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Mod C-Week 3
Med Terms and Definitions
| TERMS | DEFINITIONS |
|---|---|
| HUMALOG | is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting form of insulin. |
| DETROL LA | is used to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence. |
| DEPAKOTE ER | is used to treat various types of seizures disorders. It sometimes used together with other seizure medications. |
| COZAAR | is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. |
| PULMICORT RESPULES | is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. |
| VIGAMOX | is a flouroquinolone antibiotic that kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. |
| FOSAMAX PLUS D | alendronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Cholecalciferol is form of a vitamin D, and is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach for the functioning o |
| MAXALT | is a headache medicine. It is used to treat migraine headaches. |
| COSOPT | is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. |
| REQUIP | is used to treat symptoms of Parkinsons disease such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. It is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). |