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Group 9 (T3)
Term | Definition |
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Lexapro | Classification: SSRI Uses: depression, GAD RX |
Naprosyn/Anaprox/Aleve | Classification: NSAID Uses: antipyretic, analgesic, swelling/stiffness from arthritis & tendinitis RX & OTC Do not take following MI/gastric ulcers |
Neurontin | Classification: anticonvulsant Uses: seizure disorders, nerve pain from shingles/diabetes, restless leg syndrome RX |
Prilosec | Classification: PPI Uses: GERD, heartburn RX & OTC |
KLOR-CON/K-DUR | Classification: K+ supplement Uses: hypokalemia RX high-alert med: WILL cause harm if taken incorrectly (can cause cardiac arrhythmias) usually taken with loop diuretic |
Advair Diskus/Advair HFA | Classification: corticosteiroid + bronchodilator Uses: difficulty breathing, coughing, asthma, SOB, (diskus also helps with COPD) RX rinse mouth after use due to possible fungus |
Glucotrol | Classification: Oral anti-diabetic (sulfonylurea) Uses: Type II Diabetes RX |
Valium | Classification: Benzodiazepine Uses: anti-anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, seizures, muscle spasms w/ neuro disorders (usually IV for spasms) Schedule 4 IV/IM/pill |
Pravachol | Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Uses: hyperlipidemia RX consult w/ MD (may not be contraindicated) grapefruit juice is not an issue |
Sinemet | Classification: CNS Agent/Decarboxylase Inhibitors Uses: treats Parkinson's symptoms (tremors, stiffness, slowed movement) RX Levodopa turns into dopamine in the brain, and Carbidopa helps Levodopa get to the brain before being broken down |
Eliquis | Classification: anticoagulant (Factor XA Inhibitor) Uses: afib, DVT, post- hip/knee replacement, PE (pulmonary emoblism) RX lasts 24 hours, watch for bruising/bleeding |