Drug Midterm Q3 Flashcards
(35 cards)
0
Q
Detrol
A
Tolterodine Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder Rx Dry mouth urinary retention
1
Q
Ditropan, Oxytrol
A
Oxybutynin Antispasmodic Bladder Spasms Rx + OTC Drowsiness dry mouth
2
Q
Azo Pyridium
A
Phenazopyridine Urinary Analgesic Relief of urinary pain/burning OTC Rx Everything turns orange, gi upset
3
Q
Propecia
A
Finastride Anti-androgen hormone Benign prostatic hypertrophy, hair loss Rx Impotence and hair growth
4
Q
Flomax
A
Tamsulosin Smooth muscle relaxer Bph Rx Orthostatic hypotension Generally men
5
Q
Hydrochlorothiazide hctz
A
Esidrex Thiazide diuretic Diuretic (distal renal tubes) Rx Low potassium, dry mouth
6
Q
Furosemide
A
Lasix Loop diuretic (strongest) Diuretic Rx Dry mouth, low potassium No sulfa allergies
7
Q
Ethacrynic Acid
A
Edecrin Loop diuretic Diuretic, pms symptoms Rx Low potassium, postural hypotension
8
Q
Spironolactone
A
aldactone Potassium sparing diuretic Antihypertensive diuretic Rx Metabolic imbalance Headache
9
Q
Triamteren
A
Dyrenium Potassium sparing Anti hypertensive diuretic Rx Orthostatic hypotension Electrolyte imbalance
10
Q
Metroprolol
A
Lopressor Beta blocker Blood pressure and angina Rx Fatigue bradycardia
11
Q
Atenolol
A
Tenormin Beta blocker Blood pressure Rx Hypotension, fatigue, bradycardia
12
Q
Sotalol
A
Betapace Beta blocker Anti arrhythmia Rx Fatigue palpitations Torsodes de pointes
13
Q
Timolol
A
Blocadren Beta blocker Intraocular pressure (glaucoma) Rx Eye irritation
14
Q
Carvedilol
A
Coreg Alpha beta blocker Antihypertensive Chf Rx Dizziness Bradycardia Start low go slow
15
Q
Lotensin
A
Benazepril Ace inhibitor Hypertension Rx Annoying cough, headache
16
Q
Prinivil, zestril
A
Lisinopril Ace inhibitor Hypertension Rx Annoying cough, headache
17
Q
Cozaar
A
Losartan ARB Hypertension Rx Headache leg pain
18
Q
Plavix
A
Clopidogrel Anticoagulant Blood thinner Rx Bleeding events Dizziness
19
Q
Coumadin
A
Warfarin Anticoagulant Prevent blood clots Rx Prolonged bleeding Frequent blood tests
20
Q
Synthroid
A
Levothyroxine Hormone replacement (t4) Hypothyroidism Rx Insomnia, angina
21
Q
Tapazole
A
Methimazole Anti-thyroid agent Hyperthyroidism Rx Dizziness, hypothyroidism
22
Q
Viagra or Revatio
A
Sildenafil Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial Rx Headache, hypotension
23
Q
Premarin
A
Conjugated estrogen Female hormone replacement Hormone replacement therapy Rx Nausea breast cancer Made from pregnant mare urine
24
Androgel, axiron
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Testosterone
Make hormone replacement
Testosterone replacement
Rx
Cardiac issues and acne
```
25
Oral contraceptive
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Ethinyl estradiol
Oral contraceptive
Birth control
Rx
Headache ACHES
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26
Fosamax
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Alendronate
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis prevention
Rx
Nausea and abdominal pain
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27
Glucophage
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Metformin
Biguanide
Antidiabetic
Rx
Nausea, hypoglycemia
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28
Glucotrol
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Glipizide
Sulfonylurea
Antidiabetic
Rx
Hypoglycemia
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29
Humalin R
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Regular insulin
Short acting
Antidiabetic
Rx
Hypoglycemia
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30
Nitro-stat nitro dur
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Nitroglycerin
Nitrate vasodilator
Angina and prophylaxis
Ex
Hypotension headache
Always dispense tabs in original glass container
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31
Imdur dilatrate
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Isosorbide
Nitrate vasodilators
Angina prophylaxis
Rx
Hypotension dizziness
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32
Norvasc
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Amlodipine
Calcium channel blocker
Mild to moderate hypertension and angina
Rx
Edema bradycardia
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33
Procardia
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Nifedipine
Calcium channel blocker
Mild to moderate hypertension
Rx
dizziness flushing
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34
Calan verelan
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Verapamil
Calcium channel blocker
Angina essential hypertension, arrhythmias
Rx
Nausea hypotension
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