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Medications
Common Meds for Placement
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atenolol | Beta Blocker - For high blood pressure |
| Amolodipine | Calcium channel blocker - for hypertension. Relaxes blood vessels, lowers BP and increases oxygen and blood to the heart |
| Apixaban | Anticoagulant |
| Atorvastatin | A statin - used to lower cholesterol |
| Allopurinol | Anti- gout. Reduces uric acid levels |
| Dapagliflozin | Treats type II diabetes |
| Esomeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor - decreases stomach acid |
| Furosemide | Loop Diuretic - Acts on kidneys to increase flow of urine |
| Metoclopramide | Antiemetic |
| Metoprolol | Beta Blocker - for hypertension |
| Perindopril | ACE inhibitor - Used to treat hypertension |
| Pantoprazole | Protein Pump inhibitor - decreases stomach acid |