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Hide All  Show All  Shuffle    Help   Drug Name Generic name Classification Action Use Vytorin   ezetimibe and simvastatin   antihyperlipidemic   simvastatin- inhibits HMG-CoA reductase which decreases cholesterol production and serum LDLs.ezetimibe-inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol from small intestine   high blood cholesterol   Zestril,Prinvil   lisinopril   ACE inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic   blocks the action of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) which promotes vasodilation and decreases blood pressure.   hypertension   Coumadin   warfarin   anticoagulant   interferes with synthesis of slowing the process of blood clotting vitamin K   thromboembolism and prevention of blood clots   HydroDIURIL   hydrochlorothiazide   thiazide diuretic   inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidney which increase excretion of sodium, chloride, and water   edema   Lasix   furosemide   loop diuretic   inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from ascending loop of Henle   edema   Advair diskus   salmeterol and fluticasone   bronchodilator   salmeterol relaxes bronchial smooth muscle producing bronchodilation,fluticasone reduces inflammation.   asthma   Prevacid   lansoprazole   proton pump inhibitor   blocks the final step of gastric acid production   ulcers,GERD   Protonix   pantoprazole   proton pump inhibitor   suppresses gastric acid secretion   GERD,esophagitis   Zithromax   azithromycin   macrolide antibiotic   kill bacteria (bactericidal and inhibits bacterial growth (bacteriostatic)   bacterial infections   Zyrtec   cetirizine   antihistamine   inhibits histamine release and eosinophil activity during inflammation which decreases swelling and inflammatory response.   allergies   Hide All  Show All  Shuffle Notes Flashcards StudyStack Study Table Matching Hangman Crossword Unscramble Type In Bug Match Targets Export Print Edit Email Hmm...