drug cards #2 Word Scramble
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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 | anticoagulant | 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 |
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