Nursing 1 - 20110329 - Mar Meds

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indication & mechanism of: Mylanta (Al/Mg hydroxide/sineth)

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Hyperacidity w/bloating - Neutralizes gastric acid & defoaming

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indication & mechanism of: coumadin (warfarin)

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To prevent or treat pulmonary embolism; recurrent MI; thromboembolic complications from atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, or MI; and venous thrombosis (and its extension) - By depleting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors and interfering with the clotting cascade, warfarin prevents coagulation.

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indication & mechanism of: Lanoxin (digoxin)

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To treat heart failure, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia with rapid digitalization , I.V. - Increases the force and velocity of myocardial contraction, resulting in positive inotropic effects. Digoxin produces antiarrhythmic effects by decreasing the conduction rate and increasing the effective refractory period of the AV node.

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indication & mechanism of: Bactrim DS (trimethoprim/sulfanomide)

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It eliminates bacteria that cause various infections, including: urinary tract, lungs (pneumonia), ears, and intestines; treats 'travelers' diarrhea. - Blocks bacterial synthesis of essential nucleic acids.

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indication & mechanism of: Lasix (furosemide)

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To reduce edema caused by cirrhosis, heart failure, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome & To manage mild to moderate hypertension, as adjunct to treat acute pulmonary edema and hypertensive crisis - Enhances excretion of Na, Cl, K by direct action at the ascending limp of loop of Henle.

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indication & mechanism of: Milk of magnesia (Mg hydroxide)

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Treatment/prevention of hypomagnesemia, laxative, bowel evacuant in preparation for surgical/radiographic procedures, antacid - Osmotically active in GI tract drawing water into the lumen and causing peristalsis

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indication & mechanism of: Glucophage (metformin)

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To reduce blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes mellitus. As adjunct to insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus - ↓hepatic production of glucose. ↓absorption of glucose, improves insulin sensitivity.

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indication & mechanism of: Micronase/Diabeta (glyburide)

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control glucose level in type 2 DM - Stimulates insulin release from beta cells in the pancreas. Glyburide also increases peripheral tissue sensitivity to insulin either by enhancing insulin binding to cellular receptors or by increasing the number of insulin receptors.

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indication & mechanism of: K-dur (KCl)

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To treat hypokalemia; potassium less than 3.5 mEq/L - Potassium is essential for conducting nerve impulses, maintaining electrical excitability of muscle, and regulation of acid/base balance

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indication & mechanism of: Theo-Dur (theophylline CR)

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loading dose to treat or reversible airway obstruction in patients not currently receiving theophylline - Directly relaxes smooth muscle of bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels.

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indication & mechanism of: Neosynephrine (phenylephrine HCL)

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For temporary relief of coughs & upper respiratory symptoms, including nasal congestion, associated with allergy or the common cold - ↓mucosal blood flow, relieves congestion. ↑systolic B/P

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indication & mechanism of: Artificial Tears

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Lubricates and relieves dry eyes and eye irritation associated with deficient tear production. - Protects, lubricates the eyes.

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indication & mechanism of: Ambien (zolpidem)

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To provide short-term treatment of insomnia - Induces sleep with fewer nightly awakenings, improves sleep quality.

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indication & mechanism of: Robitussin DM (guaifenesin/DM)

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To relieve cough, especially when secretions are thick & To promote productive cough - Stimulates respiratory tract secretions by decreasing adhesiveness, viscosity of phlegm