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Drugs
selected drug, classifications and thier indications
| drug | classifications | indications |
|---|---|---|
| activated charcoal | adsorbent | poisoning |
| adenosine | antiarrhythmic | psvt |
| albuterol | sympathetic | bronchial asthma, and bronchospasms in emphysema and chronic bronchitis. |
| aspirin | antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic | chest pain, headache, fever, swelling,moderate pain relief without loss of consciousness |
| amiodarone | antidysrhythmic | ventricular dysrythmias, atrial fibrillation |
| atropine | parasympathetic blocker, anticholingeric | bradycardia, asystolem and organophasphate poisoning |
| dextrose | carbohydrate | hypoglycemia |
| dopamine | sypathomimetic, cardioc stimulant and vassopressor | cardiogenic shock due to MI, trauma, open heart surgery, renal failure, and chronic cardiac decompensation. |
| dexamehtasone (decadron) | steroid, anti-inflammatory, glucocortoid | reduces intracranial pressure, inflammatory response,anaphylaxis reactions, post cerebal hypoxia, head and spine trauma. |
| epinephrine | adrenergic agent | sob, tightness of chest, relieves respiratory distress in bronchial asthma,emphysema and other obstructive pulmonary diseases.allergic reactions. |
| furmosemide | loop diuretic | edema associated with CHF,nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis and ascites. pulmonary edema,hypertension. |
| glucagon | insulin antagonist | sever hypoglycemia |
| ipecac syrup | emetic | oral poisoning or drug overdose |
| antihypertensive | prevent or controls high blood pressure | aldomet, Catapres, Lopressor |
| anti-inflammatory | prevents inflammation | Tylenol, aspirin, Motrin |
| antimanic | used for treatment of the manic depressive episode of manic depressive disorder | lithium |
| antineoplastic | prevents the replication of neoplastic cells (cancer cells) | Myleran, Cytoxan |
| antipyretic | reduces fever | Tylenol, aspirin |
| antitussive | prevents or relieves coughs | codeine, dextrometorphan |
| bronchodilator | dilates the bronchi (makes airways open up to allow better air flow/movement) | Isuprel, Albuterol |
| contraceptive | a device, method, or agent that prevents contraception | Tri-Leven, Ortho-Novum, Triphasil |
| decongestant | reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling | Afrin, New-Synephrine, Sudafed |
| diuretic | increases the excretion of urine | Diuril, Lasix, Osmitrol |
| expectorant | facilitates the removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary muccous membrane | Robitussin |
| hemostatic | controls or stops bleeding | Humafac, Amicar, vitamin K |
| hynotic | produces sleep or hypnosis | Seconal, chloral hydrate, Placidyl |
| hypoglycemic | lowers blood glucose level | insulin, Diabinese |
| laxative | loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination | Metamucil powder, Dulcolax |
| muscle relaxant | produces relaxation of skeletal muscle | Robaxin, Norflex, Valium |
| antidote | counteracts poisons and their effects | Narcan |
| sedative | produces a calming effect without causing sleep | amytal, Buticaps, phenobarbital |
| tranquilizer | reduces mental tension and anxiety | Thorazine, Mellaril, Haldol |
| vasodilator | produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure | Isordil, nitroglycerin |
| vasopressor | produces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries; elevates blood pressure | Aramine, Levophed |
| cough suppressant | inhibits coughing | (blank) |
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