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Pharm Cards #3
Brand Name/Generic Name/Action
Question | Answer |
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pregabalin Lyrica | increases neuronal GABA, reduces calcium movement into neurons |
valsartan Diovan | blocks the binding of angiotensin II receptors in vascular smooth muscle which promotes vasodilation |
furosemide Lasix | inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in renal tubules which increases urine output |
oxycodone Oxycontin | inhibits pain pathways and pain perception in brain |
cephalexin Keflex | bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis |
amlodipine Norvasc | inhibits calcium ion movement across cell membranes causing arterial vasodilation |
celecoxib Celebrex | inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-2, decreases inflammation |
rivaroxaban Xarelto | prevents blood clot formation by inhibiting Factor Xa |
lorazepam Ativan | potentiates GABA, a neurotransmitter, which depresses the CNS and decreases anxiety |
donepezil Aricept | elevates acetylcholine concentrations in the cerebral cortex improving mental function |