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Group 4 (T2) Drugs
Term | Definition |
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Medrol | Classification: Corticosteiroid Uses: anti-inflammatory |
Concerta (long acting)/Ritalin LA | Classification: Central Nervous System Stimulant Uses: ADD/ADHD, narcolepsy Schedule 2 |
Tegretol | Classification: Anticonvulsant Uses: seizures, facial nerve pain, mania in Bipolar 1 can activate Stevens Johnson Syndrome Caution: Increased Effects with Grapefruit Juice decrease blood cell production |
Crestor | Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Uses: lower cholestorol No issue with grapefruit juice Caution with Pregnancy |
Lasix | Classification: Loop Diuretic Uses: hypertension, CHF, kidney failure, edema Can lead to dehydration, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia Can be ototoxic |
Cymbalta | Classification: Serotonin-Norepenephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Uses: anti-depressant, GAD, chronic pain, fibromyalgia |
Diovan HCT | Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Uses: hypertension, fluid retention from CHF Do not take in last tri of pregnancy |
Soma | Classification: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Uses: muscle injury, surgery, spasms Schedule 4 |
Tricor | Classification: Anti-lipidemic Uses: lowers cholestorol, lowers triglycerides |
Zestoretic | Classification: ACE Inhibitor/Diuretic Uses: hypertension |