Meds Flashcards
(125 cards)
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What is another name for tenormin?
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Atenolol
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What is the medication synthroid prescribed for?
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Hypothyroidism
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What can penicillin G procaine prescribed for?
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Infection
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What is the generic name for Zantac?
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Ranitidine HCL
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What is the generic name for Demerol?
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Meperidine hydrochloride
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What can Clozaril be prescribed for?
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Schizophrenia
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What is the generic name for Decadron?
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Dexamethasone ( a glucocorticoid, a steroid)
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What is the trade name for flunitrazepam
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Rohyphnol ( sedative) “date rape drug”
9
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Buprenorphine
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Used to treat heroin use disorder
10
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Tranyclypromine
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Is a MAOI avoid foods containing tyramine die to hypertensive crisis
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Imipramine
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A TCA causes anticholinergic effects, tinnitus, excessive appetite and weight gain, mild sinus tachycardia
Used for depression
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What’s the drug class of aspirin
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Anti pyretic
Non opioid analgesic
Salicylate
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What is the therapeutic use of aspirin
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Prophylaxis of TIA,MI,
RA
Osteoporosis
Mild to moderate pain
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What are nursing considerations for aspirin
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Assess and reassess pain
Patients who have asthma and nasal polyps or allergies tatrazaline are at an increase risk for developing hypersensitivity
Monitor hepatic function and serum salicylate levels
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What is the drug class of carvedilol ( Coreg)
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Anti hypertensive
Beta blocker
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What is the use of carvedilol ( Coreg)
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Decreased BP, HR
improved CO
slows progression of HF and decreased risk of death
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What is the drug class of fentanyl ( Duragesic)
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Opioid analgesic
Schedule 2
Opioid agonist
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What is the therapeutic use of fentanyl ( Duragesic)
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Decrease in severity of chronic pain
19
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What is the antidote for fentanyl
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Naloxone
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What is the drug class of insulin lispro
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Anti diabetic
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What is the use of insulin lispro
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Control of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients
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What is the drug class of isosorbide monitrate ( Monoket)
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Anti anginal
Nitrate
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What is the therapeutic use of isosorbide
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Prophylactic mgmt of angina pectoris
Unlabeled use: tx of chronic HF
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What is the drug class of lisonopril ( Zestril)
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Ace inhibitor
Anti hypertensive
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What is the therapeutic use of lisinopril ( Zestril)
Low EF
MGMT OF HTN
improved symptoms of HF
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What drug class is haloperidol ( Haldol)
Typical antipsychotic
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What is the therapeutic use of haloperidol
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Unlabeled use: N/V from surgery or chemo
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What drug class Is oxycodone
Opioid analgesic
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What is the therapeutic use of oxycodone
Severe pain 8-10 pain scale
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What is the drug class of lidocaine
Anesthetic
| Anti arrhythmic
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What is the drug class of alteplase catheter clearance syringe
Thrombolytic
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What is the drug class of albuterol
Adrenergic
| Anti cholinergic
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What is the therapeutic use of albuterol
Bronchodilator
| Allergy, cough, and cold remedy
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What is the drug class of diltiazem ( Cardizem)
Calcium channel blocker
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What is the therapeutic use of diltiazem ( Cardizem)
Anti anginal
Anti hypertensive
Anti arrhythmic
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What is the drug class of heparin
Anti coagulant
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What is the therapeutic use of heparin
Prophylaxis and tx of various thromboembolic disorders
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What is the drug class of pantoprazole ( Protonix)
Anti ulcer agent
| Proton pump inhibitor
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What is the drug class of trazadone ( Deseryl)
Anti depressant
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What drug class is Tylenol
Anti pyretic
| Non opioid analgesic
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Wha is the therapeutic use of Tylenol
For temps greater than 38.5
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What is the drug class of enoxoparin ( Lovenox)
Anti coagulant
| Anti thrombotic
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What is the therapeutic use of enoxoparin ( Lovenox)
Prevention of VTE & DTV and or PE
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What is the drug class of valsartan ( Diovan)
anti hypertensive
| ARB
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What is the therapeutic use of valsartan ( Diovan)
Lowering of BP
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What drug class is hydrochlorothiazide
Anti hypertensive
| Diuretic
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What is the therapeutic use of hydrochlorothiazide
It is used for hypertension
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What drug class is levothyroxine ( Synthroid)
It is a hormone
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What is the therapeutic use of levothyroxine ( Synthroid)
Replacement in HYPOTHYROIDISM to restore normal hormonal balance
Suppression of thyroid cancer
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What drug class is rhituximab ( Rituxan)
Anti neoplastic
| Monoclonal antibodies
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What is the therapeutic use of rituximab ( Rituxan)
Death of lymphoma cells
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What drug class is polyethylene glycol ( Miralax)
Osmotic
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What is the therapeutic use of polyethylene glycol ( Miralax)
Constipation
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What drug class is prochlorperazine ( Compazine)
Phenothiazines
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What is the therapeutic use of prochlorperazine ( Compazine)
Anti emetic
Anti psychotic
Tx for anxiety
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What is the drug class of diphenhydramine ( Benadryl)
Anti histamine
| Anti tussives
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What is the therapeutic use of diphenhydramine ( Benadryl)
Decreased symptoms of histamine excess
| Suppression of cough
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What is the drug class of atorvastatin ( Lipitor)
Statin
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What is the therapeutic use of atorvastatin ( Lipitor)
Lipid lowering agent
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What is the drug class of docsate sodium
Stool softener
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What is the therapeutic use of docusate sodium
Prevention of constipation
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What is the drug class of leucovorkin ( folinic acid)
Antidote for methotrexate
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What is the therapeutic use of leocovorkin ( folinic acid)
Minimizes hematologist effects of high dose methotrexate therapy
Mgmt of overdoses
Prevention of toxicity from folic acid antagonists
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What is the therapeutic use of hydrocodone ( Norco)
Severe pain 8-10
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What drug class is lorazepam
Benzodiazepines
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What is the therapeutic use of Ativan (lorazepam)
Decreased anxiety
| Decreased seizures
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What drug class is azithromycin (Zithromax)
Macrolide
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What is the therapeutic intent of azithromycin
It is an anti infective agent for atypical mycobacterium
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What drug class is heparin
Anti thrombotic
| Anti coagulant
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What is the therapeutic intent of heparin
Prophylaxis and txt of various thromboembolic disorders
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What is oxycodone ER
It is a opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain, it is also used to manage chronic pain
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What drug class does acyclovir belong to ( Zovirax)
Anti viral
| Purine analogue
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What is the therapeutic intent of acyclovir ( Zivorax)
Inhibition of viral replication
| Tx of Herpes simplex
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What drug class does cefepime ( Mazipime) belong to
Anti infective
| 4th generation cephalosporin
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What is the therapeutic intent of cefepime ( Maxipime)
Treatment for infections
| Bacteriocidal action against organisms
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What drug class does levetiracetam ( Keppra) belong to
Anti convulsant
| Pyrrolides
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What is the therapeutic action of levetiracetam ( Keppra)
Decreased incidence and severity of seizures
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What is drug class does dexamethosone ( Decadron) belong to
Long acting corticosteroid
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What is the therapeutic action of dexamethosone ( Decadron)
Mgmt of cerebral edema
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What drug class does famotidine ( Pepcid) belong to
Anti ulcer agent
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What is the therapeutic intent of famotidine (Pepcid)
Mgmt of gastric hyper secretory states
| Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
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What drug class does baclofen ( Lioresal) belong to
Anti spasticity
| Skeletal muscle relaxant
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What is the therapeutic action of baclofen ( Lioresal)
Decreased muscle spasticity
| Bowel and bladder function may also be improved
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What drug class is ceiftriaxone ( Rocephin)
3rd generation cephalosporin
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What is the therapeutic use of ceiftriaxone ( Rocephin)
Otitis media
| Bone, joint infections
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What drug class does desmopressin belong to
Anti diuretic hormone
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What is the therapeutic use of desmopressin
Prevention of nocturnal enuresis
| Mgmt of appropriate body water content in diabetes insipidus
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What drug class does freedoms sulfate belong to
Iron supplement
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What is the therapeutic intent of ferrous sulfate
Antianemic
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What drug class does metoclopramide belong to
Anti emetic
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What is the therapeutic intent of metoclopramide ( Reglan)
Decreased nausea and vomiting
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What drug class does ondansetron belong to
Anti emetic
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What is the therapeutic use of ondansetron
Nausea
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What drug class does alprazolam ( Zanax) belong to
Benzodiazepines
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What is the therapeutic intent of alprazolam (xanax)
It is used to treat anxiety
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What drug class does prochlorperazine ( Compazine) belong to
Phenothiazines
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What are the therapeutic uses of prochlorperazine ( Compazine)
Anti emetic
Antipsychotic
Txt for anxiety
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What drug class does saline flush belong to
Isotonic volume expander
Electrolyte replacement
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What is a saline flush used for
Potency of line
| To remove meds that may be left at catheter site
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What drug class does sodium chloride belong to
Isotonic crystal loin solution
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What is the therapeutic intent of sodium chloride
Replaces lost body fluids and salts
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What drug class is omeprazole ( Prilosec)
Anti ulcer agent
| Proton pump inhibitor
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What is the therapeutic intent of omeprazole ( Prilosec)
Diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen with lessened gastro esophageal reflux
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What drug class does metronidazole ( Flagyl) belong to
Anti infective
Anti protozoan
Anti ulcer
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What is the therapeutic intent of metronidazole ( Flagyl)
Mgmt of BV
tx of acne
Tx of giardiasis
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What drug class does voriconazole belong to
Anti fungal
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What drug class does albumin belong to
Plasma volume expander
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What is the therapeutic intent of albumin
It draws additional fluid into the circulation within about 15 min, except in the presence of marked dehydration indicated for las a or blood volume deficit
Used in the tx of shock, burns, hyponatremia with or without edema
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What drug class does biscodyl ( Dulcolax) belong to
Stimulant laxative
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What drug class does cyclosporine ( Gengraf) belong to
Immunosuppressant
| Anti rheumatic
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What is the therapeutic intent of cyclosporine ( Gengraf)
Prevention of rejection reactions
| Slowed progression of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis
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What drug class does valganciclovir ( Valcyte)belong to
Anti viral
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What drug class does tamsulosin ( Flomax) belong to
Peripherally acting anti Adrenergic
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What is the therapeutic intent of tamsulosin ( Flomax)
Decrease symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia ( urinary urgency, nocturnal, hesitancy,mgmt of outflow in males
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What drug class does voriconazole (VFEND)
Anti fungal
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What is the therapeutic intent of magnesium oxide
Neutralizes gastric acid
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What drug class is nystatin
Anti fungal
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What drug class does almodipine ( Norvasc) belong to
Anti hypertensive
| Calcium channel blocker
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What drug class does chlorhexidine belong to
Anti septic
| Anti microbial
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What drug class does methylprednisolone belong to
Anti asthmatic
| Corticosteroid
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What is the therapeutic intent of methylprednisolone
It is used with other immunosuppressants in the prevention of organ rejection
Asthma
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Sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim)
Anti infective
| Anti protozoal
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What is the therapeutic intent of sulfamethoxazole ( Bactrim)
Bacterial action
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What drug class does minoxidil ( Loniten) belong to
Anti hypertensive
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What is the therapeutic intent of minoxidil ( Loniten)
Slows or stops hair loss
| Reduces BP
