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ANZEMET
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ANTIEMETIC
5 HT3 ANTAGONIST PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF POSTOPERATIVE N&V Watch for dehydration. Side effects: headache, dizziness, fatigue, dyspnea |
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BENADRYL
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ANTIHISTAMINE
Also: allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussives For: relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release (anaphylaxis, rhintis dermatoses) |
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COLACE
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LAXATIVE
STOOL SOFTENER For: prevention of constipation (PO) or used as an enema to soften fecal impaction. |
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COMPAZINE
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ANTIEMETIC, ANTIPSYCHOTICS
For: management of N&V and treatment of anxiety Side effect: pink urine. Dose 5-10 mg. |
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DARVOCET N-100
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OPIOID ANALGESIC
Combination: 100mg propoxhene napsylate and 650mg acetaminophen. |
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DARVON COMPOUND
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OPIOID ANALGESIC
Triple compound has propoxyphene, acetaminophen, and caffeine. For: mild to moderate pain |
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DERMOPLAST SPRAY
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ANESTHETICS, TOPICAL
Containes benzocaine. Used for perineal discomfort. |
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DULCOLAX SUPPOSITORY
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STIMULANT LAXATIVE
For: constipation/evacuation of bowel before surgery. Stimulates peristalsis. Dose 5-10mg. |
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DURAMORPH
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OPIOID ANALGESIC
For: severe pain. Used for epidurals. |
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FEOSOL
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ANTIANEMICS
IRON SUPPLEMENTS For: prevention/treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Taken orally. Side effects: dark stools, constipation, diarrhea |
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FIORINAL
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NON OPIOID ANALGESIC (combination with barbiturate)
BARBITURATES For: mild to moderate pain. COMBINATION: of aspirin (analgesic), butalbital (sedative)and caffeine (management of vascular headaches). |
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HEMABATE
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ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC AGENTS, UTERINE-ACTIVE AGENTS
For abortions in 13-20 weeks gestation. For treatment of post-partum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. |
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INAPSINE
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SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS
antiemetic effects For: tranquilization as an ADJUNCT to general or regional anesthesia. Useful in decreasing post-operative N&V. |
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LANSINOH
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DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS, EMOLLIENTS
Made from lanolin. Hypoallergenic. Used to relieve nipple soreness from breastfeeding. |
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MOTRIN
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NSAID, ANTIPYRETIC, NONOPIOID ANALGESIC, ANTIRHEUMATIC
For: mild to moderate pain or dysmenorrhea. Best for cramps. |
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MYLICON
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ANTIFLATULENT
For: relief of painful symptoms of excess gas in GI tract. Causes coalescence of gas bubbles. Does not prevent gas formation. |
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NUBAIN
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OPIOID ANALGESIC
Provides analgesia during labor. Frequently given in IV in doses of 10mg/70kg. Watch for respiratory depression. Side effects: dry mouth, N/V and sweating |
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PERICOLACE
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LAXATIVE COMBINATIONS
Composed of docusate sodium 100 mg and casanthranol 30 mg. SOFTENS AND STIMULATES PERISTALSIS. |
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REGLAN
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ANTIEMETIC.
For: postoperative N&V Stimulates motility of upper GI tract and accelerates gastric emptying. Cholinergic. |
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RHOGAM
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IMMUNE GLOBULINS
Given to Rh- moms who have Rh+ baby due. It prevents antibody response to future pregnancies. Inject within 72 hours of birth. |
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RUBELLA VACCINE
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THE MMR SHOT
Given to mothers with a titer of <1:10 or are ELISA antibody negative. It must be given 3 months before pregnancy occurs. RhoGam may interfere. |
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SENOKOT
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STIMULANT LAXATIVES
For: constipation, particularly associated with slow transit time, irritable/spastic bowel syndrome, neurologic constipation. Increases peristalsis. |
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SURFAK
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LAXATIVES
STOOL SOFTENERS For: (PO) Prevention of constipation. (Rectal) Used as enema to soften fecal impaction. May also promote electrolyte and water secretion into colon. |
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TORADOL
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NSAID
NONOPIOID ANALGESIC Short term (< 5 days) management of pain. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Also has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. |
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TUCKS
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DERMATOLOGICAL AGENT
ASTRINGENTS Soothing topical agent used to treat burning, itching from hemorrhoids, vaginal irritation and itching, and postepisiotomy discomfort. Has 50% witch hazel in it. |
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TYLENOL
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ANTIPYRETICS
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS For: mild pain and fever. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Used postepisiotomy. |
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TYLENOL #3
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OPIOID ANALGESIC COMBINATIONS
(300mg acetaminophen & 30mg codeine) For: mild to moderate pain. Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis; binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. |
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TYLOX
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
OPIOID AGONISTS/NONOPIOID ANALGESIC COMBINATIONS (oxycodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 500mg) For: moderate to severe pain. |
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VICODIN
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OPIOID AGONISTS/NONOPIOID ANALGESIC COMBINATIONS
(500mg acetaminophen/5 mg hydrocodone) For: severe pain. |
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ZOFRAN
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ANTIEMETIC
5 HT3 ANTAGONISTS Prevention and treatment of post-operative N&V |
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ANCEF
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FIRST GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS
ANTI-INFECTIVES Treatment of: skin and skin structure infections, pneumonia, UTI, bone and joint infections, septicemia. Binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death. |
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BICITRA
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ANTIUROLITHICS
MINERAL AND ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENTS ALKALINIZING AGENTS Prevention of cystine and urate urinary calculi. Alkalinization of urine. Treatment of chronic metabolic acidosis. |
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CALCIUM GLUCONATE
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MINERAL AND ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS
PO: prevention of hypocalcemia PO: adjunct in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis IV: emergency treatment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia in cardiac arrest or calcium channel blocking agent toxicity. |
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CERVIDIL
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CERVICAL RIPENING AGENT
OXYTOCICS, PROSTAGLANDINS Used to ripen the cervix in pregnancy at or near term when induction of labor is indicated. Stimulates the myometrium. (oxytocic effect) Also stimulates GI smooth muscle. |
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CLINDAMYCIN
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
Multi-purpose anti-infective used to treat gynecologic skin infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, bacterial vaginosis and septicemia. Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the 50S ribosome. |
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DEMEROL
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
For: moderate to severe pain. Anesthesia adjunct. Analgesic during labor. “Favorite” opioid analgesic given in doses of 50-100mg during labor. Do not inject if RR<12/min. |
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ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
MACROLIDES Ointment used prophylactically in the newborns eyes to prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia and other STD’s. Suppresses protein synthesis at the level of the 50S ribosome. |
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FENTANYL
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
Analgesic supplement to general anesthesia; usually with other agents to produce balanced anesthesia. Dose 50-100 mcg/kg |
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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MINERAL&ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS
Used as an anticonvulsant associated with severe eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, or acute nephritis. Also used as TOCOLYTIC to stop premature labor. |
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METHERGINE
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ERGOT ALKALOIDS
Prevention and treatment of postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage caused by uterine atony or subinvolution. Directly stimulates uterine and vascular smooth muscle. |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
For: severe pain. Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. |
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NARCAN
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ANTIDOTES
OPIOID ANTAGONISTS Reversal of CNS depression and respiratory depression because of suspected opioid overdose. |
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NIFEDIPINE
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ANTIANGINALS, ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS Sometimes used as a TOCOLYTIC during preterm labor to slow uterine contractions. Only administered PO. A tocolytic medicine sometimes used during preterm labor to slow uterine contractions. Only administered PO as a tablet or capsule. |
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OXYTOCIN
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HORMONES
OXYTOCICS Induction of labor at term. Facilitation of threatened abortion. Postpartum control of bleeding after expulsion of placenta. Intranasal: promotes milk letdown in lactating women. |
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PEPCID
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ANTI-ULCER AGENTS
HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS Management of GERD. Treatment of hearburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. Inhibits action of histamine at H2 receptors located primarily in gastric parietal cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid secretion. |
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PHENERGAN
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ANTIEMETICS
ANTIHISTAMINES SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS Treatment of various allergic conditions and motion sickness. Preoperative sedation. Treatment and prevention of N&V. Adjunct to anesthesia and analgesia. |
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PREPIDIL
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CERVICAL RIPENING AGENT
OXYTOCICS, PROSTAGLANDINS Used to ripen the cervix in pregnancy at or near term when induction of labor is indicated. Stimulates the myometrium. (oxytocic effect) Also stimulates GI smooth muscle. |
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RITODRINE
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UTERINE RELAXANT
Management of preterm labor. Inhibits uterine contractions by stimulating beta 2 adrenergic receptors in uterine smooth muscle. |
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ROBINUL
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ANTISPASMODICS
ANTICHOLINERGICS Inhibits salivation and excessive respiratory secretions when give preoperatively. Inhibits action of acetylcholine at postganglionic sites located in smooth muscle, secretory glands and the CNS. |
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SILVER NITRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
Prophylactic treatment for infection. It is put in the eyes of a newborn. Effective against gonorrhea and chlamydia. It is rarely used now. Interferes with bacterial protein synthesis. |
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STADOL
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
For moderate to severe pain. Analgesia during labor. Sedation before surgery. Supplement in balanced anesthesia. 30-40X more potent than meperidine and 7X stronger than morphine. Has partial antagonistic properties that may cause opioid withdrawal in dependent patients. Common dose is 1-2 mg. |
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TAGAMET
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ANTI-ULCER AGENTS
HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS For: Management of GERD (Pre-C-section) Inhibits gastric acid secretion by inhibiting action of histamine at H2 receptor sites in gastric parietal cells. |
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TERBUTALINE
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BRONCHODILATORS
ADRENERGICS Management of reversible airway disease due to asthma/COPD. Unlabelled use: TOCOLYTIC (management of preterm labor) Maternal side effects: tachycardia, palpitations, tremor, anxiety, headache |
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VISTARIL
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ANTIANXIETY AGENTS
ANTIHISTAMINES SEDATIVE/HYPNOTICS Treatment of anxiety. Preoperative sedation. Antiemetic. Antipruritic. May be combined with opioid analgesics. Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention |
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AMPICILLIN
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
AMINOPENICILLINS Treatment of skin/skin structure infections, soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, GU infections, meningitis, septicemia. Unlabelled use: prevention of infection in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean section. Adult dose: 250-500 mg PO q6h Child dose: 50-100 mg/kg/d IM/IV q12h |
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AQUAMEPHYTON
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ANTIDOTES, VITAMINS
FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS Infants get this within 1 hr of birth to prevent hemorrhage. Dose 0.5 – 1 mg |
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EMLA CREAM
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ANESTHETICS, TOPICAL
Used for perineal discomfort. Adverse effects: blanching, redness, allergic reactions |
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EXOSURF
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PULMONARY SURFACTANTS
To decrease incidence, mortality, and complications from respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. Side effects: bradycardia, apnea, pulmonary hemorrhage |
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GENTAMICIN
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
AMINOGLYCOSIDES In combination with other agents in the management of serious enterococcal infections. Prevention of infective endocarditis. Bactericidal against gram negative/penicillin resistant staph infections. The dose is based on current blood levels. |
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HEPATITIS B VACCINE
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For immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus. Vaccination is recommended for infants.
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SURVANTA
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LUNG SURFACTANT
Prevention and treatment (“rescue”) of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (hyaline membrane disease) in premature infants. Beractant significantly reduces the incidence of RDS, mortality due to RDS and air-leak complications. Prevents collapse of alveoli deficient in endogenous surfactant. |
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THEOPHYLLINE
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BRONCHODILATORS
XANTHINES Respiratory and myocardial stimulant in premature infant apnea (apnea of prematurity). |
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TRIPLE DYE
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ANTIMICROBIAL
Bacteriostatic against gram-positive bacteria. Effective in reducing umbilical colonization by staph and strep organism in hospital nurseries |
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ASPIRIN
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ANTIPYRETICS, NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
SALICYLATES For mild to moderate pain. Fever. Produce analgesia and reduce inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Decreases platelet aggregation. |
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BETAMETHASONE
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ANTIASMATHICS
CORTICOSTEROIDS Short-term administration to high-risk mothers before delivery to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn. Suppresses inflammation and the normal immune response |
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CLOMID
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OVULATION STIMULANT
HORMONES Management of infertility/treatment of ovulatory dysfunction in women desiring pregnancy. Interacts with estrogen-receptor containing tissues. Endocrine repercussion is a preovulatory gonadotropin surge and subsequent follicular rupture. (Stimulate release of FSH and LH through the gonadotropin surge, stimulated by high estrogen levels) |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE
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ANTIFUNGALS, TOPICAL
Treatment of cutaneous infections, especially candidiasis. Affects the synthesis of the fungal cell wall, allowing leakage of cellular contents. |
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DANAZOL
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HORMONES
ANDROGENS Treatment of moderate endometriosis that is unresponsive to conventional therapy. Palliative therapy of fibrocystic breast disease. Side effects: emotional lability, deepening of voice, edema, acne, hirsutism, oiliness, decreased breast size, weight gain |
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DIFLUCAN
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ANTIFUNGALS (SYSTEMIC)
(PO) Single-dose oral treatment of vaginal candidiasis. Can also be used in the prevention of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Used to treat fungal infections caused by susceptible organisms. Inhibits synthesis of fungal sterols, a necessary component of the cell membrane. |
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FLAGYL
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ANTI-INFECTIVES
ANTIPROTOZOALS ANTIULCER AGENTS Management of bacterial vaginosis. Treatment of anaerobic infections (intra-abdominal, gynecologic, skin and skin structure, lower respiratory tract infections). Disrupt DNA and protein synthesis in susceptible organisms. |
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FOLIC ACID
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ANTIANEMICS
WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS Prevention and treatment of megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias. Given during pregnancy to promote normal fetal development. It helps prevent neural tube defects. |
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LUPRON
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ANTINEOPLASTICS
HORMONES, GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONES Management of endometriosis. Reduces gonadotropins, testosterone (after initial increase in testosterone), and estradiol. Results in reduction of pain/lesions in endometriosis, decreased growth of fibroids. Common side effects: hot flashes, dizziness, headache, GI bleeding, breast swelling, breast tenderness, blurred vision |
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NYSTATIN
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ANTI-FUNGALS (TOPICAL)
Treatment of cutaneous fungal infections, including vaginal candidiasis and oral thrush. |
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PERGONAL
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OVULATION STIMULANT
MENOTROPINS (FSH & LH) Induction of ovulation in women with anovulatory cycles not due to primary ovarian failure. Stimulate sperm production in males. side effects: FEMALES: ovarian enlargement, multiple births, ectopic pregnancies, thromboembolism, ovarian overstimulation, headaches, malaise, dizziness, tachycardia, back pain. MALES: breast pain, gynecomastia, nausea |
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ACYCLOVIR
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ANTIVIRALS
PURINE ANALOGUES PO: Treatment of recurrent genital herpes infections. Localized cutaneous herpes zoster infections (shingles) and chickenpox (varicella). Interferes with viral DNA synthesis. side effects: dizziness, headache, diarrhea, N&V, renal failure |
