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Diuretics |
Drugs that assist the body in getting rid of excess fluid and increase the quantity of urine. Most work by stimulating the kidneys to release more sodium. There are three or four categories based on how they work on the kidneys. |
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
Trade Name: Apo-Hydro, Aquazide, BPZide, Dichlotride, Esidrex, Hydochlorot, Hydrodiuril, HydroSaluric, Hypothiazide, Microzide, Oretic, etc. Diuretic |
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Furosemide |
Trade Name: Lasix Diuretic |
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Spironolactone |
Trade Name: Aldactone Diuretic |
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Hormones |
Transmit important messages chemically throughout the body. They work slowly over time and are usually produced in the endocrine glands. |
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Metformin |
Trade Name: Glucophage Type 2 Diabetes Medication |
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Pioglitazone |
Trade Name: Actos Diabetes Medication |
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Glimepiride |
Trade Name: Amaryl Diabetes Medication |
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Rosiglitazone |
Trade Name: Avandia Diabetes Medication |
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Glyburide |
Trade Name: DiaBeta, Micronase Diabetes Medication |
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Glipizide |
Trade Name: Glucotrol Diabetes Medication |
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Glyburide/Metformin |
Trade Name: Glucovance Diabetes Medication |
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Insulin |
Peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Helps control blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetic patients. |
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Rapid-Acting Insulin |
Takes effect in about five minutes, peaks at an hour, lasts 2-4 hours. Ex. Humulin R, Novolin R |
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Regular or Short-Acting Insulin |
Takes effect within 30 minutes, peaks in 2-3 hours, and lasts 3-6 hours. Ex. Humalog, NovoLog, Apidra |
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Intermediate-Acting Insulin |
Takes effect 2-4 hours after injection, peaks 4-12 hours, lasts 12-18 hours. Ex. Humulin N, Novolin N. |
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Long-Acting Insulin |
Takes effect 6-10 hours after injection, lasts 20-24 hours. Ex. Lantus, Levemir |
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Insulin Mixtures |
Have a quick onset and longer duration because they are short-acting insulin mixed with intermediate-acting insulin. Dosed twice daily. Ex. NovoLog Mix 70/30, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 70/30. |
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Thyroid Hormones |
These hormones are important because they tell every cell in the body how fast or slow they should be functioning. |
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Levothyroxine |
Trade Name: Synthroid, Levoxyl Thyroid Hormone |
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Alendronat |
Trade Name: Fosamax Osteoporosis Medication |
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Ibandronate |
Trade Name: Boniva Osteoporosis Medication |
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Risedronate |
Trade Name: Actonel Osteoporosis Medication |
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Raloxifene |
Trade Name: Evista Osteoporosis Medication |
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Testosterone |
Male sex hormone. Women also produce it, but men produce it 8 to 10 times more. It is responsible for libido, protection against osteoporosis, and reduces the elimination of protein from the body (causing an increase in muscle size). |
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Estrogen and Progesterone |
Female sex hormones. Produced by the ovaries. These hormones tell the female body when to ovulate, build up the appropriate uterine lining, and generally prepare the body for pregnancy. |
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Birth Control |
Combine some form of either estrogen and progesterone or only progesterone and prevent a woman's body from getting pregnant. Ex. Ortho-Novum, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Lybrel, and Depo-Provera. |
