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Drugs
important drugs to know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lasix (brand) Furosemide (generic) | loop diuretic Electrolyte and water balance agent anti-hypertensive S.E. - postural hypotension |
| K-Dur Potassium | Electrolyte S.E. - cardiac depression, arrhythmias, arrest |
| Spinolactone (generic) Aldactone (brand) | Potassium sparing diuretic S.E. - confusion, drowsiness, drug fever NI: monitor for signs of Digoxin toxicity |
| Depakote (brand) Valproic acid (generic) | Anticonvulsant / GABA inhibitor S.E. - deep coma, liver failure, bone marrow depression NI: monitor alertness, monitor labs for platelet count |
| Zyprexa (brand) Olanzapine (generic) | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Aricept |