Drug Classifications NHA with examples (part 1) Flashcards
(30 cards)
Analgesic
Used to relive pain
Analgesic Ex
tylenol (acetaminophen) bayer (aspirin) advil & motrin (ibuprofen), cedine
anesthetics
reduce feeling pain during procedures
anesthetics ex
novacaine. xylocaine
antacids
Neutralize or reduce acidity of the stomach, GERD
antacids ex
esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine, mylanya, maalox, zantac, tums
anti-inflammatories
reduce inflammation and swelling of tissues
anti-inflammatories ex
ibuprofen, celecoxib, MSAIDS, advil, Aleve (naproxen)
anti-osteoporosis agents
improves bone density
anti-osteoporosis agents ex
alendronate, raloxifene, calcitorin
antianginals
increase blood flow & oxygen to coronary muscle
antianginals ex
nitroglycerin
antianxiety agents, anxiolytics
act on subcortical areas of the brain to relive symptoms of anxiety
antianxiety agents, anxiolytics ex
Clonazepam, lorazapam, Xanax (alprazolam), valium (diazepam)
antibiotics
treats bacterial infections
antibiotics ex
amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole
anticholinergics
helps with smooth muscle spams
anticholinergics ex
impratropium, diclomine, hyoscyamine
anticoagulants & thrombolytics
delay the formation of blood clots or dissolve blood clots
anticoagulants & thrombolytics ex
coumafin (warfarin) lovenox
anticonvulsants
reduce the excitability of the brain
antidepressants ex
doxepin, floxetine, duloxetine, selegiline, celexa (citalopram), prozac, elavil
anticonvulsants ex
klonopin (Clonazepam), tegretol, gabapentin, phenytoin
antidepressants
various actions, affects chemistry of the brain to change pt’s sense of emotions
