Troublesome Drugs Flashcards

1
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Ibandroic acid

A

Class = bisphosphonates.

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2
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Ibandroic acid

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High levels of calcium in the blood

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3
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Fluoxetin

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Antidepressant in the class Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor(SSRI)

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4
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Fluoxetin

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Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder( OCD)

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5
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Duloxetine

A

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor ( SNRI)

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6
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Duloxetine

A

Depression and anxiety

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7
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Methocarbamol

A

Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

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8
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Methocarbamol

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Use = acute muscle pain, bone pain

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9
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Terazosin

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Class = alpha blockers

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10
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Alpha blockers

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Alpha blockers cause vasodilation, allowing for the easy flow of blood through vessels. Also relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate, allowing for easy flow of urine

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11
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Terazosin

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Uses = BPH, high blood pressure.

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12
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Alfuzosin

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Class = alpha blockers

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13
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Alfuzosin

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Use = BPH

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14
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Desmopressin

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Antidiuretic

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15
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Desmopressin

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Diabetes insipidus, and frequent urination.

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16
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Mirtazapine

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Class = tetracyclic antidepressant

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17
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Mirtazapine

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Use = depression

18
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Topiramate

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Class = second generation anti-epileptic drug

19
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Topiramate

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Use = epilepsy

20
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Tamoxifen

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Class = antiestrogen

21
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Tamoxifen

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Use = Used to prevent breast cancer

22
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Bisacodyl

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Class = Stimulant Laxative

23
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Loperamide

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Antidiarrheal agents

24
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Loperamide

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Use = Diarrhoea.
Works by decreasing the flow of electrolytes and fluids to the bowel.

25
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Motilium

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Class = Dopamine antagonist

26
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Motilium

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Use = nausea and vomiting

27
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Simethicone

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Class = antiflatulence drug

28
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Simethicone

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Use = to treat symptoms referred to as gas ( bloating, flatulence etc)

29
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Paroxetin

A

Class = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

30
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Paroxetin

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Use = Used to treat depression

31
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Lansoprazole

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Class = Proton Pump Inhibitor

32
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Lansoprazole

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Use = decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.

33
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Lymecycline

A

An antibiotic ( tetracycline group)
Used to treat moderate to severe acne.

34
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Isotretinion, tretinoin

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Severe acne.

35
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Seretide

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Asthma

36
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Desmopressin

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Diabetes insipidus, frequent urination

37
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Aripirazole

A

Used to treat schizophrenia

38
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Escilatopram

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Anxiety

39
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Azathioprine

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Immunosuppressive

40
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Fenofibrate

A

Hypercholesterolemia