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Pharm Drugz 41-50
Drug Names
| Name(s): | Facts |
|---|---|
| Generic Name: Clopidogrel Trade Name: Plavix | - Pro-drug activated in liver - Blocks Adenosine Diphosphate receptor - Prevents platelet aggregation and blood clotting |
| Generic Name: Glipizide Trade Name: Glucotrol | - Sulfonylurea med for type II diabetes - Increases pancreatic release of insulin Inhibits K+ channels on Beta islet cells |
| Generic Name: Citalopram Trade Name: Celexa | - SSRI (OR SERT-SEROTONIN REUPTAKE TRANSPORTER) - USED FOR DEPRESSION |
| Generic Name: KCL Trade Name: K Tab | - To replenish low potassium levels (hypokalemia) |
| Generic Name: Allopurinol Trade Name: Aloprim | - Reduce uric acid levels in blood - For persons with Gout |
| Generic Name: Aspirin Trade Name: Bayer | - Blocks COX (cyclooxygenase) - For: 1. prevent blood clotting 2, Inflammation 3. Analgesia 4. Fever |
| Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Trade Name: Flexeril | - MUSCLE RELAXANT FOR MUSCLE SPASMS - CENTRALLY ACTING TO REDUCE ALPHA AND GAMMA MOTOR NEURON ACTIVITY |
| Generic Name: Ergocalciferol Trade Name: Vit D | - Vit D2, used to treat low vit D levels - For osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets |
| Generic Name: Oxycodone Trade Name: Oxycontin | - Extended relief prescription opioid - For severe and persistent pain, following injury, palliative care |
| Generic Name: Methylphenidate Trade Name: Ritalin | - CNS stimulant (blocks NE and DA reuptake) - For ADHD and narcolepsy |
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