Drug Name Pronounciations and Common Uses Flashcards
(13 cards)
omeprazole
o·mep·ra·zole
(Prilosec, OmePPi, Zegerid)
Proton-pump inhibitor
It can treat heartburn, a damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
atorvastatin
a·tor·va·stat·in
Underline vastatin
(Lipitor)
Statin
It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of angina, stroke, heart attack, and heart and blood vessel problems.
buspirone
byü-ˈspī-ˌrōn
Anxiolytic, ang·zee·ow·li·tuhk
It can treat anxiety.
trazodone
traz·o·done | \ ˈtra-zə-ˌdōn
(Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose, Oleptro, and Trazodone D)
Sedative and antidepressant
It can treat depression.
Levothyroxine
le·vo·thy·rox·ine
ˌlē-vō-thī-ˈräk-ˌsēn, -sən
(Synthroid)
Hormone
It can treat hypothyroidism (A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone.
Hypothyroidism’s deficiency of thyroid hormones can disrupt such things as heart rate, body temperature, and all aspects of metabolism. Hypothyroidism is most prevalent in older women.) It can also treat an enlarged thyroid gland and thyroid cancer.
Lisinopril
li·sin·o·pril, li-ˈsin-ə-ˌpril , lī-
(Prinivil, Zestril)
ACE inhibitor
It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack
Gabapentin
gab·a·pen·tin | \ ˈgab-ə-ˌpen-tin
(Gralise, Neuraptine, Gralise 30-Day Starter Pack)
Nerve pain medication and anticonvulsant
It can treat seizures and pain caused by shingles.
Amlodipine
am·lo·di·pine | \ am-ˈlō-də-ˌpēn
(Norvasc)
Calcium channel blocker
It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
hy·dro·co·done | \ ˌhī-drō-ˈkō-ˌdōn
acet·amin·o·phen | \ ə-ˌsē-tə-ˈmi-nə-fən , ˌa-sə-tə- \
(Vicodin, Norco, Hycet, Lortab Elixir)
Narcotic
It can treat pain
Amoxicillin
a·mox·i·cil·in
/əˌmäksəˈsilin/
(Amoxil, Moxatag)
Penicillin antibiotic
It can treat infections and stomach ulcers.
Metformin
met·for·min | \ met-ˈfȯr-mən
(Glucophage, Riomet, Glumetza)
Anti-diabetic medication
It can treat type 2 diabetes
Losartan
lo·sar·tan | \ lō-ˈsär-ˌtan
(Cozaar and Hyzaar)
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
Montelukast
mon·te·lu·kast | \ ˌmänt-ə-ˈlü-ˌkast
Monte.lukast
Singular
: a leukotriene antagonist used orally in the form of its sodium salt C35H35ClNNaO3S to treat asthma or to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
