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Group 5 (T2) Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lotensin | Classification: ACE Inhibitor Uses: Hypertention Caution in Pregnancy |
| Namenda | Classification: NMDA Receptor Antagonist Uses: Moderate to severe Alzheimer's liquid and tablet form |
| *Deltasone*/Rayos | Classification: Corticosteroid Uses: low cortisol levels, ant-inflammatory, MS, lupus can supress immune system ask about grapefruit juice pill & IV form |
| Seroquel | Classification: Antipsychotic (atypical) Uses: bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression look out for tardive dyskenesia |
| Vibramycin/Doryx | Classification: Tetracycline Antibiotic Uses: bacterial infections, anthrax, malaria, acne can counteract birth control causes photosensitivity no dairy in 2 hours bc of Ca bonding no children under 8/pregnancy due to teeth staining yellow/gray |
| Benucar | Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Uses: hypertension do not take in pregnancy |
| Protonix | Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor Uses: GERD, gastric ulcer IV & tablet form |
| Folvite | Classification: Vitamin B9 (folate) Uses: prevents folic acid deficiency/anemia, prenatal vitamin |
| Fosamax | Classification: Bisphosphonates Uses: treat/prevent osteoporosis, treats paget's disease take on an empty stomach can't lie down/eat/drink for 30 min after taking take w/ water |
| Xanax | Classification: Benzodiazepine Uses: anxiety, panic attack Schedule 4 do not mix with alcohol/narcotics: may suppress breathing do not use in dementia patients: can cause more anxiety or deep sleep |