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Drug List #3

generic namebrand nameClassIFUstemMOA
glipizide Glucotrol Sulfonylurea, Oral Hypoglycemic Diabetes Mellitus Type II gli- sensitizes the beta cells of pancreatic islets of Langerhans insulin response, meaning that more insulin is released in response to glucose
warfarin Coumadin Anticoagulant Thrombosis, Thromboembolic Complications none decreases the body's ability to form blood clots by blocking the formation of vitamin K–dependent clotting factors
cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Muscle Relaxant & Analgesic Myospasms none relieves muscle spasms through action on the central nervous system at the brain stem
insulin human Afreeza, Humulin R & N, Novolin R & N Insulin Diabetes Mellitus Type I, II, & Gestational Diabetes none reduces blood glucose levels by attaching to the surface of cells and allowing glucose to leave the blood stream and enter the cells
tamsulosin Flomax Alpha-1-Antagonist Urinary Retention none relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate
zolpidem Ambien Sedative/Hypnotics Insomnia -pidem reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, and person wakes less often
ethinyl estrodiol + norgestimate Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Oral Contraceptive Birth Control, Acne -estr- suppress ovulation by preventing the egg from fully developing each month
duloxetine Cymbalta SSNRI Depression -oxetine block the receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
ranitidine Zantac Histamine H2 Blockers Peptic Ulcers, GERD -tidine block histamine attachment the medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, volume, and concentration
venlafaxine Effexor Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SSNRI) Antidepressant Depression -ine block the receptors involved in the reuptake of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
fluticasone + salmeterol Advair Diskus, Seretide Accuhaler Corticosteroid + Beta-2 Agonist (Bronchodilator) Asthma, COPD -one (corticosteroid) -terol (bronchodilator) corticosteroids prevent inflammation. Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists stimulate beta-2 receptor sites to dilate bronchial tubes
oxycodone OxyContin, Roxicodone Opiod Analgesic moderate to severe pain none Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS, causing inhibition of ascending pain pathways
Azithromycin Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azasite Antibiotic (Macrolide) Bacterial Infections -mycin Prevents the synthesis of proteins on ribosomes which prevents bacterial reproduction.
Amphetamine Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR CNS Stimulant ADHD none Promote the release of dopamine and norepinephrine. block the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
Lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine, Anticonvulsant Seizures, Anxiety Disorder -zepam Produces a calming effect that ranges from mild sedation to coma by enhancing the effects of GABA
Allopurinol Zyloprim, Lopurin Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor Gout, Kidney Stones none Inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of: hypoxanthine  xanthine  uric acid
Paroxetine Paxil SSRI Depression -oxetine block reuptake of serotonin
Methylphenidate Ritalin, Concerta CNS Stimulant ADD, ADHD, narcolepsy none blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine.
Estradiol Estrace, Estrogel, Femtrace Estrogen Low estrogen levels, Menopause symptoms -estr- Mimics human estrogen in individuals with low levels of estrogen due to endocrine insufficiency and/or menopause.
Hydrochlorothiazide + Losartan Potassium Hyzaar Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Thiazide Diuretic Hypertension -thiazide (Diuretic) -sartan (ARB) Thiazide diuretic that lowers blood pressure by increasing urinary excretion of Na+, K+ and H20.ARBs block angiotensin II from attaching to receptor sites and causing vasoconstriction which increases BP
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