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Pt 101 Drug wk 5
Pt 101 drug 5
Brand | Generic | Classification | General Use |
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Effexor, Effexor XR | Venlafaxine | Antidepressant selective serotonin norepinephrine reuktake inhibitors (SSNRI) | Treats major depressive, anxiety, and panic disorders. |
Desyrel | Trazodone Hydrochloride | Antidepressant tricyclic antidepressent | Treats depression |
Allegra, Allegra ODT | Fexofenadine | Antihistamine | Treats the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) and allergic rhinitis. |
Flonase, Veramyst | Fluticasone nasal spray | Corticosteroid | Treats nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. |
Diovan | Valsartan | Antihypertensive angiotensin II receptor antagonist | Treats hypertension, CHF, and reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. |
Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva | Paroxetine | Antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) | Treats depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorders (PMDD). |
Mevacor, Altoprev | Lovastatin | Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA (Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors | Reduces levels of LDL and triglycerides while increasing levels of HDL. |
Crestor | Rosuvastatin | Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA (Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors | Reduces levels of LDL and triglycerides while increasing levels of HDL. |
Septra / Septra DS, Bactrim / Bactrim DS, SMZ-TMP, Sulfatrim | sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim | Combination anti-infective sulfonamide | Treats bacterial infections of the ear and urinary tract, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). |
Advair Diskus, Advair HFA | Fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation | Combination medication corticosteroid/bronchodilator | Prevents asthma attacks and prevents flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |