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Group 14 (T3)
Term | Definition |
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Cardizem/Dilacor XR | Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker Uses: high bp, angina, arrhythmia RX oral/IV |
Inderal XL/LA | Classification: Beta Blocker Uses: hypertension, arrhythmia, angina, migraines, sometimes anxiety RX |
Tessalon | Classification: Antitussive (non-narcotic) Uses: cough suppressant RX local numbing effect take whole or it will numb mouth liquid pill common BTC antitussive is Delsym/Dextromethorphan |
Humalog | Classification: Insulin Uses: Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes RX U-100 take with meals pen/pump/subq can use up to 28 days after opening @ room temp likely taken in addition to an oral med |
Zanaflex | Classification: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Uses: short acting muscle relaxer, can be used in conditions like MS RX |
Lanoxin/Digilek | Classification: Cardiac Glycoside Uses: CHF, arryhthmias, angina RX narrow therapeutic index = regular bloodwork antidote = Digifab/Digibind pill/IV push |
Januvia | Classification: Oral antidiabetic Uses: Type 2 diabetes RX |
Bystolic | Classification: Beta Blocker Uses: hypertension RX |
Nuvaring | Classification: Contraceptive Uses: pregnancy prevention RX pregnancy X warning refrigerate at the pharmacy (can be room temp at home for up to 4 months) in for 21 days, out for 7 replace every month |
Prometrium | Classification: Hormone, Progestins Uses: HRT in menopause to help prevent uterus thickening, brings on menses in women with low levels RX not used in absence of uterus do not drink grapefruit juice b/c it also competes for cytochrome P450 enzyme |