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Group 8 (T2)
Term | Definition |
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Humira | Classification: Monoclonal Antibody/TNF Inhibitor Uses: treats autoimmune disorders (plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Chron's disease, ankylosing spondylitis) RX subq inj medguide due to possible cancer in the young test for tb & hep b |
Celexa | Classification: SSRI Uses: depression, OCD, panic disorders RX |
Aricept | Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor Uses: dementia associated with Alzheimer's RX |
Catapres | Classification: Alpha-adrenergic Agonist Uses: hypertension, sometimes ADHD (many off-label uses) RX |
Pen V Potassium Tabs | Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic Uses: bacterial infections RX measured in units (250 mg = 40,000 units) |
Oxycontin | Classification: Narcotic Analgesic Uses: moderate to severe pain Schedule 2 |
Lyrica | Classification: Anticonvulsant/Neurologic/Analgesic Uses: neuropathic pain from fibromyalgia/diabetes/shingles, focal seizures Schedule 5 |
Effexor | Classification: SNRI Uses: depression, anxiety, GAD RX |
Zovirax | Classification: Antiviral (anti-infective) Uses: decreases pain and increases healing for chickenpox/shingles/herpes RX |
Claratin | Classification: Antihistamine 2nd gen Uses: allergy symptoms, itching from urticaria OTC or RX |
Vyvanse | Classification: CNS Stimulant Uses: ADHD Schedule 2 |