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Week 2 DUS 3/4
Stack #2
| Question | Answer | Flap 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrex | celecoxib | NSAID, COX-2 inhibitorRelieves pain and swelling, treat arthritis, acute pain, menstrual pain and discomfort;Caps. |
| Chantix | varenicline | Stop – smoking programBlocking nicotine’s action in the brain, quitting smoking decreases risk of heart and lung disease;Tabs. |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin hydrochloride | AntibioticTreat bacteria infections, stopping the growth of bacteria; Tab, oral suspension, |
| Cleocin | clindamycin hydrochloride | AntibioticStopping the growth of bacteria; Caps, solution, gel, lotion, suppository, swab, IV, inj. |
| Catapres | clonidine hydrochloride | Hypertension, high blood pressureLowering high blood pressure, prevents strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems; Tab, patch |
| Coreg | carvedilol | Alpha, beta blocker, high blood pressure, heart failureLowering blood pressure, prevents strokes, heart attacks, kidney problems, also used after a heart attack; Tab |
| Concerta | methylphenidate HCI | ADHDIncreased attention, decreased impulsiveness and hyperactivity, also mild stimulant affecting the levels of chemicals in the nervous system; Extended Release Tab. |
| Coumadin | warfarin sodium | Anticoagulants, blood clotsPrevents new clots from forming in the body, prevents risk of heart attack, strokes; Tab, inj |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin calcium | Enzyme blockerLower fats and cholesterol in the blood; Tab |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine hydrochloride | antidepressant, AntiaxietyHelping to restore the balance of certain natural substance in the brain, improve mood, sleep, appetite and energy level, decrease nervousness; Delayed – release Caps. |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium | Anticonvulsants, mania – bipolar disorder, migraine headaches.Restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain; Delayed release Tab. |
| Dilaudid | hydromorphone hydrochloride | Narcotic analgesic Relieve moderate to severe pain (opiate – type), acts on certain centers in the brain; Tab, Inj. |
| Diovan | valsartan | hypertensionHigh blood pressure reduction, prevents strokes, heart attacks, kidney problems, blocking the hormone angiotensin and relaxing blood vessels; Caps, Tab. |
| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal system | Opioid Analgesics, narcotic pain relieverTreat moderate to severe pain ( cancer pain) works on certain centers in the brain reliving pain; Patch |
| Dyazide | hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene | Edema, diuretics Increases amount of urine and causes the body to get rid of excess water, treat high blood pressure, reduces swelling fluid retention; Caps, Tab. |
| Darvocet | propoxyphene napsylate/ acetaminophen | Opioid analgesic Combination medication, propoxyphene is narcotic pain reliever, acetaminophen is non-narcotic, treat mild to moderate pain, used in surgical pain; Tab. |
| Effexor | venlafaxine hydrochloride | AntidepressantTreat depression and anxiety, works by restoring the balance of natural substances in the brain, decrease nervousness and improve moods, and energy level; Tab, caps. |
| Elavil | amitriptyline hydrochloride | antidepressantTreat mental mood problems, relieve anxiety and tension, help sleep; Tab, Inj. |
| Enbrel | etanercept | ArthritisTreat some types of arthritis, and skin condition Psoriasis; Inj. |
| Cardura | doxazosin mesylate | Alpha blockers, hypertension, high blood pressureWorks by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, lowering high blood pressure, prevents strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems;Tabs |