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36 Cards in this Set
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Ciprofloxacin HCL
Cipro (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Broad-spectrum anti-infective agent of the Fluoroquinolones
Treatment of serious gram-negative infections; treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections; treating sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Fexofenadine & Pseudoephedrine
AllegraD-12hr (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Nonsedating, selective peripheral H1-antagonist
Relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis; dries nasal and sinus passages |
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Citalopram
Celexa (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Treat depression |
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Patanol (R)
Olopatadine What is the drug class and use? |
Topical ophthalmic agent
Prevention of ocular pruritus due to allergic conjunctivitis |
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Albuterol
Accuneb; Proair HFA; Proventil; Salbutamol; Ventolin (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Moderately selective beta-2-receptor agonist
Management of asthma exacerbations or other chronic obstructive airway diseases |
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Avalide (R)
Hydrochlorothiazide and Irbesartan |
Thiazide diuretic/ selective angiotensin II antagonist
Once daily oral preparation to manage hypertension |
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Levothyroxine
Levothroid; Unithyroid; Levoxyl; Synthroid(R) |
Thyroxine, a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland
Treatment of primary, secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) hypothyroidism |
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Mobic(R)
Meloxicam |
Enolic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Treatment of osteoarthritis; relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis |
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Nasacort AQ(R)
Triamcinolone deriv. |
Glucocorticoids used as antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive agents
Long-term management of persistent asthma |
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Gabapentin
Neurontin(R) |
Anticonvulsant; gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist
Adjunct therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizures; treatment of painful neuropathies |
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Ciprofloxacin HCL
Cipro (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Broad-spectrum anti-infective agent of the Fluoroquinolones
Treatment of serious gram-negative infections; treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections; treating sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Fexofenadine & Pseudoephedrine
AllegraD-12hr (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Nonsedating, selective peripheral H1-antagonist
Relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis; dries nasal and sinus passages |
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Citalopram
Celexa (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Treat depression |
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Patanol (R)
Olopatadine What is the drug class and use? |
Topical ophthalmic agent
Prevention of ocular pruritus due to allergic conjunctivitis |
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Albuterol
Accuneb; Proair HFA; Proventil; Salbutamol; Ventolin (R) What is the drug class and use? |
Moderately selective beta-2-receptor agonist
Management of asthma exacerbations or other chronic obstructive airway diseases |
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Atenolol
Tenormin(R) |
Beta1-selective adrenergic antagonist (BB)
Treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and secondary prophylaxis of MI; migraine prophylaxis; prevention of ethanol withdrawal |
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Isosorbide Mono.
Imdur(R) |
Vasodilator
Prophylactic management of angina pectoris |
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Metoprolol tartrate
Lopressor; Toprol XL (R) |
Beta-1 selective (cardioselective) adrenergic antagonist (BB)
Treatment of hypertension, acute MI, angina pectoris, AF, essential tremor, migraine prophylaxis, and HF |
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Promethazine
Phenergan(R) |
Phenothiazine; H-1 antagonist
Antiemetic; prevent motion sickness; sedative |
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Paroxetine HCL
Paxil(R) |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Eating adults with depression resistant to other antidepressants; depression complicated by anxiety, and for all the major anxiety syndromes |
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Tramadol HCL
Ultram(R) |
Mu-opioid receptor agonist and a weak inhibitor of norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake
treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain |
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Rabeprazole: Aciphex®
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PPI
Management of GERD |
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Fexofenadine: Allegra®
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Antihistamine
Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic; urticaria |
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Clonidine: Catapres®
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Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist
Anti-hypertensive |
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Topiramate: Topamax®
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Anticonvulsant
partial onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures; migraines |
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Metoprolol: Lopressor®
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Beta-blocker
Anti-hypertensive; and angina pectoris |
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Latanoprost: Xalatan®
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Ophthalmic
Prostaglandin Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension |
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Lorazepam: Xanax®
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Benzodiazepine
Treatment of anxiety disorder (GAD); panic disorder; anxiety associated with depression |
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Clopidogrel: Plavix®
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Antiplatelet Agent
Reduces rate of atherothrombotic events |
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Triamterene HCTZ: Maxzide®-25, Dyazide®
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Potassium Sparing thiazide Diuretic
Management of mild to moderate hypertension |
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Fluticasone propionate: Flonase®
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Corticosteroid, Nasal
Management of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis |
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Potassium chloride: Klor-Con®
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Electrolyte Supplement
Treatment or prevention of hypokalemia |
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Glyburide: Diaβeta®
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Sulfonylurea
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (noninsulin dependent) |
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Losartan and HCTZ: Hyzaar®
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Combination & Thiazide
Treatment of hypertension |
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Lisinopril: Prinivil®; Zestril®
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
Treatment of hypertension |
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Diazepam: Valium®
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Benzodiazepine
Management of anxiety disorders, ethanol withdrawal symptoms; skeletal muscle relaxant; treatment of convulsive disorders |