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drugs cards 5
41-50
| Trade Name | Generic Name | Classification | Action | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasonex | mometasone | decongestant | produces vasoconstriction of arterioles in nasal mucous membranes | nasal congestion |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | antihyperlipidemic | increases lipolysis and elimination of triglyceride-rich particles from plasma | hyperlipidemia |
| Flomax | tamsulosin | alpha adrenergic blocker | increases urine flow by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder | urinary frequency and nocturia from BPH |
| Altace | ramipril | angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor | suppresses renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and inhibits ACE to produce vasodilation | hypertension |
| Premarin | conjugated estrogen | estrogen, hormone | necessary for development and maintenance of female reproductive system | osteoporosis,breast cancer,ovarian failure,symptoms of menopause |
| Lantus | insulin | antidiabetic | facilitates transport of glucose through cell membranes,stimulates synthesis of glycogen,fats and proteins | Type I diabetes |
| Xanax | alprazolam | benzodiazepine,antianxiety agent | increases a neurotransmitter in the brain causing decreased anxiety | anxiety,anxiety disorders |
| Actonel | risedronate | bone resorption inhibitor, bisphosphonate | inhibits osteoclast activity which decreases the rate of bone resorption | osteoporosis |
| Darvocet-N | propoxyphene/acetaminophen | narcotic analgesic | acts on opiod receptors in the brain to produce analgesia, euphoria, and sedation | pain |
| Risperdal | risperidone | antipsychotic | thought to block dopamine and serotonin receptors in brain | nasal congestion |