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Drug Classes
Drugs(brand and generic and drug classes definitions
Term | Definition |
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Anti-Virals | treat: cold sores, herpes zoster, hepatitis, HIV and other viral infections. |
Zovirax | acyclovir |
Famvir | famciclovir |
Valtrex | valacyclovir |
Cytovene | ganciclovir |
AZT | zidovudine |
Allergic to penicillin? | 10% cross-sensitivity of being allergic to cephalosporins. |
Sugar Pills | works well as antidepressants, sometimes even better. |
Placeboss | pills that have no effect |
Pain Related Agents | these drugs have multiple use. |
Opiods | wide variety of effects: respiratory depression,hallucinations,cough suppression |
MS Contin | morphine sulfate ER |
Roxicodone | oxycodone |
Dolophine | methadone |
Anti-migraine(Tryptans) | these work by treating existing migrains, not for prophylactic use. |
Imitrex | sumatriptan |
Zomig | zolmatriptan |
Psyhchotropiocs Agents | treatment of behaios, psychotic state and sleep. |
Manoamine oxidase Inhibitors(MAOI's) | enhances the actions of epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin |
Nardil | phenelzine |
Eldepryl | selegiline |
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA's) | tend to be sedating in nature |
Elavil | amitriptyline |
Pamelor | nortriptyline |