Drug cards #1 Word Scramble
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Trade Name | Generic Name | Classification | Action | Use |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | antihyperlipidemic | Inhibits HMG-CoA,the enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the cholesterol synthesis pathwaybthereby reducing serum cholesterol. | Treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides. |
Vicodin | hydrocodone and acetaminophen | narcotic analgesic CIII | decreases pain reception in the brain. | pain |
Toprol XL | metoprolol | beta blocker | blocks beta adrenergic receptors in the heart,decreasing heart excitability | angina,hypertension |
Synthroid | levothyroxine sodium | thyroid hormone | increases metabolic rate of body tissues,cardiac output and oxygen consumption | hypothyroidism |
Singulair | montelukast | leukotriene receptor antagonist | inhibits leukotriene formation blocking | asthma |
Lexapro | escitalopram | antidepressant/SSRI | decreases neuron reuptake of serotonin. | depression |
Plavix | clopidogrel | antiplatelet drug | decreases platlet aggregation which prevent blood clot formation. | prevents or reduces blood clot formation |
Zocor | simvastatin | antihyperlipidemic | inhibits HMG-CoA reductase which decreases cholesterol production and serum LDLs | high blood cholesterol |
Nexium | esomeprazole | proton pump inhibitor | suppresses gastric acid secretion in the stomach | GERD,ulcers,erosive,esophagitis |
Amoxil | amoxicillin | penicillin antibiotic | inhibits cell wall synthesis;bactericidal | bacterial infections |
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