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Pharm Cards #4
Brand Name/Generic Name/ Action
Question | Answer |
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tramadol Ultram | binds to opiod receptors, inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin |
nebivolol Bystolic | blocks beta adrenergic receptors causing vascular smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation |
eszopiclone Lunesta | binds to GABA receptors in brain to improve sleep |
estrogen/progestin NuvaRing | prevents ovulation and implantation |
buprenorphine/naloxone Suboxone | binds to opioid receptors in brain to decrease pain |
duloxetine Cymbalta | inhibits neuron reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in brain |
prednisone Deltasone | decreases inflammation, suppresses immune response, promotes gluconeogenesis in liver, promotes protein catabolism |
albuterol Proaid HFA | stimulates beta 2 adrenergic receptors which causes smooth muscle relaxation of airways causing bronchodilation |
gabapentin Neurontin | interacts with GABA in the brain to decrease seizures and pain |
insulin Lantus | facilitates transport of glucose through cell membranes, stimulates synthesis of glycogen, fats and proteins |