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PT 101 Drugs wk 3
BranD, Generic, Classification, use
Brand | Generic | Classification | Use |
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Plavix | Clopidogrel | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | Prevents blood clots after heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels |
Deltasome, Sterapred Meticorten, Icorent | prednisone sodium phosphate | corticosteroid | treats many different conditions such as: allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders |
Prozac Sarafem Rapidflux | Fluoxetine | anti-depressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) | treats bulimia (an eating disorder), major depressive, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), panic and premenstrual dysphoric disorders(PMDD) |
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 cephalosparin | treats bacterial infections, such as of the ear skin, upper respiratory, and urinary tract infections. |
Ativan | Lorazepam | antiepileptic benzodiazepines (schedule IV narcotic) | treats anxiety disorders |
Klonopin | clonazepam | antiepileptic benzodiazepines (schedule IV narcotic) | treats seizure disorders or panic disorder |
singulair | montelukast | leukotriene inhibitor | prevents asthma attacks and relieves runny nose and sneezing caused by allergies |
Motrin, Advil Genpril, Ibu | ibuprofen | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) | reduces fever and treats pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. |