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Drug Words Mod2Week3
Description of drugs and their effects
| Trade Name | Generic Names | Indication | Side Effects | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combivent | Ipratropium bromide/Albuterol sulfate | treatment of COPD | ronchitis,URTI,headache pain,coughing,nausea,sinusitis | cholinergic blocking drug and sympathomimetc |
| Xopenex | Tevalbuterol | treat reverisble obstructive airway conditions | dizziness,dry mouth,nervousness,tremor | bronchodilator |
| Procardia/Adalat | Nifedipine | calcium channel blocker | flushing,headache,fatique,edema,weakness,muscle cramps | calcium channel blocker |
| K-Dur | Potassium salts | treatment for hypokalemia | n&v,diarhea,flatulence,abdonial pain,skin rash | electrolytes |
| Compazine | Prochlorperazine | schizophrenia | drowiness,dizziness,blurred vision,skin reactions | antipsychotic |
| Mylicon | Simethicone | relieve painful pressure caused by gas | rash,hive,itchy,difficutl breathing,swelling of mouth,face,lips,or tongue | antiflatulante |
| Coumadin | Warfarin | prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis | bleeding/hemorrage,dizziness,anorexia,abdominal pain | anticoagulant |
| Strattera | Atomoxetine HCI | maintenance treatment of ADHD in children and adults | aggression,headache,fatique,decrease apitate,mood swings dizziness | attention-defecit hyper activity disorder |
| Fioricet | Butalbital/Acetaminophen | treatment of tension headaches or mild migraine headaches | drowiness,dizziness,sedation,sob,n&v,abdominal pain,intoxicated feeling | Barbituate/nonnarcotic analgesic/stimulant combination drug |
| Celexa | Citalopram | treatment of depression | headache,nausea,dry mouth | antidepressant |