Medication Group 3 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Metformin (Riomet)
Used to lower blood sugar levels caused by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Metoprolol Succinate ER (Toprol XL)
A beta-blocker that treats hypertension, chest pain (angina), and heart failure.
Folic Acid (Folvite)
B-complex vitamin necessary for building red blood cells (RBC). Folic acid deficiency causes anemia.
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Used to treat hypertension.
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra, Revatio)
Treats erectile dysfunction (sexual impotence).
Trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)
Antidepressant that treats depression and anxiety.
Zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)
Short-term treatment for insomnia.
Escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro)
Treats depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Treats and prevents seizures and panic attacks (panic disorders).
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
Relieves inflammation. Treats arthritis, allergic reactions, eye conditions, symptoms of some cancers, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Tadalafil (Cialis)
Treats impotence, erectile dysfunction (ED), enlarged prostate, or pulmonary hypertension.