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Group 2 (T2)
Term | Definition |
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Advil/Motrin | Classification: NSAID Purpose: Swelling/Pain/Fever Blocks Cox 1 and Cox 2 enzymes Caution in history of heart attack Can cause stomach ulcers 3200 mg/day |
Ambien | Classification: Sedative/Hypnotic Purpose: Insomnia 7-8 hour effects Schedule 4 |
Glucophage | Classification: Oral Hypoglycemic- Biguanides Purpose: Type 2 Diabetes- Decrease glucose made/absorbed, increase insulin |
Lopressor/Toprol XL | Classification: Beta Blocker Purpose: Hypertension/Heart Failure/Angina |
Microzide/*Hydrodiuril* | Classification: Thiazide Diuretic Purpose: Reduces edema related to CHF, lowers bp |
Zithromax | Classification: Macrolide Antibiotic Purpose: bacterial infections (bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection) |
Zoloft | Classification: SSRI Antidepressant Purpose: depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, social anxiety, GAD Blackbox warning |
Zocor | Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Purpose: lowers cholestorol Caution in Pregnancy Caution with Grapefruit Juice |
SPIRIVA HandiHaler | Classification: Bronchodilator Purpose: wheezing, coughing with COPD capsule goes in inhaler |
Bayer/Ecotrin | Classification: Salicylate, NSAID, Antiplatelet Purpose: fever, inflammation, pain, prevent MI, DVT, ischemic stroke, PS arthritis DO NOT GIVE TO CHILD/TEEN WITH FEVER/FLU SYMPTOMS/CHICKENPOX |
Diovan | Classification: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker Purpose: Hypertension, Heart Failure DO NOT TAKE IN PREGNANCY last 6 months can cause angioedema |