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Group 12 (T3)
Term | Definition |
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Aldactone | Classification: Potassium Sparing Diuretic (DCT) Uses: CHF w/ edema, high bp RX do not take with ACE inhibitors b/c of K accumulation |
Xarelto | Classification: anticoagulant Uses: prevents clots from DVT/PE/Afib/hip and knee replacements RX monitor for excessive bleeding |
Pyridium/Uristat/Uricalm | Classification: Oral Urinary Analgesic Uses: relief of pain and burning from UTIs and such Pyridium is RX, others are OTC does not treat infection turns everything orange |
Boniva | Classification: Biphosphonate Uses: helps prevent bone breakdown RX helps menopausal women take w/ water do not eat/drink/lie down for 1 hour due to erosion of throat |
Prevacid | Classification: PPI Uses: gastric ulcers, GERD OTC/RX |
Restoril | Classification: Benzodiazepine Uses: treats insomnia (allows 7-8 hours of sleep) Schedule 4 only benzo used for insonia |
Tenormin | Classification: Beta Blocker Uses: hypertension, arrhythmias, angina RX can sometimes be used for anxiety but not common |
Zofran | Classification: antiemetic Uses: treats N/V after chemo/raditation/surgery RX ODT/film/IV/IM/tablet usually doesn't cause sleepiness like Phenergan |
Zyrtec | Classification: 2nd gen antihistamine (H1 blocker) Uses: seasonal allergies RX/OTC |
Rheumatrex | Classification: Antimetabolite, immunosuppresant Uses: slows cancer growth, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis RX high alerg drug due to such big dosage differences can decrease all blood cells (panzidopenia) can cause lymphoma in some people |