Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Drug classification:
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (“ statins”)
Indications: Dyslipidemia,
hypercholesterolemia,
hypertriglyceridemia
Common adverse effects: diarrhea, upset, stomach, muscle, and pain,
Routes of administration: oral
ATORVASTATIN
Drug classification: synthetic thyroid hormone
Indication : hypothyroidism
Common adverse effects : fever, nervousness, irritability, heat sensitivity, and nausea/vomiting
Route administration: oral
Levelthyroxine
Brand Name: Zestril
Drug classification: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Indications: hypertension, myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure
Common adverse effects : cough, dizziness, and headache
Route of administration : oral
Lisinopril
Brand Names: Glucophage and Glucophage XR
Drug classification: Biguanides
Indication : diabetes type two and polycystic ovary syndrome
Common adverse effects : headache, muscle pain, weakness, and nausea/vomiting
Route of administration : oral
Metformin
Brand Names: lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) and Toprolol-XL ( metoprolol succinate)
Drug classification : Beta-Adrenergic blocking agent (“ beta blocker”) BB
Metoprolol
Brand name: Novasc
Drug classification: calcium channel blocker (CCB), dihydropyridines type
Indication: hypertension and coronary artery disease
Common adverse effects: swelling of hands, feet, angles or lower legs, headache, distant, and upset stomach.
Route of administration: oral
AMLODIPINE
Brand names: proventil HFA and Ventolin HFA
Drug classification: Beta-2 agonists inhaled short-acting (SABA)
Indications: Bronchospasm
Common adverse effects: nervousness, shaking, headache, change in taste and mouth, throat, dryness , or irritation.
Route of administration : inhalation
ALBUTEROL
Brand Names: Prilosec and Prilosec OTC.
Drug classification: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and H pylori infection
Common adverse effects : headache, stomach pain, and nausea
Route of administration: oral
Omeprazole
Brand Name: Cozaar
Drug classification: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)
Indications: hypertension/prevention and diabetic neuropathy
Common adverse effects: muscle cramps, leg, or back pain, diarrhea, stomach pain, and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
LOSARTAN
Brand Name: Neurontin
Drug classification : Anticonsulsant
Indication : partial seizures, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia.
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, loss of coordination, tiredness tremors, and blur or double vision
Route of administration : oral
GABAPENTIN
Brand name: Micronase??
Drug classification: Thiazide diuretic
Indication : hypertension and peripheral edema.
Common adverse effects: photosensitivity, hypokalemia, dizziness, diarrhea, and muscle cramps
Route of administration: oral
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Brand Name : Zoloft
Drug classification: select serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication : major depressive disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Common adverse effects : nausea, drowse unit, dry mouth, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping.
Route of administration : oral
SERTRALINE
Brand Name: Zocor
Drug classification : HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins)
Indication : Dyslipidemia, hyperchlesterolemia and hyper triglyceridemia
Common adverse effects : headache, heartburn, ab domino pain, gas, and nausea
Route of administration :oral
SIMVASTATIN
Brand name : singlulair
Drug classification : Leukotriene inhibitor
Indications : bronchospasm and allergic rhinitis
Common adverse effects : throat, irritation, abdominal pain, heartburn, headache, and tremors
Route of administration : oral
MONTELUKAST
brand name:
Drug classification : Opioid combination (analgesic / antitussive combination)
Indication : mild to moderate pain and cough
Common adverse effects : drowsiness, dizziness ,sedation, and nausea/ vomiting
Route of administration : oral
ACTAMINOPHEN / HYDROCODONE
Brand Name: protonic
Drug classification : Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Common adverse efects : constipation, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea and vomiting
Rooutes of administration: Oral and intravenous
PANTOPRAZOLE
Brand Name : Lassie
Drug classification: Loop diuretic
Indications: Hypertension, edema, pulmonary edema aND hypercalcemia
Common adverse effects: Urinary frequency, hypokalemia, photosensitivity, dizziness and nausea/vomiting
Routes of administration : Oral, intramuscularly and intravenously
FUROSEMIDE
BRAND NAME: FLOVENT HFA, Flovent diskus and Flonase Allergy Relief
Drug classification : Corticosteroid
Indications: Asthma and respiratory allergies
Common adverse effects: Upper respiratory symptoms, throat, irritation, hoarseness, headache and cough
Route of administration : inhalation
FLUTICASONE
Brand Name : Lexapro
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Indications : Major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
Common adverse effects: Headache, drymouth,increase sweating, restlessness and insomnia
ESCITALOPRAM
Brand names: Prozac and Prozac weekly
Drug classification: selective serotonin, reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indications : major depressive disorder, obsessive,-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder
Common adverse effects : nausea, anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
Fluoxetine
Brand name: Crestor
Drug classification : HMG-CoA reductive inhibitor
Indications : Dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular event prevention.
Common adverse effects: headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea, Deez, nuts
Route of administration: oral
ROSUVASTATIN
Brand Names, Prozac and Prozac weekly
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. (SSRI)
Indications: Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and bipolar disorder
Common adverse effects: Nausea,anxiety,loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping and dizziness.
Route of administration: Oral
FLUOXETINE
Brand Name: Crestor
Drug classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indications: Dyslipidemia, hypercholesteroleia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular event prevention
Common adverse effects: Headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
ROSUVASTATIN
BRAND NAMES: Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR
Drug classifications: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
Indications: Major depressive disorder, smoking cessation and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
BUPROPION