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Term 2 wk 3 Drugs
Drugs, Generics, Class, and Use
| Brand | Generic | Class | General Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plavix | Clopidogrel | Platelet aggregation Inhibitor | Prevents blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke. |
| Deltasone Sterapred Meticorten Icorent | Prednisone sodium phosphate | Coricosteroid | treats many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. |
| Prozac Sarafem Rapidflux | Fluoxetine | Antideperessant SSRI-Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors | treats bulimia, major depressive obsessive disorder (OCD), panic and premenstrual dysphoric (PMDD)disorders. |
| Colcrys | Colchicine | Antigout agent | treats gout and Familial Mediterranean Fever |
| Coumadin Jantoven | Warfarin | Anticoagulant | Prevents heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots |
| Keflex Panixine | Cephalexin | Anti-infective cephalosporin | treats bacterial infections in the ear, skin, upper respiratory, and urinary tract infections (UTI) |
| Ativan | Lorazepam | Antiepileptic Benzodiazepine | treats anxiety disorders |
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | Antipileptic Benzodiazepine | treats seizure disorders or panic disorders. |
| Singulair | Montelukast | Leukotriene Inhibitor | Prevents asthma attacks and relieves runny nose and sneezing causeed by allergies. |
| Motrin Advil Genpril Ibu | Ibuprofen | NSAID Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug | Reduces fever and treats pain or inflammation. |