Pharmacology- Medication names Flashcards by Ellery Bassett

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Anti fungals(zoles)

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kills fungi

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antihistamines

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relieve allergies

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antihypertensives

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lowers blood pressure
metoprolol, lisinopril, valsatan

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anti-inflammatories

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reduce inflammation
celecoxib

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antilipemics

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lower cholesterol
Atorvastatin, fenofibrate

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antimigraine agents

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relieve migraine headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

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improve bone density

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antipsychotics

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control psychotic symptoms
quetiapine, haloperidol(haldol)

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antipyretics

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reduce fever
actaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin

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antispamodics

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reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives/expectorants

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control cough, promote elimination of mucus
guaifenesin

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antivirals (vir)

A

kill viruses
acyclovir

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anxiolytics (antianxiety) (pam)

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reduce anxiety
clonazepam

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bronchodilators

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relax airway muscles
albuterol

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central nervous system stimulants

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reduce hyperactivity
methylphenidate

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contraceptives

A

prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

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relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

A

eliminate excess fluid
flurosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

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hormone replacement

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stabilize hormone deficiencies
levothyroxine, insulin

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laxatives

A

promote bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

A

reduce blood glucose
metformin

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sedative-hynotics

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induce sleep/relaxation
zolpidem

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analgesics

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relieve pain
acetaminophen

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antacids/anti-ulcer

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neutralize stomach acid
esomeprazole

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antibiotics

kill bacteria amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin

anticholinergis

reduce bronchospasm

anticoagulants

delay blood clotting warfarin, heparin

anticonvulsants

prevent or control seizures gabapentin

antidepressants

relieve depression duloxetine

antidiarrheals

reduce diarrhea

antimetics

reduce nausea, vomiting

Montelukast

Bronchodilator

Olanzapine

Antipsychotic

Omeprazole

Anti-ulcer agent

Oxycodone

Opioid analgesic

Pioglitazone

hypoglycemic

Pravastatin

Antilipemic statin

Amlodipine besylate

Antihypertensive calcium channel blocker

Aripiprazole

Antipsychotic

Azithromycin

Antibiotic

Cephalexin

Antibiotic

Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet agent

Donepezil

Anti-Alzheimer’s

Enoxaparin

Anticoagulant

Escitalopram

Antidepressant

Memantine

Anti-Alzheimer’s

Losartan

Antihypertensive

Levofloxacin

Antibiotic

Hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

Opioid analgesic

Fluticasone

Anti asthma

Tramadol

Analgesic

Sulfamethoxazole

Antibiotic

Simvastatin

Antilipemic statin

Sildenafil

Erectile dysfunction agent

Rosuvastatin

Antilipemic, statin

Pregabalin

Anticonvulsant

Prednisone

Glucocorticoid

NSAIDS

ibuprofen= Motrin naproxen=aleve Tylenol

ASA

aspirin

"lol"

beta blockers

"statin"

lowers cholesterol