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Drug Classes
Drugs(brand and generic and drug classes definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anti-Virals | treat: cold sores, herpes zoster, hepatitis, HIV and other viral infections. |
| Zovirax | acyclovir |
| Famvir | famciclovir |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir |
| Cytovene | ganciclovir |
| AZT | zidovudine |
| Allergic to penicillin? | 10% cross-sensitivity of being allergic to cephalosporins. |
| Sugar Pills | works well as antidepressants, sometimes even better. |
| Placeboss | pills that have no effect |
| Pain Related Agents | these drugs have multiple use. |
| Opiods | wide variety of effects: respiratory depression,hallucinations,cough suppression |
| MS Contin | morphine sulfate ER |
| Roxicodone | oxycodone |
| Dolophine | methadone |
| Anti-migraine(Tryptans) | these work by treating existing migrains, not for prophylactic use. |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan |
| Zomig | zolmatriptan |
| Psyhchotropiocs Agents | treatment of behaios, psychotic state and sleep. |
| Manoamine oxidase Inhibitors(MAOI's) | enhances the actions of epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin |
| Nardil | phenelzine |
| Eldepryl | selegiline |
| Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA's) | tend to be sedating in nature |
| Elavil | amitriptyline |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline |