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91 Cards in this Set
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Mercantile
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relating to trade or commerce
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Indemnity
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protection against a loss or other financial burden
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Narcolepsy
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A condition whereby one has a strong tendency to sleep in relaxing surroundings.
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SLE (Lupus)
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Systemic Lupus erythematosus.
a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder. It may affect the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs. |
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Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetominophen
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Lortab, Vicodin, Norco, Lorcet
1-2 tablets, 3tspn q4-6 prn pain Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation |
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Levothyroxine Sodium
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Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid
Hormone/Thyroid 25-300mcg po once q d overdose - fever, hypoglycema, heart failure |
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Type 2 Diabetes
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Most common. It's when there is high glucose levels in the blood and insulin is not working properly or there is relative insulin deficiency.
Causes hypertension, elevated cholestrol. |
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Levothyroxine Sodium
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Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid
Hormone/Thyroid 25-300mcg po once q d overdose - fever, hypoglycema, heart failure |
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Levothyroxine Sodium
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Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid
Hormone/Steroid 25-300 mcg po 1/day Overdose -fever, hypoglycemia, heartfailure |
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Lisinopril
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Prinivil, Zentril
Antihypertension 20-40mg 1/day in single dose dizziness, headache, fatigue |
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Alprazolam
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Xanax (XR)
Antianxiety 0.25 - 0.5mg initially, given 3/day Hypotension, drowsiness |
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Metformin HCL
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Glucophage, Glucophage XR
Antidiabetes 500mg 2/day w/meals or 850mg am Decrease in Vitamin b12 absorption, diarrhea, fatigue |
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Anemia
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Decrease in normal number of red blood cells. It can also include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin
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Furosemide
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Lasix
Diuretic 20-80mg in 1 or 2 doses Orthostatic Hypotension, dry mouth, dizziness |
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Omeprazole
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Prilosec
Gastric Antisectretory 20mg daily cough, back pain, constipation |
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Simvastatin
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Zocor
Anti hyperlipidemic 10-40mg/day Dyspepsia, MUSCLE PAIN, constipation |
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Atorvastin Calcium
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Lipitor
Anti hyperlipidemic 10-80mg/day Dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation |
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Amlodipine Besylate
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Novarsc
Anti hypertensive Max 10mg/day Edema, flushing, HA |
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Albuterol Sulfate
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Proventil, Pro air, Ventolin
Anti asthmatic 2 inhalation qid Nausea, nervousness, vomitting |
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Zolpidem Tartrate
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Ambiem & Ambien CR
Sedative 1 tab before hs Headache, drowsiness, nausea |
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Citalopram Hydrobromide
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Celexa
Anti depressant 20mg once/day Nausea, dry mouth, somnolence |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hydrodiuril, Microzide
Diuretic 25-100mg daily in single or divided dose muscle cramps, dry mouth, nausea |
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Gabapentin
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Neurontin
Anti convulsant/ Anti neuralgia 900-1800mg daily given in 3 divided doses Somnolence, dizziness, ataxia |
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Ranitidine HCL
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Zantac
Gastro Antisecretory 150mg bid OR 300mg hs Headache, dizziness, consstipation |
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Tramadol HCL
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Ultram & Ultram ER, Ryzolt
Analgesic 50 to 100mg prn pain q 4-6 hr. Max 400mg Dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation |
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Aspirin Enteric-coated
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Aspirin
Hematological Agent 81mg-325mg once daily Dizziness,drowsiness, light-headedness |
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Potassium Chloride (oral)
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Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
Electrolyte 16-80mEq a day in one or two doses Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
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Clonazopem
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Klonopin
Anti epileptic 0.5mg tid drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue |
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Warfarin Sodium (crystalline)
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Coumadin, Jantoven
Anticoagulant 2-10mg/day Unusual and unexpected bleeding, alopecia, dermatitis |
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Montelukast Sodium
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Singulair
Anti asthmatic for 15 yrs and older is one 10mg tab daily pm headache, influenza, cough |
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Metoprolol Tartate
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Lopressor
Antihypertensive 100-450mg per day in single or divided dose Depression, dizziness, fatigue |
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Cyclobenzaprine HCL
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Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid
Muscle relaxant 10mg tid Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth |
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Quetiapine Fumerate
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Seroquel
Antipsychotic 300-400mg daily, given in 2-3 divided doses or one ER tab Somnolence, dizziness, constipation |
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Dyspepsia
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indigestion - upset stomach
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Somnolence
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a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods
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Ataxia
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the loss of full control of bodily movements
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Alopecia
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the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.
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in vivo
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within the cell
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Absolute Zero
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0 K -273.15 degrees celsius
entropy would reach its minimum value. |
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Clopidogrel Bisulfate
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Plavix
Hematological Agent 75mg QD with or without food Upper respiratory TI, chest pain, headache |
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Oxycodone HCL (controlled release)
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OxyContin
Opioid Analgesic 10-20mg bid (initially) Constipation, Nausea, Somnolence |
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Trazodone HCL
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Desyrel
Antidepressant 150mg/day intially in divided doses Drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension |
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Carvidilol
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Coreg & Coreg CR
Antihypertensive 12.5mg bid Dizziness, diarrhea, bradycardia/hypotension |
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Lovastatin
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Mevacor
Antihyperlipidemic 20mg a day with evening meal constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea |
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Sertraline HCL
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Zoloft
Antidepressant 50mg once day Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia |
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Duloxetine HCL
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Cymbalta
Antidepressant 40-60mg once a day Nausea, dry mouth, constipation |
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Oxycodone HCL with Acetaminophen
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Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet
Opiod Analgesic Adult - 1 tablet q 6 hours Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation |
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Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate
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Advair
Antiasthmatic One diskus inhalation or two HFA inhalations BID Upper Respiratory TI, pharyngitis, headache |
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Insulin Glargine, rDNA origin
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Lantus
Antidiabetic Dosage must be individualized (100units/mL) Allergic reaction: rash, edema, pruritis |
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Metoprolol Succinate
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Toprol-XL
Antihypertensive 25-100mg daily Dizziness or Fatigue, depression, SOB |
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Azithromycin Dihydrate
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Zithromax & Zmax
Macrolide Antibiotic 500mg as a single dose on the 1st day followed by 250mg once daily for 4 more days Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
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Fluoxetine HCL
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Prozac
Antidepressant 10-40mg daily Nausea, insomnia, anorexia |
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Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
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Effexor & Effexor XR
Antidepressant 75mg/day in a single dose (E-XR) or two to three divided doses (E tab), take with food Nausea, dry mouth, anorexia |
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Atenolol
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Tenormin
Antihypertensive 50mg daily, alone or with diuretic Dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness |
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Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
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Elavil
Antidepressant 40-150mg QD in divided doses at HS Tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision |
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Ipratropium Bromide w/ Albuterol Sulfate MDI
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Combivent
Antiasthmatic 2 inhalations QID Bronchitis, upper respiratory TI, HA |
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Bupropion HCL
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Wellbutrin, Zyban
Antidepressant 150-300mg QD Dizziness, constipation, weight loss |
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Esomeprazole Magnesium
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Nexium
Gastric Antisecretory 20-40mg QD for 4-8 weeks HA, diarrhea/constipation, nausea |
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Lorazepam
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Ativan
Antianxiety Agent 2-6mg orally QD in divided doses Drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness |
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Fenofibrate
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Tricor
Antihyperlipidemic 145mg daily with meals Rash, muscle pain, tenderness/weakness |
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Escitalopram Oxalate
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Lexapro
Antidepressant Initially 10mg QD --> 20mg QD Nausea, Somnolence, Insomnia |
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Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)
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Flonase
Antiallergy Agent 2 sprays in each nostril once/day Nasal burning, epistaxis, blood in nasal mucus |
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Predinsone
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Deltasome
Anti-inflammatory Individualized: 5-60mg QD Blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea |
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Divalproex Sodium
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Depakote & Depakote ER
Anticonvulsant/Antipsychotic 250mg tid (Depakote) 25mg/kg once a day (ER) NAS - Nausea, asthenia, somnolence |
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bradycardia
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"heart slowness"
It may cause cardiac arrest in some patients, because those with bradycardia may not be pumping enough oxygen to their heart. |
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Pruritis
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severe itching of the skin, as a symptom of various ailments
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Pulmonary embolism
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blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism).
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Pruritis
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severe itching of the skin, as a symptom of various ailments
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Pulmonary embolism
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blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism).
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Parenteral
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a route of administration that involves piercing the skin or mucous membrane.[1] Parenteral nutrition refers to providing nutrition via the veins.
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Tachycardia
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Heart beating too fast
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Epistaxis
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bleeding from the nose
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Asthenia
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abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy.
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Tamoxifen, raloxifene
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inhibit activation of the estrogen receptor, used in treatment of breast cancer (selective estrogen receptor modulators - SERMs)
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Clonidine HCL
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Catapres & Catapres TTS (transdermal)
Antihypertensive & ADHD |
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Diltiazem HCL
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Cardizem, Cartia, Tiazac
Antihypertensive & Antiangina |
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Carisoprodol
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Soma
Muscle relaxant |
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Risperidone
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Risperdal
Antipsychotic For Schizophrenia, mania and bipolar |
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Inotrope
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Agent(drug) that alters force or energy of muscular contravtions
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Anxiolytic
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drug used for antianxiety
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Benzodiazepines
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Suffix "pam"
Alprazolam (Xanax) Librium Clonazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) Emhance GABA - which result in sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvsulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic action |
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teratology
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study of physiological abnormalities (birth defects)
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Spina bifida
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developmental congenital disorder (at birth)caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube (spine protrudes out).
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Glucocorticoid
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A class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), which is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell.
Also GCs are part of the feedback mechanism in the immune system that turns immune activity (inflammation) down. |
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Meloxicam
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Mobic
NSAID - for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis NSAIDs inhit COX which is an enzyme responsible for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandin H2—the first step in the synthesis of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation. |
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Tolterodine Tartrate
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Detrol & Detrol LA
Urinary Bladder Modifier Targets M1-M5 muscarinic receptors(antagonist) |
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Topiramate
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Topamax
Anticonvulsant |
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Ibuprofen
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Motrin
NSAID inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (prostaglandins cause elevation of body temperature and sensitize nerve endings to pain transmission). By inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, ibuprofen relieves fever and pain. |
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Amoxicillin Trihydrate
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Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
Antibiotic |
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Naproxen
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Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox
for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile arthritis. |
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Antipyretic
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Fever reducing drugs
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