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First Nine Weeks
First Nine Weeks Meds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Xanax (alprazolam) | Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. |
| Zantac (ranitidine) | It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. |
| Cardizem (diltiazem) | Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure. |
| Benadryl (diphenhydramine) | Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. |
| Aricept (donepezil) | Donepezil is used to treat confusion related to Alzheimer's disease. |
| Lasix (furosemide) | Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. |
| Dilaudid (hydromorphone) | This medication contains hydromorphone in a long-acting form. It is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. |
| Digoxin (lanoxin) | Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat. |
| Levaquin (levofloxacin) | Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. |
| Pravachol (pravastatin) | Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats and raise "good" cholesterol in the blood. |
| Lopressor (metoprolol) | Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. |
| Narcan (naloxone) | This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. |
| Zofran (ondansetron) | This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment and radiation therapy. |
| Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin) | Nitroglycerin extended-release capsules are used to prevent chest pain in people with a certain heart condition. |
| Dilantin (phenytoin) | Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures. |
| Colace (docusate sodium) | This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. |
| Aspirin (salicylate) | Salicylates are a group of drugs, including aspirin, available as both prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications. They are often used to relieve pain and inflammation, to reduce fever, and to prevent excessive blood clotting. |
| Sodium Chloride | Sodium plays a part in nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Sodium chloride is used to treat or prevent sodium loss caused by dehydration, excessive sweating, or other causes. |
| Prednisone | Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. |
| Coumadin (warfarin) | This medication is used to treat blood clots and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. |