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50 Cards in this Set
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adderall
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amphetamine & dextroamphetamine
-ADHD, narcolepsy, CNS stimulant |
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ambien
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zolpidem
sedative, hypnotic treat insomnia |
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amitriptyline
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vanatrip
tricycline antidepressant |
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amoxicillin
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amoxil, trimox
penicillin antibiotic |
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atenolol
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tenormin
-beta blocker -treat angina, hypertension prevents MI |
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avitan
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lorazapam
-benzodiazepine -anxiety disorder |
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benicar
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olmesartan
-angiotensin II receptor antagonist -prevents narrowing of blood vessels -use in adults and children >6 |
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BuSpar
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buspirone
-anti anxiety symptoms of fear, dizziness, tension, pounding heart, irritability |
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ceftin
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cefuroxime
-cephalosporin antibiotic -fights bacteria |
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celecoxib
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celebrix
-NSAID -reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain -treat arthritis, menstrual pain |
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cephalexin
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zartan, keflex
-cephalosporin antibiotic -interferes with cell wall formation causing rupture, killing bacteria |
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clarinex
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desloratadine
-antihistamine -relieve sneezing, itching, runny nose -allergy relief |
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clonidine
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catapres-TTS-1,TTS-2,TTS-3
-transdermal -lowers blood pressure -decreases certain chemicals |
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cymbalta
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duloxetin
-SSNRI antidrepressant -effects chemicals in brain -treat fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy also |
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diazepam
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valium
-anxiety disorders -alcohol w/drawal symptoms -muscle spasms |
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exelon
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rivastigmin transdermal
-breaks down chemical acetylcholine needed for memory -treats mild to moderate dementia in alzheimer's and parkinson's |
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Flexeril
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cyclobenzaprin
-muscle relaxant -blocks nerve impulses -treats skeletal muscle pain |
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hydrochlorothiazide
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aquazide H
-thiazide diuretic -stops body from absorbing too much salt -treats edema in CHF, kidney disorders, cirrhosis of liver -also hypertension |
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Inderal
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propranolol
-beta blocker -treats tremors, angina, hypertension -treat/preven MI -reduce severity of headaches |
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Jevtana
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cabazitaxel
-cancer med -used w/ prednisone to treat prostate cancer that has metasized -given after other meds are unsuccessful |
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Klonopin
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clonazepam
-benzodiazepin -treats seizures disorders -treats anxiety disorders |
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Lexapro
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escitalopram
-SSRI -treats anxiety & major depression in adults & adolescents at least 12 |
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Lipitor
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atorvastatin
-reduce level of "bad" cholesterol -increases "good" cholesterol |
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Lorazepam
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Ativan
-benzodiazepine -treat anxiety disorder |
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Lyrica
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pregabalin
-anticonvulsant -control seizures -treat fibromyalgia |
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Metformin
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fortamet, glucophage
-oral diabetes med -used in combo w/ insulin -not for type 1 diabetes |
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Methocarbamol
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robaxin
-skeletal muscle relaxant -relieves muscle pain/discomfort caused by strains and sprains |
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Metaprolol
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lopressor, toprol-xl
-beta blocker -treat angina, hypertension -prevent MI |
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Morphine
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AVINza, Kadian
-opioid pain med -narcotic -treat moderate to severe pain -not for pain just after surgery |
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Neurontin
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gabapentin
-anticonvulsant -treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults & children > 12 -treat nerve pain caused by herpes or shingles |
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Naproxen
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Naprosyn, Aleve
-NSAID -treat inflammation, pain from arthritis, tendonitis, menstrual cramps |
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Oxycodone
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OxyContin, Percolone
-opioid pain reliever -similiar to morphine -treat moderate to severe pain |
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Percocet
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Endocet, Tylox
-acetaminophen & oxycodone -relieve moderate to severe pain -acetaminophen increases the effects of oxycodone |
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Phentermine
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Adipex, Zantryl
-stimulant/amphetamine -appetite suppressant -treat obesity |
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Reglan
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metoclopramide
-increases muscle contraction in upper digestive tract -used for short-term heartburn when other meds have not relieved symptoms |
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Risperdal
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risperidone
-antipsychotic med/atypical -treat schizophrenia, symptoms of bi-polar -used in autistic children to treat irritablilty |
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Seroquel
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guetiapine
-antipsychotic -treat schizophrenia, be at least 13 yrs old -treat bi-polar, be at least 10 yrs old -used w/ antidepressant -XR not given to anyone <18yrs |
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Skelaxin
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metaxalone
-muscle relaxant -treat discomfort associated w/ acute skeletal muscle condition (pain) |
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Soma
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carisoprodol
-muscle relaxant -treat painful musculoskeletal condition |
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Synthroid
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levothyroxine
-replacement hormone produced by thyroid that regulate's body energy/metabolism -treat hypothyroidism -treat/prevent goiter -not used to treat obesity |
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Tramadol
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Ultram
-narcotic-like pain reliever -treat moderat to severe pain |
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Trazadone
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Desyrel, Oleptro
-antidepressant med -relief from anxiety, chronic pain |
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Vicodin
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acetaminophen & hydrocodone
-narcotic -relieve moderate to severe pain |
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Warfin
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Coumadin
-anticoagulant -blood thinner -prevents formation of clots -used to prevent MI, stroke |
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Wellbutrin
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Bupropin (Zyban)
-antidepressant -major depressive disorder -SAD -"Zyban" used to help stop smoking |
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Xanax
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Alprozolam
-benzodiazepine -reduction of nervous tension -treat anxiety, panic disorder -anxiety caused by depression |
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Xenical (alli)
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orlistat
-blocks some of the fat you eat -treat obesity |
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Zoloft
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Sertraline
-antidepressant (SSRI) -treat depression, OCD, panic disorder, anxiety, PTSD, PMDD |
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Omeprazole
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Prilosec (OTC)
-proton pump inhibitor -decrease amt of acid in stomach -treat gastroesophageal reflux disease -not for immediate relief of heartburn |
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Verelan
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Verpamil
-treat hypertension -calcium beta blocker -could be used for other conditions per MD |
