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22 Cards in this Set
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Peroxicam
(Feldene) |
Antirheumatic
NSAID Treats inflammatory disorders, RA and OA |
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Ketorolac
(Torodol) |
NSAID, antipyretic
Pain relief for post-op orthopedic patients |
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Bupivicaine
(Marcaine) |
local/regional anesthetic
Acts as anesthesia or post-op relief; A pump may be used for abdominal surgeries |
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Glucosamine
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Alternative treatment for OA
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Infliximab
(Remicaide) |
Antirheumatic. DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug)
Treats inflammation of major autoimmune disorders (Crohn's, RA); GI anti-inflammatory |
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Etanercept
(Enbrel) |
anti-rheumatic DMARD (Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug), anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor agent
Treats RA |
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Ibuprofen
(Advil, Motrin, etc.) |
anti-rheumatic, NSAID, non-opioid analgesic
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bethanechol
(Duvoid, Urabeth) Hint: DO VOID |
parasympatomietic, cholinergic agent,
stimulates smooth-muscle contraction, increased tone/ contraction in the GI tract following general anesthesia. Treats urinary retention. |
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finasteride
(Propecia, Proscar) |
inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase , antiandrogen
promotes shrinkage of enlarged prostates, helps restore urinary function, promotes hair regrowth. |
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oxybutynin
(Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol) |
urinary tract antispasmodic
Spasmolytic action on smooth muscle, including smooth muscle lining the GU tract |
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tamsulosin
(Flomax) |
decreases contractions in smooth muscle of the prostatic capsule by preferentially binding to alpha-adrenergic receptors
decreases symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia (urinary urgency, hesitancy, nocturia |
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tolterodine
(Detrol, Detrol LA) |
urinary tract antispasmodic,
anticholinergics Decreases urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence. |
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raloxifene
(Evista) |
selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
Increases bone mass/density, decreases resorption by action on estrogen receptors Used for osteoporosis in post-menopausal women |
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calcitonin
(Miacalcin) |
Supplemental hormone used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease
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bisphosphonates
(Actonel and Fosamax) |
Used to treat osteoporisis and Paget's disease by slowing bone resorption
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sulfinpyrazone
(Anturane) |
antigout agent
Prevention of acute gouty attacks |
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colchicine
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antigout agent
A natural product derived from crocuses Reduces gouty arthritis inflammation, |
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allopurinol
(Apo-purinol Lopurin, Alloprim, Zyloprim) |
antigout agent, antiperuricemics
Lowers serum uric acid levels |
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probenecid
(Benemid, Benuryl, Probalan) |
antigout agent, prevention of acute gouty arthritis attacks
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diphenhydromine hydrochloride
(Benadryl) |
allergy, cold, and couch remedy, anthistamines, antitussives
Anticholinergic, blocks histamine at H1 receptor sites |
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dolasetron
(Anzemet) |
antiemetic
5HT3 antagonist, Most often used post-op and in chemotherapy |
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prochlorperazine
(Compezine) |
antiemetic, antipsychotic
Blocks dopamine at receptors in the medulla; anticholinergic Commonly used with antineoplastic therapy |
