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Drug List #3

BrandGenericIFUClassBBStemMOA
Glucotrol glipizide Diabetes Mellitus Type II Sulfonylurea, Oral Hypoglycemic None gli- Sensitizes the beta cells of pancreatic islets so more insulin is produced, blocks potassium channels to encourage calcium channels to produce insulin
Coumadin warfarin Thrombosis, Thromboembolic Complications Anticoagulant Bleeding Risk, Pregnancy Category D None decreases the body's ability to form blood clots
Flexeril cyclobenzaprine Myospasms Muscle Relaxant & Analgesic None None receptor antagonist that relieves muscle spasms through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem
Afreeza, Humulin R & N, Novolin R & N insulin Human Diabetes Mellitus Type I, II, & Gestational Diabetes Insulin None None reduces blood glucose by attaching to surface of cells and allowing glucose to leave the blood stream and enter the cells
Flomax tamsulosin Urinary Retention Alpha-1-Antagonist None None alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck
Ambien zolpidem Insomnia Sedative/Hypnotics None -pidem Attaches to receptors in the brain called GABA-A receptors. Reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, and person wakes less often.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Ethinyl Estrodiol/Norgestimate Birth Control, Acne Oral Contraceptive Cigarette Smoking Contraindicated: Women > 35 y/o who smoke -estr- suppress ovulation by preventing the egg from fully developing each month cervical mucus changes that inhibit sperm penetration and endometrial changes
Cymbalta Duloxetine Depression Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SSNRI) Antidepressant Suicidal Thoughts -oxetine block the receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
Zantac Ranitidine Peptic Ulcers, GERD Histamine H2 Blockers none -tidine blocks histamine attachment to H2 receptor which inhibits gastric acid secretion, volume, and concentration
Effexor Venlafaxine Depression Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SSNRI) Antidepressant Suicidal Thoughts -ine* block the receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
Advair Diskus, Seretide Accuhaler Fluticasone + Salmeterol Asthma, COPD Corticosteroid + Beta-2 Agonist (Bronchodilator) None -one (corticosteroid) -terol (bronchodilator) prevent the production of proteins that are used in the formation of prostaglandins & leukotrienes. bronchial dilation
OxyContin, Roxicodone Oxycodone Moderate to Severe Pain Opiod Analgesic None None Binds to opiate receptors and alters the perception of and response to pain
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azasite Azithromycin Bacterial Infections Antibiotic (Macrolide) None -mycin Prevents the synthesis of proteins on ribosomes which prevents bacterial reproduction
Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR Amphetamine Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) CNS Stimulant None None Promote the release of dopamine and norepinephrine from their storage sites in nerve endings. block the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
Ativan Lorazepam Seizures, Anxiety Disorder Benzodiazepine None -zepam Produces a calming effect that ranges from mild sedation to coma by enhancing the effects of GABA
Zyloprim, Lopurin Allopurinol Gout, Kidney Stones Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor None None Inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of uric acid
Paxil Paroxetine Depression Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Suicidal Thoughts -oxetine block the receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin
Ritalin, Concerta Methylphenidate Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy CNS Stimulant None None Mild CNS stimulant that blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine
Estrace, Estrogel, Femtrace Estradiol Low estrogen levels, Menopause symptoms Estrogen Endometrial CA, Breast CA, Ovarian CA, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Dementia -estr- Mimics human estrogen in individuals with low levels of estrogen
Hyzaar Hyrdrochlorothiazide + Losartan Potassium Hypertension Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Thiazide Diuretic Pregnancy -thiazide (Diuretic) -sartan (ARB) lowers blood pressure by increasing urinary excretion of Na+, K+ and H20. block angiotensin II from attaching to receptor sites
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