Meds Flashcards
(41 cards)
Adrenaline
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.
Alprazolam
Medication Group: Benzodiazepine
What It Does: Treats anxiety and panic disorders by calming the nervous system.
Amitriptyline
Medication Group: Tricyclic antidepressant
What It Does: Used for depression, migraines, and neuropathic pain by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.
Aspirin
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.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Medication Group: Corticosteroid (inhaled)
What It Does: Prevents asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the airways.
Candesartan
Medication Group: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
What It Does: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure) by relaxing blood vessels.
Cefaclor
Medication Group: Antibiotic (cephalosporin)
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Cilazapril
Medication Group: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
What It Does: Treats hypertension and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels.
Citalopram
Medication Group: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
What It Does: Treats depression and anxiety by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.
Clonidine
Medication Group: Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
What It Does: Treats hypertension, menopausal flushing, and ADHD by reducing blood pressure and anxiety symptoms.
Clozapine
Medication Group: Atypical antipsychotic
What It Does: Treats psychosis by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain.
Cortisol
Medication Group: Glucocorticoid (steroid)
What It Does: Used to reduce inflammation and manage conditions like adrenal insufficiency.
Dexamethasone
Medication Group: Glucocorticoid (steroid)
What It Does: Reduces inflammation and is used for conditions like cerebral edema (brain swelling).
Digoxin
Medication Group: Cardiac glycoside
What It Does: Strengthens heart contractions and is used to treat heart failure and irregular heartbeats.
Doxycycline
Medication Group: Tetracycline antibiotic
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections like respiratory infections and acne.
Felodipine
Medication Group: Calcium channel blocker
What It Does: Treats hypertension and angina by relaxing blood vessels.
Flumethasone
Medication Group: Corticosteroid (topical)
What It Does: Treats inflammation and allergies in the skin.
Furosemide
Medication Group: Loop diuretic
What It Does: Treats edema (fluid retention) and congestive heart failure by increasing urine output.
Gentamicin
Medication Group: Aminoglycoside antibiotic
What It Does: Treats serious bacterial infections by killing bacteria.
Ibuprofen
Medication Group: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
What It Does: Reduces pain, inflammation, and fever.
Aripiprazole
Medication Group: Atypical antipsychotic
What It Does: Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors.
Amoxicillin
Medication Group: Antibiotic (penicillin)
What It Does: Treats bacterial infections such as ear infections and urinary tract infections.
Atorvastatin
Medication Group: Statin
What It Does: Lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Buscopan
Medication Group: Antispasmodic
What It Does: Relieves spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and bladder, used in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).