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Pharm Cards #3
Brand Name/Generic Name/Action
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pregabalin Lyrica | increases neuronal GABA, reduces calcium movement into neurons |
| valsartan Diovan | blocks the binding of angiotensin II receptors in vascular smooth muscle which promotes vasodilation |
| furosemide Lasix | inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in renal tubules which increases urine output |
| oxycodone Oxycontin | inhibits pain pathways and pain perception in brain |
| cephalexin Keflex | bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis |
| amlodipine Norvasc | inhibits calcium ion movement across cell membranes causing arterial vasodilation |
| celecoxib Celebrex | inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-2, decreases inflammation |
| rivaroxaban Xarelto | prevents blood clot formation by inhibiting Factor Xa |
| lorazepam Ativan | potentiates GABA, a neurotransmitter, which depresses the CNS and decreases anxiety |
| donepezil Aricept | elevates acetylcholine concentrations in the cerebral cortex improving mental function |