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Generic- enoxaparin
Brand- Lovenox |
used to prevent blood clots in the leg in patients who are on bedrest. Also used to prevent angina and heart attacks
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Side effects- upset stomach, fever, burning at site, unusual bleeding, black tarry stools, blood in urine
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Generic-simvastatin
Brand- Zocor, Simcor |
Redcues LDL and Triglycerides to increase the HDL in the blood. STATIN. Slows down the production of cholesterol. Decreases Heart attack, stroks and death
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constipation, stomach pain, nausea, h/a
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Generic- Metoprolol
brand- Lopressor Always check BP for parameters. |
Class-Beta blocker. Treats high Blood pressure, also to prevent angina and to improve surival of MI.
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Dizziness, tiredness, depression, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain, vomiting.
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methylprendnisolone succinate
Brand: solu-Medrol |
Steroid family. relieves inflammation. Mehylprednisolone is similar to a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands. used to treat, arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyro8id and intestinal disorders and MS.
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Precautions=warfarin. Bad reactions: swollen ankles/egs, eye pain, vision problems, puffy skin on face
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Generic: guaifenesin
Brand: mucinex, Lotussin Look for SIN endings |
Class: expectorant. relieve chest congestion. Helps control symptoms does not treat symptoms. Thins mucous
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side effects: h/a, nausea, vomiting
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insulin Detemir
Levemir |
long acting insulin. Cannot be mixed.
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begins 2-3 hours, almost no peak. lasts 18-26 hours
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Generic: Losartan
brand: cozaar |
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Used in combination of w/ other meds to treat high blood pressure. Decreases the risk of stroke in people with ↑ BP and L ventricular hypertrophy. Works by blocking the action of certain substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and heart to pump more efficiently.
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Special precautions.. Swellig of face or throat, hoarsness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain.
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Generic: Rosuvastatin
brand: crestor |
Reduces the amount of cholesterol in blood. Slowes the production of cholesterol in the body.
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Serious side effects, muscle pain, tenderness, lack of energy, chest pain, fever, Jaundice, pain in the upper right part of the abdomen
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Terazosin
Brand: Hytrin |
classified as an Alpha blocker. Used to treat the symptoms of BPH: difficulty urinating, painful urination, or urgency. Also used to treat high blood pressure.
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Look for severe signs of allergic reactions, rapid irregular Heart beat.
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cholecalciferol
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Vitamin D. Fat soluble vitamin. Helps absorb calcium. To relieve possibilities of Osteoporosis.
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clotrimazole
Brand: cruex, Fungoid, Lotrimin |
used to treat yeast infections of vagina, mouth or skin. Can also be used to prevent oral thrush.
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itching, burning, irritation, redness, Swelling.
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ferrous sulfate
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IRON. Provides the iron needed by the body to produce red blood cells. Used to prevent iron defiency anemia. Happens whe body has too few RBCs because of pregnancy, poor diet, excess bleeding.
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Stomach upset. Constipation
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Insulin Glargine
Lantus |
Insulin glargine works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body and by helping move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar.
How fast does it act? How when is the peak? How long does it last? |
2-3 hours
almost no peak 18-26 hours |
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lactobacillus
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type of "friendly" bacyteria that live in our digestive, urinary and genital systems. Fermented foods. Used for general digestive problems: IBS, Chrohns, Fever blisters, canker sores.
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nothing
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propranolol
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BETA blocker. Used to treat ↑BP, abnormal heart rhythms, herat disease, pheochromocytoma and tremers. works by relaxing blood vessels to slow heart rate and to improve blood flow to decrease BP.
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Serious side effects: difficulty breathing, Sore throat, unusual bleeding, swelling of hands and feet. slow irregular heartbeat
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