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Drug Cards#3

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Drug NameGeneric NameClassificationActionUse
Diovan valsartan antihypertensive, angiotensin II blocker blocks the binding of angiotensin II receptors in vascular smooth muscle which promotes vasodilation high blood pressure
Fosamax alendronate sodium bisphosphonate calcium regulator slows normal and abnormal bone resorption without inhibiting bone formation osteoporosis
Percocet oxycodone and acetaminophen narcotic analgesic CII oxycodone: acts as an agonist at specific opioid receptors in CNS to produce analgesia Acetaminophen: inhibits prostaglandin synthesis which blocks pain peripherally pain
Keflex cephalexin cephalosporin antibiotic bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis bacterial infections
Norvasc amlodipine besylate calcium channel blocker blocks calcium movement into myocardial cells angina, hypertension
Keppra levetiracetam anticonvulsant inhibits nerve impulses by limiting influx of sodium ions in cells in motor cortex seizure disorder
Zoloft sertraline hydrochloride antedepressant/SSRI inhibits serotonin reuptake in CNS depression
Adderall XR dextroamphetamine and amphetamine CNS stimulant CII blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in CNS ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder)
Aricept donepezil reversible cholinesterase inhibitor elevates acetylcholine concentrations in cerebral cortex treats symptoms of mild/moderate Alzheimer's disease
Effexor XR venlafaxine antidepressant may increase amount of norepinephrine, seotonin, or both in the CNS by blocking reuptake by neurons depression, anxiety disorders
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