Meds Flashcards

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Adrenaline

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Medication Group: Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine)
What It Does: Used in emergencies such as anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions) and CPR to stimulate the heart and improve breathing.

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Alprazolam

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Medication Group: Benzodiazepine
What It Does: Treats anxiety and panic disorders by calming the nervous system.

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Amitriptyline

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Medication Group: Tricyclic antidepressant
What It Does: Used for depression, migraines, and neuropathic pain by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

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Aspirin

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Medication Group: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
What It Does: Prevents blood clotting, reduces inflammation, and is used for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and treating pain.

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Beclomethasone Dipropionate

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Medication Group: Corticosteroid (inhaled)
What It Does: Prevents asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the airways.

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Candesartan

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Medication Group: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
What It Does: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure) by relaxing blood vessels.

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Cefaclor

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Medication Group: Antibiotic (cephalosporin)
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria.

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Cilazapril

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Medication Group: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
What It Does: Treats hypertension and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels.

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Citalopram

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Medication Group: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
What It Does: Treats depression and anxiety by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

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Clonidine

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Medication Group: Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
What It Does: Treats hypertension, menopausal flushing, and ADHD by reducing blood pressure and anxiety symptoms.

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Clozapine

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Medication Group: Atypical antipsychotic
What It Does: Treats psychosis by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain.

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Cortisol

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Medication Group: Glucocorticoid (steroid)
What It Does: Used to reduce inflammation and manage conditions like adrenal insufficiency.

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Dexamethasone

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Medication Group: Glucocorticoid (steroid)
What It Does: Reduces inflammation and is used for conditions like cerebral edema (brain swelling).

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Digoxin

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Medication Group: Cardiac glycoside
What It Does: Strengthens heart contractions and is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats.

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Doxycycline

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Medication Group: Tetracycline antibiotic
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections like respiratory infections and acne.

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Felodipine

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Medication Group: Calcium channel blocker
What It Does: Treats hypertension and angina by relaxing blood vessels.

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Flumethasone

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Medication Group: Corticosteroid (topical)
What It Does: Treats inflammation and allergies in the skin.

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Furosemide

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Medication Group: Loop diuretic
What It Does: Treats edema (fluid retention) and congestive heart failure by increasing urine output.

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Gentamicin

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Medication Group: Aminoglycoside antibiotic
What It Does: Treats serious bacterial infections by killing bacteria.

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Ibuprofen

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Medication Group: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
What It Does: Reduces pain, inflammation, and fever.

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Aripiprazole

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Medication Group: Atypical antipsychotic
What It Does: Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors.

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Amoxicillin

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Medication Group: Antibiotic (penicillin)
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections such as ear infections and urinary tract infections.

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Atorvastatin

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Medication Group: Statin
What It Does: Lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Buscopan

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Medication Group: Antispasmodic
What It Does: Relieves spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and bladder, used in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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Carbamazepine
Medication Group: Anticonvulsant What It Does: Treats epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and neuropathic pain by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
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Celecoxib
Medication Group: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) What It Does: Reduces pain and inflammation, particularly in conditions like arthritis.
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Ciprofloxacin
Medication Group: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic What It Does: Treats bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and respiratory infections.
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Olanzapine
Medication Group: Atypical antipsychotic What It Does: Treats psychosis, mania, and schizophrenia by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors.
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Clonazepam
Medication Group: Benzodiazepine What It Does: Treats panic attacks and seizures by calming the nervous system.
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Oxybutynin
Medication Group: Anticholinergic What It Does: Treats urinary urgency and incontinence by relaxing bladder muscles.
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Clopidogrel
Medication Group: Antiplatelet agent What It Does: Prevents blood clots and is used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Codeine
Medication Group: Opioid analgesic What It Does: Relieves mild to moderate pain and suppresses coughs.
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Erythromycin
Medication Group: Macrolide antibiotic What It Does: Treats bacterial infections such as respiratory infections and skin infections.
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Cyclizine
Medication Group: Antihistamine (antiemetic) What It Does: Prevents and treats motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
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Domperidone
Medication Group: Dopamine antagonist What It Does: Treats nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors.
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Gabapentin
Medication Group: Anticonvulsant What It Does: Treats nerve-related pain and epilepsy by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
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Fluoxetine
Medication Group: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) What It Does: Treats depression, OCD, anxiety disorders, and bulimia by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.
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Sodium Valproate
Medication Group: Anticonvulsant What It Does: Treats bipolar disorder and epilepsy by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
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GTN (Glyceryl Trinitrate)
Medication Group: Nitrate What It Does: Treats angina (chest pain) by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
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Haloperidol
Medication Group: Typical antipsychotic What It Does: Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic phase), agitation, aggression, and nausea/vomiting during chemotherapy by affecting dopamine receptors.
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Humalog
Medication Group: Insulin (rapid-acting) What It Does: Manages diabetes and helps control blood glucose levels.