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44 Cards in this Set
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Levothyroxine(Synthroid,Levoxyl, Levoxine etc)
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Thyroid Hormone for hypothyroid |
SE-hand tremor, HA ,sweating, intol to heat, irreg menses DI: bld thinners |
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Hydrocodone(Vicodin) |
Pain Relief/narcotic analgesic |
SE-dizzy, drowsy, lightheaded N/V DI-Muscle relaxers, antihistamines, sleep meds |
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Doxycycline(Vibramycin) |
Antibiotic-lyme disease |
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Clindamycin
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Antibiotic |
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Ciprofloxacin(Cipro) |
Antibiotic-can treat Anthrax |
SE-HA, nausea, diarrhea, spont. tendon rupture CI-Preg, lactation HI-St Johns Wort FI-Dairy |
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Azithromycin(Zithromax) |
Antibiotic-Staph infections |
SE-N/V, diarrhea, abdo pain life-threatening-->angioedema DI-Antacids, warfarin |
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Amoxicillin(Augmentin) Pennicillin |
Antibiotic |
SE- allergic rxn CI-mononucleosis DI-oral contraceptives |
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Lisinopril(Prinivil/Zestril) Catopril(Capoten) Enalapril(Vasotec) |
A.C.E. Inhibitor-HTN, CHF life threatening- angioedema |
SE-abdo/chest pain, Nausea, diarrhea, dry cough, dizzy Caution-preg, lactation, impaired renal fxn, tell dentist DI- beta blockers, lithium |
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Niacin(Niaspan) |
Cholesterol |
SE-facial flushing |
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Atorvastatin(Lipitor) Simvastatin(Zocor) Lovastatin(Mevacor) Pravastatin(Pravachol) |
Cholesterol/trigycerides |
SE- strip CoQ10, HA, flatulence, blurred vision, abdo pain/cramps, constipation, N/V CI-LV dz, preg, lactation DI-niacin FI-grapefruit |
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Clopidogrel(Plavix) |
Anti-Platelet-preventd blood clots, used to prevent stroke and heart attacks |
SE- HA,dizzy, rash CI-Lactation pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcers DI-NSAIDS, warfarin |
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Montelukast(Singulair) |
Asthma/Allergic rhinitis |
SE-nausea, diarrhea,cough fatigue,dizzy, HA,hoarseness CI-not for acute asthma attacks, PKU DI-phenobarbitol, rifampin |
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Albuterol/Ventolin |
Asthma Inhaler |
SE-tachycardia, HA, nervousness CI- heart dz, HTN, Stroke Caution-hyperthyroids, seizure disorder, lactation DI- digoxin |
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Metformin(Glucophage) Glipizide(Glucotrol) |
Anti-Diabetic-type II |
SE-hypoglycemia,anorexia, N/V, diarrhea CI- CHF, type I diabetes,hepatic or renal impairment,lactation,thyroid or endocrine impairment DI-Lasix, calcium ch blockers ++ HI- juniper berries, ginseng, garlic, fenugreek, coriander, dandelion root, celery |
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Sertraline(Zoloft) Citalopram(Celexa) Paroxetine(Paxil) Fluoxetine(Prozac) Escitalopram(Lexapro) |
Anti-Depressant-SSRIs depression,OCD,panic/anxiety disorders,PTSD, PMDD |
CI: impaired hepatic or renal fxn, lactation, preg, suicidal patients, must have time off bwtn starting other SSRIs or MAOIs DI-many HI-St Johns Wort |
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Venlafaxine(Effexor) |
Anti-Depressant-SSNRI major depression/anxiety disorders |
CI- preg, lactation DI lowers seizure threshold, marijuana HI- St. Johns Wort |
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Ibuprofen(Advil) Naproxen(Aleve) |
N.S.A.I.D.-RA, OA, pain relief, fever reduction dysmenorrhea |
SE-HA, dizzy insom/somulence, rash,Nausea, dispepsia, GI pain, constipation CI CV dysfxn, HTN, peptic ulcer, gi bleed, preg, lactation DI- lasix, beta blockers |
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Furosemide(Lasix) |
Loop Diuretic-HTN, fluid retention can replace w/fu ling |
SE- dizzy, lightheaded CI- renal failure, preg, lactation Caution-gout SLE diabetes mellitus DI_ anti-coag, anti-HTN,anti-diabetics, anti-inflamm, corticsteroids,diuretics HI- gan cao-->hypokalemia |
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Warfarin(Coumadin) Heparin Aspirin |
Anti coagulants-to prevent pulmonary embolisms, venous thrombosis, systemic embolization |
SE-hemorrhage CI hemorrhagic dz, Bleeding disorders, aneurysms, uncontrolled HTN, preg, lactation DI-MANY, VitaK/E HI-camomille, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, turmeric, horse chestnut, GSE,feverfew, dang gui FI- foods rich in vitamin K |
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Nifedipine(Procardia) Amlodipine(Norvasc) Verapamil(Verelan) |
Calcium Channel Blocker-angina, HTN, arrhythmias |
SE-Dizzy,HA,flushing,ankle edema, tachycardia, bradycardia CI-heart block, sick sinus syndrome, ventricular dysfxn, preg FI-grapefruit |
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Alprazolam(Xanax) Diazepam(Valium) Lorazepam(Ativan) Clonazepam(Klonopin) |
Anti-Anxiety-benzodiazepines anxiety disorders/insomnia/seizures |
SE- mild drowsiness, sedation, drug dependence w/withdrawl symptoms CI-acute alcohol intox, preg, lactation, glaucoma DI, alcohol, OCPs FI-grapefruit |
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Prednisone(Deltasone) Methylprednisolone(Medrol) |
Anti-Inflammatory/Corticosteroid |
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Claritin(loratadine) Cetirizine(Zyrtec) Fexofenadine(Allegra) Meclizine(Dramamine)motion sickness |
Anti-histamines-Allergies |
DI-MAOI's, alcohol |
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Digoxin(Lanoxin) |
C.H.F. |
FI-Bran cereals SE-Nausea, diarrhea, HA, dizzy,weakness CI ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation,MI DI- antacids, tobacco, diarrhea meds HI- ginseng, hawthorn, licorice, psyllium,SJW |
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Propranolol(Inderal) Metoprolol(Lopressor) Atenolol(Tenormin)
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Beta Blocker-HTN, angina |
SE-bradycardia, CHF, arrhythmias,orthostatic hypotension, depression. CI- asthma, COPD, preg, lactatio DI- ibuprofen, NSAIDs, insulin |
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Oxycodone(Percocet)
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Narcotic/Analgesic-Pain Relief |
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Celecoxib(Celebrex) |
N.S.A.I.D./Cox-2 inhibitor |
DI-warfarin SE-diarrhea, skin rash, edema, HA Caution-impaired hearing, hepatic/CV conditions, GI bleeding, HTN |
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Clotrimazole(Lotrimin) |
Antifungal-atheletes foot, ringworm,tinea versicolor |
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Metronidazole(Flagyl) |
Antibiotic-trichmoniasis |
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Clonidine(Catapres) |
Hypertension |
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Estrogen(Premarin) |
Menopause |
SE-HA, N/V, abdo cramps, vaginal bleeding, scalp hair loss breast enlargement/tenderness CI-with breast cancer, bllod clots or pregnancy DI-tamoxifen,tricyclic anti depressants |
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Tamoxifen |
Anti-estrogen |
SE- hot flashes,rash, N/V, vaginal bleeding , menstrual irregularities CI-preg, lactaion, history of DVT or PE DI- anti-cogulants, cytotoxic agents FI-grapefruit |
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Ranitidine(Zantac) |
G.E.R.D. |
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Esomeprazole(Nexium) Lansoprazole(Prevacid) Omeprazole(Prilosec) |
Proton pump inhibitors-G.E.R.D. |
DI-benzodiazepines, digoxin, warfarin |
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Valacyclovir(Valtrex) |
Herpes Mgmt. |
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Zolpidem(Ambien) Eszopiclone(Lunesta) |
Sleep Aid-Insomnia/restless legs |
SE- drowsiness, dizzy, HA, sleepwalking/driving/eating DI-alcohol, may interact w/anti-depressants |
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Fentanyl |
Narcotic Analgesic |
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Oseltamivir(Tamiflu) |
Antiviral (Flu) |
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Ketoconazole(Nizoral) |
Antifungal |
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Divalproex(Depakote) |
Antiepileptic |
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Norgestimate(Ortho Tri-Cyclen) |
Contraceptive-pregnancy prevention, acne |
SE-irreg bleeding, N/V, migraine CI-history of stroke, clots circulaton problems, smoking DI- antibiotics, epilepsy drugs |
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Nitroglycerine |
Angina |
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Phenytoin(Dilantin) |
Anticonvulsant |
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Beta Blockers |
Used to protect heart from a second MI, HTN and cardiac arrythmias. |
They work by blocking the effects of epinepherine/norepinephrine. They cause the heart to beat more slowly, thus lowering BP. they also open up blood vessels to improve flow |
