What's It For? Flashcards
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Acetaminophen Caffeine Butalbital
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Analgesic-treats HA, migraines, pain
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Acyclovir
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Antiviral-treats, prevents initial, recurrent herpes infections
3
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Adalimumab
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Anti-Inflammatory
4
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Advair
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Improves lung funct in pts w asthma, COPD
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Albuteral
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Asthma, Opens airways, treats asthma, bronchitis
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Albuterol Ipratropium
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Improves lung funct in pts w emphysema, chronic bronchitis
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Alendronate
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Osteoporosis
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Allopurinol
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Gout, reducing uric acid
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Alprazolam
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Benzodiazepine- Anti anxiety, Nervousness, Panic Attacks, Insomnia
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Amitriptyline
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Antidepressant TCA-treats depression, nerve pain, improves sleep assoc w these conditions
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Amlodipine
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Calcium Channel Blocker-BP relieves CP
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Amlodipine benazepril
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BP and CHF
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Amoxicillin
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Antibiotic PCN-treats skin, sinus, respiratory tract, ear, kidney, other infections
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Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid
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Antibiotic PCN-treats respiratory, skin, ear, other infections
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Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine
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ADHD, Narcolepsy
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Aripiprazole
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Antipsychotic-treats pts w schizophrenia, bipolar disorders
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Atenolol
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Beta Blocker BP
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Atenolol chlorthaidone
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BP diuretic
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Atomoxatine
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ADHD, SNRI
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Atorvastatin
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Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
21
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Azithromycin
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Antibiotic-treats bacterial infections
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Baclofen
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Muscle Relaxer
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Benazepril
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BP CHF ACE Inhibitor
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Benzonatate
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Antitussive-treats couch from colds, other conditions
25
Benztropine
Parkinson's
26
Bisoprolol HCTZ
Beta Blocker, BP Diuretic
27
Budesonide
Corticosteroid-treats inflam, Ulcerative Colitis
28
Buprenorphine Naloxone
Treats opioid addiction
29
Bupropion
Antidepressant-treats OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, social anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
30
Buspirone
Anxiolytic-Anti-anxiety
31
Carisoprodol
Muscle Relaxer
32
Carvedilol
BP CHF
33
Cefdinir
Antibiotic Cephal-treats skin, respiratory tract, sinus, ear, urinary tract, other infections
34
Cefuroxime
Antibiotic
35
Celecoxib
NSAID-reduces inflam, arthritis
36
Cephalexin
Antibiotic Cephal-treats ear, skin, respiratory tract, other infections
37
Cetirizine
Allergies
38
Chlohexadine Gluconate
Antibiotic-treats gingivitis, decreases gum bleeding, redness, swelling of gums
39
Chlorpheniramine Hydrocodone
Antihistamine Antitussive-Relieves cough, upper respiratory symps assoc w allergic rhinitis or cold
40
Cialis
Treats erectile dysfunction & impotency, increases blood flow to penis
41
Ciprofloxacin
Antibiotic Flouroquinolone-treats urinary tract, prostate, skin, sinus, lung, other infections
42
Citalopram
Antidepressant SSRI-treats anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, eating disorders, deperssion
43
Clarithromycin
Antibiotic Macrolide-bacterial infections
44
Clindamycin
Antibiotic-treats acne, vulgaris, bone, skin, & other infections
45
Clobetasol
Corticosteroid topical-anti inflammatory & antipruritic agent
46
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine-Anti-Anxiety
47
Clonidine
BP Hypertension
48
Clopidogrel
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor-reduces risk of heart attack, stroke by preventing clots-Anti-Platelet
49
Clotrimazole Betamethasone
Antifungal Corticosteroid-treats swelling, redness, itching that occurs w topical fungal infections
50
Codeine APAP
Pain Relief
51
Colchicine
Gout, Anti inflammatory
52
Cyclobenzaprine
Muscle relaxer-relieves muscle spasms, stiffness, pain assoc w acute muscle injuries
53
Dabigatran
Blood Thinner
54
Desvenlafaxine
Anti-depressant
55
Dexlansoprazole
GERD
56
Dexmethylphenidate
ADHD
57
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine- anxiety
58
Diclofenac
NSAID-Reduces joint pain, stiffness, inflam, swelling from arthritis
59
Dicyclomine
Treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome
60
Digoxin
Antiarrhythmic, CHF
61
Diltiazem
BP CP Hypertension
62
Divalproex
Anticonvulsant-treats seizures, bipolar disorder, prevents HA
63
Donepazil
Improves memory, attention, reason, language, ability to perform simple tasks in pts w dementia
64
Doxazosin
BP Incontinence
65
Doxycycline
Antibiotic Tetracycline-treats skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinus, ear, urinary tract infections
66
Drospirenone Ethinyl estradiol
Birth control, Acne
67
Duloxetine
Antidepressant SNRI-treats depression, anxiety, other nervous conditions
68
Dutaseride
Steroid inhibitor-BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
69
Enalapril
BP CHF ACE inhibitor
70
Enoxaparin
Blood Thinner
71
Escitalopram
Antidepressant SSRI-treats OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
72
Esomeprazole
GERD
73
Estradiol
Hormone-relieves hotflashes, night sweats, mood changes, vaginal irritation assoc w menopause, helps prevent osteo
74
Estrogen
Hormone-menopause
75
Eszopiclone
Sedative-hypnotic-Sleep, staying asleep, prevent waking too early
76
Etanercept
Anti-Arthritis
77
Ethinyl estadiol Desogestrel
Birth control, Acne
78
Ethinyl estradiol Norelgestromin
Birth control, Acne
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Ethinyl estradiol Norgestimate
Birth control, Acne
80
Ezetimibe
Lowers cholesterol
81
Ezetimibe Simvastatin
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
82
Famotidine
Antihistamine/GERD-treats stomach, intestinal ulcers blocking release of stomach acids
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Febuxostat
Gout
84
Felodipine ER
BP relieves CP
85
Fenofibrate
Lowers triglycerides, cholesterol
86
Fentanyl
Opioid agonist-treats mod to severe chronic pain
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Fexofenadine
Antihistamine-relieves allergy sympts, sneezing, runny nose, watery, itchy eyes
88
Finasteride
Testosterone inhibitor-BPH Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Male hair loss
89
Fluconazole
Antifungal-treats oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, candidal infections of urinary tract,meningitis, other infections.
90
Fluoxetine
Antidepressant SSRI-treats anxiety, OCD, eating, panic disorders, PTSD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, depression
91
Fluticasone-flonase
Steroid anti inflam-relieves sneezing, itching, running, stuffy nose
92
Fluticasone-flovent
Steroid, Anti inflammatory, Allergies
93
Folic acid
Vitamin-treats anemia, reduces birth defects
94
Furosemide
Diuretic
95
Gabapentin
Anticonvulsant-treats seizures, nerve pain
96
Gemfibrozil
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
97
Glimepiride
Diabetes-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
98
Glipizide
Diabetes-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
99
Glyburide
Diabetes-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
100
Glyburide Metformin
Diabetes-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
101
Guaifenesin Codeine
Expectorant Antitussive-temp control cough from minor throat & bronchial irritation.
102
HCTZ
BP diuretic
103
Humalog
Insulin-lowers suagr in type 1-2 diabetics
104
Hydralazine
Hypertension
105
Hydrocodone APAP
Analgesic-treats mod to severe pain
106
Hydroxychloroquine
Antihistamine-treats discord & systematic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, treats malaria
107
Hydroxyzine
Antihistamine-treats itching, insomnia, N/V
108
Ibandronate
Treats osteo, prevents bone loss, increases bone growth
109
Ibuprofen
NSAID-treats inflam, pain, fever
110
Insulin Aspart
Diabetes Rapid Acting Insulin
111
Insulin Detemir
Diabetes Long acting insulin
112
Insulin Glargine
Diabetes-lowers sugar in type 1-2 diabetics
113
Insulin Lispro
Diabetes Rapid Acting Insulin
114
Irbesartan
A2RB BP CHF
115
Irbsartan HCTZ
A2RB, Diuretic, BP CHF
116
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Vasodilator-relaxes blood vessels, increases blood, oxygen supply to heart
117
Ketoconazole
Antifungal
118
Lamotrigine
Anticonvulsant-controls partial seizures in pts w epilepsy
119
Lansoprazole
GERD
120
Latanoprost
Glaucoma-Reduces pressure in eye for pts w open angle glaucoma
121
Levofloxacin
Antibiotic Flouroquinolone-treats urinary tract, prostate, skin, sinus, lung, other infections
122
Levonorgestrel Ethinyl estradiol
Prevents ovulations, regulates cycle, treats acne
123
Levothyroxine
Hormone-thyroid deficiency
124
Lidocaine patch
Topical anesthetic-relieves moderate pain, sympts of arthritis
125
Liraglutide
Diabetes
126
Lisdexamfetamine
ADHD
127
Lisinopril
BP CHF ACE Inhibitor
128
Lisinopril HCTZ
BP CHF
129
Lomitapide
Cholesterol
130
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine-Anti-Anxiety
131
Lorsartan HCTZ
BP CFH Diuretic
132
Losartan
Hypertension, BP CHF
133
Lovastatin
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
134
Lurasidone
Antipsychotic
135
Meclizine
Antiemetic-treats motion sick , vertigo
136
Meloxicam
NSAID-reduces inflam, arthritis
137
Memantine
NMDA receptor antagonist-Alzheimer's
138
Metaxalone
Muscle Relaxer
139
Metformin
Diabetic-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
140
Methadone
Analgesic-treats mod to severe pain, Opioid Addiction
141
Methocarbamol
Muscle Relaxer
142
Methotrexate
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis
143
Methylphenidate
ADHD, Sympathomimetic
144
Methylprednisolone
Corticosteroid-treats swelling, redness, itching, allergic reactions, treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, other conditions
145
Metoclopramide
GERD, Antiemetic
146
Metoprolol
Beta-Blocker, BP, treats tremors, prevents migraines
147
Metronidazole
Antifungal-kills, prevents growth of certain bacteria, protozoa
148
Minocycline
Antibiotic Tetracycline-treats skin, bone, ear, stomach,respiratory tract, sinus, urinary tract, other infections
149
Mirtazapine
Antidepressant-treats depression, tremors, anxiety
150
Mixed Amphetamine Salts
Sympathomimetic-ADHD
151
Mometasome
Allergies-Relieves sneezing, itching, runny stuffy nose
152
Montelukast
Asthma, Cough, SOB, Allergies
153
Moxifloxicin
Antibiotic Flouroquinolone-treats bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, skin, other infections
154
Mupirocin
Topical antibacterial-treats skin infections
155
Nabumetone
NSAID-Treats inflam pain, fever
156
Naproxen
NSAID-treats inflam, pain, fever
157
Nebivolol
Beta Blocker
158
Niacin
Vitamin/Cholesteral-lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
159
Nifedipine
Calcium Channel Blocker, BP, CP
160
Nitrofurantoin
Antibiotic-treats urinary tract infections
161
Nitroglycerine
Angina
162
Norgestimate Ethinyl estradiol
Prevents ovulation, pregnancy, regulates cycle, treats acne
163
Nortriptyline
Anti-Depressant
164
Novolog
Insulin-lowers sugar in type 1-2 diabetics
165
NuvaRing
Prevents ovulation, regulates cycle
166
Olanzapine
Antipsychotic-treats mental problems, mood disorders, schizophrenics
167
Olmesartan
BP CHF. A2RB
168
Olmesartan HCTZ
BP and CHF
169
Olopatadine
Antihistamine
170
Omeprazole
GERD
171
Ondansetron
Antiemetic
172
Oseltamivir
Antiviral, FLU
173
Oxybutynin
Incontinence
174
Oxycodone APAP
Analgesic-treats mod to severe pain
175
Oxycodone ER
Analgesic-treats mod to severe pain
176
Pantaprazole
GERD
177
Paroxetine
Antidepressant SSRI-treats OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
178
Penicillin VK
Antibiotic-treats skin, brain, heart, ear, respiratory tract, sinus, other infections
179
Phenazopyridine
UTI, Changes urine color red-orange
180
Phentermine
Weight Loss, Reduces Appetite
181
Phenytoin
Anticonvusant-treats, prevents epileptic seizures
182
Pioglitazone
Diabetic-lowers sugar in type 2 diabetics
183
Polyethylene glycol
Increases water content of stool, relieving constipation
184
Potassium Chloride
Electrolyte-treats K+ deficiency that occurs in illnesses & medicine
185
Pramipexole
Parkinson's, RLS
186
Pravastatin
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
187
Prednisone
Corticosteroid-anti inflammatory
188
Pregabalin
Anticonvulsant
189
Promethazine
Antihistamine-treats nausea, vomiting, allergies
190
Promethazine Codeine
Antihistamine/antitussive-reduces cough assoc w colds, allergies
191
Propranalol
Hypertension, BP treats tremors, prevents migraines
192
Quetiapine
Antipsychotic-treats mental problems, mood disturbances, schizophrenics
193
Quinapril
ACE Inhibitor, BP CHF
194
Rabeprazole
GERD
195
Raloxifene
Osteoporosis
196
Ramipril
BP CHF Hypertension
197
Ranitidine
GERD Treats stomach, intestinal ulcers blocking release stomach acids
198
Risedronate
Osteoporosis
199
Risperidone
Antipsychotic- treats mental problems, mood disturbances, schizophrenics
200
Rivaroxaban
Blood Thinner
201
Rivastigmine
Anti-Dementia
202
Roflumilast
COPD
203
Ropinirole
Parkinson's, RLS
204
Rosuvastatin
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good
205
Saxagliptin
Diabetes
206
Sertraline
Antidepressant SSRI-treats OCD, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
207
Sildenafil
Impotence
208
Simvastatin
Lowers bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol
209
Sitagliptin
Diabetes-improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetics
210
Solifenacin
Incontinence
211
Spironolactone
BP diuretic CHF
212
Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim
Antibiotic Sulfa-treats urinary tract, bone, respiratory, other infections
213
Sumatriptan
Migraines
214
Tadalafil
Impotence
215
Tamiflu
Antiviral-treats uncomplicated acute illness due to flu
216
Tamsulosin
Alpha blocker-frequent urination
217
Temazepam
Benzodiazepine-sleep, staying asleep, prevent waking too early
218
Terazosin
BPH, Benign prostate hypertension
219
Testosterone
Hormone, Raises Testosterone
220
Thyroid USA
Supplemental therapy in pts w/ hypothyroidism
221
Ticagrelor
Heart Disease
222
Tiotropium
Opens airways, relieving SOB, cough
223
Tizanidine
Muscle relaxer
224
Tolterodine
Incontinence-reduces urinary freq, urgency, & relates incont
225
Topiramate
Anticonvulsant-helps control seizures, prevents migraines
226
Tramadol
Analgesic-Pain Relief
227
Travoprost
Ocular Hypertension
228
Trazadone
Antidepressant TCA-treats depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, panic attacks
229
Triamcinolone
Corticosteroid, Anti-inflam-Allergies
230
Triamterene HCTZ
BP diuretic
231
Valacyclovir
Antiviral-treats, prevents initial, recurrent herpes infections
232
Valsartan
A2RB BP CHF
233
Valsartan HCTZ
BP CHF
234
Vardenafil
Impotence
235
Varenicline
Smoking Cessation
236
Venlafaxine
Antidepressant-treats depression, anxiety, other nervous conditions
237
Verapamil
Calcium Channel Blocker, BP CP
238
Warfarin
Blood Thinner
239
Zolpidem
Sedative-hypnotic-Sleep, staying asleep, prevent waking too early
240
Zoster Vaccine
Shingles
