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selected drug, classifications and thier indications

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drug
classifications
indications
activated charcoal   adsorbent   poisoning  
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adenosine   antiarrhythmic   psvt  
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albuterol   sympathetic   bronchial asthma, and bronchospasms in emphysema and chronic bronchitis.  
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aspirin   antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic   chest pain, headache, fever, swelling,moderate pain relief without loss of consciousness  
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amiodarone   antidysrhythmic   ventricular dysrythmias, atrial fibrillation  
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atropine   parasympathetic blocker, anticholingeric   bradycardia, asystolem and organophasphate poisoning  
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dextrose   carbohydrate   hypoglycemia  
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dopamine   sypathomimetic, cardioc stimulant and vassopressor   cardiogenic shock due to MI, trauma, open heart surgery, renal failure, and chronic cardiac decompensation.  
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dexamehtasone (decadron)   steroid, anti-inflammatory, glucocortoid   reduces intracranial pressure, inflammatory response,anaphylaxis reactions, post cerebal hypoxia, head and spine trauma.  
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epinephrine   adrenergic agent   sob, tightness of chest, relieves respiratory distress in bronchial asthma,emphysema and other obstructive pulmonary diseases.allergic reactions.  
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furmosemide   loop diuretic   edema associated with CHF,nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis and ascites. pulmonary edema,hypertension.  
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glucagon   insulin antagonist   sever hypoglycemia  
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ipecac syrup   emetic   oral poisoning or drug overdose  
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antihypertensive   prevent or controls high blood pressure   aldomet, Catapres, Lopressor  
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anti-inflammatory   prevents inflammation   Tylenol, aspirin, Motrin  
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antimanic   used for treatment of the manic depressive episode of manic depressive disorder   lithium  
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antineoplastic   prevents the replication of neoplastic cells (cancer cells)   Myleran, Cytoxan  
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antipyretic   reduces fever   Tylenol, aspirin  
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antitussive   prevents or relieves coughs   codeine, dextrometorphan  
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bronchodilator   dilates the bronchi (makes airways open up to allow better air flow/movement)   Isuprel, Albuterol  
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contraceptive   a device, method, or agent that prevents contraception   Tri-Leven, Ortho-Novum, Triphasil  
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decongestant   reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling   Afrin, New-Synephrine, Sudafed  
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diuretic   increases the excretion of urine   Diuril, Lasix, Osmitrol  
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expectorant   facilitates the removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary muccous membrane   Robitussin  
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hemostatic   controls or stops bleeding   Humafac, Amicar, vitamin K  
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hynotic   produces sleep or hypnosis   Seconal, chloral hydrate, Placidyl  
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hypoglycemic   lowers blood glucose level   insulin, Diabinese  
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laxative   loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination   Metamucil powder, Dulcolax  
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muscle relaxant   produces relaxation of skeletal muscle   Robaxin, Norflex, Valium  
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antidote   counteracts poisons and their effects   Narcan  
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sedative   produces a calming effect without causing sleep   amytal, Buticaps, phenobarbital  
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tranquilizer   reduces mental tension and anxiety   Thorazine, Mellaril, Haldol  
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vasodilator   produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure   Isordil, nitroglycerin  
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vasopressor   produces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries; elevates blood pressure   Aramine, Levophed  
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cough suppressant   inhibits coughing   (blank)  
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