypertensive Drug action- indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhossis of the liver, renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome
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Reflex/cephalexin
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Classification- semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic Drug action- to treat or prevent infections the are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria
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Advair/fluticasone/sameterol
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Classification-bronchodilator Drug action- indicated for treatment of asthma
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Protonix/pantoprazole
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Classification-antiulcer Drug action- a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion
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Norvasc/amlodipine
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Classification-long acting calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive/antianginal Drug action- For the prevention and treatment of heart pain or chest pain from angina, and for the treatment of high blood pressure
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Prevacid/pantoprazole
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Classification-antiulcer Drug action- compound that inhibits gastric and secretion
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Lopressor/metoprolol tartrate
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Classification-beta blocker/antihypertensive Drug action-used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart attacks
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Effexor/venlafaxine
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Classification- antidepressant Drug action-for treatment of major depression
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