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1
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Baclofen

A

Muscle relaxant

Stimulates natural inhibitory receptors

2
Q

Metaprolol tarate

A

Antihypertensive

Beta blocker

3
Q

Irbesartan

A

Antihypertensive

Antagonism angiotension 2

4
Q

Glyburide and Metformin

A

Uncontrolled diabetes
Increase insulin sensitivity and release
Decrease glucogenisis in liver

5
Q

Trimethoprim

A

Bacteriostatic agent

Binds to proteins in blood and mostly excreted increasing concentration of urine

6
Q

Morphine sulphate

A

Opioid analgesic

Agonist at natural receptor

7
Q

Codeine phosphate

A

Opioid analgesic

Agonist at natural receptor

8
Q

Ibuprofen

A

NSAID

COX inhibitor

9
Q

Diclofenac

A

NSAID’s

COX inhibitors

10
Q

Amoxicillin

A

Antibiotic

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

11
Q

Ceftriaxone

A

Antibiotic

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

12
Q

Metronidazole

A

Antibiotic

13
Q

Frusemide

A

Diuretic

14
Q

Spironolactone

A

Diuretic

15
Q

Coloxyl with senna

A

Bowel elimination

16
Q

Ondanzetron

A

Antiemetic

17
Q

Metoclopramide

A

Antiemetic

18
Q

Midazolam

A

Benzodiazepine

Muscle relaxant, sedative, anticonvulsant, relief anxiety and aggression

19
Q

Diazepam

A

Benzodiazepine

20
Q

Paracetamol

A

Analgesic, antipyretic

21
Q

Acetylsalicylic acid

A

Analgesic, antipyretic

22
Q

Valerian

A

Complementary, for poor sleep

23
Q

St. John’s wort

A

Complementary

Depression