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chpt 21-Common Drugs
Rad 101 - Pharmacology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesics | Drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness |
| Aspirin | Aspirin (Analgesic) |
| Duragesic | Fentanyl (Analgesic) |
| Morphine | Morphine (Analgesic) |
| Oxycontin | Oxycodone (Analgesic) |
| Percacet | Oxycodone - APAP (Analgesic) |
| Tylenol | Acetaminophen APAP (Analgesic) |
| Ultram | Tramadol (Analgesic) |
| Vicodin | Hydrocodone APAP (Analgesic) |
| Anesthetics | Agents that reversibly depress neuronal function, producing loss of ability to perceive pain and/or other sensations. |
| Ativan | Lorazepam (Antianxiety) |
| Valium | Diazepam (Antianxiety) |
| Versed | Midazolam (Antianxiety) |
| Xanax | Alprozolam (Antianxiety) |
| Antiarrhythmics | treat irregular heartbeat - regulate heart rate |
| Xylocaine | Lidocaine (Antiarrhythmic) |
| Antibiotics | Drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms |
| Amoxil | Amoxicillin (Antibiotic) |
| Augmentin | Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Antibiotic) |
| Biaxin | Clarithromycin (Antibiotic) |
| Keflex | Cephalexin (Antibiotic) |
| Cipro | Ciprofloxacin (Antibiotic) |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin (Antibiotic) |
| Penicillin VK | Penicillin VK (Antibiotic) |
| Rocephin | Ceftriaxone (Antibiotic) |
| Zithromax | Azithromycin (Antibiotic) |
| Anticoagulants | prevent blood coagulation |
| Heparin | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Lovenox | Enoxaparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Celexa | Citalopram (Antidepressant) |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine (Antidepressant) |
| Effexor | Venlafaxine (Antidepressant) |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram (Antidepressant) |
| Paxil | Paroxetine (Antidepressant) |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine (Antidepressant) |
| Wellbutrin | Bupropion (Antidepressant) |
| Zoloft | Sertraline (Antidepressant) |
| Antidiabetics | Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes |
| Glucophage | Metformin (Antidiabetic) |
| Antiemetics | Drugs to treat nausea/vomiting |
| Zofran | Ondansetron (Antiemetic) |
| Antihistamines | Drugs used to treat allergies/allergic reactions both acute and chronic. |
| Allegra | Fefofenadrine (Antihistamine) |
| Benadryl | Diphenhydramine (Antihistamine) |
| Claritin | Loratadine (Antihistamine) |
| Antihypertensives | Drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| Antipsychotics | Drugs used to treat psychotic disorders |
| Abilify | Aripiprazole (Antipsychotic) |
| Haldol | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Risperdal | Resperidone (Antipsychotic) |
| Seroquel | Quetiapine (Antipsychotic) |
| Thorazine | Clorpromazine (Antipsychotic) |
| Zyprexa | Olanzapine (Antipsychotic) |
| Bonchodilators | Drugs used in the treatment of asthma and COPD |
| Adrenalin | Epinephrine (Bronchodilator) |
| Coagulants | Drugs used to speed up coagulation/prevent hemorrhage |
| Corticosteroids | drug used to reduce the symptoms of inflammation |
| Diuretics | Drugs used to reduce water and salt from the body/increase urine production of the kidneys. |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide (Diuretic) |
| Lasix | Flurosemide (Diuretic) |
| Dulcolax | Bisacodyl (Laxative) |
| Hypnotics | Drugs affect the CNS from mild sedation to sleep |
| Ambien | Zolpidem (Hypnotic) |
| Lunesta | Eszopiclone (Hypnotic) |
| Restoril | Temazepam (Hypnotic) |
| Lithium | Lithium (Mood Stabilizer) |
| Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatories NSAIDs | Drugs that have analgesic, antipyretic (fever-reducing), and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib (NSAID) |
| Motrin | Ibuprofin (NSAID) |
| Naprosyn | Naproxen (NSAID) |
| Opioid Antagonists | Drugs that terminate respiratory distress in cases of Opioid overdose. |
| Narcan | Naloxone (Opioid Antagonist) |
| Stimulants | Drugs that increase activity of the brain and spinal cord. |
| Adderall | Amphetamine Salts (Stimulant) |
| Ritalin | Methylphenidate (Stimulant) |
| Vasodilators | Drugs that cause blood vessels to dilate |
| Nitroglycerin | Nitroglycerin (Vasodilator) |
| Nitropress | Nitroprusside (Vasodilator) |
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