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Drug List#2 (4-5)

GenericBrandClassIFUStemMOA
Citalopram Celexa SSRI Depression -talopram Block receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin
Trazodone Desyrel SSRI Depression Block receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin
Alprazolam Xanax Benzodiazepine Anxiety -zolam Produces a calming effect (mild to coma) by enhancing the effects of neurotransmitter GABA
Fluticasone Flonase Corticosteroid Allergic Rhinitis -asone Prevent production of proteins used in the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes
Bupropion Wellbutrin, Budeprion Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRIs) Depression Block receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine
Carvedilol Coreg Beta Blocker Hypertension -ilol (-olol) Blocks effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) to lower BP
Potassium Chloride Klor-Con Electrolyte Supplement Hypokalemia Electrolyte supplement
Tramadol Ultram Opioid Analgesic Pain -adol Mimics action of naturally occurring opioids. Bind to receptors to decrease pain signals received by the CNS
Pantaprazole Protonix PPI GERD -prazole Blocks Hydrogen-Potassium ATPase to reduce stomach acidity
Montelukast Singulair Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Asthma -lukast Binds o leukotriene receptors to prevent antigens that trigger asthma symptoms and bronchoconstriction
Escitalopram Lexapro SSRI Depression -talopram Block receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin
Prednisone Sterapred Corticosteroid Inflammation -isone Prevent production of proteins used in the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes
Rosuvastatin Crestor HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Hyperlipidemia -statin Lowers cholesterol by blocking HMG-CoA reductase in liver
Ibuprofen Advil, Mortin, PediaCare NSAID Pain, Inflammation -profen Inhibits prostaglandin (PG) synthesis in tissues to prevent pain receptors triggering inflammatory process
Meloxicam Mobic NSAID Pain, Inflammation Inhibits prostaglandin (PG) synthesis in tissues to prevent pain receptors triggering inflammatory process
Insulin Glargine Lantus Insulin Diabetes Mellitus -gi- Reduces blood glucose levels by attaching to surface of cells and allowing glucose to leave blood stream and enter cells
Hydrochlorothiazide + Lisinopril Prinzide, Zestoretic Thiazide Diuretic + ACE Inhibitor Hypertension -thiazide, -pril increases urinary excretion of Na+, K+ and H20. Also, an angiotensin converting enzyme
Clonazepam Klonopin Benzodiazepine Seizures, Anxiety -zepam Produces a calming effect (mild to coma) by enhancing the effects of neurotransmitter GABA
Aspirin Bayer Salicylate Pain, Fever, Inflammation, Clotting Conditions Decreases the production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes by inactivating cyclooxygenase (COX)
Clopidogrel Plavix Platelet Aggression Inhibitors Clotting Conditions, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) -grel- Inhibits platelet aggression which inhibits blood clotting
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