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Group 15 (T3)
Term | Definition |
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Imitrex | Classification: Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonist Uses: treats active migraine headaches RX vasoconstrictor = contraindicated in people with vasoconstriction like CVA or CAD |
Septra/Bactrim | Classification: Sulfonamide Antibiotic "sulfa" Uses: ear infections, UTIs, bronchities, etc., works on fungus in PCP in immunocompromised people like HIV RX |
Macrobid/Macrodantin | Classification: Nitrofuran Antibiotic Uses: UTIs (cystitis) RX |
Tylenol #2, #3, #4 | Classification: Narcotic Analgesic, antitussive Uses: mild to moderate pain Schedule 3 #2= 15mg codeine #3 = 30mg codeine #4 = 60 mg codeine (all have 300 mg APAP) |
Ativan | Classification: Benzodiazepine Uses: anxiety, insomnia caused by anxiety, in hospitals helps with sedation, helps tonic clonic Schedule 4 pill/IV/etc. |
Zyprexa | Classification: Antipsychotic (atypical) Uses: schizophrenia, manic states in bipolar RX do not give to dementia patients Haldol/Haloperidol is a first-generation antipsychotic |
Keppra | Classification: Anticonvulsant Uses: controls seizures RX IV/PO |
Diabeta | Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Uses: Type 2 Diabetes RX |
Procardia | Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker Uses: prevents angina, hypertension RX |
Celebrex | Classification: NSAID (Cox 2 enzyme inhibitor) Uses: arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis RX stay away when you have cardiac issues like MI linked to increased risk of GI bleeding, MI, CVA, increased hypertension |
Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Sprintec | Classification: Oral contraceptive Uses: thickens vaginal fluid to prevent pregnancy RX 21 active pills & 7 reminder inactive pills unit of use container |
Vistaril | Classification: 1st gen Antihistamine Uses: allergic reaction, pre-anesthetic sedation, anxiety RX |